Connie Achurra facts for kids
Achurra at the Santiago International Book Fair 2017
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| Born | Constanza Gabriela Achurra Díaz September 15, 1977 Santiago, Chile |
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| Spouse | Claudio Carrizo |
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Connie Achurra is a Chilean television chef and healthy eating activist. She is the daughter of actor Patricio Achurra. In her younger years, Connie faced some health challenges related to her eating habits. Later, she changed her diet to avoid refined sugars. She shared healthy recipes on social media and taught workshops. This led to her own TV show, Mi Lado Dulce, on Canal 13.
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Connie Achurra's Early Life and Family
Connie Achurra was born in Chile on September 15, 1977. Her father is the well-known actor Patricio Achurra. She also has a brother, Ignacio Achurra, who is an actor, and a sister, Macarena Achurra, a professional photographer. Connie studied at Universidad Mayor, but she did not complete her degree there.
Overcoming Health Challenges
When she was younger, from ages 13 to 22, Connie faced some health challenges related to her eating habits. Her family helped her get support from specialists. Through this help, she learned she had a strong desire for sugar. This discovery inspired her to change her diet and remove refined sugars.
Connie Achurra's Career Journey
After her studies, Connie worked at Televisión Nacional de Chile. There, she met her future husband, Claudio Carrizo. After both of them left their jobs, Connie started her own business. She opened a workshop called Persian Biobío, where she restored furniture. Her mother helped her financially to start this business.
Sharing Healthy Recipes Online
Connie promoted her furniture work on Facebook. Soon, she also began sharing her healthy eating ideas on the platform. She focused on how to make delicious desserts without using refined sugars. Her recipes became very popular on Facebook.
From Workshops to Television
Because of the high interest in her healthy recipes, Connie started organizing workshops. People could attend these workshops to learn how to cook her healthy dishes. Her popularity grew, and she eventually began hosting her own television show. The show, called Mi Lado Dulce (which means "My Sweet Side"), aired on Canal 13. In 2017, Connie published her first cookbook. It was titled Cocina sana y feliz, which translates to Healthy and Happy Kitchen.
Connie Achurra's Personal Life
Connie Achurra is married to Claudio Carrizo, who is a music producer. They have two daughters together. Connie believes it is very important for children to learn healthy eating habits. She often talks about how adults can set good examples for kids in their eating choices.
See also
In Spanish: Connie Achurra para niños
