SUMMARY
  • Sofia Solares became famous for looking like Selena Gomez in 2017.
  • Solares is now a successful influencer with her own unique style.
  • She embraces individuality and dreams of connecting with Gomez someday.

Imagine scrolling through your Instagram and suddenly spotting a girl who looks just like Selena Gomez. You’re doing a double-take, right?

Selena Gomez in a still from Lose You to Love Me
Selena Gomez in a still from Lose You to Love Me (Credits: YouTube/Selena Gomez)

Well, that’s exactly what happened back in 2017 when Sofia Solares, a Mexican beauty, popped up on the internet, and fans couldn’t handle it! With her thick brows, pouty lips, and that perfect dark ombré lob, it felt like Selly had found her long-lost twin.

Who is Sofia Solares? 

Sofia Solares
Sofia Solares (Credits: Instagram/@sofisolars)

Sofia Solaris hails from sunny Mexico and made waves back in 2017. She’s like the missing piece in Selena Gomez’s puzzle. Her look gives total Who Says star vibes, but with her own flair.

And people couldn’t get enough. Every selfie she shared turned into a comment fest. “OMG, you look just like Selena!” and “Is that Selena’s twin?” flooded her posts. And honestly, can you blame them?

However, she brings her own style and personality to the table, and fans are loving it.

What is Sofia Solares Doing Now? 

Sofia Solares
Sofia Solares (Credits: Instagram/@sofisolars)

But let’s be real-it’s not all about the looks. Solares has personality, and she’s not just riding the coattails of Gomez. She posts fashion inspo, lifestyle tips, and a whole lot of selfies.

So while people are buzzing about her resemblance to the pop star, she’s busy building her brand. That’s right. Solares is now an Instagram influencer with over 478k followers.

How Did Sofia Solares React to People Comparing Her to Selena Gomez?

Sofia Solares
Sofia Solares (Credits: Instagram/@sofisolars)

How Sofia feels about being compared to Selena Gomez: she’s a superfan, which is totally relatable. In a Spanish interview with E! News, she expressed that it would be a dream come true if Sel acknowledged her. Check out her quote below:

It would be a dream to know that she knows of my existence and will devote a few seconds to write me something!

Solares doesn’t want to be just known as Emilia Pérez actress’ lookalike. She appreciated the comparisons but is all about embracing her individuality. As she added:

I say it’s okay to look like her, but I do not want to lose myself for trying to be someone I’m not.

Wise words from a young influencer! Solares is all about empowerment and being your true self. She wants her followers to celebrate their uniqueness, just like she does.

So while the internet may keep buzzing about her resemblance to the queen of Instagram, the influencer is carving her own path. And who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll see these two beauties together. That would break the internet again!

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