Sebastián Gutiérrez, TIME's Person of the Year 2023?

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Sebastián Gutiérrez among finalists for TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, Sebastián Gutiérrez is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2023. But while the director's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 01/06/2023 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Gutiérrez for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 48-year-old director, as a 2023 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Gutiérrez so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the director have already been named ‘Venezuelan Of The Year’ by some major Venezuelan newspapers and even ‘Caracas Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Caracas (Sebastián Gutiérrez's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the director was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#GutiérrezPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 31 May 2023
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveSebastián”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 31 May 2023
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Sebastián Gutiérrez?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 31 May 2023

Could 2023 officially be the Year of Sebastián Gutiérrez?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2023 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2023?

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