Claudia Villafane (born 22 January 1962) is an Argentinian businesswoman, producer, television personality, social media influencer, chef, and entrepreneur from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is well-known in the country for her appearances in various TV shows including Muñeca brava (1999), Escape perfecto (2016), Morfi, todos a la mesa (2019), and others.
In the year 2020, she has appeared as a contestant in a famous food reality TV show “MasterChef Celebrity Argentina” (2020). Moreover, Claudia is famous in the country as the former spouse of “Diego Maradona”.
Claudia Villafane in MasterChef Celebrity Argentina
As everyone knows that, Diego was a popular Argentine football player and manager. He is popularly known for his best passing and ball control skills.
According to the media reports, professional footballer Diego Maradona passed away at the age of 60 due to a sudden heart attack in his home on 25 November 2020[1]Daily Mail. According to Wikipedia, he underwent emergency brain surgery a few days before his death.
Wiki/Bio | |
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| Real Full Birth Name | Claudia Roxana Villafañe. |
| Profession | Businesswoman, Producer, Television Personality, Social Media Influencer, Chef, and Entrepreneur. |
| Famous for | As the ex-wife of Diego Maradona. |
| Date of Birth | January 22, 1962 (Monday). |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 58 years old. |
| Ethnicity | Mixed. |
| Sexuality | Straight. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Nationality | Argentinian. |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius. |
Personal Life | |
| Wedding Information | Divorced. |
| Husband | Diego Maradona (7 November 1989 - 7 March 2003). |
| Kids | Daughters: Dalma Maradona and Giannina Maradona. Grandchildren: Giannina Maradona and Benjamín Agüero Maradona. |
| Dating History? | Jorge Taiana. |
| Eating Habits | Non-Vegetarian. |
| Smoke or Drink? | Yes. |
| Pet(s)? | Yes. |
Family | |
| Parents | Father: Roque Nicolás Villafañe.  Mother: Ana María Elía.  |
| Siblings | No Data Found. |
| Social Media Profiles | Instagram: @claudiavillafaneok |
Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
| School | Local Private School. |
| Alma mater | Will Update Soon. |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 7". Centimeters: 170 cm. Meters: 1.7 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 60 Kg. Pounds: 132 lbs. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 5. |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Hair Color | Blonde. |
| Tattoo? | Not Known. |
Profession & Earnings | |
| Income Source | Profession and Business. |
| Appeared In | 1. Muñeca brava (1999). 2. La noche del 10 (2005). 3. Escape perfecto (2016). 4. Pasapalabra (2017). 5. Morfi, todos a la mesa (2019).  6. MasterChef Celebrity Argentina (2020). 7. Maradona by Kusturica (2008). |
| Net worth (approx.) | $1.5 million US dollars (As of 2020). |
Childhood, Parents & Siblings
Claudia Roxana Villafañe was born as Claudia Roxana Villafañe to her parents on Monday, January 22, 1962, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was born to a Christian family. According to her date of birth, Claudia Villafane’s age is 58 years old (as of 2020).
Claudia Villafane with her father Roque Nicolás Villafañe
Talking about her family then, her father “Roque Nicolás Villafañe” also belonged to the sports. Her mother’s name is “Ana María Elía”. However, she does not reveal any information about her siblings with the media.
Claudia Villafane with family
She has a sharp mind since childhood. She completed her education at a local private school. She has an interest in the TV industry since her youth age.
Claudia Villafane with her mother Ana María Elía
After her higher education, she moved to the entertainment industry. Along with this, she also focuses on her business. At present, she is a famous businesswoman and television personality.
Marriage, Husband, Children & Affairs
The 58-year-old woman currently lives in Argentina along with her family. Talking about her love life then, Claudia Villafañe was the wife of famous footballer Diego Maradona. According to the media sources, Claudia met Maradona for the first time in Villa Fiorito, Buenos Aires. As per the reports, she was 17 years old at that time.
Claudia Villafane with her husband Diego Maradona
After dating for 10 years, Claudia Villafane got married to her husband “Diego Maradona” on 7 November 1989. It was a grand wedding held at mythical Luna Park.
Claudia Villafane and Diego Maradona’s wedding photo
According to the sources, her first daughter “Dalma Maradona” was born 2 years before her marriage on April 2, 1987. After that, her second daughter “Giannina Maradona” was born on16 May 1989.
An old photo of Claudia Villafane with her ex-husband Diego Maradona and daughters Dalma and Giannina Maradona
According to the sources, after the birth of her daughters, the relationships between them deteriorated and they decided to get separated. In March 1998, Claudia asked Diego for divorce. As per the sources, she also sought her daughters’ custody. According to IMDB, the couple got divorced on 7 March 2003.
Claudia Villafane with her daughters Giannina Maradona and Dalma Maradona
According to the sources, she did La Noche del 10, by El Trece, a program along with Diego in 2005, where Maradona attempted to win her back broadcasting in real-time more than once.
Claudia Villafane and her partner Jorge Taiana
As per the media reports, got engaged with Rocio Oliva in February 2014. On the other side, his ex-wife Claudia Villafane started dating businessman and actor “Jorge Taiana”. However, there is no information is available about the current relationship status of Claudia Villafañe. On 25 November 2020, her former spouse, died due to a heart attack.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Claudia Villafane
- Villafañe ventured into media outlets in the year 1999.
- As per Wikipedia, initially, she got chosen for a TV show named “Muñeca brava”.
- From that point onward, she showed up in the show La Noche del 10 of every 2005.
- Subsequent to finishing this show, she took a break for certain years and began focusing on her business.
- In 2008, she got an occasion to work in a film named “Maradona by Kusturica”.
- Afterward, she has included in different shows and movies.
- From her vocation, she made total assets of $1.5 million USD (approx.).
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- Aside from a TV character, she likewise fills in as a maker and producer.
- In 2015, Maradona sues his ex-wife Claudia Villafañe; for supposed misrepresentation, extortion and misappropriation.
- Because of the ubiquity of the Maradona versus Villafañe Case and the improvement of its examinations in different nations, a few Argentine and unfamiliar media cover the subject.
Claudia Villafane with her grandson Benjamín Agüero Maradona
- In July 2020, after a court governing, the excusal of this body of evidence against her ex was repudiated.
- In 2020 the arrangement Maradona, the favored dream was made, where her character was played by entertainers Laura Esquivel (as Claudia as a young lady) and Julieta Cardinali (in her grown-up life).
- On that event, Claudia gave a progression of notes to state that she had sent a record letter to its makers, Amazon and BTF Media in light of the fact that they didn’t approach her or her family for consent to utilize their characters.
- Claudia Villafane is also a good chef and featured as a contestant in Celebrity MasterChef (2020).
- She is very close to her daughters and likes to spend time with them.
- Her ex-husband Diego was the good friend and business partner of an Indian businessman and philanthropist “Boby Chemmanur“.
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