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 well-known TV chef from Chile. She is also a strong supporter of healthy eating. When she was younger, she faced some health challenges related to food. Later, she decided to change her diet. She stopped eating refined sugars.
Connie started sharing her healthy recipes online. She became very popular on social media. She also taught people how to cook healthy meals in special workshops. Now, she has her own TV show called Mi Lado Dulce on Canal 13.
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Connie's Life and Career
Connie Achurra was born in Chile. Her father, Patricio Achurra, is a famous actor. Her brother, Ignacio Achurra, is also an actor. Her sister, Macarena Achurra, is a professional photographer. Connie went to Universidad Mayor, but she did not finish her degree there.
From her teenage years, Connie had some health struggles with food. She later learned that she had a strong desire for sugar. This made her decide to remove refined sugars from her diet. She wanted to eat in a way that made her feel better and healthier.
Starting Her Own Business
Connie later worked at Televisión Nacional de Chile. There, she met her future husband, Claudio Carrizo. After they both lost their jobs, Connie started her own business. She opened a workshop called Persian Biobío. In this workshop, she fixed and restored old furniture. Her mother helped her with money to start the business.
Connie used Facebook to show off her furniture work. Soon, many people wanted her to restore their furniture. At the same time, she also began posting about healthy eating. She shared recipes for desserts that did not use refined sugars. These healthy recipes became very popular online.
From Workshops to TV
Because her healthy recipes were so liked, Connie started holding workshops. People could come and learn how to make her healthy dishes. Her popularity grew, and she soon got her own TV show. The show is called Mi Lado Dulce and it airs on Canal 13.
In 2017, Connie published her first cookbook. It is called Cocina sana y feliz. This means Healthy and Happy Kitchen in English. The book shares many of her healthy recipes.
Family Life
Connie Achurra is married to Claudio Carrizo. Claudio is a music producer. They have two daughters together. Connie believes it is very important for children to learn healthy eating habits. She says that adults should set a good example for kids.
See also
In Spanish: Connie Achurra para niños
