Belinda Slams AI-Generated Images, Questioning Why She’s Being Portrayed as a ‘Buchona’
Mexican pop icon Belinda has taken to social media to express her confusion and frustration over a series of AI-generated images currently circulating online. The singer and actress, who has been a staple of Latin entertainment since her debut as a child star in 2000, did not hold back in questioning the motives behind the synthetic portrayals.
Reacting to the fake photos, the artist voiced her bewilderment, asking, “Why are they doing this? I don’t understand,” she shared. Her reaction highlights a growing tension between celebrity image control and the rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence.
Beyond her general confusion, Belinda mocked the specific way the AI depicted her, questioning the accuracy of the representations. In a particularly candid critique, she complained that the images make her look like a “buchona,” a term referring to a specific flamboyant aesthetic. The singer further emphasized her frustration, asking once again, “Why are they doing this?”
Belinda Peregrín Schüll has maintained a high-profile career for over two decades, evolving from a child actress in telenovelas like Amigos x siempre to a multi-platinum recording artist. Her reaction to these AI-generated images reflects a wider industry conversation regarding the ethical implications of deepfakes and the distortion of celebrity identities in the digital age.
