Larissa Riquelme reflects on her global success with Playboy 3D

Former model and businesswoman Larissa Riquelme recalled the moment when she wore an Albirroja shirt to support Paraguay and became known as the “World Cup bride”.

Paraguayan model, actress and personality Larissa Riquelme 2010 World Cupcelebrated on South AfricaAt that event, the media and the public referred to her as “World Cup Bride”.

Larissa was born on February 22, 1985 in Asuncion, Paraguay, and took her first steps into modeling in 2005. She participated in several beauty pageants and won awards such as Miss Tourism. Her career took off when she won the title of “Summer Best” in the reality show Verano Show. Later, she won another modeling competition called Playa Vip 2008, which she was selected through public voting.

However, Larissa became a global sensation during the 2010 World Cup. She was photographed celebrating a goal during Paraguay’s match against Italy, and her photos were circulated on websites around the world. The international media called her the “World Cup Bride”. Larissa even promised in a magazine that she would pose nude if the Paraguayan football team advanced to the semi-finals, and although they failed to make it past the quarter-finals, she kept her promise.

On July 11, 2010, the day of the World Cup final, Larissa posed nude with a Spanish flag painted on one of her buttocks in tribute to the Spanish team. The image appeared on the cover of Interviú magazine. She has also posed nude for other publications, including H Magazine in Mexico, Paparazzi in Brazil, and Playboy Brazil in 3D.

Larissa has made Paraguay famous for a long time with her charm and beauty. Her image as a sex symbol has reached such an importance that Playboy magazine launched two special 3D editions starring this vibrant Paraguayan. These editions became the best-selling magazine in Brazil and the second best-selling magazine in the world.

“Today we commemorate our incredible achievement in 9 countries with a beautiful #TBT. We set sales records and became the best-selling magazine in Brazil at number 1. And not only that! With our two special edition 3D copies, we are also positioned as the second best-selling magazine in the world.”Larissa said.