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J Balvinis a global superstar.
The “Prince of Reggaeton,” known for huge hits like “Mi Gente” and “I Like It,” was themost-streamed Spotify artist in the worldin 2018 and was named one ofTime’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2020.
Who is Balvin’s No. 1 fan? Keep reading to learn more about Valentina Ferrer and her relationship with the singer.
She was born in Córdoba, Argentina
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Ferrer was born and raised in Córdoba, a city in central Argentina, where she grew up with her three siblings and her parents. “My family is very simple. They just want me to be happy,” she told theNew York Postin 2018.
Ferrer also revealed toPeople en Españolthat she was raised in a very athletic family, and while she was interested in modeling and acting from a young age, she switched her focus to sports and went on to study physical education at the University of Córdoba.
She is a former Miss Argentina
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During an interview withPeople en Español in 2019, the model admitted she had never envisioned herself as a beauty queen, and said she was only familiar with the pageant world fromSandra Bullock’sMiss Congeniality.
After becoming Miss Argentina, Ferrerentered the Miss Universecompetition and made it to the top 10 — the first Argentinian entrant in three decades to do so.
She’s an actress
In addition to her modeling and pageant work, Ferrer is an actress, too. She appeared on the telenovelaBetty en NY, and has said she’s interested in appearing in another series or movie in the future.
“I started working on the seriesBetty en NY(Telemundo) and I loved the experience,” she told People en Español. “It’s a comical series and I love comedy, laughing at myself. I play myself so that’s the best part. I used my own name and everything. It was very interesting and fun.”
She met Balvin on the set of his music video
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Ferrermet Balvinon the set of his music video for his 2017 song “Sigo Extrañándote.” In the video, she played his wife and the mother of a young girl. The video has amassed almost half a billion views onYouTube.
The couple made their red carpet debut at New York Fashion Week the following year.
She has one child with Balvin
In April 2021, Ferrer and Balvin announced theirpregnancyviaVogue Mexico.
“I did the pregnancy test in the bathroom with my dog to not be alone,” she explained. “I did three tests in a row because I couldn’t believe it.”
Ferrer then told Balvin the happy news. “He froze. He was happy, but it was like a call from Zoom that does not work when the WiFi crashes. He stayed frozen,” she said. “I told him in person, but that’s how he reacted.”
In June 2021, their son, Rio,was born. Balvin laterexplained the meaningbehind their son’s moniker during an appearance onTheEllen DeGeneresShow. “Rio, like river, I want him to just float,” he said.
Shortly after Rio’s first birthday, Balvin gave Ferrer a shout-out onInstagram, writing, “Our son couldn’t have a better mother.”
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“I enjoy it, I love going to events. I love music and I love to be able to go with him,” she said of attending high-profile events like the Grammys with Balvin. “I feel comfortable in front of cameras so that’s never been a problem.”
Balvin loves to celebrate her birthday
In honor of Ferrer’s 28th birthday, Balvindedicated a performance to herduring a music festival in Las Vegas.
“Valentina, I love you so much. Thanks for being here, I’m so proud of you. I love you,” he said while on stage.
When Ferrer turned 30, Balvin threw her a surprise party.
“Happy birthday to one of the most important pillars in my life, thank you for filling every place you visit with your light and happiness. I love you,” he captioned a carousel of photos onInstagram.
She loves high fashion
source: people.com
