In Argentina, there are reality shows For all tastes, from cooking competitions to extreme challenges. However, none reached the Big Brother’s popularity level, a television phenomenon that marked generations. In 2016, Luifa Galesio Not only was he part of this phenomenon, but he became the winner of an unforgettable edition.
Their story didn’t end when the cameras went off. Since then, the man from Córdoba experienced an intense transition between fame, football and his decision to get away from the screens. Today, he surprises from Italy, where he continues his football career.
What was Luifa Galesio’s time in Big Brother like?
In 2016, Luifa reached Big Brother with a unique profile: a footballer whose career had been put on hold and a charisma that quickly captured the public’s attention. “I took Big Brother as a final of the world; I didn’t want to reproach myself if this chance didn’t come up,” commented the athlete. His determination and competitive spirit were key in his time at the most famous house in the country.
From the moment he entered, Galesio knew how to play his cards. He was the first participant to enter and managed to stand out for his strategies, friendships and, especially, his romances with Yasmila Mendeguía and Ivana Icardi. These links placed him at the center of conflicts and on the public’s radar. However, not everything was easy: 92 days into his stay, he was eliminated in a direct duel with Yasmila.
The surprise came a week later, when the public asked for his return to the program. His return marked a turning point in his strategy. Luifa used her time in the house to reach the grand final, where she beat Ivana Icardi with the 61% of the votes. He even enlisted the help of his father, who devised an ingenious tactic to mobilize his supporters during the final vote.
“What I achieved inside the house was thanks to the support of the people and my ability not to go unnoticed. That was always my goal,” recalled the man from Córdoba, who left the reality show as a champion and with the experience of having shared his life under the cameras for months.
Luifa’s life after the reality show
After winning Big Brotherthe house champion faced an unexpected challenge: he was unable to collect the prize of 460 thousand pesos due to a judicial seizure for a demand maintenance. This blow did not stop him and he decided to reinvent himself away from the spotlight.
Football, his lifelong passion, became his priority again. After some internships in Argentine clubs such as Sarandí Arsenal, made the decision to try his luck in Italy. Although at first many identified him as “the winner of Big Brother,” Luifa dedicated himself to proving on the field that he was more than a television character.
Today, Galesio plays in el Teramo Calcium, an Italian promotion team, and has stood out as scorer in several seasons. “Proving that I am a footballer and not just a former reality show contestant was a challenge. But hunger and sacrifice led me to achieve it,” said the man from Córdoba.
Based in Formiain the region of lazioLuifa is in a relationship with Martenan Italian he met during his stay in the country. From there, he follows Argentine football closely and celebrates the achievements of his beloved Belgrano. Although he chooses to stay away from the media, he does not rule out returning to Argentina if conditions improve. “Here, in Italy, you are happy with the minimum. That is something that is very difficult to achieve in Argentina,” he reflected.
Source: Ambito
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