Rocío Igarzábal
An Argentine actress and singer who transitioned from teen pop sensation to a respected dramatic force on stage and screen.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Argentine actress and singer·Birthday: August 24·Millennials
Biography
Rocío Igarzábal, often called Rochi, first captured national attention as a member of the pop group Teen Angels, born from the massively popular TV series 'Casi Ángeles.' Her voice and presence made her a fixture in Argentine youth culture. Rather than remain in the teen idol lane, Igarzábal deliberately pivoted towards acting, seeking complex roles that challenged her public image. She built a substantial career in theatre, earning praise for performances in plays like 'The Crucible' and 'The God of Carnage,' demonstrating a sharp dramatic range. On television, she moved into leading roles in primetime dramas, skillfully shedding her musical origins to be taken seriously as an actress. Her path mirrors that of an artist determined to define herself on her own terms.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Rocío was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Rocío Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Rocío's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred in the long-running hit musical and TV phenomenon 'Casi Ángeles' as part of the band Teen Angels.
- Received critical acclaim for her theatrical performance in Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' in Buenos Aires.
- Landed a leading role in the Argentine primetime television drama 'La dueña'.
Did You Know?
She is married to fellow Argentine actor Juan Pedro Lanzani, whom she met on the set of 'Casi Ángeles.'
Igarzábal studied acting at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.
She released a solo music album in 2017, titled 'Rochi.'
“I traded the pop stage for the theater's raw truth.”
