An influencer has been slammed online after showing off his chiselled torso while “helping” with earthquake relief efforts.
Gianpiero “El Tigre” Fusco posted a video of himself walking around the ruins of collapsed buildings wearing just a hard hat and a pair of shorts.
He could be seen carrying a heavy pickaxe and looking wistful as he surveyed the scenes of destruction, fully aware he was being filmed.
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He was also seen climbing into gaps and walking along narrow edges in his bare feet, with the footage set to melancholy music.
However, at no point did he appear to be doing anything of practical use.
Fusco, 30, posted the video for his 980,000 followers on Saturday (27 June), saying it was filmed in the Playa Grande area of La Guaira, Venezuela, at 4:30am.
But many viewers were left thoroughly unimpressed, questioning whether he was genuinely taking part in relief efforts or simply seeking attention.
He was also criticised for not wearing protective equipment and for entering areas with restricted access.
One viewer wrote: “Who the f*ck are you going to save barefoot and shirtless?”
Another person said: “I can imagine myself editing this video, looking for the right music.”
A third viewer asked: “Please, can someone clarify what he actually did besides walking in front of whoever was filming the perfect short film for Instagram?”
A fourth person said: “Going for a stroll among the rubble with someone holding lights to film you seems to me one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever seen.”
A fifth user commented: “Oh my God, you really can’t be more stupid in life! this is not a joke or a runway for you to go and film yourself modelling among the rubble.”
And a sixth person joked: “Don’t insult him any more… I can’t like all of them.”
Fusco, from the state of Portuguesa, rose to popularity through content focused on calisthenics, physical training, and a “holistic” lifestyle.
He began his fitness journey around 2013 and later became active on social media, as reported by Need To Know.
He promotes unconventional habits such as walking barefoot, going shirtless to receive sunlight, and consuming raw meat as part of his diet.
He calls his community of followers, who follow his training and wellbeing advice, “La Manada”, or “The Pack”.
In response to the criticism, Fusco replied online: “Anyone who thinks it’s a show doesn’t know me, and I don’t care what they think.
“At least I’m here instead of wasting time judging and sinning.”
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