Antonia Cósmica Orellana Guarello (born 21 December 1989) is a Chilean politician, journalist and Minister of Women and Gender Equality.
Antonia Orellana | |
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Minister of Women and Gender Equality | |
Assumed office 11 March 2022 | |
President | Gabriel Boric |
Preceded by | Mónica Zalaquett |
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Born | Santiago, Chile | 21 December 1989
Political party | Social Convergence (2019–present) |
Other political affiliations | Libertarian Left (2015–2017) Socialism and Liberty (SOL) (2017–2019) |
Relatives | Juan Cristóbal Guarello (uncle) |
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Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Journalist |
Antonia 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.
Orellana was a student of Journalism at the University of Chile where she completed her Bachelors and Master's degree in Gender studies.
Antonia 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. 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.
She was awarded the Raquel Correa Award and the Adriana Cousino award for her magnificent work in Journalism and Feminist Activism.
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