Valeria Forero, known as “Tasty Manguito,” is an Italian-Colombian model born in Cremona to parents from Bogotá who moved there for her father’s lutherie studies. Proud of her dual heritage, she began modeling at 18 after her boyfriend suggested joining sickgirl.it, a now-defunct site similar to SuicideGirls. This boosted her self-esteem, leading her to freelance with photographers via forums, blending creativity and body expression. She worked normal jobs—waitress, pizza helper, shop assistant, adventure park staff, and currently hotel hostess—while collaborating on cannabis industry events and Instagram promotions due to 15+ years in growshops. Her art features full nudes, ironic/grotesque shots, and erotic poses, reflecting self-love and freedom; she loves displaying her back and face for their unique traits. Ideologically anti-imperialist, she admires Allende, Sankara, Gaddafi, Chávez, Assad, opposing neocolonial powers like the US, Israel, and EU. She critiques influencer culture for prioritizing followers over quality, flattening diverse styles. At over 30, she envisions a future with work, gardening, animals, travel, photography, and hemp plants.
