Bali Rodríguez, a renowned model, was born Bárbara Laura Rodríguez Bonilla on August 8, 1985, in San José, Costa Rica. Her mother, Barbara Bonilla, is a former Miss Costa Rica, and her father, Carlos Rodríguez, is the proprietor of La Guacima racetrack.
At the tender age of 17, Bali Rodríguez embarked on a professional modeling career. She spent two years in Sydney, Australia, honing her craft and building her reputation. Throughout her illustrious career, she has resided or worked in various international cities, including Miami Beach, Milan, Greece, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Munich, Barcelona, Dubai, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Singapore. Her last known place of residence was New York.
Bali Rodríguez is a trailblazing model, being the first Costa Rican model to have graced the pages of esteemed publications such as Shape and Elle. Her impressive portfolio boasts collaborations with prominent fashion brands like Pierre Cardin Lingerie, Raoul Fashion, Avon Mascara, Olay Total Effects, Sally Hansen Cosmetics, and many others. As a result, she has become a role model for the Costa Rican public in the global fashion industry.
