Beto Ortiz
Encyclopedia
Beto Ortiz (Lima
, 1968) is a Peru
vian journalist
TV personality and writer living now (from October 2006) back in Lima
. Before that, he lived in New York
City. His claim to national fame was through "Beto A saber" (2000), a politically incorrect TV talk-show from which he harshly criticized Fujimori's
government while most of the Peruvian media remained silent.
One of his first appearances in Peruvian media was through several humorous stories he wrote for "No", a humorous supplement to "Si", a very well known Peruvian magazine
in 1987.
During his 15 years experience, Ortiz directed and hosted late-night shows and documentary series on national television. As a TV reporter he is the author of hundreds of stories on social and political issues, some of which were recognized with international awards. As a writer, he has published features and columns in the main newspapers and magazines in Peru. He is a columnist for "Peru 21" newspaper. His first novel, "Maldita Ternura" ("Damned Tenderness"), (Lima: Editorial Alfaguara, 2004) was a best-seller in Peru. He was the host of his own interview TV show "Ca11ate Beto" (Shut up Beto) on RBC (Channel 11, Lima - Perú).
He co -hosted the TV show "Enemigos Intimos" ("Intimate Enemies") on Frecuencia Latina along with fellow colleague writer Aldo Miyashiro from March 2008 to first-quarter 2010, before being released from his journalist duties in Frecuencia Latina, due to Ideological Issues with New Executive management ,more specifically Chief Executive Javier Urrutia.
Shortly after being released, He returned to TV co -hosting the TV show "Enemigos Publicos" ("Public Enemies") on Panamericana Television along with Aldo Miyashiro .In August 2010, Beto Ortiz Quit "Public Enemies" due to controversial declarations against Jaime Bayly
on a TV Report. Betro Ortiz vs Jaime Bayly A Short time later, "Public Enemies" was cancelled and replaced with another Late Night show, hosted by Miyashiro only, and different Peruvian guest-stars. However, This show lasted briefly before being cancelled when the whole Journalist and Reporting team of the Show left Miyashiro's Show to work along with Beto Ortiz in a future New TV Project.
He is currently considering to return to TV on a Late Night Show via Frecuencia Latina, former TV network that released him earlier in 2010.
UNESCO (U.N. Cultural Fund)
Gold Medal at the Port de Bouc International Festival of Young Journalists.
Awarded to "Children of chaos", a documentary about street children in Lima, Peru.
Lima, 1994
"THE 1,000 WORDS SHORT-STORY"
Literary Contest.
Lima, 1994
"Citizens for Peace" Award
of Journalistic Excellence.
Given by the Lawyers bar of Lima
Lima, 1993
UNICEF (U.N Children’s Fund)
First Prize in journalistic contest
Awarded to "Not for all the gold in the world"
A documentary on children slavery in gold mines in Peru.
Boston, 1990
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEWSPAPER EDITORS (ASNE)
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Fellowship.
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, 1968) is a Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
vian journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
TV personality and writer living now (from October 2006) back in Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
. Before that, he lived in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
City. His claim to national fame was through "Beto A saber" (2000), a politically incorrect TV talk-show from which he harshly criticized Fujimori's
Alberto Fujimori
Alberto Fujimori Fujimori served as President of Peru from 28 July 1990 to 17 November 2000. A controversial figure, Fujimori has been credited with the creation of Fujimorism, uprooting terrorism in Peru and restoring its macroeconomic stability, though his methods have drawn charges of...
government while most of the Peruvian media remained silent.
One of his first appearances in Peruvian media was through several humorous stories he wrote for "No", a humorous supplement to "Si", a very well known Peruvian magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
in 1987.
During his 15 years experience, Ortiz directed and hosted late-night shows and documentary series on national television. As a TV reporter he is the author of hundreds of stories on social and political issues, some of which were recognized with international awards. As a writer, he has published features and columns in the main newspapers and magazines in Peru. He is a columnist for "Peru 21" newspaper. His first novel, "Maldita Ternura" ("Damned Tenderness"), (Lima: Editorial Alfaguara, 2004) was a best-seller in Peru. He was the host of his own interview TV show "Ca11ate Beto" (Shut up Beto) on RBC (Channel 11, Lima - Perú).
He co -hosted the TV show "Enemigos Intimos" ("Intimate Enemies") on Frecuencia Latina along with fellow colleague writer Aldo Miyashiro from March 2008 to first-quarter 2010, before being released from his journalist duties in Frecuencia Latina, due to Ideological Issues with New Executive management ,more specifically Chief Executive Javier Urrutia.
Shortly after being released, He returned to TV co -hosting the TV show "Enemigos Publicos" ("Public Enemies") on Panamericana Television along with Aldo Miyashiro .In August 2010, Beto Ortiz Quit "Public Enemies" due to controversial declarations against Jaime Bayly
Jaime Bayly
Jaime Bayly Letts is a Peruvian writer, journalist and television personality. He is the third of 10 children and is known as "el niño terrible" .-Early life:...
on a TV Report. Betro Ortiz vs Jaime Bayly A Short time later, "Public Enemies" was cancelled and replaced with another Late Night show, hosted by Miyashiro only, and different Peruvian guest-stars. However, This show lasted briefly before being cancelled when the whole Journalist and Reporting team of the Show left Miyashiro's Show to work along with Beto Ortiz in a future New TV Project.
He is currently considering to return to TV on a Late Night Show via Frecuencia Latina, former TV network that released him earlier in 2010.
Journalistic Experience
- August 2001 to the present "Peru 21" Newspaper Columnist
- 2002 Frecuencia LatinaFrecuencia LatinaFrecuencia Latina , better known as Channel 2, is a Peruvian television network. The network was founded on May 31, 1962 by the Cavero Family Group who turned the station into a network filled with musical programs and variety shows...
. TV Channel 2. Host, writer and director "Secret Lives" -Vidas Secretas (Series of biographic documentaries)
- 2002 Frecuencia Latina. TV Channel 2. Host and director Late night show (live) "God deliver us from Beto Ortiz"-Dios Nos libre..de Beto Ortiz
- 2001 Frecuencia Latina. TV Channel 2. Host and director Late night show (live)"Nobody sleeps... with Beto Ortiz" -Nadie se duerma ..con Beto Ortiz
- 2000 Canal A Producciones. Channel 11. Host and director Political Talk show "Beto A Saber" [ Playword between Spanish "Go figure" or "You,..Go to Know for Yourself" and "Beto to Know"] (live)
- 1999 "Somos" Weekly magazine Interviews.
- 1996-1999 America Televisión. TV Reporter "La Revista Dominical" news show
- 1996 "Rumbos" Travel magazine Editor
- 1993-1996 Panamericana Televisión. TV Reporter "Panorama" news show.
- 1995 "El Mundo" Newspaper. Columnist
- 1991-1993 "Caretas" Magazine Staff writer
- 1990 "The San Diego Union" Newspaper Guest writer
- 1990 "Pagina Libre" Staff writer
- 1989 Andina Television. TV Reporter "Esta Noche" News show
- 1989 "El Comercio" Newspaper. Staff writer (Police beat /Arts & Leisure)
Education
- 1985-1990 University of LimaUniversity of LimaThe University of Lima is a private university in Lima, the capital of Peru. It was founded in 1962. The decision to create the University of Lima was made in the early 1960s by a group of university professors, along with important commerce and industry representatives. It started with only 120...
Faculty of Journalism, Radio, TV and Film - 1990 Tufts University, International Journalism Exchange Program, The Fletcher School of Law and DiplomacyThe Fletcher School of Law and DiplomacyThe Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University is the oldest school in the United States dedicated solely to graduate studies in international affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's foremost schools of international affairs. Every Fall, the school enrolls approximately 265...
- 2003 San Antonio de los Baños Film School Screenwriters workshop.
Awards
Paris, France, 1995UNESCO (U.N. Cultural Fund)
Gold Medal at the Port de Bouc International Festival of Young Journalists.
Awarded to "Children of chaos", a documentary about street children in Lima, Peru.
Lima, 1994
"THE 1,000 WORDS SHORT-STORY"
Literary Contest.
Lima, 1994
"Citizens for Peace" Award
of Journalistic Excellence.
Given by the Lawyers bar of Lima
Lima, 1993
UNICEF (U.N Children’s Fund)
First Prize in journalistic contest
Awarded to "Not for all the gold in the world"
A documentary on children slavery in gold mines in Peru.
Boston, 1990
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEWSPAPER EDITORS (ASNE)
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Fellowship.