Dies of Mariela Romero, Azteca writer and author of “La Hija del Jardinero” and “Belinda”

Venezuelan playwright Mariela Romero He died in 72 years old in Miami, FloridaThe city where he lived the last years of his life. This news was announced by her friend, the actress Amanda Gutierrezhe Sunday 7 AprilThis was via his Instagram account, but it was broadcast by international media in the early hours of Monday morning.

“I am duty-bound to report the death of our dear @marielaromero9118, a wonderful playwright, who I had the honor of playing many characters in her novels, and a great friend. A great human being. My dear, you have my admiration and respect… You have left a huge void! Thank you for everything, my dear.” Mariela! Rest in peace.

Romero was the author of melodrama The gardener's daughter And Belindaproducts with which TV Azteca sought ratings competition with Televisa in the early 2000s.

In Mexico, the journalist's death subsequently reverberated Alex is enough He shared a story on Instagram: “From soap opera expert Frantoni Ochoa, I learned that the Venezuelan writer and soap opera writer, Mariela Romero, has passed away. Among the melodramas he composed are, among others, “Belinda” and “La hija del Jardinero,” both produced by Television Azteca.”

Although her collaboration with the Mexican television station was short, the impact of the two stories testifies to the talent that distinguished the Venezuelan, which gained international recognition.

Mariela Romeroborn in Caracas in 1952She was a prominent Venezuelan playwright known for her plays that transcended borders and were acclaimed around the world. She began her artistic career as an actress in the Bohemia troupe after graduating from the School of Dramatic Arts at the Ateneo de Caracas, but soon devoted herself entirely to writing plays.

Considered one of the most important Latin American playwrights of recent decades, Mariela Romero lived her final days in Miami, Florida, USA. Her passion for letters led her to achieve great professional achievements, beginning with publishing her first work, Something about the mirrorin 1964, which, in addition to his debut, earned him an award Newman Foundation Young Playwrights Award.

Renowned for their quality and originality, Mariela Romero's works have been published by prestigious publishers, performed in important theatrical institutions and translated into several languages. His television successes include productions such as The woman of my life, Sultana, Cinderella, The street rose, The sin of love And Sweet illusionamong other things.

The death of Mariela Romero represents a great loss to the world of Venezuelan entertainment and to everyone who knew and worked with her. His legacy will live on in his works, which will continue to be appreciated and recognized for their artistic quality and contribution to Latin American theatre.

Famous TV series by Mariela Romero:

• The sin of love
• I will sing to you
• That girl with brown eyes
• pretty girl
• Alba Marina
• Women's fate
• The woman of my life
• The gardener's daughter
• Belinda
• Issa TKM
• Gracchi

Awards:

• Award from the Venezuelan Newman Foundation “Young Playwrights” for the work Something about the mirrorin 1964.
• Award from the Venezuelan Ministry of Justice “Young Playwrights” for the work the gamein 1978.
• Venezuelan National Critics Prize for Action the gamein 1980.
• Best Foreign Show Award at the Jelenia Gora Theater Festival in Poland for the play the gamein 1980.
• Venezuelan National Critics Award “Best Playwright” for the work Waiting for the Italianin 1989.
• Best Show of the Year award at the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards Mexico for Gracchi.