Antonela Roccuzzo (born 26 February 1988) is an Argentine social media personality known for her marriage to footballer Lionel Messi.
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Born | Antonela Roccuzzo 26 February 1988 |
Occupation | Social media personality |
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Children | 3 |
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Followers | 39.6 million |
Updated: March 3, 2024 |
Roccuzzo studied dentistry at the National University of Rosario,[1] she later changed her course to social communication but also dropped out. [2] [3] She is an ambassador for several philanthropic organisations, most notably the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Special Olympics.[4] In April 2023, she endorsed the UNICEF's #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia campaign to combat poverty and human rights violations against children in Argentina.[5]
Roccuzzo has modelled with several brands including Adidas, Alo Yoga and Ricky Sarkany; she has also worked with English fashion designer Stella McCartney.[1][6]
Roccuzzo was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina; she met Lionel Messi through her cousin Lucas Scaglia, and in 2009 the two confirmed their relationship.[3] Messi and Roccuzzo married in 2017, and have three sons.[7]