Teresita Ulloa Honoured with the Beverley Smith Lopez Prize for Acting

Teresita Ulloa has been awarded the Beverley Smith Lopez Prize for Acting in Theatre and Film. The announcement was made on the National Institute of Culture and History’s official Facebook. Ulloa, a senior library assistant at the San Ignacio Public Library, has worked in the public library system for over 15 years.

The Beverley Smith Lopez Prize honours the late Beverley Smith Lopez, a renowned actress and advocate for the arts. Lopez was celebrated for her significant contributions to theatre and film and her dedication to promoting the arts within her community.

Ulloa is known for using drama and theatrical elements to encourage reading. She creates engaging videos as “Teresita The Librarian” on social media, where she combines humour and creativity to promote literacy.

In addition to her work at the library, Ulloa trains teachers and parents on storytelling techniques to boost children’s reading habits. Her efforts highlight the role of parental involvement in literacy development.