Valeria Mazza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valeria Mazza
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Mazza at the Starlite Gala in 2019
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Valeria Raquel Mazza
17 February 1972 Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Alejandro Gravier
(m. 1998) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
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Valeria Mazza is a famous Argentine model and businesswoman. She was born on February 17, 1972. Valeria became very well-known in the 1990s. She became a household name, meaning almost everyone knew who she was, after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1996. This helped her become one of the world's top supermodels.
About Valeria Mazza
Valeria Mazza was born in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. She grew up in Paraná, Entre Ríos Province. Valeria started her modeling career when she was just 14 years old.
Her Career and Work
Besides modeling, Valeria has also worked as an actress and a TV host. She has also been a spokesperson for different brands. As a businesswoman, she has created her own products. She has launched three perfumes and even had her own magazine. Valeria also started a company that makes eyewear (glasses and sunglasses) and a company that produces shows and events.
Helping Others
Valeria studied occupational therapy for a while. This field helps people with injuries or disabilities learn to do everyday activities. She is also very active in helping others. Valeria supports many humanitarian causes. She is especially known for her work with the Special Olympics, which helps athletes with intellectual disabilities. She also works with UNICEF, an organization that helps children around the world. Additionally, she supports the Pediatrics Unit at the Austral Hospital in Pilar, Buenos Aires Province, which cares for children.
Valeria Mazza is still a very important person in Latin American fashion. Many people consider her the most important fashion model in Argentina's history.
Valeria's Family Life
On May 9, 1998, Valeria Mazza married businessman Alejandro Gravier. Their wedding was a big event held in a beautiful church in Retiro, Buenos Aires. The reception was at the Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo, with many guests celebrating with them.
The couple has four children. Their children were born in 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008. Valeria and Alejandro live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They also own a countryside vacation property called Finca Valeria. This property is in La Barra, near Punta del Este, Uruguay. Every summer, they host a big party there with many famous guests.
Besides her native Spanish, Valeria Mazza can also speak Italian and English.
See also
In Spanish: Valeria Mazza para niños
