Zaira Nara Biography: Awards, Movies, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Boyfriend, Kids

Zaira Tatiana Nara is famously known as Zaira Nara. She is a stunning Argentine model, actress, and TV host, celebrated for her work with brands like Pantene and McDonald’s, and her roles on shows like Morfi, todos a la mesa.

Often compared to Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima, she has earned a star status in Argentina and beyond with her charm and talent.

Zaira’s a proud Argentine whose Buenos Aires energy and family ties shine through in her vibrant career.

Profile

• Full Name: Zaira Tatiana Nara
• Stage Name: Zaira Nara
• Born: August 15, 1988
• Age: 36 years old (as of 2025)
• Birthplace: Boulogne Sur Mer, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Occupation: Model, Actress, TV Host, Dancer
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm)
• Religion: Not publicly known
• Parents: Mr Andrés Nara, Mrs Nora Colosimo
• Siblings: Wanda Nara
• Spouse: Facundo Pieres
• Children: Malaika von Plessen Nara, Viggo Silvestre Barón von Plessen Nara
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2 Million to $5 million

Early Life

Zaira Nara was born on August 15, 1988, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Andrés Nara and Nora Colosimo. Her ethnicity is Argentine with Lebanese descent, and she’s proud of her cultural roots that blend South American and Middle Eastern heritage.

Her religion isn’t publicly known. The younger sister of model and TV personality Wanda Nara, Zaira grew up in a lively household in Buenos Aires. She started modelling at five, appearing in commercials for brands like Unicenter and Shimmy. Accompanying her mother to Wanda’s TV sets, she learned to dance, sing, and act after school, sparking her love for performance.

Education

Zaira attended the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, where she enrolled in a law course but didn’t complete it, opting instead to pursue modelling and entertainment.

Her real training came from early commercial work and theatre classes, where she honed her skills in dance and performance, preparing her for TV and stage.

Career

Zaira began as a child model and signed with Dotto Models as a teenager. In 2008, she joined Chekka Buenos Aires, landing contracts with brands like Pantene, Herbal Essences, McDonald’s, Gillette, La Serenísima, and Falabella.

She later moved to Multitalent Agency, where she appeared on the covers of Argentine Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health. Her TV debut came at 16 as a presenter on Música total (2006).

She hosted El último vuelo del día (2008), Animérica (2009), and Justo a tiempo (2009–2010), later co-hosting La Cocina del Show (2010). Zaira competed on Bailando por un Sueño (2010, 9th eliminated; 2011, 17th eliminated, replacing Wanda).

She starred in theatre productions like El Libro de la Selva (2008) and Los locos Grimaldi (2013–2014). She hosted Tu Mejor Sábado (2014–2015), Tu Mejor Domingo (2015), Morfi Café (2016–2017), and Morfi, todos a la mesa (2017–2019).

In 2023, she judged Bailando 2023 and was a guest on MasterChef Argentina and Uruguay’s ¿Quién es la máscara? as Mamushka. She acted in Dark Buenos Aires (2009) and Quilmes: Cientoveintenario (2010).

A social media influencer with over 4.5 million Instagram followers, she runs zairabeauty and became Betsson’s ambassador in 2023. Campari sponsored her 2023 trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Zaira’s a proud Argentine whose versatility lights up modelling, TV, and theatre.

Awards & Nominations

• 2010: FHM Magazine, World’s Sexiest Women, Ranked #47 (Won)
• 2011: Balón Rosa de Oro (Pink Ballon d’Or), Most Beautiful Woman in Football (Won)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @zaira.nara
• Facebook: Zaira Nara

Personal Life

Zaira, 36, lives in Buenos Aires with her children, Malaika (born April 1, 2016) and Viggo (born February 6, 2020), from her relationship with Jakob von Plessen, an adventure guide she dated from 2015 to 2022. Her height is 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm), and she’s known for her brown hair and green eyes.

She’s been dating polo player Facundo Pieres since 2022. Past relationships include Diego Forlán (2009–2011, engaged March–June 2011) and Juan “Pico” Mónaco (2011–2014, with a break in 2012–2013). Zaira’s close to her stylist, Kennys Palacio, and her sister Wanda, whose children (Valentino, Constantino, Benedicto, Francesca, Isabella) are Zaira’s nieces and nephews.

Net Worth

Zaira Nara’s net Worth is estimated at $2 million to $5 million. Her income comes from modelling for brands like Pantene and Falabella, hosting TV shows like Morfi, todos a la mesa, and from her online shop, zairabeauty.com.ar. Endorsements with Betsson and Campari, plus her 4.5 million Instagram followers, boost her earnings.

Filmography:

Film/TV:

• Música total (2006) – Presenter
• El último vuelo del día (2008) – Presenter
• El Libro de la Selva (2008) – Theater Performer
• Animérica (2009) – Presenter
• Dark Buenos Aires (2009) – Actress
• Justo a tiempo (2009–2010) – Presenter
• Quilmes: Cientoveintenario (2010) – Actress
• Bailando 2010 (2010) – Contestant (9th eliminated)
• La Cocina del Show (2010) – Co-Host
• Bailando 2011 (2011) – Contestant (17th eliminated)
• Tendencia (2012) – Host
• Los locos Grimaldi (2013–2014) – Theatre Performer
• Todos Contentos y bastante locos (2013) – Guest
• Tu Mejor Sábado (2014–2015) – Host
• Tu Mejor Domingo (2015) – Host
• Morfi Café (2016–2017) – Host
• Morfi, todos a la mesa (2017–2019) – Host
• La Fiesta de Morfi (2017) – Host
• Cortá por Lozano (2018–2019) – Guest
• Martín Fierro, alfombra roja (2019) – Presenter
• MasterChef Argentina (2023) – Guest (Season 3, Episode 50)
• ¿Quién es la máscara? (Uruguay, 2023) – Mamushka (4th unmasked)
• Bailando 2023 (2023) – Judge