Rio Fredrika Debolla (born July 1995) is an English radio and television presenter, DJ, and former model. She began her career in modeling before going into presenting. She is best known for her work with Capital FM and Capital Dance, and on CBBC's The Playlist.
Fredrika began her career in modeling and signed with Models 1 in 2012.[2][3] She modeled for brands such as Adidas, L'Oreal, ASOS, and Boohoo.[4] She appeared in the music videos for Magalie's "First Kiss" (2014)[5] and Fakear's "Skyline" (2015).[6] She had a 2016 Galore feature with Cassyette and Ana Tanaka.[7]
Fredrika began hosting content for Unilad in 2015, interviewing the likes of Jack Whitehall and Idris Elba.[8] Fredrika was subsequently scouted by MTV UK to present for the network, making her debut in summer 2016.[1] In 2017, she appeared in the revival special of MTV's The Grind in Malta with Becca Dudley.[9] She also had her first radio gig Rio's Adventures with Hoxton Radio.[10][11]
In 2018, Fredrika featured on Humza Arshad's 2018 Together TV panel series Wild Wild Web.[12] Fredrika took part in a homelessness awareness campaign A Deed A Day with Lucien Laviscount, Zac Lichman, and Tanaka. For Christmas rhat year, the group ran a soup kitchen out of Laviscount and Lichman's The Shop NW10.[13]
In October 2020, Fredrika moved to the Monday Drive on the new platform Capital Dance.[19][20] In December 2020, Fredrika became the new platform's inaugural breakfast host.[21][22][23] In addition, she took on Saturday mornings across the Capital network from March 2022.[24]
In October 2022, Fredrika took over Will Manning's mid-morning slot on Capital FM. She kept her Saturday show, while Charlie Powell took over Capital Dance Breakfasts.[25][26] Also that year, Fredrika began taking on more gigs as a DJ, such as at Chelmsford City Racecourse.[27]
In 2023 and 2024, Fredrika had D4 D4nce slot at O Beach Ibiza.[35][36] She featured at the 2024 Wilderness Festival with Itchy Rich.[37] In August 2024, Fredrika announced her departure from Capital after six years and intention to "take some time out".[38]
Personal life
Fredrika has spoken about her experiences with eating disorders in her youth and is a mental health advocate.[39][40][41][42]