In addition to being a professional athlete, Daniela Ospina is also a model and a reality TV star.
Personal information Daniela Rodiguez
Full name: Daniela Ospina Rodriguez
Birth Name: Daniela Ospina
Date of Birth: September 22, 1992
Birth Place: Medellin , Colombia
Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in )
Weight: 63 kg (139 lb )
Profession: Volleyball player, occasional modelling, reality TV appearances.
Education: Graduate in Business Administration
Social Media: Instagram Handle, Twitter Handle
Children: 1 daughter (Salomé Rodriguez Ospina born. 2013)
How James Rodriguez met his wife Daniela Ospina
Though the exact circumstances of the relationships are unclear, James Rodriguez was introduced to Daniela through her brother David. They come from same city Medellin in Colombia so it’s easy to assume they must have a lot in common. Soon they started dating and became a couple. They married in 2010.
Facts you should know about Daniela Ospina
About her family
Daniela Ospina with her brother David Ospina
Her brother David Ospina is a professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for London team Arsenal. He had a magnificent world cup with the Colombian national team which earned him a high profile move to Arsenal from French meadows Nice. Her father’s name is Hernan Ospina and her mother’s name is Lucía Ramírez. Hernan, like any watchful father, likes to follow both personal and professional life of his children. He also made a statement with goal.com stating the well being of his son and son in law.
About their daughter Salomé Rodriguez Ospina
Three years after their marriage, James and Daniela were gifted with their first child. A daughter who goes by the name of Salomé Rodriguez Ospina. Her husband’s love for their daughter is not hidden. In fact, he has her name tattooed on his right wrist and her portrait on his left shoulder.
Daniela Ospina Volleyball Career
She debuted as a professional volleyball player from her local Itagüí Volleyball Club. She then played for Sabaneta Volleyball Club before playing in Portugal from the Leca Club. Now she plays for the Spanish Superliga outfit VP madrid.
Her position in the team is opposite. The position is named so because this player is placed opposite of the setter in the rotation. Like her husband does with Real Madrid, she also wears the #10 jersey.
Daniela, Modelling, and Dancing with the stars
Daniela started representing the brand Fit Colombia and also for brand Jeans Colombia in 2016. She has appeared in the Colombian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2016. Her campaign though came to a halt after she was eliminated. She became the fifth contestant eliminated.
In addition to these, she also promoted the brand Nacar Make-Up. Which she endorsed as the brand ambassador along with the host of the Colombian channel Caracol TV host Vanessa Peláez.