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Lennie Weinrib was born on 29 April 1935 in The Bronx, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), H.R. Pufnstuf (1969) and Shogun Assassin (1980). He was married to Sonia Iris Dagach. He died on 28 June 2006 in Santiago, Chile.

Siboney Lo was born on Halloween, 1978 in Santiago, Chile. Her heritage is a mix of Italian & Chilean. She speaks fluent English, Italian & Spanish.

Siboney attended high school in the United States where she studied at the Archbishop Chapelle High School in Metairie, Louisiana, and was a member of the prestigious Arts Honor Society of New Orleans. At this time she also attended John Casablanca, New Orleans Modeling School.

She majored in theater, minored in the Arts and in Mythology of Theatre in Education at the highly regarded U.C. (Catholic University of Santiago de Chile a.k.a. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Santiago de Chile).

In 1999 Siboney Lo worked with Gonzalo Justiniano (co-producer of Motorcycle Diaries), and became known throughout the world for her portrayal of Marta in the film "El Leyton" a.k.a. "Until Death Do Us Apart". She was awarded the "Best Actress Award" at the 2003 Miami Latin Film Festival & was "Nominated Best Actress 2003" at the Chilean Arts & Entertainment Critics Awards for her part in this film. In 2003 she received an "Outstanding Citizen Award" for the "national promotion of the arts" in Iquique, Chile. She also studied Digital Journalism in 2005, at a workshop given by the British Broadcasting Corporation & Saint Thomas University in Miami, Florida, U.S.

She has resided in Miami Beach, Florida since 2003 where she operates her own production company... Voilà.

Malú Gatica was an actress, singer and writer. She was the only Chilean actress to work in Hollywood, and she also enjoyed some success in the 50s as a singer in the US, Brazil, France and Spain. In 1962 she returned to Chile, where she worked in cinema and TV, and wrote tales and songs until her death.

Nora Gregor was an operetta diva, stage and film actress. She made her debut in Graz, Austria, and from there went to the Volksbühne an das Raimund-Theater in Vienna. She also worked at the Reinhardt Bühne in Berlin. From 1930 to 1933 she lived in Hollywood and also in Berlin. She made her first silent movie in 1921 and her first talkie in 1930 (Olympia (1930)). In 1937 she worked at the Burgtheater in Vienna and emigrated to Switzerland, France and Chile, where she died in Vina del Mar.

Antonio Skármeta was born on 7 November 1940 in Antofagasta, Chile. He was a writer and actor, known for Ardiente paciencia (1983), The Postman (1994) and No (2012). He was married to Cecilia Boisier and Nora María Preperski. He died on 15 October 2024 in Santiago, Chile.

Pablo Neruda was the pseudonym of Chilean poet Ricardo Neftali Reyes Basualto. He was born in Parral, a little town in central Chile, but his family moved to Temuco City when he was just a few months old. It was there he showed interest in poetry and made his early works, and where he picked "Pablo Neruda" as a pseudonym because his father did not approve of his writing.

Neruda He is considered one of the greatest Spanish-language poets of the 20th century. He is called "The Poet of Love" because his poetry is sensual and sometimes very erotic. He was the honorary Chilean consul in Burma, Ceylon, Java, Singapore, Buenos Aires, Barcelona and Madrid. In 1943 he returned to Chile but left in 1949 because Chilean President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla was after him for political reasons. From 1949-52 he lived in exile in different European countries. He was also known as an outspoken Communist. he died in Santiago, Chile, a few days after the military coup in which his friend Salvador Allende, the first socialist to have been democratically elected in Latin America, was toppled and later murdered.

Patricio Aylwin was a Chilean politician, lawyer, author, professor and former senator. He was the first democratically-elect president of Chile after the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990).

He played himself in Pablo Larrain's movie "No", telling the story of the Chilean referendum of 1988, which ousted Pinochet from power. The movie was nominated for a foreign language film at the 2013 Academy Awards.

Alejandro Sieveking was born on 5 September 1934 in Rengo, Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile. He was a writer and actor, known for The Club (2015), The Winter (2016) and Fragmentos de Lucía (2016). He was married to Bélgica Castro. He died on 5 March 2020 in Santiago, Chile.

Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte (25 November 1915 - 10 December 2006) was a Chilean general who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, first as the leader of the Military Junta of Chile from 1973 to 1981, being declared President of the Republic by the junta in 1974 and becoming the DE Facto dictator of Chile, and from 1981 to 1990 as DE Jure President after a new Constitution, which confirmed him in the office, was approved by a referendum in 1980.

Allende became the Socialist President of Chile--elected by popular vote--in 1970 who was replaced by the now notorious Augusto Pinochet. It has been reported that Allende committed suicide. But it has not been determined whether his death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound or by fire caused by invading troops in the military coup designed to oust him from office. In retrospect, many believe that his eventual downfall was the result of conflicts between the Chilean political Left and Right. Chile's Left drew its support from the urban poor and working class. The Right was supported by a cohesive upper class that was able to galvanize its resources from agrarian and industrial interests. Additionally, the Right was able to persuade the middle class to join its ranks. The threat of Allende's Socialist policies inevitably left his administration vulnerable to the assault of a much larger and better financed political Right. Moreover, his administration had to endure the hostility of the United States during the Cold War era that saw his rise to power as a "Socialist" threat to American Democracy and capitalism. Many records confirm that the United States subsidized anti-Allende strikes and vowed its support of the military which was virulently against his administration. Unfortunately, Chile inherited Pinochet as a military dictator in 1973; at present Pinochet has been charged with war crimes for atrocities committed against opponents of his totalitarian regime. Allende's brief three years as President of Chile, beginning in 1970, are seen by his supporters and admirers as one man's efforts to neutralize the tyranny and economic hegemony of the upper classes and elites. His detractors view him as a man who threatened the Chilean economy with Socialist economic policy. His administration and his death will inevitably continue to be discussed and debated for years to come. It should be noted that many members of Allende's family were necessarily forced to leave Chile, but have nevertheless done quite well for themselves; the most notable and visible of his survivors is critically and popularly acclaimed author Isabel Allende, his niece.

Enrique Rivero was born in 1906 in Chile. He was an actor, known for Dans une île perdue (1931), The Blood of a Poet (1932) and El hombre que se llevaron (1946). He died in 1954 in Chile.

Valentin Pimstein was born on 9 August 1925 in Santiago, Chile. He was a producer and writer, known for María Mercedes (1992), Los ricos también lloran (1979) and Vivir un poco (1985). He was married to Victoria Ratinoff. He died on 27 June 2017 in Santiago, Chile.

Edgardo Bruna was born on 8 February 1947 in Santiago, Chile. He was an actor and casting director, known for Secretos en el Jardín (2013), Pecadores (2003) and Aftershock (2012). He died on 19 March 2017 in Santiago, Chile.

Paul Schäfer was born on 4 December 1921 in Troisdorf, Germany. He died on 24 April 2010 in Santiago, Chile.

Erich Ernst Paul Honecker (25 August 1912 - 29 May 1994) was a German communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1971 until shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall in October 1989. He held the posts of General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) and Chairman of the National Defence Council; in 1976, he replaced Willi Stoph as Chairman of the State Council, the official head of state. As the leader of East Germany, Honecker had close ties to the Soviet Union, which maintained a large army in the country.

Bélgica Castro was born on 6 March 1921 in Temuco, Región de La Araucanía, Chile. She was an actress, known for Gatos viejos (2010), Life Kills Me (2007) and The Good Life (2008). She was married to Alejandro Sieveking and Domingo Tessier. She died on 6 March 2020 in Santiago, Chile.

Doug Tompkins was born on 20 March 1943 in Conneaut, Ohio, USA. He is known for Im Fluss des Lebens (2012), Mountain of Storms (2018) and 180° South (2010). He was married to Kristine Tompkins and Susie Tompkins Buell. He died on 8 December 2015 in Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chile.

Chris McKinstry was born on 12 February 1967 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Chris was a producer, known for Cr6 (1997). Chris died on 23 January 2006 in Santiago, Chile.

Greta Nielsen was born on 3 August 1934 in Chile. She was an actress, known for Playa salvaje (1997). She died on 19 October 2013 in Chile.

Víctor Jara was born on 28 September 1932 in Ñuble Region, Chile. He was a composer and actor, known for The 33 (2015), Our Brand Is Crisis (2015) and Ein April hat 30 Tage (1979). He was married to Joan Jara. He died on 15 September 1973 in Santiago de Chile, Metropolitan Region, Chile.

Felipe Camiroaga was born on 8 October 1966 in Santiago de Chile, Metropolitan Region, Chile. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Animal nocturno (2006), Buenos días a todos (1992) and La noche del mundial (1990). He died on 2 September 2011 in Juan Fernández Islands, Valparaíso Region, Chile.

Peggy Cordero was born on 5 August 1935 in Santiago, Chile. She was an actress, known for Tic Tac (1997), Operación Alfa (1972) and El padre Gallo (1970). She was married to Leonardo Perucci. She died on 9 July 2015 in Santiago de Chile, Chile.

Adelqui Migliar was born on 5 August 1891 in Concepción City, Concepción, Biobío, Chile. He was an actor and director, known for Ambición (1939), The Inseparables (1929) and The Apache (1925). He died on 6 August 1956 in Santiago, Chile.

Helvio Soto was born on 21 February 1930 in Santiago, Chile. He was a director and writer, known for Erase un niño, un guerrillero, un caballo... (1967), El ABC del amor (1967) and Mundo mágico (1967). He died on 29 November 2001 in Santiago, Chile.

Claudio Iturra was born on 21 August 1980 in Santiago, Chile. He died on 22 May 2024 in Santiago, Chile.