- Daughter of writer María Flora Yáñez.
- Granddaughter of former political Eliodoro Yáñez.
- Niece of writer Juan Emar.
- Moved from France to Chile at age 8.
- Graduated from University of Chile with degree in Literature.
- Has a 5 children with her husband Fernando Castillo Velasco.
- Works as Literature teacher at University of Chile and University of Cambridge.
- Is an accomplished actress, director and playwright for children's theatre; was the founder of the theater company "Ictus".
- (1974-1978) Lived exiled in England and Venezuela.
- Was very active in favor of the Chilean human rights and feminism; member of the movement "Mujeres por la vida".
- Co-founded of the politic party "Independientes por el Consenso Democrático".
- Co-founded of the cultural center "Estación Mapocho".
- She has published over 11 books in all his career.
- Co-founded of the political/citizen organization "Marca AC".
- In 2017, she was awarded for Artistic career by the Association Internacionale du Théâtre pour l'Enfance et la Jeuneusse.
- 2019: Outstanding Woman Award by the College of Teachers of Chile.
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