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Ray Loriga

b. 1967

Spanish writer and screenwriter

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About Ray Loriga

Born 1967. Ray Loriga is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, writer, science fiction writer, director and literary critic.

Jorge Loriga Torrenova (born March 5, 1967), better known as Ray Loriga, is a Spanish author, screenwriter, and director.

Writing career His first novel Lo Peor de todo (The Worst Thing of All), was published in 1992, and was followed by Héroes in 1993. Caídos del Cielo - La pistola de mi hermano (My Brother's Gun) was the first of his novels to be published in English, and he directed a film based on this book in 1997. In the same year, he worked together with Pedro Almodóvar and Jorge Guerricaechevarria to produce the screenplay for the film Carne trémula (Live Flesh), also directed by Almodóvar. The screenplay was based on the 1986 novel of the same name by the British crime writer Ruth Rendell. His second novel to be published in English was Tokio ya no nos quiere (Tokyo Doesn't Love Us Anymore).

Personal life Loriga married Spanish-Danish singer-songwriter Christina Rosenvinge in 1989.

Award In April 2017, Loriga was awarded the Alfaguara Prize for his novel Rendición (Surrender). It is one of the most financially rewarding Spanish-language literary prizes. His most recent novel, Sábado, domingo (Saturday, Sunday), was published in February 2019.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Tähtivaeltaja Award
Also known as
Jorge Loriga Torrenova

Family & relationships

Spouse
Christina Rosenvinge

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ray Loriga?

Spanish writer and screenwriter (1967-)

When was Ray Loriga born?

Ray Loriga was born on 5 March 1967 in Madrid.

What is Ray Loriga's occupation?

Ray Loriga is a film director, screenwriter, writer, science fiction writer, director and literary critic.

What nationality is Ray Loriga?

Ray Loriga is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Loriga

· Wikidata: Q734340

· DBpedia: Ray Loriga

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