Justa Canaviri
Justa Canaviri (born 13 August 1963) is an Aymara, Bolivian woman who has become noted for her dress in the traditional Chola dress and bowler hat, outspokenness on issues such as family violence, LGBT rights, and indigenous rights. Often called Bolivia's most recognizable chola, Canaviri changed the face of Bolivian television, when she began broadcasting her cooking show by introducing for the first time an indigenous woman as the main presence. In 2014, she was honored as one of the BBC's 100 Women Series.
Justa Canaviri | |
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Born | Justa Elena Canaviri Choque 13 August 1963 |
Nationality | Bolivian |
Occupation(s) | Celebrity chef, human rights activist |
Years active | 2000-present |
Known for | traditional Bolivian cuisine |
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