1. Early life and education
Luciana Fuster Guzmán's early life was marked by her dedication to education and sports. She pursued higher education in mass communication, while also engaging in competitive sports during her teenage years.
Luciana Fuster was born on January 14, 1999, in Callao, Peru, into a middle-class family. She completed her primary and secondary education at the Admiral Guise Naval Lyceum School, located in the San Borja District of Lima. Fuster later pursued a bachelor's degree in mass communication from the University of San Martín de Porres.
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1.1. Sports career
During her teenage years, Fuster actively participated in local championships as a dedicated athlete. She was a player in both volleyball and basketball, showcasing her involvement in team sports before her rise to prominence in the entertainment and pageantry industries.
2. Career
Luciana Fuster's career encompasses diverse fields within the entertainment industry, primarily focusing on beauty pageantry, television, film, and radio. Her versatility has allowed her to transition between various roles, from beauty queen to reality show competitor, actress, and radio host.
2.1. Pageantry
Fuster's journey in beauty pageants began in her mid-teens and culminated in her crowning as Miss Grand International 2023. Her path included national and international titles that established her as a formidable competitor.
2.1.1. Early Pageantry
Fuster began her pageant career at a young age, winning her first title, Miss Teen Model Peru 2015, at just 15 years old. Following this national success, she went on to represent Peru internationally. In 2016, she won the Miss Teen Pageant International 2016 title, held in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
2.1.2. Miss Grand Peru 2023
In 2023, Fuster applied for the Miss Peru pageant, which traditionally selects candidates for various international competitions, including Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. After being selected as one of 28 qualified candidates, the pageant director decided to organize Miss Grand Peru as a separate competition. Fuster and 11 other candidates opted to compete specifically for the Miss Grand title. On June 22, 2023, Luciana Fuster was crowned Miss Grand Peru 2023, earning the right to represent her country at the international Miss Grand International pageant. Jessica Newton, the president of the Miss Peru organization, described Fuster as a complete candidate, ideally suited to represent the nation.
2.1.3. Miss Grand International 2023
After her victory at Miss Grand Peru, Luciana Fuster advanced to compete in Miss Grand International 2023. The pageant was held on October 25, 2023, at the Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fuster competed against 68 other candidates from around the world and ultimately won the main title. This achievement marked her as the second Peruvian to win the Miss Grand International crown, following María José Lora's victory in 2017. Notably, Peru became the first country in the pageant's history to win the title twice, with both victories occurring in Vietnam. As part of her duties as Miss Grand International 2023, Fuster has performed duties in numerous countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Peru, the United States, Bolivia, El Salvador, Cambodia, Guatemala, France, Spain, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Malaysia, Curaçao, and Ecuador.
2.1.4. Pageant Placements and Awards
Luciana Fuster has achieved significant placements and special awards throughout her pageantry career:
| Competition | Placement | Location | Special Awards | Represented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Teen Model Peru 2015 | Winner | Lima, Peru | Callao, Peru | |
| Miss Teen Pageant International 2016 | Winner | Porto Alegre, Brazil | Peru | |
| Miss Grand Peru 2023 | Winner | Lima, Peru | Callao, Peru | |
| Miss Grand International 2023 | Winner | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Top 4 - Country's Power of the Year Challenge | Peru |
2.2. Television and Media Career
Fuster has established a broad presence in the entertainment industry through her extensive work in television, film, and radio. She has appeared in various capacities, from reality show competitor to actress and host.
2.2.1. Television Programs
Fuster's television career began with her participation in popular reality shows. In 2015, she appeared in Esto es guerra TeensEsto es guerra TeensSpanish and Esto es guerra on América Televisión. She continued her reality show appearances in 2016 on Reto de campeonesReto de campeonesSpanish for Latina Televisión. In 2017, she briefly joined Combate on ATV, a show she was part of until 2018.
Beyond reality competition, Fuster also took on acting roles, notably as Antonella in the television series Ven, baila, quinceañeraVen, baila, quinceañeraSpanish in 2017. She also competed in the dance reality show El Gran Show in 2017 and 2021. In 2018, she transitioned to co-hosting Espectáculos en ATVEspectáculos en ATVSpanish, followed by hosting the game show Válgame DiosVálgame DiosSpanish on Latina Televisión in 2019.
Fuster's media reach extended internationally in 2020 as she appeared as a guest on several programs, including the television interview show ¡Hola! USA¡Hola! USASpanish on ¡Hola! TV¡Hola! TVSpanish, the morning television show Hoy on Las Estrellas, and the talk show La resolanaLa resolanaSpanish on Azteca Uno. She also co-hosted the online game show People VIP by People en Español in 2020. Her reality show career continued with appearances in Esto es guerra in 2019, 2021, and 2023, and Guerra México vs. PerúGuerra México vs. PerúSpanish in 2021. In 2022, she was a model on the game show Esto es HabacilarEsto es HabacilarSpanish.
| Year | Program | Genre | Role | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Esto es guerra TeensEsto es guerra TeensSpanish | Reality show | Competitor | América Televisión |
| 2015 | Esto es guerra | Reality show | Competitor | América Televisión |
| 2016 | Reto de campeonesReto de campeonesSpanish | Reality show | Competitor | Latina Televisión |
| 2017 | Ven, baila, quinceañeraVen, baila, quinceañeraSpanish | Television series | Antonella | América Televisión |
| 2017 | El Gran Show | Dance reality show | Competitor | América Televisión |
| 2017 | Esto es guerra | Reality show | Competitor | América Televisión |
| 2017-2018 | Combate | Reality show | Competitor | ATV |
| 2018 | Espectáculos en ATVEspectáculos en ATVSpanish | Reality show | Co-host | ATV |
| 2019 | Válgame DiosVálgame DiosSpanish | Game Show | Host | Latina Televisión |
| 2019 | Esto es guerra | Reality television | Competitor | América Televisión |
| 2020 | People VIP | Game Show | Co-host | Streaming (by People en Español) |
| 2020 | ¡Hola! USA¡Hola! USASpanish | Television interview | Guest | ¡Hola! TV¡Hola! TVSpanish |
| 2020 | Hoy | Morning television show | Guest | Las Estrellas |
| 2020 | La resolanaLa resolanaSpanish | Talk show | Guest | Azteca Uno |
| 2021 | Esto es guerra | Reality show | Competitor | América Televisión |
| 2021 | El gran show | Dance reality show | Competitor | América Televisión |
| 2021 | Guerra México vs. PerúGuerra México vs. PerúSpanish | Reality show | Competitor | Canal 5 y América Televisión |
| 2022 | Esto es HabacilarEsto es HabacilarSpanish | Game show | Model | América Televisión |
| 2023 | Esto es guerra | Reality show | Competitor | América Televisión |
2.2.2. Films and Theater
Luciana Fuster has expanded her acting repertoire into both film and theatrical productions. In 2017, she made her film debut in Una comedia macabra, a comedy horror film, where she played the role of La Novia. The following year, in 2018, she ventured into theater, portraying Mercedes in the play Depa 302. Most recently, in 2023, Fuster appeared in the comedy film Prohibido salir, taking on the role of Liliana.
| Year | Title | Genre | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Una comedia macabra | Comedy horror film | La Novia |
| 2018 | Depa 302 | Theater | Mercedes |
| 2023 | Prohibido salir | Comedy film | Liliana |
2.2.3. Radio Programs
Fuster has also contributed to the audio media landscape as a radio announcer and host. From 2020 to 2021, she was an announcer for the program El búnkerEl búnkerSpanish on Onda Cero radio station. She continued her radio career with ¡Asu, qué tarde!¡Asu, qué tarde!Spanish from 2021 to 2022. From 2022 to 2023, Fuster hosted the radio program Onda expansiva, also on Onda Cero.
| Year | Title | Role | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | El búnkerEl búnkerSpanish | Announcer | Onda Cero |
| 2021-2022 | ¡Asu, qué tarde!¡Asu, qué tarde!Spanish | Announcer | Onda Cero |
| 2022-2023 | Onda expansiva | Announcer | Onda Cero |
2.3. Other Activities and Recognition
Beyond her work in pageantry and traditional media, Luciana Fuster has also gained significant recognition as an internet celebrity. In 2021, Comscore included her in their list of internet celebrities with the most interaction in Latin America during 2020, highlighting her substantial online influence.