Amanda Camaraza Receives Support from Aly Sánchez, Heydy González, and Other Cuban Celebrities Amidst Criticism

Cuban influencer Amanda Camaraza broke her silence with a reel on Instagram, addressing a wave of criticism and insults following her intention to purchase a gold watch with a $10,000 budget. The reaction from her followers, including several notable figures, was swift.

The controversy began when Amanda visited a Cuban-American jewelry store in Downtown Miami. Store owner Carlos Marcelin informed her that solid gold Rolex watches range from $33,000 to $70,000, far exceeding her budget. The video of this visit quickly went viral on social media, sparking a flood of comments labeling her as "miserable," "infladencer," and "speculator."

Public Backlash and Personal Reflection

In her response, Amanda adopted a firm and introspective tone. "I just found out I'm a miserable dog, an infladencer, a speculator who wants to appear more than I have," she began, recounting the insults hurled at her.

She defended her financial decisions, explaining that her money comes from "hours and hours of hard work," and that she only indulges in luxuries after covering essential expenses like food, housing, transportation, and family health.

Amanda also clarified her lack of knowledge about watches, brands, or prices, stating she merely wanted "a gold watch for everyday use, one that will get scratched."

Support from the Cuban Community

A recurring theme Amanda highlighted was the tendency among some in the Cuban community to seek out conflict and negativity. "Cubans have to find the problem, the gossip, the controversy, the malice in everything. Well, not all, because I don't include myself," she noted. This isn't the first time the influencer has commented on the behavior of this community on social media.

The video amassed over 180,000 views and 41,728 likes, drawing support from various Cuban celebrities.

Heydy González commented, "My dear, those are empty opinions. Don't give power to voices that have built nothing on your path. Your peace is worth more than any opinion. Keep shining, stay focused on you and your family."

Aly Sánchez, a comedian and presenter who recently celebrated her 40th birthday, had the most impactful celebrity response. "You are a very hardworking girl and don't need to explain yourself to those who see you differently. That says more about them. Keep moving forward," she wrote.

Content creator Claudia Artiles, who claimed to have met Amanda in person, described her as "very humble and charming." Even the jewelry store involved came to her defense, stating, "You're not miserable, you're smart. Life is about priorities. Cuba's system has only brought division. We, the Cubans, are the ones who criticize and offend each other—the only achievement of the revolution."

Among followers, Amanda's partner, Manuel Alejandro Perez Odicio, garnered 946 likes for his comment: "We're in an era where you're measured by what you have, not who you are." Miguelín David advised, "Ignore that, no explanations needed." Samantha Hernández called her "a champion and a role model," while Señorita Dayana added, "Light bothers, Mimi. Stay focused on your family and work, and keep growing. Looking down makes you dizzy."

Amanda concluded her video with a reflection that resonated with many: "Money doesn't define you as a person. What you do, what you feel, how you express yourself, how you treat others, that's what truly matters." The $10,000 watch controversy continues to stir debate on social media, where the discussion between unconditional support and criticism of luxury spending shows no signs of waning.