★ HOW OLD IS FRANCISCO ORTEGA?
Francisco Ortega is 51 years old, born July 11, 1974 in CL · Cancer.
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About
Francisco Ortega is a Chilean screenwriter, novelist, and journalist born in 1974. His 2014 novel Logia became one of Chile's best-selling books, holding the top 10 for over 25 weeks. He also authored the graphic novel 1899 and the short story collection CHIL3, both bestsellers in Chile. As a Cancer, Ortega channels emotional depth into character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Francisco Ortega is a Chilean screenwriter, novelist, and journalist born on July 11, 1974, in Victoria. His breakthrough came with Logia (2014), published by Planeta, which dominated Chile's bestseller charts for over 25 weeks and cemented his reputation as a major literary figure. Before that success, he published the novels 60 Kilómetros, El Número Kaifman, and El Horror de Berkoff, along with the graphic novel 1899—which spent over 8 consecutive weeks in Chile's top 10 best-selling books. His short story collection CHIL3 and contributions to various anthologies further established his range across fiction and visual storytelling. Beyond creative writing, Ortega works as a non-fiction editor and content advisor for major publications including Rolling Stone and VIVE, and contributes scripts to production companies and TV channels. Since 2015, he has taught editing at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, passing his craft to the next generation. As a screenwriter and novelist, Ortega bridges journalism, fiction, and multimedia narrative. Born under Cancer, his work often channels introspective and emotionally layered storytelling. His Life Path 3 suggests creative expression and communication as core to his identity across all mediums.
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Trivia
- Logia and its companion Verbo Kaifman both reached Chile's top 10 best-selling books simultaneously in January 2015.
- The graphic novel 1899 maintained bestseller status for over 8 consecutive weeks in Chile.
- Ortega works as a non-fiction editor for Rolling Stone and VIVE while maintaining an active screenwriting practice for TV and film.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Francisco Ortega gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Francisco Ortega?
- Francisco Ortega is 51 years old (born July 11, 1974).
- When is Francisco Ortega's birthday?
- Francisco Ortega was born on July 11, 1974.
- What is Francisco Ortega's zodiac sign?
- Francisco Ortega is a Cancer, born July 11, 1974.
- What is Francisco Ortega's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Francisco Ortega was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Francisco Ortega from?
- Francisco Ortega is from CL.
- What does Francisco Ortega do?
- Francisco Ortega is a writer.
- Is Francisco Ortega still alive?
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