LIZ SOLARI PROFILE

Biography

Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, on June 18th, 1983, her father was Eduardo Solari, manager of the Atlético Junior football club at the time. She emigrated to Argentina when she was 3 years old. She grew up in the city of Rosario, Santa Fe province, where she still lives today. She is the sister of three famous football (soccer) players; Santiago Solari, born in 1976, who plays in San Lorenzo de Almagro, Esteban Solari born in 1980 and David Solari, so she comes from a family very linked to the sport.

In 2001 she won a contest for modeling agency Dotto Models, where she started her career, lending her face to local and international brands like Kosiuko, Caro Cuore, Class Life, Riplay and Zara. In Europe, she also worked with designers Roberto Cavalli and Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Throughout 2008, she starred on the theatre play Barbie Live, which was a complete success in Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Brazil. On this comedy, Liz acts, dances and sings.

From March 2009 onwards, she stars on the local TV series Champs 12, where she plays the role of Charlotte.

Participation in "Bailando por un Sueño"

She took part on the local TV show Bailando por un Sueño (Dancing for a Dream), where she was one of the favourite contestants, and as a result helped raise money for eye surgery for blind children.

Thanks to her high-profile role on this show, she was requested for theatrical plays by major producers like Gerardo Sofovich and Nito Artaza.

High School Musical

On 2008 she made her debut on the big screen, starring on the Argentine version of High School Musical. She plays a pianist and a former student of the school where the plot develops.

Personal Life

On 2004 it was rumored that she was in a relationship with actor Mariano Martínez. However, on that year she actually started a relationship with Diego Balut, model and musician, also son of the model Teresa Calandra. This relationship lasted until April 2009, it is said that both split up because Balut was leading a "bachelor's life".

Her manager is Pancho Dotto. She's sometimes called the new Valeria Mazza. Liz is a fan of Independiente football club.