22 Notable alumni of Diego Portales University
Updated: May 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
Diego Portales University is ranked #1,549 in the world and #8 in Chile by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 22 notable alumni from Diego Portales University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Diego Portales University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Gabriel Silber
1976-. (aged 50)
lawyer
politician
Gabriel Moisés Silber Romo is a Chilean politician.
2. Bruno Baranda
1963-. (aged 63)
lawyer
politician
Bruno Antonio Baranda Ferrán is a Chilean lawyer and politician. He was member of Renovación Nacional and Social Development Minister under President Sebastián Piñera's first government. Besides, during the same administration, he was Undersecretary of Labor.
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3. Cristóbal Cobo
1976-. (aged 50)
researcher
Cristóbal Cobo is a senior education and technology specialist at the World Bank. Previously he was professor and researcher in new and educational technologies, who worked on projects in South America, North America and Europe. He currently is a research fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, and associate at the Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance, part of the...
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4. Constanza Valdés
1991-. (aged 35)
trans activist
politician
Constanza Valdés is a trans woman and Chilean political activist and parliamentary advisor.
5. Tomás Laibe
1990-. (aged 36)
LGBTQ rights activist
political scientist
politician
Tomás Laibe Sáez is a Chilean political scientist and politician of the Socialist Party.
6. Pablo Jofré
1974-. (aged 52)
poet
Pablo Jofré is a Chilean poet currently living and working in Berlin, Germany. Jofré was awarded the Lagar Prize by the Chilean National Contest of Literature Gabriela Mistral (La Serena) for the poetry collection Abecedario in 2009. He also won first prize at the Sant Andreu de la Barca Competition (in Spain) for his poem "La Danza de la Existencia...
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7. Matías Walker
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Matías Vicente Walker Prieto is a Chilean politician who currently serves as a parliamentary.
8. Alejandra Costamagna
1970-. (aged 56)
journalist
writer
Alejandra Costamagna Crivelli is a Chilean writer and journalist.
9. Daniel Manouchehri
1984-. (aged 42)
lawyer
politician
Daniel Manouchehri Moghadam Kashan Lobos is a Chilean lawyer and politician of the Socialist Party currently serving in the chamber of Deputies from District 5 of the Coquimbo Region since 2022.
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10. Patricio Walker
1969-. (aged 57)
lawyer
politician
Patricio Walker Prieto is a Chilean politician. He was President of the Senate between 11 March 2015 and 15 March 2016.
11. Axel Kaiser
1981-. (aged 45)
university teacher
columnist
lawyer
writer
political activist
Axel Kaiser is a Chilean writer, lawyer and political scientist known for his work on free-market economics. Kaiser is a member of the Mont Pelerin Society and has published articles in Forbes and other publications. He is also the author of several books, including The Tyranny of Equality and The Populist Deception.
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12. Pilar Sordo
1965-. (aged 61)
conferencier
psychologist
writer
María del Pilar Sordo Martínez is a Chilean psychologist, columnist, lecturer, and writer.
13. Julián Elfenbein
1972-. (aged 54)
journalist
television presenter
Julián Eduardo Elfenbein Kaufmann is a Chilean journalist, radio broadcaster and television presenter.
14. Raimundo Tupper
1969-1995 (aged 26)
association football player
Raimundo Tupper Lyon was a Chilean professional football player, best known for his years with Universidad Católica. He was a left back.
15. Eva Gómez
1971-. (aged 55)
journalist
presenter
Eva María Gómez Sánchez is a Spanish-born Chilean journalist and TV hostess.
16. Pablo Illanes
1973-. (aged 53)
writer
film director
journalist
screenwriter
Pablo Andrés Illanes Tapia is a Chilean writer, screenwriter, journalist and film director, principally known as the creator of various successful telenovelas, including Adrenalina, Machos, Alguien te mira, ¿Dónde está Elisa? and Conde Vrolok.
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17. Julia Vial
1977-. (aged 49)
journalist
Julia Beatriz Vial Cuevas is a Chilean journalist and television presenter.
18. Francisco Sagredo
1975-. (aged 51)
writer
sports journalist
announcer
chronicler
journalist
Francisco José Sagredo Baeza is a Chilean journalist whose main researches are about Chilean football and its political connections.
19. Roberto Bruce
1979-2011 (aged 32)
journalist
Roberto Andrés Bruce Pruzzo was a Chilean television journalist, mainly known for his work on Televisión Nacional de Chile's breakfast programme Buenos Días a Todos. Bruce also worked as host of Dónde La Viste in the same TV channel.
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20. Isabel Plá
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
Isabel Cecilia Plá Jarufe is a Chilean politician who served as minister of State and councilwoman in his country.
21. Ingrid Isensee
1974-. (aged 52)
actor
film director
Ingrid Isensee is a Chilean actress. She appeared in more than twenty films since 2004.
22. Jorge Insunza Gregorio de Las Heras
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Jorge Insunza Gregorio de Las Heras is a Chilean politician and lobbyist. He was minister during the second government of Michelle Bachelet.