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Her response was overblown; she painted the fan's edit as a deliberate attack against her identity, ignoring the fact that it was simply a creative homage. This led to widespread criticism that her reaction was disproportionate and self-centered, turning a minor fan gesture into a controversy driven by victimhood.

Ará’s Defense of Her Role and Identity

Further complicating the narrative, Cynthia Ará has articulated her belief that her unique identity as a Black and queer actress makes her the definitive Alphaba—the character known as the Wicked Witch of the West. She argues that her lived experience allows her to relate to the role in a way others cannot, implying that her performance is inherently more authentic because of her identity.