Meryl Streep's visit to Oviedo not only left a trail of joy among Asturians, but also fulfilled the dreams of a young aspiring filmmaker. Juan, a boy of just 10 years old, saw his dream come true when he met the American actress who, through the screen, had introduced him to the fascinating world of cinema. Her story is an unequivocal testimony of how public figures can influence people's lives, even the youngest.
Meryl Streep's visit to Oviedo not only left a trail of joy among Asturians, but also fulfilled the dreams of a young aspiring filmmaker. Juan, a boy of just 10 years old, saw his dream come true when he met the American actress who, through the screen, had introduced him to the fascinating world of cinema. Her story is an unequivocal testimony of how public figures can influence people's lives, even the youngest.
Juan's passion for cinema was awakened in a peculiar way. It was his mother, a fan of Meryl Streep's films, who showed him the movie Death Fits Us So Good. This was the starting point of a journey that led him to discover, film after film, the desire to be a film director.
Streep's acting ability not only entertained him, but showed him the power of cinema to explore and express the human condition. From then on, her dream has been to go to New York to study film, a desire fueled by the various performances of her favorite actress. If he could, she would give him "a role that was strong and had some comedic touches."
The day Streep arrived in Oviedo, little Juan was in the crowd, eagerly awaiting the moment to meet his idol. He had prepared a speech in English to express his admiration. However, when he found himself in front of her, her emotion overwhelmed him even to her tears, leaving him speechless. The actress, with the warmth that characterizes her, consoled him and offered him a hug that Juan will keep forever.
Streep's visit was not limited to a simple meeting with her fans. She was honored with the 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts and visited the Higher School of Dramatic Arts of the Principality of Asturias in Gijón. There, she was applauded by a group of future actors who performed classic texts in her honor. Among them was Begoña Quirós, Juan's mother, who also had the opportunity to act for the legendary actress. After the performances, Juan gave a bouquet of flowers to Streep, melting into another warm hug that concluded with the signing of an autograph.
