Daniela Vega

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vega and the second or maternal family name is Hernández.
Daniela Vega
A head shot of Vega while she looks at camera
Vega at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2017
Born (1989-12-13) December 13, 1989 (age 34)
San Miguel, Santiago Province, Chile
Other namesDani Vega
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2011–present

Daniela Vega Hernández (born June 3, 1989) is a Chilean actress and mezzo-soprano singer.[1][2] She is best known for her critically acclaimed performance in the Academy Award-winning film A Fantastic Woman (2017).[3][4] At the 90th Academy Awards in 2018, Vega became the first transgender person in history to be a presenter at the Academy Awards ceremony. In 2018, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.[5]

  1. ^ Mackelden, Amy (March 2, 2018). "Everything You Need to Know About A Fantastic Woman Star Daniela Vega". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Chile's Oscar for 'A Fantastic Woman' Bolsters Gender Identity Bill". The New York Times. March 5, 2018. Archived from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  3. ^ Gilbey, Ryan (February 14, 2017). "A Fantastic Woman review – timeless trans tale stands alongside Almodóvar". The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 22, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  4. ^ Nevins, Jake (March 4, 2018). "A Fantastic Woman wins best foreign language film at Oscars 2018". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  5. ^ Bachelet, Michelle (April 19, 2018). "Daniela Vega by Michelle Bachelet". Time. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2018.