Love is Blind Argentina is the latest addition to Netflix’s international lineup of the hit reality dating show, Love is Blind. Premiering on November 6, 2024, this new edition offers viewers in Argentina and worldwide a fresh look at the show’s popular social experiment.
The hosts of Love is Blind Argentina are Wanda Nara and Darío Barassi. Wanda Nara, a well-known Argentine model, presenter, and entrepreneur, and Darío Barassi, an Argentine actor, comedian, and television personality, bring a fresh perspective to the show.
Wanda Nara and Darío Barassi will host Love is Blind Argentina
Wanda Nara
Wanda Nara, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 10, 1986, is a recognized model, television presenter, and football agent. Her career began with roles in Argentine theater productions like Humor en custodia and King Corona
She gained more attention in 2007 as a contestant on Showmatch's Patinando por un Sueño.
Nara eventually rose to prominence in Argentine media, appearing on a number of television programs. She continues to work in European media, co-hosting the Italian sports show Tiki Taka - Il Calcio è Il Nostro Gioco in 2018, which expanded her career into sports commentary.
Nara has also served as a host on Italian reality TV shows such as Grande Fratello VIP and will be the principal presenter for MasterChef Argentina starting in 2023. Her career has progressed steadily through a variety of entertainment and sports media roles, establishing her as a versatile television personality.
Nara has further cemented her media presence by managing her husband, footballer Mauro Icardi's career, following her previous marriage to footballer Maxi López, with whom she shares three children.
Nara’s current role as co-host of Love is Blind Argentina alongside Darío Barassi marks her latest venture in television.
Darío Barassi
Darío Tadeo Pacheco Barassi, an Argentine actor, comedian, and TV presenter, was born on November 5, 1983, in San Juan, Argentina. He graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with intentions of pursuing a career in law, but turned his focus to entertainment, taking acting workshops and finally entering television.
As a reporter on AM, Antes del Mediodía, he gained popularity for his sense of humor and became a well-known figure in Argentine television.
Barassi expanded his career with hosting roles, becoming well-known in Argentine media. Between 2012 and 2013, he co-hosted the cooking show Rico y Excelente, and in 2014, he hosted 90 Días o Menos.
That same year, his role in the series Viudas e Hijos del Rock and Roll earned him a nomination for a Martín Fierro Award. His work continued in theater and television, with notable performances in Educando a Nina and Tiempos Secundarios, showcasing his range as an entertainer.
As co-host of Love is Blind Argentina alongside Wanda Nara, Barassi introduces himself in the series’ teaser as a comedian and presenter, setting the stage for his latest role.
Known for his comedic style, he engages with the show’s unique format, supporting participants through the emotional process of forming connections without face-to-face interaction.
Catch Love is Blind Argentina streaming on Netflix starting November 6, 2024, to see Darío Barassi and Wanda Nara guide contestants through the unique journey of love without sight.