Larissa Rú, 1998
Writers · January 1, 1998
Larissa Rú
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Larissa Rú is 28 years old, born January 1, 1998 · Capricorn.
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About
Larissa Rú is a Costa Rican writer known for speculative fiction, horror, and fantasy. Born in 1998, she won the Aquileo J. Echeverría National Prize twice: for best novel in 2020 and best story in 2022. A Capricorn, she channels intensity and discipline into genre-bending narratives.
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Biography
Larissa Quesada Arroyo, who writes under the pen name Larissa Rú, is a Costa Rican writer of speculative fiction, horror, and fantasy. Born in 1998, she has become one of her country's most decorated voices in genre literature. Her work earned her the Aquileo J. Echeverría National Prize for best novel in 2020 and again for best story in 2022—a rare two-time win that underscores her range across long and short forms. Writers in the speculative and horror genres often blend world-building with intimate character work, and Rú's recognition suggests she navigates both. As a Capricorn born in early January, she embodies the sign's reputation for ambition and precision—traits evident in her award-winning command of narrative structure.
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Trivia
- Her legal name is Larissa Quesada Arroyo; Larissa Rú is her pen name.
- She is a two-time winner of the Aquileo J. Echeverría National Prize, winning in both 2020 and 2022.
- She writes across multiple genres: speculative fiction, horror, and fantasy.
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Numerology
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Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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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
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- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Larissa Rú?
- Larissa Rú is 28 years old (born January 1, 1998).
- When is Larissa Rú's birthday?
- Larissa Rú was born on January 1, 1998.
- What is Larissa Rú's zodiac sign?
- Larissa Rú is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1998.
- What is Larissa Rú's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Larissa Rú was born in 1998, the year of the Earth Tiger.
- What does Larissa Rú do?
- Larissa Rú is a writer.
- Is Larissa Rú still alive?
- Yes — Larissa Rú is alive and 28 years old.
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