Luisa Cámere Quiroz
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| Born | January 30, 1951 Lima, Peru |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos |
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| Known for | Mutilated in a Thousand Ways (Amazon, 2021) |
| Spouse(s) | Igor Miletich Varela (b. June 12, 1946) |
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| Relatives | Luisa Cámere is the grandmother of eight grandchildren |
Luisa Cámere Quiroz (born January 30, 1951, in Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian-American poet, writer, visual artist, educator, and international cultural promoter.[1] She is widely recognized for her poetry collection Mutilada de mil maneras (Mutilated in a Thousand Ways, Amazon, 2021) and her lifelong dedication to education and cultural advocacy across borders.[2] Her work blends the worlds of literature, art, and education, and she serves as an influential figure in Latin American literary and artistic circles.[3][4]
Education and Career
Luisa Cámere graduated as a primary education teacher from the National Institute of Education (INIDE) in Peru, with a second specialty in visual arts. She later earned her Bachelor's degree in Education from the National University of San Marcos. After completing her studies, she moved to the United States where she continued her work in early education, eventually becoming the director and manager of six educational centers across the counties of Orange, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo in California.[5]
She holds a credential as a Director of Early Education Programs in the U.S. and has participated as a judge in numerous international literary competitions. In July 2024, she was awarded the title of Literary Critic by the Peruvian Academy of Language.
Cultural and Literary Work
Luisa Cámere Quiroz is the President of CIESART, Estados Unidos working under the Internacional Chamber of Writers and Artist with Lily Baylon. She serves as the Global President of the International Circle of Cultural Ambassador under the umbrella of CCI Utopia Poetica Universal Universal, Alma Mater, Manuel Equihua Estrella since Mexico thought around the world. She is also Cultural Ambassador.[6][7]
Her literary and cultural development has been deeply influenced by her mother, an educator and owner of a private school who nurtured Luisa in a rich environment of arts and education.[8] She absorbed poetry, music, painting, and dance from a young age, and this holistic artistic foundation became the essence of her life's work.[9]
In recent years, she has worked closely with Italian writer and cultural promoter Elisa Mascia, who invited her to participate in global platforms such as the Panorama International Festival 2024–2025, as well as bilingual literary interviews and publications.[10][11]
Books and Publications
Narrative
- Mujer de Roble (2009)
- Renacer and Remar (Co-author, 2020)
Poetry
- Mutilada de mil maneras (Amazon, 2021)[12]
- Cargaditos de Amor (co-authored with Margarita Salirrosas Sánchez, Arteidea, 2023)
Awards and Honors
- Estrella del Sur Award, Uruguay (2023)
- Vargas Llosa Medal, AEADO (2023)
- Best Coordinator, Panorama 2024, Writers Capital Foundation
- The Golden Book Award, Cargaditos de Amor, Writers Capital Foundation (2024)
- Golden Feather Award, ALFA Monsefú, Peru (June 2024)
- Crystal Award (2024)
- International William Shakespeare Award in the Altruism category (Spain, Peru, Switzerland)
- Patricio Vivanco Williams International Literary Prize, CIESART (2024)
- Doctor Honoris Causa, CIESART, awarded at the Palace of Medinaceli, Soria, Spain
- Palma del Mar Award for Cultural Management, CIESART, Paris, France
- Honorary Title of Javanese, awarded by The Javanese Aristocratic House B.R.Ay Puteri Donna Dayu Kencana Soekarno
- Ambassador of Peace, Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Peru and Global
Memberships and Affiliations
- Member of PEN International Peru (Marita Troiano)
- International Chamber of Actors and Writers (Lily Baylon)
- International Ambassador, International Forum for Creativity and Humanity, Morocco (Dr. Aziz Mountassir)
- Peruvian Society of Poets (President: Martha Crosby Crosby)
- Enlazando Caminos (President: Dr. Marco Martos Carrera)
- Ventana Abierta (President: Eliana Vásquez Colichón)
- Mailen Literary Community (Founder: Palmira Ramos Cruz)
- Latin American Youth Program (President: Dante Martín Pérez Garay)
Gallery
Luisa Cámere looks at the camera during a book presentation. Photo/ Courtesy of Luisa Cámere.
Luisa Cámere Quiroz is a Peruvian poet, professor, and cultural manager based in the United States. Photo/Courtesy of Luisa Cámere.
Luisa Cámere shows the award: Star of the South from Uruguay to the world (2023).
Front and back cover of the book, Mutilated in a Thousand Ways (Amazon, 2021) authored by Luisa Cámere Quiroz.
Luisa Cámere, awarded an honorary doctorate from César Vallejo University by the AEDO Samuel Cavero group. Photo/ Courtesy of Luisa Cámere.
Luisa Cámere, in the Eros room of the Medinaceli Palace, 2024. Photo/ Courtesy of Luisa Cámere.
Pictured left are Greek poet Irene Doura-Kavadia and Luisa Cámere Quiroz during the awards ceremony at the Writers Capital Foundation summit on July 1-2, 2024, in Athens, Greece. Photo/Courtesy of Irene Doura-Kavadia.
References
- ↑ "Luisa Camere Quiroz". Posdata Digital Press (in español). Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Live Interview with Luisa Camere Quiroz". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Entrevista a la poeta Luisa Camere Quiroz". Diario Siglo XXI (in español). 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Interview with Luisa Camere Quiroz – YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Luisa Camere Quiroz". Our Poetry Archive. December 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Luisa Camere Quiroz: A multifaceted cultural advocate bridging Peru and the United States". Writers Edition. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ Camere Quiroz, Luisa. "Mis Apus de San Roque de Garagay". Amazon (in español). Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ Mascia, Elisa (2024-10-07). "Il Festival dell'Arte presenta Luisa Camere Quiroz – Perù e Stati Uniti". Alessandria Today (in italiano). Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Luisa Camere Quiroz: Mis Apus de San Roque de Garagay". Polis Magazino (in Ελληνικά). Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ Mascia, Elisa (2023-10-02). "Dall'Italia al Perù alla ricerca della vera bellezza – Intervista alla poetessa Luisa Camere Quiroz". Alessandria Today (in italiano). Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Poetry Presentation by Luisa Camere Quiroz". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ "Mutiladas de mil maneras". Ventana Abierta (in español). Retrieved 2025-07-07.