Larissa Riquelme

**Larissa Mabel Riquelme Frutos** (born February 22, 1985) usually known as **Larissa Riquelme** is a Paraguayan glamour model and actress at the city theatre in the Paraguayan capital Asunción. As of 2010, she is the best-paid model in Paraguay. She was Playboy Playmate of the Month in September 2010 for the Brazilian edition of *Playboy*.

## Biography

A famous model and actress in Paraguay, Riquelme rose to international prominence during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A supporter of both the Paraguay national football team and the club Cerro Porteño, she was first pictured in international media celebrating a goal during the game between Paraguay and Slovakia with her Nokia mobile phone between her breasts and she was wearing a t-shirt with Paraguay's colors (as part of a promotion for a mobile phone company). Riquelme is the face of the deodorant brand Axe in Paraguay and at a later Paraguay game in the World Cup she was also seen with the word "Axe" written on her chest as advertising for the deodorant brand.

After becoming one of the most searched-for persons on the Internet, she was named "World Cup's Girlfriend" by *Marca*, the largest Spanish sports newspaper. She was also described as the most famous fan of the World Cup.

Following her rise to fame, and after Argentinian coach Diego Maradona promised to run naked through Buenos Aires if Argentina won the 2010 World Cup, Riquelme matched the offer and promised that she would run naked (wearing only body paint in the colors of Paraguay) through Asunción if Paraguay won the World Cup, or even if they reached the semi-finals by beating Spain. Paraguay eventually lost its match against Spain, but Riquelme announced that she would fulfill her promise anyway, a promise that she kept. That same year, Riquelme did a nude pictorial for the September 2010 issue of *Playboy Brazil*. In 2011, Riquelme made a similar offer to pose nude on the football pitch if Paraguay were to win the 2011 Copa América, however they were defeated 3-0 in the final against Uruguay.

Apart from modeling and acting, Riquelme has also participated in *Bailando por un Sueño*, the Argentinian version of *Dancing with the Stars.*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Musa da Copa, Larissa Riquelme é a modelo mais bem paga do Paraguai. *O Globo*. globo.com (2010-07-05). Retrieved on 2010-07-08.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peck, Brooks (2010-06-30). Larissa Riquelme is incredibly popular for some reason. *Dirty Tackle*. Yahoo.com. Retrieved on 2010-07-03.
3. ↑ Homepage of Axe in Paraguay. *Axe Paraguay*. axe.compy. Retrieved on 2010-07-08.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Lingerie model Larissa Riquelme to strip naked despite Paraguay defeat", 2010-07-05. Retrieved on 2010-07-05.
5. ↑ Phillips, Tom. World Cup Superfan Larissa Riquelme To Run From The Police Naked If Paraguay Wins. *Bleacher Report*. Retrieved on 22 July 2010.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Larissa Riquelme: "Gracias a Marca por bautizarme 'novia del mundial'". *Diario Marca*. Marca.com (2010-07-02). Retrieved on 2010-07-04.
7. ↑ Lingerie model Larissa Riquelme promises home strip with a difference if Paraguay lift the trophy. *Daily Mail*. dailymail.co.uk (2010-06-30). Retrieved on 2010-07-04.
8. ↑ Paraguay can make Larissa Riquelme’s dream come true. *Game On!*. indianews.org.in (2010-07-03). Retrieved on 2010-07-03.

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9. ↑ Model Larissa Riquelme strips naked for Paraguay - as promised. *Metro*. metro.co.uk (2010-07-08). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
10. ↑ "Larissa Riquelme assina contrato com a 'Playboy' e será capa de setembro", EGO, 2010-07-26. Retrieved on 2011-07-17. (in Portuguese)
11. ↑ You beauty! Model Riquelme vows to strip if Paraguay win the Copa America. *Daily Mail*. dailymail.co.uk (2011-07-04). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.

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