Rocío Igarzábal

Argentinian actress and singer

Rocío Igarzábal - Argentinian actress and singer
Born

August 24th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Argentina

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Born in 1989, an actress and singer gained recognition for performances in popular television series and music endeavors. Starred in the Argentine telenovela 'Casi Ángeles', which showcased her acting and singing talents. Pursued a music career, releasing singles that contributed to her popularity in Latin American entertainment. Active in various theatre productions, further developing skills in performance arts.

Starred in 'Casi Ángeles'

Released popular singles

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