Antonia Cósmica Orellana Guarello (born 21 December 1989) is a Chilean politician, journalist and Minister of Women and Gender Equality.[1][2][3]
Antonia Orellana | |
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 Orellana in 2022 | |
| Minister of Women and Gender Equality | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2022 | |
| President | Gabriel Boric |
| Preceded by | Mónica Zalaquett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1989 Santiago, Chile |
| Political party | Social Convergence (2019–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Libertarian Left (2015–2017) Socialism and Liberty (SOL) (2017–2019) |
| Relatives | Juan Cristóbal Guarello (uncle)[1] |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Journalist |
Early life
editAntonia Orellana, also known as "Toti" to friends, was born in Macul in 1989 to mother Margarita Guarello, an academic, and father Alfredo Orellana, a poet. Her father died when she was 5 years old, and she lived in La Florida with her brother and 3 sisters.
Education
editOrellana was a student of Journalism at the University of Chile where she completed her Bachelors and Master's degree in Gender studies.[1]
Career
editAntonia Orellana is a well-recognized Journalist and activist. She worked for several media outlets in Chile, including Radio Cooperativa, La Tercera, and El Desconcierto. She also worked as a correspondent for BBC and Al Jazeera. Being a feminist activist, she has been involved in several movements including Ni una menos movement, and National Coordinator of the Feminist and Sexual Diversity Organization.[3] She was a member of Communist party of Chile and served as a counselor for the Municipality of San Bernardo. She was a candidate for the 10th district but did not win the seat. She is one of Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s, main trusted advisors.[1]
Honors and awards
editShe was awarded the Raquel Correa Award and the Adriana Cousino award for her magnificent work in Journalism and Feminist Activism.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Antonia "Toti" Orellana, el tránsito político que la llevó al círculo de hierro del presidente electo". La Tercera. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Antonia Orellana tendrá oficina en La Moneda: 'Este gobierno sí tiene ministra de la Mujer'". Radio Bío-Bío. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "Antonia Orellana Guarello, trayectoria de la próxima Ministra de la Mujer y Equidad de Género". Radio Bío-Bío. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.