Maria Inés Rivero was born on June 7, 1975, in Argentina. Raised in Córdoba, her modeling aspirations were supported from an early age by her mother, who enrolled her in a local modeling school. It was there that she was discovered by a talent agent. Rivero began modeling at the age of 14, setting her on the journey to a successful international career. In the early 1990s, she immigrated to the United States, where she continues to reside.
Rivero is best known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, having joined the brand in the 1990s during the launch of its now-iconic runway shows. She worked alongside other prominent models of the era, including Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum, solidifying her place among the first generation of Victoria's Secret Angels.
Earlier in her career, Rivero focused on print modeling, appearing on the covers of major fashion publications such as Elle, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan. Her breakthrough came at age 17 when she won the “Elite Model Look” competition in Argentina, a prestigious talent scouting contest known for launching the careers of international supermodels.
After nearly two decades in the fashion industry, Rivero transitioned into television and mentoring. She joined the cast of the reality show “Model Latina South Beach,” a competition where aspiring models vie for a $25,000 prize and a contract with a major modeling agency. Her involvement in the show marked a new chapter in her career, allowing her to share her industry knowledge with emerging talent.
| Birth Date: | 18 Aug, 1975 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Occupations: | Supermodel Model Actor |
| Citizenship: | Argentina |
| Birth Place: | Córdoba |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Argentine model |
| Spouse: | Jarl Alé Alexandre de Basseville Jorge Mora [M. 2001] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
