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Mario Vargas Llosa

Is Mario Vargas Llosa A-List?

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NoMario Vargas Llosa is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Reached A-list in 2010

Nobel Prize laureate

Lost A-list status in 2024

Dropped to B tier — Literary Legend

Ranking Timeline

1959C$0.001M

Literary Debut

Begins his writing career. He publishes his first short stories and essays.

1963B$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M

'The Time of the Hero'

Publishes 'The Time of the Hero'. This gains international attention.

1980B$0.5M+$0.49M

Continues to Write

Publishes several novels and essays. He solidifies his reputation as a leading Latin American writer.

1990B$2M+$1.5M

Presidential Run

Runs for president of Peru. He raises his profile and engages in political discourse.

2010A$7M+$5M

Nobel Prize laureate

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This recognizes his contributions to literature.

2024B$10M+$3M

Literary Legend

Remains an influential voice. He is celebrated as one of the greatest Latin American writers of his generation.

Last updated: February 23, 2026