From soccer star Lionel Messi to the muse behind Michael Bublé’s romantic tunes, these are 10 Argentines who have taken the world by surprise. (Photo: Instagram)
Sorry, Ronaldo, but Lionel Messi, the Barça star, is the best soccer player in the entire world—and probably our favorite Argentinian on this list! (Photo: Instagram)
She’s the toughest detective of the Brooklyn 99 precinct. Stephanie Beatriz plays the mysterious Rosa Diaz (name is possibly assumed). (Photo: Instagram)
Modern goth icon, tattoo master and makeup guru, Kat Von D, though born in Mexico, takes pride in her Argentinian heritage. (Photo: Instagram)
Viggo Mortensen was born in New York, but eventually modes to Argentina where he attended primary school and acquired a fluent proficiency in Spanish. (Photo: WENN)
Arguably the coolest pope the world has ever met, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere, Jorge Mario Bergoglio (a.k.a. Pope Francis) was born in Buenos Aires. (Photo: WENN)
Lorelai Gilmore may had been born in Hartford, Connecticut, but Alexis Bledel’s ancestors actually from Argentina. Her father and grandfather were born in Buenos Aires. (Photo: WENN)
Model Camila Morrone, who has appeared on the cover of Vogue Turkey and walk on the runway for Moschino, was born in Los Angeles to Argentine parents. (Photo: WENN)
Messi’s childhood love and mother of his three sons, Antonella Roccuzzo was born in Rosario, Argentina, where she met and fell in love with the soccer star. (Photo: WENN)
Actress, model, and fashion designer, the Argentine Luisana Lopilato is best known for being Michael Bublé’s muse and long-life love. (Photo: WENN)
Many in the sports world, including football writers, players, and fans, consider Argentina’s Diego Armando Maradona the absolute greatest soccer player of all time. (Photo: WENN)
With personalities like the amazing Lionel Messi DSA<and the legendary Diego Armando Maradona, Argentina is widely known as the birthplace of some of the top soccer stars the world has ever seen. So, watching as many remarkable Argentine players gracing the field over the years comes as no surprise.
However, as gifted as Argentines are when it comes to this beautiful game, the South American country has a handful of other equally incredible and varied talents off the pitch.
Although just a few have made it, the Argentines who have managed to achieve international fame have become some of the most recognized and respected names in the entertainment, fashion, makeup, and—of course—sports industry.
In honor of Argentina’s Independence Day, here’s a rundown of some of the biggest stars that were either born, raised, or come form Argentine ascend. From soccer star Lionel Messi to the muse behind Michael Bublé’s romantic tunes, these are 10 Argentines who have taken the world by surprise.
