Calu Rivero

Calu Rivero
Rivero in 2018
Born
Carla Soledad Rivero

(1987-04-05) 5 April 1987 (age 37)
Catamarca, Argentina
Other namesDignity
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2006–present
Children2[1][2]

Carla Soledad "Calu" Rivero (born 5 April 1987)[3] is an Argentine actress and model.

Early life

Carla Soledad Rivero[4][5] was born in Recreo, Catamarca.[3] She is of Hispanic and Italian origin. She moved with her family to Córdoba at the age of six.[5][3] Her nickname "Calu" was given by her older sister because of a character called Kalú in the Chilean telenovela Tic tac.[5]

Career

Early work (2006–2007)

Having finished secondary school, Rivero began studying dramatic arts in the National University of Córdoba.[3] Being passionate about clothes, she hosted a television show about fashion until she was 19.[5]

In 2006 Rivero moved to Buenos Aires to pursue her acting career and began taking drama classes with Norman Briski.[6] In 2007 she was called for temporary works as an extra in Son de Fierro and Lalola.[5][3]

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.[3] She was the first actress from Catamarca to appear on national television.[3][7][8] Because of this, she was named Illustrious Citizen of Recreo.[9]

She also appeared in television shows such as Atrapados, Champs 12, Casi ángeles and Alguien que me quiera.[citation needed] 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.[3]

2011–present

In early 2011, Rivero was called to be part of El elegido, with Pablo Echarri. Her role gave her critical acclaim.[5] In February, Rivero designed her own winter collection for the Argentine fashion Complot.[3][10]

In mid-2011, Rivero starred in the music video for "Please Me" by the Argentine band Poncho.[11] The song was very successful in Argentina, considered the summer hit of 2012.[12] This fact heightened Rivero's popularity.

By the end of 2011, Calu Rivero became one of the most sought-after actresses in Argentina,[13] considered the new national "It girl"[10][13] and a fashion icon.[10]

In 2012 she joined the cast of the telenovela Dulce Amor airing in Telefe.[14]

In 2013, Rivero made her film debut in Tesis sobre un homicidio by Hernán Goldfrid.[15] The film was a success, and led the box office for weeks.[16][17]

Personal life

Rivero lives in New York City and in late 2019 adopted the name Dignity. She practices Gaga dance.[18][additional citation(s) needed]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Tesis sobre un homicidio Laura Di Natale Film debut
2019 El sonido de los tulipanes Carolina

Television

Year Title Role TV channel
2006 Usted Host Telefe interior
2007 Patito Feo Emma El Trece
2008 Casi Ángeles Juliette Telefe
2009 Champs 12 Alexia Canal 9
2010 Alguien que me quiera Lola Rivera El Trece
2011 Atrapados Calu Yups Channel
2011 El elegido Erica Linares Telefe
2012 Dulce Amor Natacha Bandi Telefe
2014 Mis amigos de siempre Tania El Trece
2019 Campanas en la noche Luciana Cervantes[19] Telefe

Awards

Nominations

References

  1. ^ "Nació Tao, el hijo de Calu Rivero y Aíto de la Rúa" [Tao was born, the son of Calu Rivero and Aíto de la Rúa]. La Nación (in Spanish). 22 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Calu Rivero anunció el nacimiento de su segunda hija: el particular nombre que eligió". La Nación. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Mi historia". Calurivero.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  4. ^ "La bella catamarqueña Calu Rivero cautiva la pantalla". Contexto.com.ar. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Calu Rivero: una chica que pisa fuerte en la televisión". Lanacion.com.ar. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  6. ^ "Emmanuel Horvilleur y Calu Rivero: Amor en pausa". Clarin.com. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  7. ^ "Vuela, vuela". Revista Viva. Clarín: 20. 2012. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012.
  8. ^ Valeria Mariño (2010). "CALU". Para Ti: 20. Archived from the original on 24 March 2011.
  9. ^ "Ciudadana ilustre de mi ciudad!". Calurivero.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  10. ^ a b c "It girls: ¿quién es esa chica?". El Litoral. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  11. ^ "Se saca chispas con Emmanuel Horvilleur en un video". Clarin.com. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  12. ^ "Poncho: una que bailaremos todos". Clarin.com. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  13. ^ a b "Calu Rivero: "Prefiero ser imperfecta"". VOS (La Voz). Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  14. ^ "Dulce Amor: Personajes". Dulceamor.telefe.com. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  15. ^ "Tesis sobre un homicidio" (in Spanish). Cinenacional.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  16. ^ "Darín superó el medio millón de espectadores" (in Spanish). Clarin.com. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  17. ^ ""Tesis sobre un homicidio" lidera la taquilla por tercera vez consecutiva" (in Spanish). Pronto.com.ar. 11 February 2013. Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  18. ^ "Dignity. Calu Rivero y su curioso ritual para empezar el día". La Nación (in Spanish). 27 February 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  19. ^ "Luciana Cervantes - Campanas en la noche". Telefe - Campanas en la noche - Personajes - Luciana Cervantes. Telefe. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  20. ^ "Todos los nominados a los Martín Fierro 2014" [All the nominations for the 2014 Martín Fierro]. La Nación (in Spanish). 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.