Calu Rivero

Carla Soledad "Calu" Rivero (born 5 April 1987) is an Argentine actress and model.

Early life

Carla Soledad Rivero was born in Recreo, Catamarca. She is of Hispanic and Italian origin. She moved with her family to Córdoba at the age of six. Her nickname "Calu" was given by her older sister because of a character called Kalú in the Chilean telenovela Tic tac.

Career

Early work (2006–2007)

Having finished secondary school, Rivero began studying dramatic arts in the National University of Córdoba. Being passionate about clothes, she hosted a television show about fashion until she was 19.

In 2006 Rivero moved to Buenos Aires to pursue her acting career and began taking drama classes with Norman Briski. In 2007 she was called for temporary works as an extra in Son de Fierro and Lalola.

Breakthrough (2007-2011)

Rivero's breakthrough television role was in Patito feo in August 2007 where she was cast as the villain. The character was popular and as a result, Rivero started gaining a following. She was the first actress from Catamarca to appear on national television. Because of this, she was named Illustrious Citizen of Recreo.

She also appeared in television shows such as Atrapados, Champs 12, Casi ángeles and Alguien que me quiera. Rivero's modeling career boomed, being the face of both national and international companies such as Nike, TOMS Shoes, Agatha Ruíz de la Padra, La Casa de las Botas, Sweet Victorian, Todo Moda, 47 Street and Roho.