Calu Rivero is an Argentine actress, model, designer and occasional DJ.
In 2007, Rivero became the first actress from Catamarca Province to appear on national television. Because of this, she was named Illustrious Citizen of Recreo.
Carla Soledad Rivero was born on April 5. 1987 in Recreo, Catamarca Province. She moved with her family to Córdoba Province at the age of 6. Her nickname “Calu” was given by her older sister, because of a character called Calú in the Chilean telenovela “Tic tac”.
Having finished high school, Rivero began studying Dramatic Arts in the National University of Córdoba. Being passionate about clothes, she hosted a TV 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”.
In early 2011, Rivero was called to be part of “El elegido”, with Pablo Echarri. Her role gave her critical acclaim. In February, Rivero designed her own winter collection for the Argentine fashion Complot.
In mid-2011, Rivero starred in the music video for “Please Me” by the Argentine band Poncho. The song was very successful in Argentina, considered the summer hit of 2012. This fact heightened Calu Rivero’s popularity.
In 2012 she joined the cast of the telenovela “Dulce Amor” airing in Telefe.