Ana Barrios Camponovo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ana Barrios Camponovo
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| Born | 20 June 1961 Montevideo, Uruguay
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| Occupation | Actress, writer, illustrator |
| Awards | Bartolomé Hidalgo Award |
Ana Barrios Camponovo was born on June 20, 1961, in Montevideo, Uruguay. She is a talented person who works as an actress, a writer, and an illustrator. This means she acts in plays, writes books, and draws pictures for them!
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Ana's Journey: Acting and Writing
Ana Barrios Camponovo has had a very interesting career. She even studied medicine for a while, learning about traditional Chinese medicine.
Her Time in Theater
Ana loved performing. She acted in many plays both in her home country of Uruguay and in other countries. From 1983 to 1987, she was part of a theater group called Teatro de la Barraca. With this group, she not only acted but also helped write the scripts for their shows. They performed in Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil.
Becoming a Published Author
Ana is also a successful writer. One of her most famous books is Juan y la bicicleta encantada (which means Juan and the Enchanted Bicycle). This book was so good that it won a special prize called the Bartolomé Hidalgo Award in 1995. It was even published in many countries, including Mexico, the United States, Canada, and the Philippines!
Another one of her books, Quepo Quito, also won an award. It received 2nd Prize at the Ministry of Education and Culture Awards in 1997.
Life in Spain and Online Shows
Today, Ana lives in Spain. She even has her own online television program called Universo Infancia (which means Childhood Universe). It's a show for kids, where she shares her creativity and stories.
Awards and Recognitions
Ana Barrios Camponovo has been recognized for her amazing work. Here are some of the awards she has received:
| Year | Award | Book |
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| 1995 | Bartolomé Hidalgo Award | Juan y la bicicleta encantada |
| 1997 | Ministry of Education and Culture Award | Quepo Quito |
Ana's Books
Here is a list of some of the books Ana Barrios Camponovo has written:
- Del verdadero origen de las cometas y otros cuentos del país de los nunca vistos, 1992
- Francisca y el corazón de las ideas, 1994
- Juan y la bicicleta encantada, 1995
- Quepo Quito, 1997
- Pipiribicho, 1997
- Evaristo camaleón, 1997
- Pipiribicho, 1998
- Mandalas a volar, 2007
- Señor niño, 2009
See also
In Spanish: Ana Barrios Camponovo para niños
