1. Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852)

Entrepreneur

Jan Ernst Matzeliger is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on September 15, 1852 in Guyana. Dutch Guyana-born shoemaker who invented a machine that allowed for the production of up...

2. Leon Damas (1912)

Poet

French poet who is widely considered one of the fathers of the literary and political movement known as Negritude. Some of his most acclaimed works include 1937's Pigments and 1956's...

3. Trey Sancho (1996)

YouTube Star

Guyanese YouTube star who is widely known for his eponymous channel. He has gained popularity there for his Glenbert and Trey web series and original comedic characters. 

4. Denis Williams (1923)

Novelist

Guyanese author and painter who studied archaeology and investigated shell middens in Guyana which was documented in the book Early Pottery on the Amazon: A Correction.

5. Chris Walton (1933)

Cricketer

Right-handed batsman and bowler who played for England's national team and competed in 85 first-class matches.

6. Maxee Maxwell (1969)

R&b Singer

Rose to fame as a member of the American R&B girl group Brownstone known for the 1995 album From the Bottom Up and the 1997 album Still Climbing. The group...

7. Sheriza (1991)

YouTube Star

YouTube beauty guru who is widely known for her Sheriza R channel. She has gained more than 16 million cumulative views there for her themed makeup and natural hair tutorials,...

8. Ivan van Sertima (1935)

Teacher

Ivan van Sertima is a famous Teacher, who was born on January 26, 1935 in Guyana. Most famous for his 1976 work They Came Before Columbus (which poses an alternate...

9. Edward Prince (1987)

YouTube Star

Edward Prince is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on January 9, 1987 in Guyana. YouTuber known as EVILxJUGHERNOG who makes gaming videos for the Call of Duty franchise,...

10. Lyric Greene (1985)

Reality Star

Reality star and rapper best known for starring in the season season of the hit Oxygen series Bad Girls Club. After the show, she went on to pursue her rap...

11. Tiara Asaski (2000)

TikTok Star

TikTok video creator notable for her lip-sync, dance, comedy, challenge and vlog content that has earned her tiara_asaski account more than 290,000 fans.

12. Lisa Punch (1992)

Pop Singer

Also known by the name Knockout Punch, she is a singer-songwriter and actress who was the voice for Guyana in the regional theme song "Carifesta." She was a contestant on...

13. Charles Allen (1977)

Runner

Charles Allen is a famous Runner, who was born on March 3, 1977 in Guyana. Sprinter and hurdler who represented Guyana in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and the...

14. Raquel Natasha (1987)

Blogger

Writer known for her self-titled blog, where she covers topics ranging from fashion and beauty to lifestyle and travel.

15. Sonal Sagaraya (1990)

YouTube Star

YouTube vlogger who is known for her eponymous channel's content. She has gained particular popularity there for her frequent hair and beauty tutorials, haul unboxings, DIY project walkthroughs, and healthy...

16. Monica Braithwaite (1969)

Family Member

Mother of Rihanna. She divorced her husband Ronald Fenty when her daughter was 14.

17. Red Cafe (1976)

Rapper

Hip hop artist also known as Arm & Hammer Man with a charting US R&B album to his name called The Supplier.

18. Golda Rosheuvel (1970)

TV Actress

Television and film actress who is best recognized for her role as Queen Charlotte on the Netflix series Bridgerton. She has also appeared in Silent Witness and Dead Boss. 

19. Clive Atwell (1988)

Boxer

Clive Atwell is a Guyanese professional boxer.

20. Derwin Christian (1983)

Cricketer

Derwin Christian is a famous Cricketer, who was born on May 9, 1983 in Guyana. According to Astrologers, Derwin Christian's zodiac sign is Taurus.
Derwin O’Neil Christian (born 9 May 1983)...

21. Alison Heydorn (1984)

Association Football Player

Alison Heydorn is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on December 5, 1984 in Guyana. Alison Heydorn (born 5 December 1984) is a Canadian-born Guyanese international footballer. She...

22. ER Braithwaite (1920)

Novelist

ER Braithwaite is a famous Novelist, who was born on June 27, 1920 in Guyana. A Guyanese novelist whose works discuss racial discrimination, he is best known for To Sir,...

23. Sherwyn Noble (1976)

Cricketer

Sherwyn Noble is a famous Cricketer, who was born on August 15, 1976 in . Sherwyn Noble (born 15 August 1976) is a Guyanese-born Sint Maartener cricketer. According to Astrologers,...

24. Mohamed Baksh (1945)

Cricketer

Mohamed Baksh is a famous Cricketer, who was born on February 5, 1945 in . According to Astrologers, Mohamed Baksh's zodiac sign is Pisces.

25. Anthony Bramble (1990)

Cricketer

Anthony Bramble is a famous Cricketer, who was born on December 11, 1990 in Guyana. Anthony Bramble (born 11 December 1990) is a Guyanese cricketer who plays for the Guyanese...

26. Winston October (1976)

American Football Player

Winston October is a famous American Football Player, who was born on July 12, 1976 in United States. Winston October (born July 12, 1976) is the wide receivers coach and...

27. Karran Bayney (1956)

Cricketer

Karran Bayney is a famous Cricketer, who was born on November 20, 1956 in Canada. According to Astrologers, Karran Bayney's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Karran Bayney (born 20 November 1956) is...

28. Shawn Corbin (1975)

Boxer

Shawn Corbin is a famous Boxer, who was born on February 21, 1975 in . Shawn Corbin (born 21 February 1975) is a Trinidadian professional boxer, competing in the Cruiserweight...

29. Lancelot Gittens (1974)

Celebrity

Lancelot Gittens is a famous Celebrity, who was born on October 28, 1974 in Guyana. Lancelot Gittens is a Guyanese Olympic middle-distance runner and hurdler. He represented his country in...

30. Sensational (1974)

Musician

Sensational is a famous Musician, who was born on October 18, 1974 in United States. According to Astrologers, Sensational's zodiac sign is Libra.
Sensational (born Colin Julius Bobb, October 18, 1974...

31. Wayne Dover (1973)

Association Football Player

Wayne Dover is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on October 30, 1973 in Guyana. Wayne “Wiggy” Dover (born 30 October 1973) is a Guyanese professional football player...

32. Gary Solomon (1973)

Cricketer

Gary Solomon is a famous Cricketer, who was born on September 15, 1973 in . According to Astrologers, Gary Solomon's zodiac sign is Capricorn.

33. Tiandi Smith (2001)

Association Football Player

Tiandi Smith is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on November 24, 2001 in Guyana. According to Astrologers, Tiandi Smith's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Tiandi Smith (born 24 November...

34. Cashion London (1996)

Association Football Player

Cashion London is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on July 25, 1996 in Guyana. According to Astrologers, Cashion London's zodiac sign is Leo.
Cashion London (born 25 July...

35. Keon Joseph (1991)

Cricketer

Keon Joseph is a famous Cricketer, who was born on November 25, 1991 in Guyana. Keon Andre Joseph (born 25 November 1991) is a Guyanese cricketer who has played for...

36. Keston Dornick (1988)

Cricketer

Keston Dornick is a famous Cricketer, who was born on May 26, 1988 in . Keston Desmond Dornick (born 26 May 1988) is a Guyanese-born Sint Maartener cricketer. According to...

37. Elton Dharry (1985)

Boxer

Elton Dharry is a famous Boxer, who was born on December 1, 1985 in Guyana. According to Astrologers, Elton Dharry's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Elton Felix Dharry (born 1 December 1985)...

38. Indomatie Goordial-John (1985)

Celebrity

Indomatie Goordial-John is a famous Celebrity, who was born on August 9, 1985 in United States. According to Astrologers, Indomatie Goordial-John's zodiac sign is Leo.
Indomatie Goordial-John (born 9 August 1985...

39. Akshaya Persaud (1997)

Cricketer

Akshaya Persaud is a famous Cricketer, who was born on July 1, 1997 in Guyana. According to Astrologers, Akshaya Persaud's zodiac sign is Cancer.
Akshaya Persaud (born 1 July 1997) is...

40. Hannibal Gaskin (1997)

Swimmer

Hannibal Gaskin is a famous Swimmer, who was born on August 30, 1997 in . Hannibal Gaskin (born August 30, 1997) is a Guyanese swimmer. He competed at the 2016...

41. Devon Millington (1983)

Association Football Player

Devon Millington is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on December 11, 1983 in Guyana. Devon Millington (born 11 December 1983) is a semi-professional footballer who plays as...

42. Bhaskar Yadram (1999)

Cricketer

Bhaskar Yadram is a famous Cricketer, who was born on September 18, 1999 in Guyana. According to Astrologers, Bhaskar Yadram's zodiac sign is Virgo.
Bhaskar Yadram (born 18 September 1999) is...

43. Chandrapaul Hemraj (1993)

Cricketer

Chandrapaul Hemraj is a famous Cricketer, who was born on September 3, 1993 in Guyana. According to Astrologers, Chandrapaul Hemraj's zodiac sign is Virgo.
Chandrapaul Hemraj (born 3 September 1993) is...

44. Kenroy David (1989)

Cricketer

Kenroy David is a famous Cricketer, who was born on November 6, 1989 in . Kenroy Chuck David (born 6 November 1989) is a Guyanese-born Sint Maartener cricketer. According to...

45. Robin Bacchus (1989)

Cricketer

Robin Bacchus is a famous Cricketer, who was born on April 27, 1989 in . Robin Bacchus (born 27 April 1989) is a West Indian cricketer. He played his only...

46. Jaison Peters (1989)

Celebrity

Jaison Peters is a famous Celebrity, who was born on November 22, 1989 in United Kingdom. Rohel Jaison Peters (born 22 November 1989) is a Montserratian cricketer who plays for...