Georgina Rodriguez is more than just the glamorous partner of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, she’s a woman whose life story reads like a modern fairytale.
With nearly 70 million Instagram followers, a Netflix documentary, and her own fashion label, she’s become a global figure in her own right.
Yet, behind the glitz lies a journey of resilience, reinvention, and ambition.
Here are 10 things you might not know about her.
- She was born in Argentina but grew up in Spain
Georgina was born in Buenos Aires on January 27, 1994, to a Spanish mother and an Argentinian father. Her family moved to the small town of Jaca in Spain when she was still a child, where she spent most of her early years. - Her childhood dream was to become a dancer
From a young age, Georgina loved ballet and tango, dreaming of a career on stage. Unfortunately, formal dance lessons were a luxury her family couldn’t afford. Still, she never lost her passion and later wowed audiences with a tango performance at the 2020 Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. - She faced a troubled family past
Her father, Jorge Rodriguez, was reportedly convicted of drug trafficking and served a decade in prison. He passed away in 2019 after suffering complications from a stroke. - She left home as a teenager to work
At just 17, Georgina moved to Huesca, Spain, to work as a waitress, sharing cramped accommodation with several other young workers. She later relocated to San Sebastián, where she took a retail job at fashion brand Massimo Dutti. - Learning English changed her path
Realising she needed English to work in luxury fashion, Georgina moved to Bristol, England, as an au pair. The experience allowed her to refine her language skills and prepare for more high-end retail opportunities. - She battled financial hardship in Madrid
When she eventually moved to Madrid to pursue work in luxury stores, she lived in a tiny flat that was once a storage space, without central heating or air conditioning. - Her romance with Ronaldo began in a Gucci store
While working as a sales assistant at Gucci in Madrid in 2016, Georgina met Cristiano Ronaldo. She later recalled being struck by his presence and beauty, admitting she was nervous but felt an instant connection. - It was ‘love at first sight’
The pair crossed paths again at a Dolce & Gabbana event, where they finally had a chance to talk away from the spotlight. According to Georgina, they both felt the spark immediately. - She lost her job because of their relationship
Georgina’s growing fame became a problem for Gucci, which feared fans would swarm the store. After being let go, she found work at Prada in El Corte Inglés, thanks to Ronaldo’s connections. - She’s now a businesswoman and mother of five
Today, Georgina lives a life that blends luxury with family focus. She and Ronaldo are raising their children, Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, their daughter Alana, and twins born in 2022. She also runs her own activewear brand, OM by G, proving she’s building her own empire alongside supporting Ronaldo’s career.
