Is Carles Puyol’s wife Vanesa Lorenza? Biography and all the details

Is Carles Puyol’s wife Vanesa Lorenza? Biography and all the details

Steve Njuguna
November 3, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Vanesa Lorenzo is a Spanish model and film actress. She is the partner to former Barcelona and Spain captain Carles Puyol. The two are both natives of the Catalonian region of Spain and have strong affiliations with the Barcelona area. This article delves into Vanesa's life and her role as the so-called wife of Carles Puyol.

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Vanesa Lorenzo and Carles Puyol attend the red carpet during the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards Paris on May 08, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Antoine Flament
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Vanesa has achieved global fame during her modelling career due to working with various big brands and participating in popular red-carpet events. The father of Vanesa's children, Carles Puyol, played for Barcelona as a defender from 1996 to 2014, captaining the team for most of that period and winning multiple accolades. What else is known about Carles Puyol and his alleged wife?

Vanesa Lorenzo's bio and profile summary

Name

Vanesa Lorenzo

Date of birth

7th January 1977

Place of birth

Barcelona, Spain

Hair color

Blonde

Eye color

Blue

Height in feet

5 ft 8

Height in centimetres

172 centimetres

Profession

Model, Actress

Agency

The Model Co-op

Marital status

In a relationship

Partner

Carlos Puyol

Children

Two

Nationality

Spanish

Place of residence

New York, United States

Social media

Instagram

Net Worth

$1 million - $5 million

How old is Vanesa Lorenzo?

The model Vanesa (aged 46 as of October 2023) was born on 7 January 1977. Carles Puyol (aged 45 as of October 2023) was born on 13 April 1978.

What is the nationality of Carles Puyol's 'wife'?

Vanesa was born in Barcelona, Spain. Despite modelling all over the world, she remains a Spanish citizen. Carles Puyol was born in Catalonia, Spain and has represented Spain as a footballer during international tournaments, winning the FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships.

Vanesa Lorenzo's modelling career

She started modelling when she was only 17 years old, leaving Spain to look for opportunities in America. Some of the fashion brands she has worked with include Marie Claire, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Lauren, Gap, Victoria's Secret and Ralph Lauren. She has also been featured in several top fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Lucky, Woman and Elle.

Puyol and Vanesa
Carles Puyol and Vanesa Lorenzo participate in the charity dinner to raise funds against cancer on April 11, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Photo by Manuel Medir
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Vanesa Lorenzo's acting career

Lorenzo has been featured in several films in the past. Her most notable works are Entereacte (1989), Fireworks (1997), El topo y el hada (1998), and Ódio (2017).

Vanesa Lorenzo's book

Vanesa is well known for documenting her fitness and wellness journey. She advocates for the consumption of cereals, whole grains and organic produce. Vanesa has also written a book on Yoga named, 'Yoga, un estilo e vida', which in English translates to 'Yoga, a lifestyle'. She also has an active YouTube page with 16.3k subscribers as of October 2023.

Vanesa at the Opera
Vanesa poses at the photocall for the opening of the opera 'Don Pasquale' at the Liceu, on 21 September, 2022 in Barcelona, Photo By David Zorrakino/Europa Press
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Vanesa Lorenzo and Carles Puyol

Puyol and Vanesa met in 2012 when Carles was still playing for FC Barcelona. They continued dating even after he retired in 2014. Despite having lived together for the past decade and having children, the two have never publicly tied the knot.

Vanesa Lorenzo's children

Vanesa and Carlos have two children. Their firstborn child is their daughter Manuela, who was born in 2014. Their second daughter, Maria, was born in 2016.

Vanesa Lorenzo's social media

Carles Puyol's 'wife' is on Instagram, and as of October 2023, she had 447,000 followers. She mainly posts modelling and fitness pictures. Her 'husband', Carles Puyol, is on Instagram as @carles5puyol. As of October 2023, he has 13.3 million followers.

What is the net worth of Carles Puyol's 'wife'?

Vanesa has an approximate net worth of between $1-5 million. This amount is derived from her earnings in her modelling and film career. Carles Puyol has an estimated net worth of $40 million. This comes from his two decades in football and his various endorsements.

Wrapping up

Former professional football star Carles Puyol and his so-called wife, the model Vanesa Lorenzo, have been at the top of the game in their respective professions while raising their two young children. Carlos and Vanesa are not married but they have been together for over eleven years.

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Steve Njuguna
Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.