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Rio Fredrika
Born
Rio Fredrika Debolla

July 1995
Other namesRio Debolla
Years active2012–present
Employers

Rio Fredrika Debolla (born July 1995) is an English radio and television presenter, DJ, and former model. She began her career in modeling before going into presenting. She is best known for her work with Capital FM and Capital Dance, and on CBBC's The Playlist.

Early life

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Fredrika is from South East London.[1]

Career

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Fredrika began her career in modeling and signed with Models 1 in 2012.[2][3] She modeled for brands such as Adidas, L'Oreal, ASOS, and Boohoo.[4] She appeared in the music videos for Magalie's "First Kiss" (2014)[5] and Fakear's "Skyline" (2015).[6] She had a 2016 Galore feature with Cassyette and Ana Tanaka.[7]

Fredrika began hosting content for Unilad in 2015, interviewing the likes of Jack Whitehall and Idris Elba.[8] Fredrika was subsequently scouted by MTV UK to present for the network, making her debut in summer 2016.[1] In 2017, she appeared in the revival special of MTV's The Grind in Malta with Becca Dudley.[9] She also had her first radio gig Rio's Adventures with Hoxton Radio.[10][11]

In 2018, Fredrika featured on Humza Arshad's 2018 Together TV panel series Wild Wild Web.[12] Fredrika took part in a homelessness awareness campaign A Deed A Day with Lucien Laviscount, Zac Lichman, and Tanaka. For Christmas rhat year, the group ran a soup kitchen out of Laviscount and Lichman's The Shop NW10.[13]

In December 2018, it was announced Fredrika had joined Capital FM for its 2019 lineup, co-hosting Friday night's The Capital Weekender with Sarah Story and Ministry of Sound from 10pm to 6am.[14] Fredrika and Story had a joint slot at the 2019 South West Four (SW4).[15] From 2019 to 2021, Fredrika was a presenter on CBBC's The Playlist alongside the likes of Vick Hope, Jordan North, Lauren Layfield, Dev Griffin, and Conor Maynard. Guests on The Playlist included Raye, Holly Humberstone, Benny Blanco, Mae Muller, Oti Mabuse, and Dodie.[16][17][18]

In October 2020, Fredrika moved to the Monday Drive on the new platform Capital Dance.[19][20] In December 2020, Fredrika became the new platform's inaugural breakfast host.[21][22][23] In addition, she took on Saturday mornings across the Capital network from March 2022.[24]

In October 2022, Fredrika took over Will Manning's mid-morning slot on Capital FM. She kept her Saturday show, while Charlie Powell took over Capital Dance Breakfasts.[25][26] Also that year, Fredrika began taking on more gigs as a DJ, such as at Chelmsford City Racecourse.[27]

Fredrika had a solo DJ set at the 2022 Jingle Bell Ball[28] and a joint one with MistaJam at the 2023 Summertime Ball.[29] She also broadcast backstage content from the Balls with other Capital presenters,[30][31] such as Jimmy Hill.[32] She conducted interviews on the Brit Awards red carpet.[33] Fredrika took part in the Play Capital campaign, which starred Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Stormzy, Niall Horan, and more.[34]

In 2023 and 2024, Fredrika had D4 D4nce slot at O Beach Ibiza.[35][36] She featured at the 2024 Wilderness Festival with Itchy Rich.[37] In August 2024, Fredrika announced her departure from Capital after six years and intention to "take some time out".[38]

Personal life

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Fredrika has spoken about her experiences with eating disorders in her youth and is a mental health advocate.[39][40][41][42]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Rising Stars of 2023: Rio Fredrika". Hello!. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Love Her Look: Rio Debolla". Models 1. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Rio Debolla at Models 1". Becky Rui. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Insanity Live: Rio Fredrika". Insanity. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  5. ^ Brown, Jimmy (2 September 2014). "Magalie 'First Kiss' by John Turner". Promonews. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  6. ^ Nowadays Records (26 May 2015). "Fakear - Skyline (Official Music Video)". Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via Youtube.
  7. ^ "This Is What Girls' Night Out Really Looks Like". Galore. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Hire Rio Fredrika". Champions Music & Entertainment. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  9. ^ Hanley, James (16 June 2017). "MTV finalises Isle Of MTV Malta bill and revives The Grind for one-off special". Music Week. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  10. ^ Rio Fredrika (20 November 2017). "Rio's Adventures - Cockney'tivity Geeeeezer". Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  11. ^ Whitmore, Laura (4 April 2022). "Up & Coming ft Olivia Dean & Rio Fredrika". Hear Her Voice. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Rio Fredrika". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Boutique Camping's Support of the "A deed a day" project". Bell Tent. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Major radio schedule changes revealed for Capital". Radio Today. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  15. ^ "South West Four reveal final 2019 artists and stage splits". The Festivals. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Programme Index: Rio Fredrika". BBC Archive. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  17. ^ "The Playlist returns for a FIFTH series". Strawberry Blond. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Walk of Slime with Rio Fredrika". CBBC. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  19. ^ "Rio Fredrika - Shows & Presenters". Capital Dance. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021.
  20. ^ Fielding, Amy (9 October 2020). "Mistajam launches new 24-hour dance music radio station, Capital Dance". DJ Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  21. ^ "Capital Dance introduces breakfast show with Rio Fredrika". Radio Today. December 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  22. ^ Strutt, Andrew (10 December 2020). "Rio Fredrika to present new Capital Dance breakfast show". ResponseSource. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  23. ^ "Capital Dance Launches Brand-New Breakfast Show Hosted By Rio Fredrika". Global. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  24. ^ "New programmes and presenters at Capital and Capital XTRA". Radio Today. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  25. ^ "Big changes to Capital's schedule as Chris Stark joins Breakfast". Radio Today. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  26. ^ "Shows & Presenters: Rio Fredrika". Capital FM. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  27. ^ "Afternoon Racing feat. Rio Fredrika". Resident Advisor. 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  28. ^ Roberts, Savannah (11 December 2022). "Your AAA Pass To The Jingle Bell Ball 2022: All The Backstage Moments". Capital FM. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  29. ^ "Rio Fredrika Concert & Tour History". Concert Archives. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  30. ^ "Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard returns this weekend with Ed Sheeran confirmed to open the show!". Global. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  31. ^ "Stream Ant Payne & Rio Fredrika LIVE at Capital's Summertime Ball". Tune In. 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  32. ^ "Rio Fredrika & Jimmy Hill are backstage at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball". Capital UK. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  33. ^ Roberts, Savannah (11 February 2023). "WATCH: Mimi Webb's Diamonds Had Their Own Security At The BRITs". Capital FM. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  34. ^ "A-List Artists Take Centre Stage in Huge Multi-Media Campaign for Capital". Little Black Book. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  35. ^ Hunt, Stephen (22 March 2023). "Rudimental DJ set planned for O Beach this July". Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  36. ^ "D4 D4nce wit Leftwing & Kody-ToyBoy & Robin-Rio Fredrika & Alex Mills". O Beach Ibiza. 5 August 2024.
  37. ^ "Rio Fredrika b2b with Itchy Rich". Wilderness Festival. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  38. ^ "Schedule changes at Capital as Sian Welby returns to Breakfast". Radio Today. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  39. ^ Gamaroff, Kim (29 June 2021). "Future Maker: Rio Fredrika". Reboxed. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  40. ^ Williams, Shean; Jones, Lucas. "Episode 19: Rio Fredrika - 'Eating Disorders & Addiction'". Spill by Think Eden Media. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  41. ^ Bays, Jess. "Rio Fredrika". Hidden Strength. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  42. ^ Walker, Sam (24 November 2020). "Reality TV stars talk mental health as part of college's awareness week". Suffolk News. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
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