Unbelievable Transformations: Meet the Real-Life Dolls Who Underwent Extreme Procedures to Look Like Their Idols!
Kelso Santibanez
Kelso Santibanez, originally Celso Santebanes, was a Brazilian model who captured the world’s attention by transforming himself into a real-life version of Ken, Barbie’s iconic partner. This dream led him down a path of extensive plastic surgery, investing over $37K into procedures like rhinoplasty, lip injections, and chin implants.
His efforts paid off, earning him the “human Ken doll” moniker and catapulting him to fame. Kelso’s striking resemblance to the toy figure made him a star in the modeling world, gracing fashion shows and magazines and garnering a global fan base. Tragically, his journey was cut short at 19 due to leukemia, but Kelso’s legacy lives on.