Medellín, Antioquia

1. Naty Botero (1980)

Pop Singer

Colombian model and singer who's known for hit singles "Te Quiero Mucho," "Manifiesto de amor," "Jálame el pelo," and "Sexo que sana."

2. Adriana Betancur (1980)

TV Show Host

Colombian TV presenter and model. She presented several shows such as Canal RCN's Nuestra Feria in 2009, she later joined Muy buenos días alongside Laura Acuña in 2015.

3. George Rodger (1908)

British Photographer

British photographer who worked in Africa and was known for taking photos of the World War II death camps at Bergen-Belsen.

4. Luis Mesa (1968)

Tv Actor

Colombian actor most well known for starring in Yo soy Betty, la fea, the show that later inspired the hit series Ugly Betty. The award-winning star has also appeared in...

5. Karol G (1991)

Reggaeton Singer

Reggaeton and trap star who rose to international fame with songs like "Hello," "A Ella" and "Mi Cama." She's collaborated with several renowned urban artists such as Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, J Balvin and Maluma.  

6. Mauricio Serna (1968)

Colombian Footballer

Colombian professional football player known for his work with the Boca Juniors club as well as the Colombia national team. He was known for playing as a midfielder and was...

7. Fernando Botero (1932)

Colombian Artist

Figurative painter and sculptor whose uniquely styled works included "Abu Ghraib" and "Woman with Fruit." His sculptures and paintings were noteworthy for their subjects' exaggerated proportions.

8. Sebastián Velásquez (1991)

Colombian Footballer

Colombian-American midfielder who began his MLS career with Real Salt Lake in 2012.

9. Felipe Arcila (1991)

Tv Actor

TVyNovelas nominee for his role as Rafael in TBT Sin Limites who was also featured in the Nickelodeon show NOOBees. He was also cast in RCN's Francisco el matemático as Daniel Octavio Trujillo. 

10. Mariana Pajón (1991)

Cyclist

BMX champion who has won more than a dozen titles over the course of her career. Some of her most notable victories include gold medals at the 2012 and 2016...

11. Ximena Restrepo (1969)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Colombian sprinter who won a bronze medal in the 400 meter event at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

12. Camilo Villegas (1982)

All-american College Golfer Prof

Professional golfer who recorded his first PGA Tour win in September, 2008.

13. Ramiro Meneses (1970)

Actor

Colombian actor, director, and producer who is best recognized for having played a punk musician in the film Rodrigo D. No Futuro. He is also known for his prominant role...

14. Jámison Olave (1981)

Colombian Footballer

Colombian defender who was named MLS Defender of the Year in 2010 as a member of Real Salt Lake. He joined the New York Red Bulls in 2013.

15. J Balvin (1985)

Reggaeton Singer

Worldwide reggaeton, urban music and Latin pop phenomenon who rose to fame with his multi-platinum sophomore album La Familia, which includes his mega-hits "Ay Vamos" and "6 AM" featuring Farruko. His...

16. Paula Garcés (1974)

American Actor

Actress who became known for playing the female lead in the Harold and Kumar comedy film franchise. Her other credits include The Sopranos, Oz, and The Shield. 

17. Juan Pablo Llano (1977)

Tv Actor

TV actor who joined Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso in Daniel Cerón in 2016. He was nominated for Premio Tu Mundo for I'm Sexy and I Know It in 2017. He has...

18. Vanesa Restrepo (1987)

TV Actress

TV actress who appeared in three episodes of the 2017 TV shows Las 13 Esposas de Wilson Fernández and El Vato. She has over 220,000 followers on her vanerestre Instagram account.

19. Isa Mosquera (1986)

TV Show Host

Musician and television host who first found stardom as a member of the Colombian pop group Frost. She has gone on to present such shows as Sin Cedula, Otra Forma and Franja Metro.

20. Carlos Oquendo (1987)

Colombian Racing Cyclist

Championship cyclist most well known for being selected to represent Colombia in the 2012 London Olympics. It was there he took bronze in the men's BMX category.

21. Farina Franco (1986)

Pop Singer

Popular music performer who was considered to be one of the pioneers of reggaeton music in Colombia. She was also one of the first females to make waves in the...

22. Carla Giraldo (1986)

Colombian Actor

Perhaps most well known for her portrayal of Talita in the Colombian dram series Cumbia Ninja, she is also recognized for her appearances in episodes of Nora, La Ruta Blanca,...

23. Julieth Restrepo (1986)

Actress

Actress and model who has won much acclaim for her roles in Colombian films like Estrella del Sur (2013), Malcriados (2016) and Tuya, Mía... Te la apuesto (2018). She has also been featured...

24. Ivan Lalinde (1978)

Journalist

Journalist and TV show host who presented the Colombian version of The Price Is Right from 2011 to 2014. He then started hosting News of the Noon Channel 1 in 2017.

25. Camila Pérez (1994)

TV Actress

Recurring player on the FOX television series Gotham and Star who played the roles of Firefly and Mariela in each show, respectively.

26. Paula Barreto (1979)

Film Producer

Colombian television actress who has gained fame acting in films, tv shows, and soap operas.  She has starred in productions such as The Night, Francisco the Mathematician, Who Are You?,...

27. Juan Palacios (1985)

Instagram Star

Professional basketball player from Colombia known for his time with European teams like the French team JSF Nanterre, with whom he won the French Basketball Cup in 2013. He previously...

28. Sergio Fajardo (1956)

Colombian Mathematician

Colombian politician and mathematician who is best known for having served as the Governor of Antioquia from 2012 until 2016.  He is also known for his work as the elected...

29. Sara Corrales (1985)

Colombian Actor

Award-winning telenovela star known for her roles in Vecinos and El Señor de los Cielos. She is also recognizable for her role in the 2012 film Mi gente linda, mi...

30. Julián Vásquez (1972)

Soccer Player

Former soccer forward who represented the Colombian national team in several tournaments, including the Copa de Oro. At the club level, he competed for squads like Itagüí FC, América de Cali and Artículo...

31. David Ospina (1988)

Colombian Footballer

Goalkeeper who joined Nice in 2008 and became a member of the Colombian national team in 2007. He later would become a member of Arsenal in 2014. He signed with Napoli...

32. Edwin Cardona (1992)

Colombian Footballer

Colombian midfielder who won Categoria Primera A titles with Atletico Nacional and Independiente Santa Fe. He began representing Colombia internationally in 2009 and joined Monterrey in Liga MX in 2015.

33. Feid (1992)

Reggaeton Singer

Reggaeton and urban pop singer-songwriter who first became known internationally for his 2016 song "Qué Raro," a collaboration with J Balvin. His 2020 studio album Bahía Ducati features his hit song...

34. Juanes (1972)

Singer-songwriter And Guitarist

Colombian rock singer who won five major Latin Grammys in 2008. His albums Un Dia Normal, Mi Sangre and La Vida...Es Un Ratico all reached #1 on the US Latin...

35. Lina Cardona (1990)

Instagram Star

Colombian Instagram star who usually posts modeling and travel photos to her linacardona41 account. She has amassed over 650,000 followers on her Instagram account. 

36. René Higuita (1966)

Colombian Footballer

Former Colombian goalkeeper who pioneered a daring playing style that involved leaving the goal to pass, dribble, and even shoot. He is the fourth all-time leading goal-scorer for keepers with...

37. Sebastián Yatra (1994)

Pop Singer

Colombian singer who was launched into superstardom with his 2016 hit "Traicionera." Among his most popular collaborations are "Robarte un Beso" with Carlos Vives, "Ya No Tiene Novio" with Mau y Ricky and...

38. Yonny Hernández (1988)

Colombian Motorcycle Racer

Grand Prix motorcycle racer who has raced in the Moto2 and MotoGP class. He began riding for Ducati in 2013, and would join the AGR Team.

39. Manuela Arbeláez (1988)

Colombian Model

Columbian-American model best known for her appearances on the game show The Price is Right. She was voted number one on Complex magazine's list of "The 25 Hottest Game Show...

40. Paulina Dávila (1988)

Actress

Colombian actress who is most recognized for her role as Emilia Rivera in the series Revenge. She later began starring in the Netflix series Luis Miguel. Her film credits include Women on...

41. Dorlan Pabón (1988)

Colombian Footballer

Colombian striker who has made a name for himself during his time with clubs like Envigado, Atletico Nacional and CF Monterrey. He led Liga MX in scoring during the 2014-15...

42. Cristina Toro (1960)

Poet

Colombian author, poet, scholar, and actress who became a member of The Barefoot Eagle theatre troupe in 1986. She published her best-known work, Nocturnal Obsessions, in 2005.

43. Natalia Paris (1973)

Model

Model and DJ who rose to fame as Colombia's Top Model at both the national and international level. She has been featured on magazine covers like Maxim, Cosmopolitan, and Elle...

44. Margarita Vargas (1960)

Singer

Colombian music legend who has been called The Goddess of Cumbia due to the enormous success of albums like the platinum-selling 30 Años de Cumbia (2011). She received the Knight Degree, the...

45. Claudia Lozano (1982)

TV Show Host

Television host best known as the presenter of Show Caracol on the Colombian news show Noticias Caracol. She is also an accomplished model who has appeared in campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, Desafío...

46. Sara Uribe (1990)

TV Show Host

TV host, model and business woman from Colombia who has amassed over 6 million followers on Instagram for her lifestyle posts. 

47. Laura Osorio (1995)

Model

Model and beauty pageant contestant who was crowned Miss Mundo Colombia in 2018. 

48. Cristina Hurtado (1983)

TV Show Host

Colombian model and television host who is known for her appearance on the reality television show Protagonists de Novela. She is also known for her work as a presenter at...

49. Pipe Calderón (1983)

World Music Singer

Singer-songwriter in the urban and reggaeton genres and a music producer, he is a member of the Calderón, a musical dynasty in Colombia. He has released various collaboration tracks and...

50. Ximena Córdoba (1979)

Colombian Model

Television actress known for her role as Alba Lucia Suarez in a short-lived Colombian series called Francisco el Matematico. Also a commercial actress and model, she participated in advertising campaigns...

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