He played at club level for Oriente Petrolero, Blooming, Bolvar, The Strongest and Aurora in Bolivia, as well as Cerro Porteo from Paraguay. His third, of which he was also a producer, La ley de la noche, is the first GLBT movie in Bolivia as well, and won a Special Mention in the Madrid Film Festival in 2005. He was extremely prolific as a painter for as long as he lived, his works now total five thousand paintings and drawings of all sorts from portraits to landscapes in which the Andean symbolism is a characteristic presence. She has starred in dozens of movies and TV movies and shows. His movies, which include American Visa and Zona Sur were inspired by Bolivian and Latin American reality and he has been nominated for prizes in both writing and directing categories in festivals in Spain and Mexico and won two prizes at the Sundance Film Festival. She was an actress, known for Bitteres Meer (1987), Who Killed the White Llama? He started as a painter in the early 70s, continuing his career as a poet until he debuted in cinema with the 1975 short film El profeta errante (The Wandering Prophet), to which followed another short film that won an award at the first Condor de Plata short-film competition. This young man is an upcoming movie star. He has climbed the highest peaks of Andes Mountains and the highest peak in North America Mount McKinley. Antonio Jos de Sucre also played an influential role as an independence leader through his work alongside Simn Bolvar. He quits his job as. For his 50 years in cinema, he was awarded the Premio Nacional de Cultura, the highest State-given arts award in the country, and received also an Honoris Causa doctoral degree as well as being paid a public homage by the Huelva Film Festival in Spain. Jorge Antonio Saavedra was born in 1950 in Beni, Bolivia. From 200609, Snchez managed the Bolivian national team, after having appeared as a player in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the countrys third participation. She sustains that her paintings are inspired by her surroundings. In his short but fruitful career he has worked with academy award winners such as Christopher Plummer in Beginners, Ernest Borgnine in The Man who shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez, and Gary Sinise in CSI NY. Lus Espinal A communicator and theologian, from Catalonia, Spain. It is prepared with white peanuts, various vegetables, macaroni, pieces of beef or chicken, and French fries. He studied writing, cinematography, and communications in Cuba and Bolivia although he had already begun as a photographer in high school. In May of 1959 he participated in the Brussels Biennial International Music competition, hosted by the Queen of Belgium, a noted violinist herself, where he won, beating out over 100 other competitors from all over the world. He first studied film by means of a distance learning program, until he was hired by Sanjins as an assistant and later, upon studying further at a French university, got hired by directors Ruiz and Eguino as cameraman and assistant. Along with Ejti Stih he petitioned the city to allow them to convert an abandoned city jail into an art gallery and founded the Manzana Uno art gallery, now one of the most visited in the city. As a diplomat he represented Bolivia in various European countries and also before the United Nations. This famous filmmaker also filmed a biographical movie about the president still in office, Evo Morales, called Evo Pueblo, and is giving the finishing touches to his latest full-length film Boquern, about a famous siege during the Chaco War between Bolivia and Paraguay, which Antezana has said will be also his last film after a two-decade long career in filmmaking. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. I think I master Latin American music well. Photo Source Antonio Eguino A movie director born in La Paz in 1938. 2. She also dedicates time to supporting philanthropy foundation Daniel Oporto. Reynaldo Pacheco A Bolivian Actor in Hollywood. In March of 1948 his parents made the decision to sacrifice everything to foster his talent. His beautiful and very colorful works of art are collected and exhibited worldwide. Hes filmed two full-length movies, the first in 1989 was called La Cruel Martina, and earned him the prestigious award at the Llama de Plata Film Festival. Mela Mrquez Born in La Paz in 1963, she is one of the few female directors in Bolivia, and currently the head of the Cinemateca Boliviana, the countrys institution that promotes filmmaking and festivals. Diego Torres Famous filmmaker, scriptwriter, producer, video-maker, cameraman, poet, painter, ecology activist, journalist and university professor, hes one of the most versatile Bolivian directors, and was born in La Paz in 1952. He has been an Ambassador (Geneva and Argentina) and Ambassador at large in several missions and is a former Foreign Minister. Zulma Yugar. He also has worked as a professor in the San Andrs state university, teaching Film, and held a workshop on the same subject that would become the first Film School in Bolivia in the early 80s. He began working at a very young age as well and went on to study computer programming. He had Nogales as his first mentor in Cochabamba, and then he won a scholarship for studying art in France and Spain, where he would meet the artist that would influence his own style, that of portraying the indigenous people of Bolivia. Juan Miranda Director, producer and cameraman born in Huanuni, Oruro, in 1939. Arce Gmez ordered the killings of many Bolivians, including union leaders and intellectuals such as Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz. Her father however was killed by Spaniards, and the killer apparently got away without any repercussions. 12. In addition to working as a script writer and producer on several movies, he has written and directed three of his own. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. In 2009 he was loaned to Independiente Medelln. Paz Juana Plcida Adela Rafaela Zamudio Rivero, or more popularly known as Adela Zamudio (1854-1928) was a Bolivian poet, feminist, and educator. Sopa de Man (Peanut Soup) Sopa de Man; Photo credit: Rocco Lucia. He arrived in Bolivia in the 1960s working as a priest, journalism professor, radio commentator, conductor of several television programs on poetry and movies, literary critic (he wrote columns and 13 books about the cinema), collaborator to the Sanjins and Eguino group, organizer of cinema workshops, and script writer for films and documentaries all at the same time. The last one, Los Igualitarios, debuted in 1991 and tells the story of the 1876 uprising in Santa Cruz, where Miranda currently resides. By the end of the 1950s he decides to fulfill his promise. Birthdate: May 30, 1988. . Because his family emigrated to the United States when he was young, he has spent most of his career in that country, participating in Westerns, and later in theater, mini-series, and television movies. Jaime Laredo was born on June 7, 1941 in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Kalamarka Kalamarka is an Andean group that travels all over the world. Paola Menacho is an Afro-Latina Actor and Director originally from Santa Cruz, Bolivia and based in Los Angeles. One of the most famous sportsmen in Bolivia is a mountain climber Bernando Guarachi. Avelino Nogales Born in Potosi in 1870, this painter learnt his trade at a private art school in Cochabamba, and specialized in portraiture later in Buenos Aires and Paris thanks to a scholarship. He has written more than 10 books and hundreds of notes and articles. Jorge Ruiz One of the pioneer film directors, and a founder of Bolivian cinema, he was born in the capital city, Sucre, in 1924. Pinheiro declined to participate in the international competition after rumors about her real age were revealed to the press. In 2013, Bernardo returned to his native country, Bolivia Pato Hoffmann, the 1999 Indian Celebrity of the Year, was born in Bolivia to Andes Indian parents with Spanish and German blood. The Chaplin Show Comedy Group This popular theater company based in Santa Cruz de la Sierra was founded by Cochabamban actors and comedians Adolfo Mier Rivas, Hugo Daza and Ernesto Ferrante in the 1980s. He was born in a poor family of mestizos in the early 1900s. Paz Juana Plcida Adela Rafaela Zamudio Rivero, or more popularly known as Adela Zamudio (1854-1928) was a Bolivian poet, feminist, and educator. The day on which he was killed, the 21st of March, is Film Day in Bolivia in honor of this famous filmmaker. And to continue his pioneering career, Ruiz would also make the first color-and-sound local film, Detrs de los Andes, and became the first Bolivian director to film in a foreign country, Ecuador. Claire Bye, 28, survived two life-threatening infections and required 32 stitches after she was bitten by the pink river dolphin while swimming in a river in Santa Rosa de Yacuma. Krak! He also owns two private art galleries, each called Buho Blanco, one in Santa Cruz and one in San Javier. Susana Castillo Susana Castillo Lpez, born in La Paz, Bolivia, is an accomplished artist who has won awards and accolades and exhibits her work worldwide. Whilst South Americas Bolivia is not a country that is known for its night life, it is possible to find, VisitBolivia.net Your Guide to Bolivia's Top Attractions, Top Places to See at Salt Flats of Bolivia. She grew up in Chuquisaca and at the age of 12 joined a convent to become a nun. At first only the three oldest members of the family formed the group along with Edwin Villarroel, a friend of theirs. In 2004 she married Franjo Pooth, a German entrepreneur. Luis Alfredo Gavilano Luis Alfredo Gavilano was born in La Paz in 1964. Jessica Jordan succeeded Desiree Durn who won the Miss Bolivia title in 2005, and Miss Bolivia Universe in 2006. He founded an acting group called Quartocreciente, which continues today. Self | Photo Source, Jorge Sanjins A movie director born in La Paz in 1936. He was kidnapped and killed by paramilitary agents in 1980. Mariano Enrique Calvo Cuellar Dec. at 60 (1782-1842) Birthplace: Sucre, Bolivia Mariano Enrique Calvo Cuellar (18 July 1782 - 29 July 1842) served a brief term as President of Bolivia. Erwin Snchez Freking is a retired Bolivian footballer. Since then both the orchestra and the choir, the only ones whose members are exclusively indigenous, have been the stars of both the national and international versions of the Baroque Music Festival and have also traveled overseas. She died in 2005. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Bolivian writers then this list is the perfect resource for you. Wara The oldest folk rock and folk band in Bolivia, created in La Paz during the early 70s with the name Conga, had four members in the beginning and a Heavy Metal and Rock mix as their style of music. He also published poetry and after his accidental death, a long autobiographical novel written by himself was published. He dedicates most of his time to his own theater works and satire. Roberto Mamani Mamani. He was an actor, known for Chico (2001), Bolsche Vita (1996) and Kisvros (1993). In her writing, she also used the pen-name Soledad. Famous people from Bolivia including Bnsty, Fabru Blacutt, Evo Morales, Ximena Herrera, Megumi Bowles and many more. camera, and it wouldnt be until he formed a partnership with audio expert Augusto Roca that hed enter filming in full with professional equipment. She is a world famous super model. He also served as the second president of Bolivia from 29 December 1825 to 18 April 1828. David Santalla A movie and theater actor born in La Paz in 1936. Her father, Andrew Keith Jordan is a petroleum engineer. Simon Patino is historically the richest person who had ever been in Bolivia. Mara Olivia Pinheiro Menacho is a Bolivian beauty pageant titleholder and model who was crowned Miss Bolivia 2010, and would have represented her country in the 2011 Miss Universe pageant. He died on March 26, 2020 in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, USA. As a result, Jessica went on to participate in numerous fashion competitions in Europe the USA and Mexico as well as having succeeded in many beauty competitions. Alcides Arguedas (July 15, 1879 in La Paz May 6, 1946 in Chulumani) was a Bolivian writer and historian. Arguably the biggest name in Bolivian art, Roberto Mamani Mamani is an indigenous Aymara whose artwork incorporates the symbols and traditions of his forefathers. Bolivian actors by century (2 C) Bolivian actors by medium (5 C) + Bolivian actresses (3 C, 2 P) Bolivian male actors (3 C) This page was last edited on 1 August 2015, at 13:21 (UTC). This list includes people who were born and raised in Bolivia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age. Nina Garcia was born on May 3, 1965 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Shes worked as Director of Editing for Bolivian director Paolo Agazzi, and has been editing for international filmmakers such as Manni, Campion and Moffart. Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it? He began taking guitar lessons at the Escuela Nacional del Folklore (National Folklore School) in La Paz, Bolivia when he was 12 years old, where he studied under Matilde Casasolas and Severo Pea for three years until military coups in Bolivia made it impossible to continue attending however, he continued to study whenever possible. He has worked in five continents on social development projects, as a communication for development specialist. To keep in shape mentally and physically he meditates and frequently rides the bike. Here are 10 Most Famous Bolivian People. He moved to Bolivia at a very young age and has developed his entire artistic career in this country, debuting as a directors assistant and head of production for two movies by Eguino, another Bolivian director. Casiano Ancalle, a Quechua Indian, was born in Oruro, Bolivia in May 22, 1948. Indigenous and working-class . In 1930s Bolivia, a powerful labor rights movement that upended all conventions of the times emerged. As a child he attended several different schools in La Paz and Potos. Born in the city of La Paz, he lived his entire life there, and the rough topography and harsh climate of this Andean city had a powerful effect on much of his work. Argentina, mayo de 1969: Los caminos de la liberacin. In early 2012 Cabrera joined Bogotas Independiente Santa Fe. A self-taught filmmaker, his initial short movies were shot with his own 8 mm. Convinced that the children had an innate aptitude for music, he put violins in their hands and although they had never touched these instruments in their lives, he encouraged them to practice. His team was a winner of the US World Cup that took place in 1994. He worked as a professor for a while, and had directed one soap opera and a couple of short films before he became known for his first film, Cuestin de Fe, that won eleven national and international awards, amongst them one offered by the Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano Festival. Politician Born: 03 February 1795 / Bolivian Hugo Banzer Politician Born: 10 May 1926 / Bolivian Carlos Mesa Politician, Historian, Writer, Journalist Born: 12 August 1953 / Bolivian Lidia Gueiler Tejada Political Leader Born: 28 August 1921 / Bolivian Vctor Paz Estenssoro Politician Born: 02 October 1907 / Bolivian Hernn Siles Zuazo Politician Whether you want to learn the history of a city, or you simply need a recommendation for your next meal, Discover Walks Team offers an ever-growing travel encyclopaedia. Also known by his artist name: Lev Gabriel, he is a producer discovered thanks to his work with big names in the music industry as songwriter, His style of music is generally defined as pop and R&B, but he also hopes Eugen Gomringer was born on January 20, 1925 in Cachuela Esperanza, Bolivia. His most significant work, Bronze Race (1919), is considered one of the most influential Bolivian literary works and a precursor of the indigenism. She became a sex symbol in 1966 when she starred in a remake of "One Million Years B.C." That style of painting natives on oil, watercolour, tempura, etchings, etc., would be his trademark, and for that hed be defined as an indigenist painter. After polishing his art-restoration techniques further in the United Kingdom, he returned to his home city, where he was headmaster of the local School of Arts and Trades, founded a Museum and occasionally exposed his work in international galleries. Lev Gabriel Arce Pea (born and raised in La Paz, Bolivia; September 16, 2001). He has recorded 7 albums. His style is one of the first examples of the Abstract and symbolic styles in Bolivia, and he became world-famous after his portrait Mis padres (My parents) was warmly praised by respected American art critic John Canaday. He might be recognized by his nickname Andean Rockefeller. Carla Ortiz was born on December 2, 1978 in Bolivia. Roberto Valcrcel An architect and visual communicator by education and painter by vocation, he was born in La Paz in 1951, and studied in Germany. She is considered the most famous Bolivian poet, and is credited as founding the country's feminist movement. Bolivians are people identified with the country of Bolivia. She studied art and interior design in the U.S. and Spain. Fernando Inchauste was born on June 18, 1930 in La Paz, Bolivia. The last was directed by his son, a director, who has the same name. Back in Bolivia, he founded the first Bolivian theater school, the Escuela Nacional de Teatro, that opened in the poorest neighbourhood in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. He is the author of several books on film and [communication for social change, as well as documentary films, photographic exhibits and hundreds of articles in journals. He is an actor and writer, known for Pas trs normales activits (2013), Papa (2005) and Casablanca driver (2004). Agar Delos was born in 1937 in Cairoma, La Paz, Bolivia. La Paz has produced a number of famous personalities, including educators, philanthropists, actresses, models, political leaders etc. The following are some famous musicians in Bolivia. He studied cinematography in Chile and is one of the founders of national cinema having filmed his first two short films there in the early 1960s, both with social themes. He was an actor, known for Sexual Dependency (2003). Fredi Washington (1903-1994) Bettmann/Getty Images. He has exhibited throughout South America. Later, he was assistant to directors and theater actors, founding the SourouS Theater Company with a French actress, which presents mostly contemporary plays and holds workshops, and that finally also created the Auteurs en Acte Festival in Bagneux, France, a respected event in the theatrical world to date. One of their star actors, Mier Rivas, is also a playwright and has written in the drama, tragicomedy and novel genres. After trying to . He died in Italy in 1914. In 1993, she was Miss Germany and Miss Intercontinental and represented Germany at the Miss Universe contest. She is an editor and director, known for Robe of Gems (2022), Heli (2013) and Silent Light (2007). He taught art in Venezuelan and Bolivian academies, and his paintings and murals have been in exposition around the world as far as Russia, and have participated in Biannual Art Festivals in Brazil, Per, Mxico, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay, Italy and Venezuela. Pedro Blanco Soto (19 October 1795 1 January 1829) was President of Bolivia for just a week cut short by his assassination in a convent called La Recoletta in Sucre on New Years Day 1829. He might be recognized by his nickname king of cocaine. He has also worked with other movie stars such as Maria Conchita Alonzo, Kate del Castillo, Christian Slater, Yvette Yates, Carla Ortiz, and TV Stars such as Eva Longoria, Guillermo Diaz, Judy Reyes, and Oscar Nunez. Bolivian Americans or Bolivia-Americans ( Spanish: bolivio-americanos, norteamericanos de origen boliviano or estadounidenses de origen boliviano) are Americans of at least partial Bolivian descent. Grouping Of People |Recent . At about 16 years of age her mother enrolled her into modelling classes, which Jessica found she enjoyed. Jorge Ruiz was born in 1924 in Sucre, Bolivia. It has been said that he paints vehemently and violently, yet silently, with constant perseverance and persistence. Discover Walks contributors speak from all corners of the world - from Prague to Bangkok, Barcelona to Nairobi. Surez Arana has received many awards, from the Bolivian government and even the King of Spain. Casting Department | The film Stand and Deliver is based on his life. She married Manuel Ascencio Padilla in 1805, a man who shared her love of the indigenous populations in Bolivia. He was a military career officer and a Chaco War veteran turned award-winning writer, whose short stories had been adapted for the screen by director Ruiz. The following are some famous filmmakers, movie directors, and others involved in cinema in Bolivia. She still continues her artistic promotion work today. He died in 1953. He started acting and directing school theatrical performances as a child, and abandoned university to dedicate to acting full time, being accepted in Adolfo Mier Rivas theatrical group, where he stood out for his comedic abilities. He ran for president 8 times, winning in 1951, 1960, 1964, and 1985. He is also the first Latin American to climb Mount Everest. Her home in La Paz is now a museum where her sculptures are continually exhibited. Zulma Yugar. Mamani Mamani is instantly recognizable for his bright, colorful style with Andean subjects such as cholitas, condors and the moon. List of notable or famous writers from Bolivia, with bios and photos, including the top writers born in Bolivia and even some popular writers who immigrated to Bolivia. Jessica Anne Jordan Burton is a politician and a former model. Martn Boulocq A director, producer and script writer born in Cochabamba in 1980. She has participated in the Miss World Competition the next year (2009) in Bahamas. For local insights and insiders travel tips that you wont find anywhere else, search any keywords in the top right-hand toolbar on this page. She has been married to Franjo Pooth since May 18, 2004. Paz Juana Plcida Adela Rafaela Zamudio Rivero, or more popularly known as Adela Zamudio (18541928) was a Bolivian poet, feminist, and educator. But he himself debuted in the film industry in 1953 with a script for Jorge Sanjins documentary Voices from the Earth, which won an award at the Edinburgh and Montevideo film festivals. Federico Zeballos (Tennis player) 6. Los Angeles Streetfighter. In her writing, she also used the pen-name Soledad. The following are some famous actors in Bolivia. She is an actress, usually known for playing unconventional roles on screen. He grew up between the city and a valley about 3 hours away where an aunt lived. Juan Pablo is a director and writer, known for Casting (2010), El cuento de Max y Emma and 98 Seconds Without Shadow (2021). Verona Pooth Actress | Driven Verona Pooth was born on April 30, 1968 in La Paz, Bolivia. His frescos and murals are colorful and can be seen in several churches, monuments, parks (such as Parque Arenal, for example) and galleries in his native Santa Cruz. He was a football player and a great trainer of the Bolivian national team. Since he was a child, Adrian accompanies his father to theater rehearsals and filming of various productions for television and cinema.He started acting for TV commercials at 4 years old and since 2016 stars Jorge Salek was born on October 4, 1973 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Cecilio Guzmn de Rojas He is from Potos, where he was born in 1900. It was there that he discovered his fascination with the guitar. Arturo Lora A movie actor born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in 1950, he began as a tramoyista and theater stenographers assistant. At the young age of seven, he Jaime Escalante was born to two Bolivian schoolteachers who taught in a small Aymara Indian village. Known for her pretty voice, she recorded records over more than four decades as a folklore singer from Eastern Bolivia and was named the Bolivian Song Ambassador. A landmark in the history of Bolivian cinema, Ukamau is a sympathetic depiction of the social problems of the Andean peasantry shot exclusively in Aymara, Sound Department | Tokyo 1964: Games of the XVIII Olympiad. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable. Amongst his most celebrated are the TV mini-series Fuego Cruzado (Crossfire), and the movies Da de Boda (Wedding Day), Historias de Vino, Singani y Alcoba, and La Huerta, all of them highly comedic and also considered a trilogy. He financed the military coup that installed a dictatorship in 1980, in which Luis Garca Meza would be president and Suarezs cousin Luis Arce Gmez was Minister of the Interior, and so he received political protection for his enterprise. Her first full movie, and also her only to date, Sayariy came out in 1995 and won her awards at Sidney and Montreals First Peoples film festivals due to the outstanding manner in which the ritual native dance called Tinku was represented. Photo Source. Julia Vargas Weise was born in 1942 in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Sacrificio: Who Betrayed Che Guevara. He had an illustrious career and was a much-respected figure in teaching. His second movie, Alma y el viaje al mar hit the theaters with more international success in 2003, and was the first Bolivian digital movie. Verona Pooth Photo by Andi Werner. Roberto Surez Gmez, nicknamed king of cocaine was a Bolivian drug trafficker who played a major role in the expansion of cocaine trafficking in Bolivia. His achievements were estimated all over the world. Stella Fernandez Photo Source. Among some of the over 160 portraits she has been commissioned to paint is that of Pope Benedict XVI and she has also painted or created works of art for several national and international authorities, including Bolivia's current President, Evo Morales Aima. Alfredo Ovando Canda Dec. at 63 (1918-1982) Birthplace: Cobija, Bolivia Anticucho. In concert he plays every piece by memory. He was an actor, known for El celibato (1981) and Re#Volucin (2018). For your further education below is a short list of the most famous Bolivians who shook the world with their talents. Martn Boulocq was born in 1980 in Cochabamba, Bolivia. In the mid-1970s he began to conduct business with the Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and after that he started to recruit Bolivian coca producers into his company La Corporacin. After leaving their native city for the Eastern capital in hopes of a better future, they built their own company there, named Chaplin Show after celebrated British silent actor Charles Chaplin, and debuted in 1895 with a comedy play. Age: Dec. at 73 (1854-1928) He was college-educated in the United States, and upon his return to his native land, he created a company dedicated to video and film production, and worked as a TV series and video director, also directing some short films occasionally. 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