Carla Rigg Argentine-Lithuanian model, designer and writer Date of Birth: 20.01.1961 Country: Lithuania

1. Biography of Carla Rigg
2. Early Years and Artistic Talents
3. Modeling and Career in Public Relations
4. Education and Fashion Design
5. Carla Rigg Fashion House
6. Career in Real Estate and Return to Lithuania

Biography of Carla Rigg

Carla Rigg is an Argentine-Lithuanian model, designer, and writer. She was born on January 20, 1961, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to pianist and theater director Liudas Jakavicius-Grimalauskas and his wife Grazina Janaviciene-Jakaviciene-Grimalauskiene. Carla's family was part of the Argentine-Lithuanian diaspora, which had been living in exile since Lithuania was annexed by the Soviet Union and returned to their homeland after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Early Years and Artistic Talents

Carla's artistic talents became evident at a young age. As a teenager, she dabbled in acting, appearing in the famous TV show 'Operación jaja' alongside popular Argentine actor Jorge Porcel. She also tried her hand at singing, performing at the renowned nightclub 'Discothèque Vvanna' in Buenos Aires. However, her true success awaited her in the modeling industry.

Modeling and Career in Public Relations

In 1982, Carla left Argentina for Mexico City to pursue a career in modeling. From 1982 to 1984, she worked with 'RB Models', the top modeling agency in Mexico City, and landed small roles in American films, including David Lynch's 'Dune'. In 1984, she decided to leave her modeling career to focus on motherhood and gave birth to her son Liudvikas Jakavicius-Grimalauskas. That same year, Carla's life took an unexpected turn, and she became involved in public relations, representing the governor of the State of Mexico, Alfredo del Mazo González. She held this position until 1987 and then worked as the head of the Public Relations Department for the Mexico City Council from 1987 to 1993.

Education and Fashion Design

In 1993, Carla graduated from Jannette Klein Fashion Design University, the most prestigious fashion design institution in Latin America, where she studied under renowned Mexican designer Héctor Terrones. She specialized in clothing design and marketing.

Carla Rigg Fashion House

In 1994, Carla opened her own fashion house under the brand 'Carla Rigg', using her pseudonym in the modeling industry. She imported materials for her collections from the United States, France, and Italy. The boutique of her fashion house was located in the 'Jardines del Pedregal' shopping center. While her company dressed Mexican actresses, singers, and socialites, it faced financial hardships due to the severe economic crisis in Mexico in 1996. As a result, Carla's fashion house went bankrupt, and she had to pay triple the price to her suppliers in the United States, causing her exclusive garments to become too expensive.

Career in Real Estate and Return to Lithuania

From 1996 to 2005, Carla Rigg worked as a real estate advisor, specializing in luxury properties in America and Europe. In 2005, Carla, who was born in Argentina and had lived her entire life in Latin America, decided to return to her ancestral homeland, Lithuania, with her son. She obtained Lithuanian citizenship and turned her focus to writing, following in the footsteps of her famous grandfather, Liudvikas Jakavičius. In 2012, she published her first book, a biography of her sister, actress Marcia Bell, which delves into Marcia's career as an actress, singer, and composer, as well as her glamorous romances with men like Charles Aznavour, Camilo Sesto, and Gonzalo, Duke of Aquitaine. Carla continues to lead a socialite lifestyle and participates in numerous public events.