1. Manny Ramirez (1972)

Baseball Player

12-time MLB All-Star who played for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers, winning 2 World Series Championships with Boston and hitting 555 career home runs. In 2017,...

2. Rubinsky Rbk (1990)

Rapper

Hip-hop recording artist who has released singles such as "Amor Y Pasion," "Na," and "Trapstyle." In 2014, his work garnered him the Mejor Album Urbano award at that year's Premios Galardon award...

3. Albert Pujols (1980)

Dominican-american Professional

Star first baseman who led the St. Louis Cardinals to World Series Championships in 2006 and 2011. He was named National League MVP three times and won the NL home run title...

4. Black Jonas Point (1989)

Rapper

Dominican Republic rapper and songwriter known for his songs "Lo Que Quieras", "Más Que Amor" y "Solo Grita." His birth name is Jonás Joaquín Ortiz Alberto. 

5. Miriam Cruz (1968)

Dominican Republic Singer

Singer who first came to prominence as the frontwoman for the popular Dominican merengue group Las Chicas del Can. She later embarked on a successful solo career, releasing hit singles like "Tómalo...

6. Cristian Javier (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube star who has gained fame for his self-titled channel. He has earned more than 116 million views for his pranks, challenges, and adventure vlogs often with family and friends. 

7. Dulcita Lieggi (1989)

Dominican Republic Actor And Mod

Dominican model and film actress. She appeared in such movies as Locas y Atrapadas and Al Sur de la Inocencia and was crowned Miss Dominican Republic in 2012.

8. Lineisy Montero (1996)

Model

Dominican model who earned the distinction of being a Prada-exclusive model, a rare feat in the modeling world. She has appeared in campaigns for high-end brands like Chanel and walked...

9. Jeurys Familia (1989)

Baseball Player

MLB pitcher who debuted with the New York Mets in 2012. He served as the Mets' set-up man in 2014, then he became the team's closer in 2015. He helped...

10. Junior Firpo (1996)

Soccer Player

Professional soccer left back, also known simply as Junior, who departed Puerto Malagueño in 2014 to become a member of Betis. His biggest social media presence is on Instagram where he...

11. Melody Gudzowaty (1989)

Instagram Star

Dominican Instagram star who typically posts modeling and travel photos to her melodymir account. 

12. Gary Sánchez (1992)

Baseball Player

Catcher who made his Major League Baseball debut in 2015 for the New York Yankees. He became popular for the social media hashtag #IAmGary, which earned him more than 170,000...

13. Luis Abinader (1967)

Economist

Dominican economist and businessman who ran for the Modern Revolutionary Party during the 2016 general elections. He also sat on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Hotels and Restaurants.

14. Manny Mota (1938)

Dominican Republic Baseball Play

Former MLB outfielder who began his long career as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1980.

15. Jesús Reyes (1993)

Blogger

Fashion journalist and stylist known for his popular blog Coolhunting on which he discusses fashion trends and news. He's also worked as a television host and correspondent for shows like Batalla...

16. Mirtha Michelle (1984)

American Actor

Dominican actress who portrayed Cara in Fast & Furious and appeared in other films called Señorita Justice and This Christmas.

17. José Guillermo Cortines (1973)

Dominican Republic Actor

Actor who is most famous for his television roles, including Mauricio Montiel on El Rostro de Analía and Osvaldo Guerra on Más Sabe el Diablo. He has also starred in such films as...

18. Jorge Bonifacio (1993)

American Baseball Player

Outfielder who made his major league debut in April 2017 with the Kansas City Royals. He recorded his first career hit and home run in just his second career game.

19. Eduardo Núñez (1987)

Baseball Player

MLB infielder who began his career with the New York Yankees in 2010. He won a World Series title with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. 

20. César Cedeño (1951)

Dominican Republic Baseball Play

Four-time All-Star who spent 17 seasons with the Houston Astros.

21. Fausto Mata (1971)

Actor

Actor who has become especially popular for his comedic roles in such films as Sanky Panky (2007), Detective Willy (2015) and El Plan Perfecto (2017). He is also famous for hosting...

22. José Espinal (1982)

Italian Footballer

Forward who made his professional debut in Serie A for Atalanta in 1999 and went on to play in the Lega Pro Prima Divisione/A, Seconda Categoria Liguria girone AB, Serie...

23. Félix José (1965)

Baseball Player

Right fielder who was an All-Star in 1991 playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, he also stole 31 bases with the Kansas City Royals in 1993.

24. Plácido Polanco (1975)

Dominican-american Professional

Two-time All Star third baseman who won three Gold Glove awards during his career.

25. Amed Rosario (1995)

Baseball Player

Shortstop who made his major league debut with the New York Mets in August 2017. He recorded his first against the Colorado Rockies in his first big league game.

26. Redimi2 (1979)

Rapper

Born Willy Cruz and known to his fans as Redimi2, this Dominican-born Christian rapper is known for Hasta Los Dientes (2004), Revolucion (2006), Exterminador (2011), and several other albums.

27. Milly Quezada (1955)

Dominican Republic Singer

Dominican singer who's famously known for making Merengue music and has won four Latin Grammy Awards. She was the lead singer of a family group named Milly, Jocelyn y los Vecinos. 

28. David Ortiz (1975)

Dominican-american Professional

Boston Red Sox legend nicknamed "Big Papi." He was one of the most clutch hitters in MLB history and he retired as the all-time leader in home runs by a designated...

29. Ronny Paulino (1981)

Dominican Republic Baseball Play

Catcher who made his MLB debut in 2005 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and signed with the Marlins in 2009, the Mets in 2011, and the Orioles in 2012.

30. Octavio Dotel (1973)

Dominican Baseball Player

Journeyman MLB pitcher who set a league record by playing for 13 different teams.

31. Zoila Ceballos (1985)

Pageant Contestant

Dominican model and actress who represented her home country at the Nuestra Belleza Latina pageant in 2008. She has also found a career as an actress, appearing in the telenovela...

32. Emilio Bonifacio (1985)

Dominican Republic Baseball Play

Professional baseball player who is known for his work as a utility player but for specializing as a second baseman and center fielder. He has played for several teams in...

33. La Insuperable (1985)

Rapper

Known for her prolific solo career in the Latin rap and trap music genres. She has maintained her own insuperable69 YouTube channel, where she frequently posts new songs and music...

34. Audris Rijo (1985)

Model

Dominican model and television personality who was named the runner-up of the reality competition show Nuestra Belleza Latina in 2013. She has gone on to work as the presenter of...

35. Yelitza Lora (1985)

Movie Actress

Movie actress who returned to television after a major weight loss in 2012 with Ugly Day, Cute at Night. She has more than 380,000 followers on her yelitzalora Instagram account.

36. Lizzy Parra (1995)

Rapper

Dominican Christian rapper known for songs like "Quienes Somos", "La Praxis La Patora Edition" and "Ya Paque". She released her first record, "Gracias con el agrupacion Asamblea Ent", in 2010. 

37. Yamilet Peña (1992)

Female Gymnast From The Dominica

Dominican artistic gymnast who has taken home gold medals at events like the 2012 Pan American Championships and 2014 Artistic Gymnast World Cup. She is famous for her execution of...

38. Mariasela Álvarez (1960)

Television Show Host And Archite

Television host and architect known for her weekly talk show Con los Ojos Abiertos and for producing Spanish shows like Esta Noche Mariasela and Esta Tarde Mariasela. She also earned...

39. Aimee Carrero (1988)

Actress

Known for playing Angie on the Cartoon Network's Level Up, this Dominican-born screen actress also appeared in episodes of Hannah Montana, Baby Daddy, and The Mentalist. She later landed a starring voice role...

40. Nabila Tapia (1992)

Model

Dominican model who rose to international fame when she became a finalist on the reality show Nuestra Belleza Latina in 2014. She was previously crowned Miss Turismo Dominicana and Miss...

41. Emily Tosta (1998)

TV Actress

Print, commercial, and runway model as well as commercial, stage, and television actress who had a lead role in the web series United Families and a guest-starring role on TNT's The...

42. Celines Toribio (1974)

Actor

Dominican actress known for hosting various shows on Univision between 1996 and 2001, followed by a stint hosting ESPN Deportes' Sabor a Beisbol from 2002-2006. She's also acted in several...

43. Danny Salazar (1990)

American Baseball Player

Right handed starting pitcher who debuted on July 11, 2013 for the Cleveland Indians. He helped the Indians reach the 2016 World Series where they were defeated by the Chicago...

44. Javier Grullón (1988)

Movie Actor

Dominican actor and singer who is well known for his roles in musical theater, for his role in the former pop group AURA, and for his role on the TV...

45. Moisés Sierra (1988)

Dominican Baseball Player

Right fielder who made his MLB debut in 2012 with the Toronto Blue Jays and won the 2013 World Baseball Classic representing the Dominican Republic.

46. Marcos Yaroide (1975)

Rock Singer

Christian singer and composer who first rose to fame in 2000 as a member of Tercer Cielo with Juan Carlos Rodriguez. After departing the band in 2005, he embarked on...

47. Omahyra Mota (1984)

Actress

Model and actress who initially gained fame for her unique punk aesthetic. She would later gain fame in film playing Arclight in the blockbuster Marvel film X-Men: The Last Stand.

48. Gregory Polanco (1991)

Dominican Baseball Player

MLB outfielder nicknamed "El Coffee" who made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014. He was previously the South Atlantic League Player of the Year with the...

49. Joa El Super MC (1983)

Rapper

Also known as JOA EL ABULO, JO-A and the Super MC, he is a Dominican hip hop artist who rose to fame in 2004 after the release of his debut album Redada...

50. Hanley Ramírez (1983)

Baseball Player

All-Star MLB shortstop who spent the first 7 seasons of his career with the Florida and Miami Marlins, then played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2012 to 2014 before...