Cristina Toro

He was born in Medellín on may 16, 1960. From 1980 to 1981 he was the supervisor of the Research Center of universidad Eafit, where he participates in research on the History of the Trade in Antioquia, directed by Santiago Londoño Vélez. Works as a researcher at the Institute of Cultural Integration Quirama 1982 - 1985, where he carried out a research on the History of the Theater in Antioch , writes the monograph on the Theatre Scene in Antioquia, 1982, and participates in research on the History of Mentalities in Eastern Antioquia. Award for best screenplay for the documentary about Débora Arango made with Iris Productions. Medellíndel year 1984. In 1986 he joined the group theatre The Eagle Barefoot. Has participated in the following works: Both Tango, the Bolero in its path, Filomena la vaca filomenal, Country Paisa, For Antioquia vos, Through Medellin, Trapitos to the Sun, bad Boys SA, Medellin cartel, Patchwork Quilt, Pecao Deadly, Life of Dogs, Things of the life, The dream of the Pibe, The Patria Boba, Killing time, History, Your mom...get yours!, San Gardel of Medellín, family-friendly Atmosphere with cantaleta, Leading the lump, Tomorrow I Pay, Coma callao, Suck for bobo. Simon Bolivar award with a team from The Colombian for research on the History of Antioquia, where he participates in the chapter on the History of the Theatre. Bogotá in the year 1988. Participates as a guest at the Ibero-american Encounter of Writers convened by the District Institute of Culture and the House of Poetry Silva. Bogotá in the year 2000. Performs a poetry reading at the House of Poetry Silva for the launch of his book “The Humidity of the fire.” Bogotá, October 2001. Performs a poetry reading at the Headquarters of the International Festival of Poetry for the presentation of his book “The humidity of the fire.” Medellín, November of 2001. His poems have been published in newspapers and literary magazines in colombia, such as the Bulletin and Cultural Bank of the Republic and the Magazine Casa Silva.