San Jose, Costa Rica
1. Augusto Mejia (1970)
World Music Singer
Costa Rican singer who is known for songs such as "Amor Fritanguero" and "El Piruquita". He has released albums like Mondongo and Cañambuco.
2. Viviana Calderon (1980)
TV Show Host
Costa Rican TV presenter and model who's best known for hosting Channel 7's morning show Buen Día. She also hosted A todo dar, En vivo, El Chinamo, and 7 Estrellas.
3. Hernán Jiménez (1980)
Director
Costa Rican film director, actor and comedian who is known for movies like Entonces Nosotros and Elsewhere.
4. Rafael Rojas (1961)
Costa Rican Model And Actor
Costa Rican model and actor who has appeared in Mexican films and telenovelas.
5. Juliana Herz (1989)
Model
Costa Rican model who made a name for herself after landing jobs with major brands like Old Navy and Bloomingdales. She has been featured in publications such as Sports Illustrated...
6. Montserrat Del Castillo (1989)
TV Show Host
Presenter, dancer and model who became the host for the Teletica series De Boca en Boca. She is an Instagram influencer as well with 650,000 followers for her montsdelcastillo account.
7. Johan Fernandez (2003)
Instagram Star
Beauty guru who has gained fame for his johanfernandezz Instagram account. His makeup tips, modeling, and application tutorials have helped him garner massive popularity.
8. Maribel Guardia (1959)
Soap Opera Actress
Costa Rican-born actress who appeared in such Mexican telenovelas as Tú y yo and Serafin. She was a beauty pageant contestant, winning Miss Costa Rica.
9. Karla Gómez (1977)
TV Show Host
Actress and host notable for her time on Mi Corazon Es Tuyo as Fanny Mama. As a host, she could be seen on shows like Recuerda y Gana, DeCerKa con Karla and Es De Noche......
10. Luis Solis (1958)
World Leader
Previously a member of the National Liberation Party, this politician shifted his allegiance to his country's Citizens' Action Party and was elected President of Costa Rica in 2014.
11. Lorenz Wiedenmann (1988)
YouTube Star
Fashion and sneaker enthusiast best known for sharing his knowledge of creating outfits centered around the shoes. He has earned more than 800,000 subscribers for his self-titled channel.
12. Amanda Alice (1997)
Blogger
Blogger who created Foxfell's Blog. She works as a make up artist and as a social media influencer on Instagram. She has over 280,000 followers on her foxfell Instagram account....
13. Yendrick Ruiz (1970)
Soccer Player
Costa Rican professional football player who is known for his work as a forward on the Herediano club as well as the Oriente Petrolero club. He is also known for...
14. María González Roesch (1992)
Movie Actress
Film actress and television personality who is predominantly recognized for her work in the 2017 feature film Buscando a Marcos Ramirezm. This exposure assisted in her amassing more than 310,000 Instagram followers.
15. Mauricio Hoffmann (1983)
TV Show Host
TV show host and reality star who danced as a celebrity in Bailando por un Sueño in 2007. He has more than 300,000 followers on his mauhoffmann Instagram account.
16. Marilín Gamboa Gómez (1973)
TV Show Host
Television show host who is widely recognized for her affiliation with Costa Rica's Channel 7. Known for her distinct sense of fashion she has built a fanbase of more than 210,000...
17. Natalia Carvajal (1990)
Pageant Contestant
Pageant contestant and model who won the titles of Miss Eco Universe 2016 and Miss Costa Rica 2018. She was featured on the cover of Perfil magazine in June 2018.
18. Dave XP (1988)
Animator
Animator who founded the hugely popular mobile app Dollify. He would parlay this into gaining more than 4.8 million followers on his Dave.XP TikTok channel, where he has often posted...
19. Kendall Waston (1988)
Soccer Player
Costa Rican center back best known for his time with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC from 2014 until 2018. In 2019, he was traded to FC Cincinnati. He'd make his senior...
20. Jessica Perez (1984)
Model
Costa Rican-American fashion model and actress who has worked with Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated, among other clients. She was featured in the 2012 and 2013 SI Swimsuit issues.
21. Johanna Solano (1990)
Model
Costa Rican model and television host who is best recognized for having won the Miss Costa Rica pageant in 2011 which allowed her to compete in the 2011 Miss Universe...
22. Daniel Zovatto (1991)
Movie Actor
Fast rising actor with horror film credits in Beneath, It Follows and Don't Breathe who landed a recurring role in the horror/thriller series Fear the Walking Dead.
23. Bali Rodriguez (1984)
Model
She has modeled for companies like Raoul Fashion, Avon Mascara, Olay Total Effect, and Sally Hansen Cosmetics, and for magazines like Shape and Elle.
24. Marianela Quiros (1983)
Model
International model and influencer who's risen to fame on Instagram. She has over 250,000 followers on the platform.
25. German Rodezel (1999)
YouTube Star
Social media star who is famous for his eponymous YouTube channel. He has garnered more than 129 million views for his lifestyle vlogging, including personal story times and social media...
26. Carlos Hernández (1982)
Soccer Player
Attacking midfielder who won four Costa Rican Championships with L.D. Alajuelense. He joined the Wellington Phoenix in 2013 after spending a year with Prayag United.
27. Hernan Jimemez (1980)
Director