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Zaira Nara
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Nara in 2023
Born
Zaira Tatiana Nara

(1988-08-15) 15 August 1988 (age 36)
Boulogne Sur Mer, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupation Model
Years active 2008–present
Partner(s)
Facundo Pieres (2022-presente)
Children 2
Relatives Wanda Nara (sister)
Mauro Icardi (brother in law)
Modeling information
Height 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Green
Agency Multitalent Agency

Zaira Tatiana Nara (born August 15, 1988) is a famous model and actress from Argentina. She is well-known for her work in fashion and television.

Early Life and Family

Zaira Nara was born in Boulogne Sur Mer, a city in Argentina. Her parents are Andrés Nara and Nora Colosimo. She has an older sister named Wanda Nara, who is also a well-known personality. Their family has roots from Lebanon.

Zaira's Modeling Career

Zaira started modeling when she was very young. As a teenager, she joined the Dotto Models agency. In 2008, she moved to Chekka Buenos Aires. This new agency helped her get many big advertising deals. She became the face of popular brands for clothing, lingerie, and cosmetics.

TV Shows and Awards

In 2010, Zaira joined a popular TV show called Bailando 2010. This show is a dance competition. She was eliminated ninth in the competition. In the same year, she also became a host for the show La Cocina del Show.

In 2011, Zaira won the Balón Rosa de Oro. This is a special award for women in Argentina. Later that year, she took over for her sister Wanda on Bailando 2011. Wanda had to leave the show because she was expecting her third baby.

Fashion and Brands

In 2012, Cosmopolitan magazine called Zaira a beauty icon in South America. She has been on the cover of the Argentine versions of Cosmopolitan and Women's Health magazines.

Zaira has modeled for many big brands. These include Herbal Essences, McDonald's, Promesse, La Serenísima, Gillette, Pantene, and Falabella. She has also walked the runway in major fashion events. These events include Paris Fashion Week and BAFWEEK.

Social Media Influence

Zaira Nara is also very popular on social media. She has over 4.5 million followers on Instagram. On Twitter, she has more than 2.5 million followers. She also has over 1.2 million followers on Facebook. Zaira also runs her own personal blog and an online shop.

In 2023, Zaira became an ambassador for Betsson. This is a big online casino company in Argentina. Her trip to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival was sponsored by Campari.

Zaira's Personal Life

On March 9, 2011, Zaira and soccer player Diego Forlán announced their engagement. They had been together for two years. However, in June 2011, they broke off their engagement. Zaira later said, "Thank goodness I didn't get married!" After this, she dated Juan Mónaco from October 2011 to November 2014.

Zaira got engaged to horseback rider Jakob von Plessen in April 2015. They announced their first pregnancy in October 2015. Their daughter, Malaika "Mali" von Plessen Nara, was born on April 1, 2016. Zaira announced her second pregnancy on her TV show Morfi, todos a la mesa on August 15, 2019. Her son, Viggo Silvestre Barón von Plessen Nara, was born on February 6, 2020.

Zaira is very close with her stylist, Kennys Palacio. She considers him almost like a family member. He also styles her sister, Wanda.

Television Appearances

Zaira Nara has appeared in many television shows throughout her career.

  • 2006 — Música total
  • 2008 — El último vuelo del día
  • 2009 — Animérica
  • 2009/2010 — Justo a tiempo
  • 2010 — Justo a tiempo España
  • 2010 — Bailando 2010 (Contestant)
  • 2010 — La Cocina del Show (Host)
  • 2011 — Bailando 2011 (Contestant)
  • 2012 — Tendencia
  • 2013 — Todos Contentos y bastante locos
  • 2014/2015 — Tu Mejor Sábado
  • 2015 — Tu Mejor Domingo
  • 2016/2017 — Morfi Cafe
  • 2017/2019 — Morfi, todos a la mesa (Host)
  • 2017 — La Fiesta de Morfi
  • 2018/2019 — Cortá por Lozano
  • 2019 — Martín Fierro, alfombra roja
  • 2023 — MasterChef Argentina (Guest)
  • 2023 — ¿Quién es la máscara? (Uruguayan season 3) (Contestant, as Mamushka)
  • 2023 — Bailando 2023 (Judge)

Theater Performances

Zaira has also performed in several theater plays.

  • 2004 — Anacondas para Todos con Xampe Lampe
  • 2008 — Planeta Show
  • 2008 — El Libro de la Selva
  • 2013-2014 — Los locos Grimaldi
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