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Larraín
Larraín or Larrain is a surname of Basque people, Basque origin. Geographical distribution As of 2014, 71.1% of all known bearers of the surname ''Larraín'' were residents of Chile (frequency 1:4,907), 12.1% of Peru (1:52,191), 6.0% of Argentina (1:140,143), 4.4% of the United States (1:1,627,258), 1.2% of Venezuela (1:487,166) and 1.2% of Spain (1:789,657). In Spain, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:789,657) in the following autonomous communities: * 1. Balearic Islands (1:182,486) * 2. Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country (1:240,098) * 3. Community of Madrid (1:400,415) * 4. Andalusia (1:489,591) * 5. Navarre (1:636,611) * 6. Catalonia (1:745,221) In Chile, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:4,907) in only one region: * 1. Santiago Metropolitan Region (1:2,720) People *Carlos Larraín, a Chilean lawyer and politician *Fernando Larraín, a Chilean television actor, comedian *Felipe Larraín, a Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pablo Larraín
Pablo Larraín Matte (; born 19 August 1976) is a Chilean filmmaker. He is known for directing films such as ''Neruda (film), Neruda'' (2016), ''Jackie (2016 film), Jackie'' (2016), ''Spencer (film), Spencer'' (2021), ''El Conde (film), El Conde'' (2023), and ''Maria (2024 film), Maria'' (2024). His 2012 film ''No (2012 film), No'' was the first Chilean film nominated for Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, while Larraín and his brother Juan de Dios co-produced Sebastián Lelio's ''A Fantastic Woman'' (2017), which became the first film from Chile to win the Oscar in that category. In 2021, Larraín directed the Apple TV+ psychological romance horror miniseries ''Lisey's Story (miniseries), Lisey's Story''. Early life and education Pablo Larraín Matte was born in Santiago, Chile, the son of law professor (and later Independent Democrat Union senator) Hernán Larraín, and Magdalena Matte, Sebastián Piñera's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolás Larraín
Nicolás Enrique Larraín de Toro (born 19 May 1965) is a Chilean television personality. Larraín stood out when he was the television host the political satire program, '' Caiga Quien Caiga'' (CQC), from 2002 to 2011. Currently, he is one of the presenters of the program ''Not News'' of Vía X channel, where he hosts the political debate. Biography Larraín's consolidation as a presenter came on the Megavisión program "Chile Tuday" (1999–2001), together with his brother Fernando and Felipe Izquierdo, where they dealt with political and everyday topics in a humorous way. After the end of "Chile Tuday", the Argentine production company Cuatro Cabezas hired him in 2002 to host the Chilean version of the program Caiga Quien Caiga, initially with Pablo Mackenna and Felipe Bianchi. In parallel, he hosted the program ''¡Liberen a Nicolás!'' on FM Tiempo Radio (2004–2018). This program initially featured the participation of his cousin, Juan Cristóbal Guarello, his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Eugenia Larraín
María Eugenia Larraín Calderón (born October 16, 1973), known as Kenita (or Quenita) Larraín, is a Chilean model and socialite. Early life and education Larraín was born on October 16, 1973 in Santiago. She is the daughter of Patricia Calderón Terán and Mario Larraín Corssen, granddaughter of Mario Larraín del Campo and Javiera Corssen Rivera and great-granddaughter Ricardo Larraín Bravo, descendant of the 1st Marquess of Larraín. Larraín is of Basque descent. She studied at Liceo Manuel de Salas in Ñuñoa, Santiago Province. She studied business administration at UNIACC University, a last-tier private college, graduating in 2003. Career In 2008 Larraín participated in the Argentine television show Bailando por un Sueño and in 2009 joined the Chilean reality show Pelotón VIP with her twin brother Mario Larraín. She was first runner-up. In 2011 she starred in the music video of Evailo ("Moya E"), a Bulgarian singer known in Chile for competing in the TV s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hernán Larraín
Hernán Larraín Fernández (born September 21, 1947) is a conservative Chilean lawyer, university lecturer, and politician; he served as the Chilean Minister of Justice and Human rights, appointed by president Sebastián Piñera, between 2018 and 2022. Larraín's former public service positions include a Senate seat representing the 11th district, the Maule Region (1994–2010), the Presidency of the Senate (2004–2005) and the presidency of the Independent Democratic Union (''Unión Demócrata Independiente, UDI'') from 2006 to 2008 and 2015 to 2017. Larraín is married to Magdalena Matte, a Chilean civil engineer, businesswoman and politician. They have six children, among them is Pablo Larraín, a well known filmmaker. Hernán Larraín is of Basque descent. He is also a member of Washington D.C.–based think tank the Inter-American Dialogue. Early years Hernán Larraín was born in Santiago de Chile. He studied at the Saint George's College. He entered the School of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Larraín
Sara María Larraín Ruiz-Tagle (born 1952) is a Chilean politician and environmentalist who ran for president in 1999 presidential election. She is of Basque descent. Larraín currently sits on the board of directors of the International Forum on Globalization. Education and early career Larraín attended the Universidad de Chile in 1972, studying anthropology. She went on to finish her studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, receiving a degree in teaching for the plastic arts. From 1978 to 1989, Larraín was an academic in the field of aesthetics, teaching at Chile's Catholic universities, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación. From 1989 to 1993, she was a founding member and the director of the Chile (''Pacífico Sur'') office of Greenpeace, and also worked with organizations like RENACE (''Red Nacional de Acción Ecológica'', or the " National Network for Environmental Action") and organizations for the research of globalization. From 1997 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Larraín
Carlos Aníbal Larraín Peña is a Chilean lawyer and politician. He represented Los Ríos in the Senate and was the president of National Renewal (Renovación Nacional). Biography Carlos Larraín Peña received an LL.B. from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 1967, and an M.A. from the Université catholique de Louvain in 1968.Law firm biography In 1994, he started Larrain y Asociados Ltda., a . In 1996, he was elected as a councilor in , and re-elected in 2000, 2004, and 2008. He now serves as the President of [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Larraín
Fernando José Larraín de Toro (born September 21, 1962 in Santiago, Chile, Santiago) is a Chilean comedian and film/television actor. He is of Basque people, Basque descent. Fernando started his career with the humoristic trio "Fresco y Natural después del postre", along with his brother Nicolás Larraín and Felipe Izquierdo. He also recorded a CD with his musical group called Varella. As a comedian in the 1990s, Fernando appeared in various TV shows as "Bodybuilder" and "CorazonesService" with Felipe Izquierdo. In 1998–2002, he hosted the show "Chile Tuday" (Red Televisiva Megavisión, MEGA). Fernando also appeared in some films and comedy shows like "La Nany" (2005–2006) and "Casado con hijos (Chile), Casado con Hijos" (2006–2008), where obtained the main role. Filmography References External links * Genealogy of the Larraín family in ChileiGenealog.cl (in Spanish) {{DEFAULTSORT:Larrain, Fernando 1962 births Living people Male actors from Santiago, Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joaquín Larraín Gandarillas
Joaquín Larraín Gandarillas (October 13, 1822 - September 26, 1897) was a Chilean priest, Roman Catholic bishop of Santiago, professor, writer and first president of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Early life He was born in Santiago, Chile, the sixth of 15 children of Juan Francisco Larraín Rojas and of Mercedes Gandarillas Aránguiz. He studied at the prestigious Instituto Nacional, in Santiago and from there he went to the Santiago Seminary. In 1844 he graduated in Theology and Law. After a long discernment, he decided to embrace the ecclesiastical career. Before entering the priesthood, the young Joaquín had written several impassioned articles dealing with apologetics and other religious subjects, in catholic magazines. Larraín Gandarillas was of Basque descent. Priesthood After having fulfilled all the necessary stages, he was ordained as a priest and celebrated his first mass in the Church of the company (Santiago) on April 4, 1847. His priesthood and su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Francisco Fresno
Juan Francisco Fresno Larraín (26 July 1914 – 14 October 2004) was a Chilean cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Santiago de Chile from 1983 to 1990, and was elevated to the Cardinalate in 1985. Early life and ordination He was born in Santiago de Chile as the son of Luis Alfredo Fresno Ingunza y Elena Larraín Hurtado. He was educated at the seminary of Santiago de Chile and later at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome where he earned a licentiate in theology. He was ordained to the priesthood on 18 December 1937 at the cathedral of Santiago, by Horacio Campillo, archbishop of Santiago. Priest and bishop Between 1937 and 1958 he worked as a pastor, in spiritual director and was vice-director of the Minor Seminary. S.S. Pope Pius XII appointed him bishop of Copiapó on 15 June 1958. He attended the Second Vatican Council. He was promoted to the metropolitan see of La Serena on 28 July 1971. by pope Paul VI. President of the Episcopal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teresa Larraín
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María Teresa de Larraín y Guzmán Peralta (March 2, 1785 - 1828) was First Lady of Chile and the wife of President Agustín Eyzaguirre. She was of Basque descent. She was born in Santiago, the daughter of Agustín de Larraín y Lecaros and of Ana Josefa de Guzmán Peralta y Lecaros. With her husband, they had ten children together. Additional information See also *First Ladies of Chile References External linksGenealogical chart of Eyzaguirre-Larraín family 1785 births 1828 deaths Viceroyalty of Peru people People from Santiago, Chile First ladies of Chile 19th-century Chilean people Teresa Teresa (also Theresa, Therese; ) is a feminine given name. It originates in the Iberian Peninsula in late antiquity. Its derivation is uncertain, it may be derived from Classical Greek, Greek θερίζω (''therízō'') "to harvest or rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emiliano Figueroa
Emiliano Figueroa Larraín (; 12 July 1866 – 16 May 1931) was President of Chile from December 23, 1925, until his resignation on May 10, 1927. He also served as acting president for a few months in 1910. Biography Figueroa was born on July 12, 1866, in Santiago, son of Francisco de Paula Figueroa Araoz and of Rosalía Larraín Echeverría. He studied in the San Ignacio School and then went on to study law at the State University. He graduated in 1889 and that same year was named secretary to the Intendant of Santiago. Figueroa decided to embark on a political career and joined the Liberal Democratic Party, which supported a stronger executive. He was elected deputy for Victoria and Melipilla in 1900 and reelected in 1903. In 1907, once his term had ended, he was selected to replace Juan José Valenzuela, deputy for Rere and Puchacay, who had died in July that year. In 1909, Figueroa was once again elected to the Chamber of Deputies, this time representing Itata. On October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso
Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso (January 26, 1925 – December 20, 2008) was a Chilean Bishop for the Catholic Church. Larraín Valdivieso was of Basque descent. Biography In 1950, Larraín Valdivieso was ordained as a priest at the age of 25. On September 12, 1966 he was appointed as Bishop of Santiago de Chile, Chile. He was also appointed as Titular Bishop of Theudalis. He resigned as Bishop of Santiago de Chile in 1968. He resigned as Titular Bishop in 1975, he was succeeded by Guillermo Leaden, one of the oldest bishops in the Roman Catholic Church. He died on December 20, 2008. References External linksCatholic-Hierarchy - Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso 1925 births 2008 deaths 20th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Chile Chilean people of Basque descent Gabriel In the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), Gabriel ( ) is an archangel with the power to announce God's will to mankind, as the messenger of God. He is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, the New Tes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |