90 Day Fiancé has had its fair share of controversial cast members, and Anfisa Arkhipchenko is no stranger to the harsh judgments of the public, but her recent citizenship news is winning her praise. Fans are really rooting for her because she is gaining US citizenship. Anfisa has seen a reversal in her public image since her time on the show, and her status as a 90DF villain has faded considerably. She's worked hard to achieve success, and fans approve. People who follow her are excited to see the young woman achieve her goals as she moves on from her former marriage.
Anfisa was featured in 90 Day Fiancé season 4, when the then-19-year-old came to the US from Russia in order to marry her now-ex-husband, Jorge Nava. She was initially written off as a shallow gold-digger, clearly stating that she was mainly with Jorge for his money. He also came under fire, as he had over-exaggerated his financial status to Anfisa, and mainly wanted to marry her because she's so attractive. After a tumultuous marriage, and Jorge's arrest for trafficking cannabis across state lines, the couple finally divorced. They were able to move on from their difficult relationship.
Since her time on 90 Day Fiancé, Anfisa has been proving to her critics that she is able to work hard and support herself, and has gained quite a large following within the franchise fanbase, with many viewers claiming to be on "team Anfisa." Fans were happy to look on as Anfisa chased her body-building dreams. Then, she started a career as a model and YouTube star. Her dreams didn't stop there, as she went on to become a certified fitness instructor. Then, Anfisa decided to become an entrepreneur. She began taking classes at community college, and eventually graduated from UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. She took her experience as a fitness instructor, and her education in business, and used her skills to start her own fitness and wellness app, which allows clients to take advantage of her services as a personal trainer, right from the comfort of their own homes.
Anfisa Loves Living In America
Fans who may have once criticized her now rejoice whenever the young star adds to her list of accomplishments. In spite of her short time on the show, Anfisa retains one of the largest fanbases of any 90 Day Fiancé star. After Anfisa announced her new status as a US citizen on Instagram, fans commented on her post, congratulating her on her success. Shortly after, fans posting on a Reddit thread started by STVNMC reshared the image of Anfisa with her new citizenship papers. The post read, "Hot citizen alert!" Other fans commented on the post, letting Anfisa know how happy they were that she was doing so well in life.
Fans Have More Sympathy For Anfisa Nowadays
Though fans recalled Anfisa's darkest moments, including participating in manipulation and intimate partner violence during her marriage with Jorge, they took time to reflect on her circumstances at that point. Many fans have watched Anfisa's YouTube videos, in which she explains what she was thinking at the time of her marriage. While fans can't condone abuse, viewers claimed that, in retrospect, it was easier to see why Anfisa was unhappy in that relationship, and struggling to make things work. Her young age, combined with her difficulties adjusting to a new country and an unsupportive marriage, are reasons why fans have more sympathy these days.
Followers of Anfisa have defended her right to learn and grow, and see her new status as a citizen as a badge of all that she has worked for in the last seven years. Though she still receives a lot of criticism, fans who are on Anfisa's "team" are taking time to cheer her on, and share their excitement with one another. 90 Day Fiancé fans, whether they love or dislike Anfisa, are interested in seeing what she does next. They hope that she can continue to learn from her mistakes.
Source: STVNMC/Reddit