Franco Noriega facts for kids
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Franco Noriega
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| Birth name | Franco Noriega Haltenhof |
| Born | January 16, 1989 Lima,  Peru |
| Genres | Pop, Latin Pop |
| Occupation(s) | model, cook,
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| Years active | 2018–present |
Franco Noriega Haltenhof was born on January 16, 1989. He is an entrepreneur from Peru who lives in New York City. Franco is known for his work in many areas. He has been a model, a chef with his own restaurant, a TV personality, and a singer. Before all this, he was also a professional swimmer.
Franco started swimming when he was very young. He even swam for Peru in big international competitions. After his swimming career, he moved to New York City in 2007. There, he began modeling. Later, he opened his own restaurant called BABY BRASA. This restaurant serves organic Peruvian food. Franco has also hosted TV shows on the Food Network. He has appeared as a cooking guest on popular talk shows. These include The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Live with Kelly and Ryan. In 2017, Franco started his music career. His first song was "Me Aceleras." He released his second song, "Tu Llamada," in 2019.
Early Life and Career Start
Franco Noriega grew up in Peru. He spent his early years swimming in many competitions. He represented Peru in world tournaments. In 2007, he moved to New York City. He went there to study singing and acting. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
His modeling career began when he was discovered. A famous fashion photographer, Mario Testino, found him. Franco has modeled for many well-known brands. These include Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, and Louis Vuitton. In 2012, he became the youngest Creative Director at Macy's. He worked for the part of the company that focused on young adults.
Business Ventures
Franco Noriega comes from a family of business owners. His parents own several businesses. These include restaurants in Latin America. In 2015, Franco studied cooking in New York City. He went to the International Culinary Center.
In 2016, he started his own Peruvian restaurant. It was named BABY BRASA. He opened its main location in West Village. He also created a catering service for the brand. Franco also owns a restaurant chain in Peru with his sister. In September 2022, he opened a Sushi Bar in Manhattan.
TV Appearances and Music
Franco Noriega has been a guest chef on many talk shows. You might have seen him on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He also appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan and The Wendy Williams Show.
In 2017, he was a contestant on a dance show. It was the Latin version of Dancing with the Stars. The show was called Mira Quien Baila.
Later that year, he released his first song. It was titled "Me Aceleras." He performed this song at different events. One performance was for Teletón 2018. This was a telethon that helped children in need. In 2019, he released his second song, "Tu Llamada."
See also
In Spanish: Franco Noriega para niños
