Tamara Santerra Bio
July 22, 1949 / Cancer / Age 76
Tamara Santerra is an Argentinean-born Penthouse model, and glamour model, born on July 22, 1949 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tamara Santerra was crowned Penthouse Pet of the Month in February 1970, stepping into the spotlight at just 20 years old. With her statuesque 37-22-36 figure, charming brown eyes, silky black hair, and natural breasts, Tamara embodies a bright, rising sensuality — fresh-faced, confident, and full of magnetic charm.
Tamara Santerra brought a touch of South American elegance to the pages of Penthouse. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in the ever-changing world of international diplomacy, Tamara spent her childhood moving between countries as her father served in the Argentine consular service. Nursery school in Holland, early schooling in Bolivia, and years at a French lycée gave her a cosmopolitan upbringing long before she ever stepped in front of a camera. The constant travel left her with a rare outlook on the world—never completely belonging to one place, yet never feeling like a stranger anywhere.
Despite her global upbringing, Tamara always spoke with special affection about Argentina. To her, Buenos Aires represented the perfect balance of sophistication and untamed landscape. She loved describing the vast countryside surrounding the capital, where enormous ranches stretch across miles of open land and long rows of planted trees guide travelers toward distant estates. That mix of refinement and wide-open freedom seemed to mirror Tamara’s own personality—poised and graceful, yet quietly adventurous.
Her ambitions extended well beyond modeling. Tamara hoped to continue her education at a co-educational university in the United States, bringing with her a strong command of languages developed during her travels. She spoke Spanish and English fluently and had studied French and German, believing that language was one of the most valuable ways to connect with people across cultures. While she joked about struggling with mathematics, there was no mistaking her intelligence or curiosity about the world around her.
Away from the studio lights, Tamara maintained an active lifestyle that reflected both discipline and enjoyment. Tennis, horseback riding, and swimming kept her energized, though she admitted with a laugh that occasional crash diets rarely worked as planned—usually followed by two days of enthusiastic eating. In matters of romance, she confessed a preference for men who carried themselves with quiet confidence rather than flashy charm. It was a fitting match for a woman whose own appeal came not from loud gestures, but from a subtle, worldly grace that lingered long after the photographs were taken.
