Marika Rivera, a remarkable individual, entered this world on November 13, 1919, in the picturesque city of Paris, France, a place renowned for its artistic and cultural heritage. Born to a talented artist father, Diego Rivera, a Mexican national, and a Russian-born mother, Marie Vorobieff, also known as Marevna, a renowned artist in her own right.
Tragedy struck soon after Marika's birth, as her father, Diego, left her and her mother to pursue a new romantic relationship. This significant event would have a profound impact on Marika's life, as her father would later go on to marry the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, a union that would forever change the course of art history.