Carla Soledad Rivero, known as Calu and Dignity, is an Argentineactress, 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.
Early life
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 Kalú in the Chilean telenovelaTic tac.
Career
Early work (2006–2007)
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.
Breakthrough (2007-2011)
Rivero's breakthrough TV role was in "Patito Feo" on August 2007 where she was cast as the villain. The character was popular and as a result, Rivero started gaining a following. She also appeared in TV 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.
Recent roles (2011-present)
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. By the end of 2011, Calu Rivero became one of the most sought-after actresses in Argentina, considered the new national "It girl" and a fashion icon. In 2012 she joined the cast of the telenovela Dulce Amor airing in Telefe. In 2013, Rivero made her film debut in Tesis sobre un homicidio by Hernán Goldfrid, and also starring Ricardo Darín, Alberto Ammann and Arturo Puig. The film was a success, and led the box office for weeks.
