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Larissa Riquelme
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Riquelme in 2010
Born
Larissa Mabel Riquelme Frutos

(1985-02-22) 22 February 1985 (age 40)
Asunción, Paraguay
Occupation
  • Model
  • actress
Years active 2010–present
Partner(s) Jonathan Fabbro (2011–2019)
Modeling information
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Brown

Larissa Mabel Riquelme Frutos, born on February 22, 1985, is a well-known model and actress from Paraguay. She is recognized as one of the highest-paid models in her country.

Early Career and Fame

Larissa Riquelme became famous around the world during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. She is a big fan of the Paraguay national football team and the club Cerro Porteño.

World Cup Spotlight

During the 2010 World Cup, Larissa was seen cheering for Paraguay. She was pictured celebrating a goal in a game against Slovakia. She was wearing a T-shirt with Paraguay's colors. This image quickly spread across international news.

Larissa also became the face of the deodorant brand Axe in Paraguay. She was seen at World Cup games with the word "Axe" on her chest. This helped advertise the brand.

"World Cup's Girlfriend"

Because of her popularity, Larissa became one of the most searched people online. Marca, a large Spanish sports newspaper, gave her the nickname "World Cup's Girlfriend." Many people also called her the most famous fan of the World Cup.

Special Promises

After becoming famous, Larissa made a special promise. She said she would celebrate in a unique way if Paraguay won the World Cup. She also said she would do it if they reached the semi-finals by beating Spain. Paraguay did not win the World Cup, but Larissa still kept her promise to celebrate.

Other Work

Besides modeling and acting, Larissa Riquelme has also appeared on television.

Dancing with the Stars

She took part in Bailando por un Sueño. This is the Argentinian version of the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars. On this show, celebrities learn and perform different dance styles.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Larissa Riquelme para niños

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