Biography
Who is Christa Rigozzi?
Early life and education
Christa Rigozzi was born in Monte Carasso, Ticino, Switzerland. She spent her early years in this Swiss region.
She pursued higher education at two different institutions. Christa studied media and communication science at the University of Friborg. She also studied criminal law and criminology as an adjunct at the University of Bern.
Career highlights
The modeling career of Christa Rigozzi reached a peak on 9 September 2006. She won the Miss Switzerland title in Geneva that day. This victory led her to represent her nation at Miss Universe 2007.
She worked on many advertising campaigns across Switzerland and Europe. In 2008, she appeared in commercials for food companies, cars, and luxury bedding in both German and French. Christa Rigozzi also transitioned into entertainment roles.
In 2011, she served as a presenter for the Rock Circus tour by The Tent. She joined the judging panel for the third season of Die grössten Schweizer Talente in 2015 alongside DJ Bobo, Gilbert Gress, and Sven Epiney. In early 2016, she co-hosted the Swiss Awards for Swiss Television with Sven Epiney.
Family and personal life
Christa married Giovanni Marchese on 20 August 2010. Her husband was born in Switzerland and has Sicilian roots from Castelvetrano.
Family life expanded for Christa Rigozzi on 31 December 2016 when she gave birth to twin girls. She currently resides in a village located in the Ticino region with her family.
Birthday and age
Christa Rigozzi was born on May 2, 1983, which makes Christa 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Christa shares the date with 27 other famous people.
Explore more
