This archive report was first published on 29 June 2020.
Georgina Rodriguez, the girlfriend of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, has come a long way from her humble beginnings. Born in northern Spain, she grew up in a small village with her Argentine father and Spanish mother.
Before meeting Ronaldo, Georgina worked as a sales assistant at a Gucci store in the UK, earning a modest £250-a-week salary. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she met Ronaldo, who has since made her one of the richest models in the world.
According to a recent interview on ITV, Ronaldo confessed his undying love for Georgina, saying, "She helped me so much. Of course, I’m in love with her," to Piers Morgan. The Portuguese star also revealed that his mother's dream is to see him walk down the aisle with Georgina someday soon.
Georgina and Ronaldo have been spotted enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, holidaying in Ibiza and Iceland, wearing designer clothes, and cruising on his £1.75 million sports cars. Despite her newfound fame, Georgina remains grounded, having grown up in a small village with her family.
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