Chilean American facts for kids

Chilean Americans are people living in the United States who have family roots in Chile. They are part of the larger group of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Many Chilean Americans have moved to the U.S. for different reasons, like looking for new opportunities or joining family members.

Who are Chilean Americans?

Chilean Americans are a diverse group. They include people born in Chile who later moved to the U.S. They also include people born in the U.S. whose parents or grandparents came from Chile. This community helps to share Chilean culture, traditions, and food in the United States.

Where do Chilean Americans live?

Chilean Americans live all across the United States. However, some areas have larger communities. For example, the Greater Los Angeles Area in California is home to many Chilean Americans. Cities like Long Beach are important centers for this community.

Another growing area for Chilean immigrants is the New York metropolitan area. Cities like Paterson, New Jersey, have seen more Chileans arrive, especially after events like the 2010 Chile earthquakes. These cities offer new homes and opportunities for people from Chile.

Contributions to American Culture

Chilean Americans have made many important contributions to American society. They work in various fields, from arts and entertainment to science and sports.

Arts and Entertainment

Many talented Chilean Americans have become well-known in the arts.

• Isabel Allende is a famous author. She has written many popular books.
• Cote de Pablo is an actress known for her roles on television.
• Leonor Varela is an actress and model.
• America Olivo is an actress and singer.
• Francisca Valenzuela and Paloma Mami are popular singers and songwriters.
• Mahani Teave is a talented classical pianist.
• Lisa Guerrero is an investigative journalist and host.
• Cristián de la Fuente and Santiago Cabrera are well-known actors.
• Don Francisco (Mario Kreutzberger) is a famous TV host.

Science and Sports

Chilean Americans also excel in science and sports.

• F. J. Duarte is a laser physicist. He has done important work in science.
• Alexa Guarachi is a professional tennis player.

Politics and Literature

Chilean Americans have also made their mark in politics and literature.

• Gabriela Mistral was a Nobel laureate. She was a famous poet and educator.
• Gloria Naveillán and Juan Pablo Letelier are politicians.

Images for kids

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  Long Beach, California, within the Greater Los Angeles Area, site of the largest concentration of Chilean Americans in the Western United States.

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  Paterson, New Jersey, within the New York City Metropolitan Area, is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Chilean immigrants to the United States since the 2010 Chile earthquake.

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  Lisa Guerrero is an American investigative journalist, keynote speaker, actress, former sportscaster, and host.

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  Mahani Teave, classical pianist

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  Isabel Allende, author

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  America Olivo, actress and singer

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  Alexa Guarachi, tennis player

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  Paloma Mami, singer

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  Singer and songwriter Francisca Valenzuela

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  Laser physicist Frank Duarte

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  Actress and model Leonor Varela

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  Actress Cote de Pablo

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  Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral

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  Actor Cristián de la Fuente

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  Politician Gloria Naveillán

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  TV host Don Francisco

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  Politician Juan Pablo Letelier

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  Actor Santiago Cabrera

See also

In Spanish: Inmigración chilena en los Estados Unidos para niños