1. Junior Amaya (1999)

Instagram Star

Social media personality who has earned more than 10,000 followers on Instagram by primarily posting selfies.

2. Marisol Lino (1970)

Pageant Contestant

Model who won the title of Miss World Suprain International 2018. She was previously named Miss El Salvador International 2018 and the second runner-up at Miss Latina 2017.

3. Larissa Vega Graniello (1993)

TV Show Host

Larissa Vega Graniello is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on August 5, 1993 in El Salvador. Television show host and personality who is best known for her...

4. José Matías Delgado (1767)

World Leader

José Matías Delgado is a famous World Leader, who was born on February 24, 1767 in El Salvador. Salvadoran independence leader often called “El Padre de la Patria Salvadoreña.” He...

5. Anastasio Aquino (1792)

War Hero

Leader in the campesino uprising in El Salvador, when it belonged to the Federal Republic of Central America.

6. Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán (1801)

Politician

Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán is a famous Politician, who was born on December 21, 1801 in El Salvador. Salvadoran politician who was the President of El Salvador from 1845 to 1846....

7. Santiago González (1818)

Politician

Central American politician who served as President of El Salvador from 1871 to 1876.

8. Alberto Masferrer (1868)

Novelist

A Salvadoran essayist and journalist, he is particularly known as the developer of a philosophy known as "vitalismo," which holds that all people, regardless of social standing, gender, or race,...

9. Salarrue (1899)

Poet

A Salvadoran writer, poet, and painter of the Twentieth Century, he is remembered for such works as El Cristo Negro (The Black Christ) and Cuentos de Barro (Clay Stories). He...

10. Pedro Geoffroy Rivas (1908)

Slavadoran Poet And Linguist

Salvadoran poet who became known for his rebellious and individualistic themes. His poetic works include Solo Amor, Rumbo, and Yulcuicat.

11. Analy Palma (1968)

Instagram Star

El Salvadorian Instagram star who primarily posts modeling and lifestyle photos to her anitaa_palmaa account. She has gained over 2.3 million followers on her Instagram account. 

12. Yessenia Reyes (1989)

Dancer

Salvadorian dancer who became a dancer and choreographer on Dancing With The Stars, Costa Rica, in 2013. She is the choreographer of Children's Ballet of Costa Rica. 

13. Norma Villeda (1996)

Reality Star

Reality star who rose to fame after appearing on competition show Calle 7 El Salvador (7th Street El Salvador). She was the fifth season champion along with Stanley Aguilar. 

14. Jackie Figueroa (1996)

Instagram Star

Social media influencer known on Instagram as jfigggs and on Twitter as _jayfigs. She has earned more than 900,000 followers on Instagram. She has worked as a brand ambassador for...

15. Ernesto Mathies (1973)

Interior Designer

Salvadoran interior designer most famous for being the husband of Venezuelan television personality Rodner Figueroa. He is the co-founder of the design studio The Garcia Mathies Group.  

16. Jose Napoleon Duarte (1925)

World Leader

Jose Napoleon Duarte is a famous World Leader, who was born on November 23, 1925 in El Salvador. Member of the Christian Democratic Party who was the President of El...

17. Diego Martir (2003)

Instagram Star

Diego Martir is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on December 24, 2003 in El Salvador. Found on Instagram via his username diegomartir, he became a quick riser on...

18. Ana María (1929)

Salvadoran Revolutionary

Second-in-command for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front, a political party of left-wing revolutionaries in El Salvador who participated in the Salvadoran Civil War from 1979 to 1992.

19. Shafik Handal (1930)

Politician

Salvadoran politician who ran for president in 2004 and who was a guerrilla leader in the late 1970s and early 1980s during the Salvadoran Civil War.

20. Guillermo Ungo (1970)

Politician

Salvadoran social democratic politician who was a member of the Junta government from 1979 to 1980.

21. Jose Inocencio Alas (1934)

Religious Leader

Jose Inocencio Alas is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on October 7, 1934 in El Salvador. Catholic priest and advocate of peasant rights who was prominent in El...

22. Ana Cortez (1995)

Pageant Contestant

Pageant contestant, model, and television show host who is most recognized for winning the Miss World El Salvador pageant in 2016. She continues to share modeling shots along with to...

23. Juan Rafael Bustillo (1970)

Politician

Former Salvadoran general and chief of the Air Force of El Salvador who was accused of plotting the execution of six Jesuit priests in 1989. He was charged with crimes...

24. BambielR4 (1991)

YouTube Star

Prolific social media star who has gained massive popularity to his BambielR4 YouTube channel. He has earned more than 424 million total views for his original raps with lyric videos alongside...

25. Anahy Salman (1991)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her anahydesalman Instagram account. She has risen to massive popularity for her bikini, lingerie, and casual chic fashion modeling often coupled with lifestyle...

26. PurpleRodri (1991)

YouTube Star

Let's Play creator for Nintendo games on YouTube, including games from legendary franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Pokémon and more. He also does walkthroughs and commentaries. His channel...

27. Simon Dicastro (1991)

R&b Singer

Hip hop artist best known for his song "Mi Reina." His EP Cambios Necesarios was released on iTunes and Spotify in March 2015.

28. Laura Torres (2002)

YouTube Star

Laura Torres is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on December 28, 2002 in El Salvador. YouTube star who is widely known for her self-titled channel’s content. She has...

29. Dante Escalon (2002)

TikTok Star

Vlogging personality on TikTok whose videos include makeup tutorials, storytimes and fan interactions. He has accrued more than 240,000 fans on his danteonika account. 

30. Anasol Gutierrez (1942)

Politician

Democratic politician who assumed a position in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003.

31. Erwin Raphael McManus (1958)

Religious Leader

Pastor best known for his work with the Los Angeles-based Baptist church Mosaic, where he is famous for incorporating culture, identity, postmodernism and other topics into his sermons. He is...

32. Francisco Caceres (1984)

TV Show Host

Television host and producer who is known for his work with the Telemundo morning program Un Nuevo Dia. He is also known for being the host of his own weekly...

33. Holakarlyland (1992)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who has risen to fame for her holakarlyland channel. She has garnered massive popularity for her DIY crafting, challenges, and experiments.

34. Roberto Daubuisson (1970)

Politician

Major in the Salvadoran Army and political leader who founded the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA), which he led from 1980 to 1985. He commanded death squads during the beginning of...

35. María Luisa De Lagos (1993)

TV Show Host

Television presenter who has served as the host of the TCS show Sabaton. She was previously crowned the winner of the Miss World El Salvador 2012 pageant.

36. CuriosoBen (1993)

YouTube Star

Social media star who has earned fame for his CuriosoBen YouTube channel. His lists outlining strange and curious occurrences in nature and history have helped him gain more than 747 million...

37. Brenda Contreras (1993)

Instagram Star

El Salvadorian Instagram star who primarily posts selfies, fitness shots, and travel pics to her brendacontreras9 account. She has accrued over 410,000 followers on her Instagram. 

38. Julio Torres (1987)

Comedian

Salvadorian comedian and writer who has gained fame through jobs such as writing for Saturday Night Live. He recorded a half-hour special for Comedy Central. He is the co-creator, executive producer, and...

39. Pamela Zelaya (1970)

TV Show Host

Entertainment correspondent and host for Channel 12 in El Salvador. She's known for her work on Noticiero Hechos and the pop culture news program Pop 12 with co-host Alexa Guzmán. 

40. Alejandra Ochoa (1993)

TV Show Host

Model who won the title of Miss El Salvador 2011 but was forced to withdraw from the Miss Universe pageant for health reasons. She has since become known to many as a...

41. Armando Calderon Sol (1948)

Politician

Armando Calderon Sol is a famous Politician, who was born on June 24, 1948 in El Salvador. Salvadoran politician who was the President of El Salvador from 1994 to 1999....

42. Michelle Quick (1987)

Reality Star

Reality television personality who began appearing on the E! reality show WAGS during its second season. The show documents her life as a football wife as she transitions between cities in the...

43. Lorena Menjivar (1987)

TV Show Host

Journalist and presenter most well known as a producer and host for the morning show Hola El Salvador. 

44. Fernando Llort (1949)

Painter

Internationally acclaimed Salvadoran artist best known for his colorful paintings and murals. Became a mentor to the residents of La Palma, Chalatenango, whom he taught how to profit from their...

45. Hjalmar Olmedo (1987)

Reality Star

Reality star who rose to fame on the reality competition show 7th Street El Savador. He has over 40,000 followers on Instagram. 

46. Ligia Roca (1986)

TV Show Host

Presenter for the morning entertainment magazine Quiúbole 33 who has also been a part of programs such as Telenoticias 21, El Sótano, Prime Time and others.

47. Caro Sandoval (1986)

Instagram Star

El Salvadorian Instagram star who primarily posts modeling and travel photos to her carosandovaltv account. She has gained over 20,000 followers on her Instagram. 

48. Joaquin Villalobos (1970)

Politician

Salvadoran politician who was one of the main leaders of the People's Revolutionary Army, a group that focused on the military aspect of the Salvadoran Civil War, which raged from...

49. Made in Dexel (1994)

YouTube Star

Social media star who has gained fame for his Made in Dexel YouTube channel. He has risen to massive popularity for his challenges, tags, routines, and parodies. 

50. Paola Ayala (1994)

TV Show Host

Paola Ayala is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on August 29, 1994 in El Salvador. Former beauty queen who was crowned Nuestra Belleza Mundo 2013 before representing...