Marcos Ginocchio (born October 16, 1999) is an Argentine model, lawyer and TV personality. He won the 10th season of the Argentine reality television series Gran Hermano.

Marcos Ginocchio
Born (1999-10-16) October 16, 1999 (age 24)
Salta, Salta Province, Argentina
NationalityArgentine
Occupations
  • Model
  • Lawyer
Years active2022–present
Modeling information
Height6 ft 1.2 in (1.86 m)[1]
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorGreen
AgencyMultitalent (Buenos Aires)

Early life edit

Ginocchio was born in Salta, to architect José Ginocchio and Carola Moraiz.[2] He has an older sister, Valentina, and an older brother, José.[2] His parents separated when he was 10 years old.[3] As a kid, Ginocchio made kickboxing, taekwondo and jiu-jitsu.[2] In the primary school he attended the Belgrano School in Salta and he moved in the high school to the Del Milagro School.[4][5]

After graduating in 2017, Ginocchio attended the Catholic University of Salta to study law.[6] In 2019, he became national jiu jitsu champion in the shiakan category in a professional tournament held in Mar del Plata.[7] In the same time, he worked as male model in Salta for different local brands[8] and he did an campaign for a beer brand in Mexico.[9]

Career edit

2022-present: Gran Hermano and modelling edit

On October 17, 2022, Ginocchio entered as one of the contestants of the argentinian reality show Gran Hermano.[10] In the first week, he was nominated and was safe from elimination after landing the 17.96% of the votes, being the least voted to leave the house.[11] Ginocchio became one of the favorites of the show after facing of his opponents, for having a calm personality, being kind and not at all confrontational.[12][13] He passed another three evicton galas and won four Head of Household competition, including the last one that took him directly to the final,[14] where he was established as the winner with 70.83% of the positive votes by the public.[15]

Ginocchio was awarded the $19.441.132 grand prize, a house and one year of free beer.[16] During his time in the house, he won two electric motorcycles by the public vote.[16][17]

After Gran Hermano, he signed with the modelling and acting agency Multitalent.[18] Ginocchio was on the cover of several magazines, including Gente,[19] Para Ti[20] and Caras.[21] He was also the face of the shoes brand's Sarkany.[22]

Personal life edit

In his childhood, Ginocchio suffered from eating disorders.[23][24]

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
2022–2023 Gran Hermano Contestant Winner (season 10)
2023 MasterChef Argentina Delfina's assistant Special guest (season 3); 1 episode

Awards and nominations edit

Award Category Work Result Ref
2023 MTV MIAW Awards Reality Star of the Year Gran Hermano Won [25]
BreakTudo Awards 2023 Best Reality Star [26]
International Crush Does not appear
BIC Seven Awards 2024 Latin Reality Star Gran Hermano [27]

References edit

  1. ^ "Marcos confirmó un dato de su físico y causó furor entre los seguidores de Gran Hermano: "No puede ser que sea tan perfecto"". La 100 (in Spanish). August 8, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Quién es Marcos Ginocchio, el estudiante de abogacía salteño y fan de las artes marciales que ganó Gran Hermano". La Nación (in Spanish). March 28, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "José Ginocchio, padre de Marcos de Gran Hermano reveló cómo tomaron sus hijos su separación: Como un duelo". Caras (in Spanish). March 13, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Vaca Mur, Sebastián (April 7, 2023). "Marcos Ginocchio reveló 5 cosas que todos desconocen de él". Gente (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "La historia del salteño Marcos, el favorito de Gran Hermano". El Tribuno (in Spanish). March 6, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Estudiante de abogacía y ultra católico: ¿quién es el salteño que entró a la casa de Gran Hermano?". La Gaceta (in Spanish). October 20, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  7. ^ ""Gran Hermano": El sorprendente desempeño de Marcos en las artes marciales". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). November 29, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "Qué hacía el salteño Marcos Ginocchio antes de entrar a Gran Hermano para pagarse la universidad". Vía País (in Spanish). December 2, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  9. ^ Polinelli, Fabiana (March 31, 2023). "Las fotos y los videos de Marcos Ginocchio trabajando como modelo: todas las publicidades". Para Ti (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  10. ^ "Conocé a Marcos Ginocchio, el salteño que ama ir a misa y revolucionó Gran Hermano". Vía País (in Spanish). October 18, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Rey, Agustín (March 16, 2023). "Así es Marcos Ginocchio, el primer finalista de Gran Hermano 2022". News Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Lencinas, Nicolás (March 28, 2023). "Gran Hermano: por qué elegimos a Marcos como ganador". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  13. ^ Reato, Ceferino (August 8, 2023). "Marcos, el jugador que no podía ganar". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Marcos Ginocchio ganó la prueba del líder y es el primer finalista de Gran Hermano". Infobae (in Spanish). March 16, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  15. ^ Monti, Milagros (March 28, 2022). "Marcos Ginocchio, el ganador de Gran Hermano: el futuro abogado de bajo perfil que se llevó el cariño de la gente". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  16. ^ a b Ingravallo, Yanet (March 30, 2023). "Marcos Ginocchio ganó $19 millones en "Gran Hermano": qué debe pagar o declarar ante la AFIP". TN (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  17. ^ "Quién es Marcos Ginocchio, el campeón de Gran Hermano: qué ganó y qué hará con el premio". Clarín (in Spanish). March 28, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  18. ^ "Marcos Ginocchio firmó el contrato de sus sueños y revolucionó a sus fans: "De Salta para el mundo"". TN (in Spanish). May 19, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  19. ^ Ferrini, Juliana (April 5, 2023). "Mirá todas las fotos de la producción de Marcos Ginocchio, de Gran Hermano, en GENTE". Gente (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  20. ^ Polinelli, Fabiana (June 2, 2023). "Marcos Ginocchio y su primera producción como modelo: "Me gustaría ser actor"". Para Ti (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  21. ^ "Julieta Poggio y Marcos Ginocchio coronaron la tapa de Caras: "Pareja de oro"". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). July 12, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  22. ^ Vaca Mur, Sebastián (June 14, 2023). "Las nuevas fotos de Marcos Ginocchio como imagen de una exclusiva marca que revolucionaron las redes". Gente (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  23. ^ Polinelli, Fabiana (March 2, 2023). "Marcos de Gran Hermano rompió en llanto y reveló qué trastorno sufrió de chico". Para Ti (in Spanish). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  24. ^ "La exnovia de Marcos se presentó en la final de "Gran Hermano" y revolucionó las redes". Clarín (in Spanish). March 28, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  25. ^ "Marcos Ginocchio ganó su primer premio internacional: ¿por qué lo condecoraron?". La Gaceta (in Spanish). August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  26. ^ "Marcos Ginocchio, de Gran Hermano a los premios internacionales". 17 November 2023.
  27. ^ "Pop Culture | BIC Awards 2024".

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