He was part of the first edition of the reality show in Argentina that took place in 2001, and is remembered as one of the most outstanding participants.
The different editions of Big Brother Argentina They have had varying levels of popularity. Something that is undeniable is that the first, among others, was one of the most viewed and remembered. One of the participants who had a very important step in this edition, although he did not win, was Santiago Almeydawho after his appearance on the reality show, experienced a period of fame.
During his media stage he was considered one of the gallants of the country for his charisma and presence. But fame was not the only thing he took from the Big Brother house. During his stay, he also conquered the participant Natalia Fava, forming one of the most beloved couples of the contest and continuing their relationship for a while after they left.
Santiago Almeyda and Natalia Fava
How was Almeyda’s time in Big Brother?
Santiago Almeyda spent a total of 105 days in Big Brother’s house, and was the eighth participant to be eliminated, thus managing to finish in 5th place among the first. Inside the house, he conquered a large part of the public and also fell in love with Natalia Fava, a reciprocated love that continued after the pageant and meant a marriage that lasted 22 years.
When he left the house, beyond not having won, his charisma and physical appearance helped him become an actor, which is why he had a great media impact that helped him act in more than 12 comedy works by Gerardo Sofovich and in Marcelo Tinelli’s program, Skating for a dream. In addition, he performed several theater and summer seasons in Carlos Paz.
How did Santiago Almeyda reinvent his life after his time on Big Brother?
The media impact after his departure was just the beginning. After his time in the national media, skating and his summer works in Carlos Paz, Santiago Almeyda decided to follow his true passion, gastronomy. He opened a restaurant, but the 2020 pandemic put an end to his dream, leading him to bankruptcy. However, in 2023 The “Grandes Carnicerías del Plata” store openedaccompanied by his brother in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of San Telmo.
In this way he overcame the crisis and gave new impetus to his professional life. Nowadays he maintains a low profile even though His Instagram account has more than 35 thousand followers. He paid a heartfelt tribute to Silvina Luna after her death, but he is not very active on the networks, his closest publications are from 1 year ago.
Source: Ambito
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