06/05/2026
Y’all got me into the Top 5 for The People’s Artist, presented by Johnny Depp. 😭❤️
Honestly… thank you feels too small for what I’m feeling right now.
Thank you for showing up for me every single day. Thank you for voting, sharing, encouraging me, believing in me, and reminding me why community matters so much.
To even make it this far is more than I could have asked for, and I’m incredibly proud to stand in the Top 5 among so many talented artists.
At this stage of the competition, I also want to be transparent with all of you. Realistically, competitions like this become very nuanced because public voting also comes with the option to purchase votes. While I understand it supports charity, I personally do not want anyone spending beyond their means or feeling pressured to financially contribute on my behalf.
Please take care of yourselves and prioritize the things you and your families need first. Truly.
If you happen to remember to vote daily and want to continue supporting organically, I appreciate that more than you know. I believe deeply in the power of community, and honestly, getting this far through genuine support already feels like a win to me.
No matter what happens next, this experience has reminded me that art has the power to connect people in beautiful and unexpected ways.
And for that, I’m endlessly grateful. ❤️
If you’d like to follow the journey or support the competition organically, you can find my artist profile here:
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/christina-fandino