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Malú Urriola
María de la Luz Urriola González (9 June 1967 – 21 July 2023), most often known as Malú Urriola, was a Chilean poet, screenwriter and academic. She wrote seven books of poetry and won the 2006 Pablo Neruda Award. She was a professor at the Catholic University of Chile. As a screenwriter, Urriola wrote for the television programs ' and '. Early life and academia Malú Urriola was born in Santiago on 9 June 1967. She began writing at the age of 14 and received a scholarship from the poetry workshop of the in 1986. Urriola earned a master's degree in scriptwriting in Madrid, Spain. She was a professor in the Faculty of Letters at the Catholic University of Chile. Writing career Urriola published her first book, ''Piedras rodantes'', in 1988 when she was 21. In 1994, she received a grant from the Fund for the Development of Arts and Culture (FONDART) to publish her book ''Dame tu sucio amor''. Urriola received another FONDART grant in 2002 for her project with Nadia Prado, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile (), is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. Most of the city is situated between above sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has served as the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city features a downtown core characterized by 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side streets with a mix of Art Deco, Gothic Revival, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is defined by several standalone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is lined by parks such as Parque Bicentenario, Parque Forestal, and Parque de la Familia. The Andes Mountains are visible from most parts of the city and contribute to a smog problem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago Municipal Literature Award
The Santiago Municipal Literature Award () is one of the oldest and most important literary awards in Chile Created in 1934 by the municipality of Santiago, its first edition awarded the categories of novel, poetry and theater (later to be renamed as dramaturgy). Two categories were added soon after – essay, in 1941, and short story, in 1954 – and four other more recently, in 2013 – children's and young adult literature, referential (memoirs, chronicles, diaries, letters, biographies, and also compilations and anthologies), journalistic research and editing. In 2014 it was decided to start awarding children's and young adult literature separately, making it a total of ten categories. The prizes for the winners of each category consist of a sum of money – Chilean peso, CLP$2,000,000 () in 2016 – and a diploma. The works published in first edition the year prior to the contest may be submitted (in dramaturgy, the works released the year before the contest may also be submi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Chilean Poets
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Chilean LGBTQ Poets
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2023 Deaths
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1967 Births
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Paz Errázuriz
Paz Errázuriz (born 2 February 1944 in Santiago, Chile) is a Chilean photographer. Errázuriz documented marginalized communities such as sex workers, psychiatric patients, and circus performers during the military dictatorship of Chile. Errázuriz's has said about her work: "They are topics that society doesn't look at, and my intention is to encourage people to dare to look." She was a teacher at a primary school when Augusto Pinochet overtook Chile's Presidential Palace in 1973, inspiring her to begin her photography career. She is the co-founder of the Association of Independent Photographers (AFI). Originally titled the "Asociación de Fotógrafos Independientes," she helped create the AFI in 1981 to make it easier for artists in Chile to find legal support and organize group art shows. She is also a collaborator for the magazine ''Apsi'' and of diverse press agencies. She is known for her work in marginalized communities. Errázuriz goes on to say about her work: "...what I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sentimental Teaser
''The Sentimental Teaser'' () is a 1999 Chilean film directed by Cristián Galaz. The protagonist is a DJ named Rumpy, and his listeners call in to the radio station to tell their stories. A 2007 sequel was released, titled ''Radio Corazón''. Summary The film, which premiered in Chile on October 28, 1999, is based on the radio show "El chacotero sentimental" (The Sentimental Jester). The plot follows a typical day of the show, where the Rumpy (Roberto Artiagoitía), the host, receives three phone calls from two men and a woman who share their stories, ranging from laughter to tears, but always receiving wise advice from the Rumpy, better known as "the sentimental jester" himself, and a song to liven up the situation, which is always introduced by the popular phrase: "we're going to play you a song". These stories make up the plot of the movie, with the first and third being comedic, and the second being more dramatic. The radio show is one of the most popular and listened to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pablo Neruda Award
The Pablo Neruda Prize for Young Poetry () is a literary award granted annually by the since 1987. It recognizes an author under 40 who is actively writing. It consists of a diploma, a medal, and , which are presented at La Chascona house museum in Santiago. History The creation of the Pablo Neruda Award was announced in July 1987 as part of the commemoration of the 83rd anniversary of Pablo Neruda, the poet's birth. When announcing it, the Pablo Neruda Foundation stipulated that it would be granted annually to a Chilean writer, less than 40 years old, initially endowed with $3,000. This was later increased to $6,000. At first, the award was given to an author for works including poetry, creative prose, and theater. Later the award changed to its current format, as it would be granted only to poets and, according to the Foundation's website, "in practice, was never granted to authors of other genres." In 2006 the Neruda Foundation published an anthology with the winners, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Televisión Nacional De Chile
Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) is a Chilean Public broadcasting, public service broadcaster. It was founded by order of President Eduardo Frei Montalva and it was launched nationwide on 18 September 1969. Since then, the company has been reorganized on several occasions and its operations areas have increased over the years, becoming one of the leading television broadcasters in Chile and South America. Law 17 377 of 1970 established that TVN must be a public, autonomous, pluralistic, and representative public service. TVN's public mission determines the obligation to promote the national cultural identity, the values of democracy, human rights, care for the environment and respect for diversity. Furthermore, Televisión Nacional governs the programming of its services according to criteria established by the National Television Council (Chile), National Television Council (CNTV). Televisión Nacional has been a pioneer in introducing technological advances in Chile. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
