biography

Chelo Loureiro Vilarelle (Ferrol, April 16, 1958) is a Spanish film producer and director specializing in animated films.[1] She founded the production company Abano Producións in 2007 and has won four Goya Awards, one of them for her film Valentina. She is an activist for the recognition of women in the audiovisual field. Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts 2024.