Nona Fernández is a Chilean actress, writer, and screenwriter, born on December 22, 1971, in Santiago, Chile. She has gained recognition for her work addressing memory, politics, and human rights issues, often set against the backdrop of Chile's dictatorship period and its lingering effects on society. Fernández's writing is characterized by its innovative narrative styles and exploration of historical and personal memory. Her notable works include novels such as "Mapocho," "Fuenzalida," and "La dimensión desconocida," which have won her several literary awards and critical acclaim. Her contributions to literature and her engagement with Chile's troubled past have made her an important voice in contemporary Latin American literature.