Larissa Riquelme
Who was Larissa Riquelme?
Paraguayan model who gained international fame during the 2010 World Cup and has appeared in various television shows and advertising campaigns.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Larissa Riquelme (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Biography
Larissa Mabel Riquelme Frutos was born on February 22, 1985, in Asunción, Paraguay. She is a well-known model and actress in Paraguayan entertainment and one of the country's top-earning models. Her career includes work in television, print ads, and public appearances across Latin America and beyond, making her a key figure in regional modeling.
Riquelme gained major international attention during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, as Paraguay's national team performed well. She was often seen in media coverage during this time, supporting the Paraguayan team, which boosted her global exposure and led to a surge in her modeling career, with media from Europe, North America, and Latin America covering her story widely.
After gaining international fame, Riquelme appeared in many TV shows and ad campaigns. She partnered with various brands and appeared in entertainment projects across South America. Her work extended beyond Paraguay, including appearances in Argentina, Brazil, and other places where her fame grew significantly post-2010.
Throughout her career, Riquelme has combined modeling with TV appearances and social media activity to stay relevant in the entertainment industry well beyond her initial international recognition. Her ability to sustain a career for over a decade shows her adaptability in a competitive field.
As of the mid-2020s, Larissa Riquelme remains active in Paraguayan entertainment and modeling. She is seen as one of her country's most successful models and remains a cultural symbol linked to the national pride felt during Paraguay's 2010 World Cup success.
Before Fame
Larissa Riquelme grew up in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. While there's not much public information about her education or early career, she began modeling in Paraguay, eventually gaining wider recognition. Like many models from smaller countries, she started by working in local ads and media. In the late 1990s and 2000s, Paraguay's modeling industry had fewer opportunities for international exposure compared to places like Argentina or Brazil. Despite these challenges, Riquelme built her career in Paraguay until an international sporting event suddenly boosted her fame worldwide.
Key Achievements
- Gained international media recognition during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, becoming one of the most covered personalities associated with the tournament outside of the players themselves.
- Established herself as one of the highest-paid models in Paraguay over the course of her career.
- Successfully transitioned into acting, broadening her professional work beyond modeling into television and screen roles.
- Appeared in numerous advertising campaigns across Latin America, extending her commercial reach well beyond her home market.
- Sustained a career in entertainment spanning more than fifteen years, maintaining public relevance across multiple media platforms.
Did You Know?
- 01.During the 2010 World Cup, Riquelme famously kept her mobile phone tucked into her outfit while attending matches, a detail that was widely reported in international sports and entertainment media.
- 02.She is considered one of the highest-paid models in Paraguay, a distinction that reflects both her local market dominance and her value to advertisers following her international exposure.
- 03.Riquelme was born on 22 February 1985, making her 25 years old at the time of the 2010 World Cup that launched her to global recognition.
- 04.Her surname, Riquelme, is shared with Argentine football legend Juan Román Riquelme, a coincidence that added an additional layer of curiosity during her World Cup media coverage.
- 05.She expanded her career into acting, adding television and screen credits to a resume that began primarily in print and advertising modeling.