Gabriela Velasco | |
|---|---|
 Gabriela Velasco, 1972 | |
| Born | Gabriela de la Concepción Velasco Vergara 10 October 1941 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 4 June 2019 Santiago |
| Resting place | Catholic Cemetery of Santiago |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and television presenter |
Gabriela de la Concepción Velasco Vergara[1][2] (Santiago, 10 October 1941 - Santiago, 4 June 2019)[3] was a Chilean actress and television presenter.[2] A communicator and television pioneer in Chile, Velasco was known most during the early days of television broadcasts, becoming a prominent host with over twenty programs ranging from variety shows to news hosting, weather presenting, and renowned children's programs. Velasco was the first woman to host the inaugural televised transmission of the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in 1972.
- ^ El Mercurio S.A.P. "Todas las noticias de Defunciones". Emol.COM (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Murió Gabriela Velasco, destacada actriz y presentadora de televisión. - Su hija, Gabriela Arrocet, confirmó la noticia en sus redes sociales". ADN (in Spanish). 5 June 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación, Inscripción N° 4.378, año 1941