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Lorenzo Soria
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| Born | 27 November 1951 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Died | 7 August 2020 (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1982–2020 |
Lorenzo Soria (born November 27, 1951 – died August 7, 2020) was an important journalist and business leader. He was from Argentina and Italy. Soria was best known for being the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) three times. This group is famous for giving out the Golden Globes.
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Who Was Lorenzo Soria?
Lorenzo Soria was born in Argentina in 1951. His parents were from Italy. They had moved to Argentina during World War II. When Lorenzo was 11 years old, his father passed away. After that, his family moved back to Milan, Italy.
His Career in Journalism
Lorenzo Soria spent his life working as a journalist. Early in his career, he wrote about many different topics. These included money, new technologies, and politics. He also wrote a lot about movies. He interviewed many famous people from Hollywood. He also wrote about how the film and TV industries were changing.
In 1982, Soria moved from Milan to Los Angeles. There, he became a local reporter for a weekly magazine called L'Espresso. Later, starting in 1988, he also wrote for the newspaper La Stampa. In 1989, Soria joined the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This group is made up of journalists who report on Hollywood and entertainment for news outlets outside the United States.
Leading the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Lorenzo Soria was elected president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) three times. His first term was from 2003 to 2005. He served again from 2015 to 2017. His final term was from 2019 until he passed away in 2020.
As president, Soria helped the HFPA make important connections. He worked with big film events like the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. He also supported young international directors who were studying in Los Angeles. Soria became a well-known face for the HFPA. He often announced the nominees for the Golden Globes. He also helped the HFPA become more involved in charity work.
His Legacy
Lorenzo Soria passed away at his home in Los Angeles on August 7, 2020. He was 68 years old. He had been battling lung cancer for a long time. Soria is remembered for his dedication to journalism and his leadership in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
