Big Brother, the most iconic reality show of Argentina, leaves an indelible mark on the national television. Loved by some and criticized by others, each edition generates intense debates and emotionsespecially because of the way their winners are chosen. These “little brothers” managed to conquer the public and win the biggest prize in different seasons.
From the first edition in 2001 to the most recent ones, we review who was crowned winners of this exciting reality show and how their lives changed after turning off the lights of the most famous house in the country.
The 11 winners of Big Brother Argentina
Marcelo Corazza
Corazza became ethe first winner of Big Brother in 2001, at 29 years old. She entered the house in the eighth week as a replacement for a contestant and won the public’s support by a wide lead. Although the prize was $200,000, he only received 121,200 for the time he was on the reality show.
After his time on the reality show, he worked as a producer on Telefe and in the debates of the cycle. However, in recent years, his career was marked by a court case which took him away from the public eye, and he is currently in house arrest.
Roberto Parra
Roberto, the great lover of Silvina Lunawas the winner of the second edition. Marketing student, he took the title in a complicated context for the country: the burst of the economic corralito. Although he won $200,000, he was barely able to access a portion of the prize, which he invested in a textile factory.
Currently, the big winner lives away from the cameras and dedicates himself to his business, maintaining a low profile in the textile industry that he managed to build with effort and dedication.
Viviana Colmenero
The third season of Big Brother (2002-2003) had Viviana Colmenero as the winner, a sex worker 30 years old. Despite facing prejudice inside and outside the house, he managed to conquer the public and take a reduced prize of 100,000 pesos due to the economic crisis.
Colmenero used the money to buy his first property in Belgrano. Today, he manages a local women’s clothing and occasionally appears on programs to talk about his experience in reality television.
Marianela Mirra
In 2007, Marianela Mirra won the fourth edition of the most famous house in the country with its strategic and charismatic personality. Known for betraying Diego Leonardi With a master move, the 22-year-old from Tucumán took 100,000 pesos after 119 days in the house.
Currently, Marianela lives away from the media, although she uses her social networks to comment on new editions of the program. Along with Viviana, they are the only two women who won the contest.
Bam Bam
Esteban Morais, known as Bam Bam, won the fifth season in 2007. His friendliness and nickname of “gallant“helped him win the prize of 150,000 pesos and a car with 0 km after 116 days of confinement.
Today he is a businessman, owner of restaurants, a vehicle aesthetic center and properties in Carlos Peace. In addition, he is the father of Martina, born in 2023 with his partner. Melissa Martin.
Christian U
Cristian Urrizaga, better known as Cristian U, was the winner of Big Brother 2011. With unique strategies such as self-nominationwon over the public and returned to reality after voluntarily leaving the house. Won a prize from 382,857 pesos, a motorcycle and a trip to Barbados.
Currently, the “little brother” works in the media as driver, DJ and producer. Also participates in Singing for a Dream 2024.
Rodrigo Fernandez Rumi
Rodrigo, only 19 years old, was the last to close the door of the house in 2012, becoming the youngest winner of reality. took 750,000 pesos after discounts for nominations and was isolated for 161 days.
For some years now, Rumi has been actor and participated in productions such as Bia and L-Popboth of disney. He currently works in the entertainment industry in Mexico.
Francisco Delgado
In 2015, Francisco Delgado won the eighth edition of Big Brother. While at the house, it was revealed that he was the biological father of Ian, the son of Gisela Bernal. took 457,429 pesos and several media employment contracts.
He currently lives in Mexicowhere he works as diving instructor in a hotel, enjoying a quiet lifestyle away from show business.
Luifa Galesio
Luifa Galesio was crowned winner in 2016. At the age of 22, he left his football career to participate in the reality show, where he won 464,646 pesos after his re-entry in a repechage.
Today, Luifa lives in Italywhere he plays soccer in the Teramo of the Italian promotion He is in a couple with Agostina Spinelliformer participant of Big Brother 2023.
Marcos Ginocchio
In the 2021-2022 edition, Marcos Ginocchio won over the public with his calm and good nature. The 23-year-old from Salta took 15 million pesos and a house.
Although he gained enormous popularity, Ginocchio chose to maintain a low profile. She is currently a model and recently received lawyer in Salta.
Bautista Mascia
He Uruguayan Bautista Mascia was the last winner of Big Brother in 2024. It remained 209 days in the house, taking 71 million pesos, a home and a motorcycle.
Today, Mascia dedicates himself to his musical career, giving live shows and betting on his path as a soloist after his time on reality TV.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
