Santander, Spain

1. Alejandro Albala (1994)

Reality Star

Reality star who's known for being in the news during the public romance with Isabel Pantoja's daughter Chabelita. In 2019, he competed on the first season of Gran Hermano Dúo. 

2. Okuda (1980)

Painter

Street artist whose work has been described as pop surrealism. His first solo show in the United States took place in Detroit in May 2014.

3. Fabri Salcedo (1914)

American Soccer Player

Late Soccer Hall of Famer who spent thirteen years in the American Soccer League and is most closely associated with the Brooklyn Hispanoa and Philadelphia Americans. He won one league...

4. Sergio Mantecón Gutiérrez (1984)

Spanish Mountain Biker

Spanish cross-country mountain biker who has gained fame international racer. He was on the start list for the 2018 Cross-country European Championship. He also raced in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

5. Ruth Beitia (1979)

Athletics Competitor

Record-setting high jumper from Spain who is considered one of the best in her country. She has taken home gold medals at events like the European Championships and European Indoor...

6. Lucía Villalón (1988)

Journalist

Spanish journalist and television presenter known for her work with Real Madrid Television.

7. María Mato (2001)

TikTok Star

TikTok creator whose spirited lip syncs of Spanish and English-language pop songs have earned her a crown and more than 300,000 loyal fans. 

8. Estrimo TDJ (1990)

YouTube Star

Spanish YouTuber known for his Estrimo TDJ channel and its content. He has gained popularity there for his litany of reactions to Spain's freestyle battle rap leagues, including FullRap Cantabria,...

9. Sylvia Salas (1988)

YouTube Star

Crafting aficionado who has become incredibly well known for her YouTube channel Dare to DIY where her creative tutorials in Spanish have earned her more than 950,000 subscribers.

10. Eduardo Noriega (1973)

Actor

Spanish actor who became known for his performances in the Alejandro Amenábar films, Tesis and Abre los Ojos. He received international recognition for his role as Enrique in the 2008 thriller, Vantage...

11. Sergio Canales (1991)

Spanish Footballer

Professional Spanish footballer who is known for his association with the Real Sociedad club where he played as an attacking midfielder. He is also known for his appearances on the...

12. Emiliano González (2002)

Pop Singer

Mexican actor, singer, dancer and model notable for being part of the pop children's music group LemonGrass. He was also part of a musical group before called Glam Kids. 

13. Marta Hazas (1977)

Spanish Actor

Famous for her major roles in the Spanish television shows Velvet, Bandolera, The Boarding School, and SMS, Sin Miedo a Sonar, she is also notable for her recurring roles in...

14. Borja Docal (1991)

Spanish Footballer

Borja Docal Sáiz is a Spanish footballer who plays for CD Mirandés as a midfielder.

15. Iván Helguera (1975)

Spanish Footballer

Iván Helguera Bujía is a Spanish retired footballer. Playing as either a central defender or defensive midfielder with both good defensive and offensive skills he represented five clubs during his...

16. Pedro Munitis (1975)

Spanish Footballer

Pedro Munitis Álvarez is a Spanish retired footballer who played mainly as a forward. He was one of the shortest players in La Liga and was best known for his...

17. Jimmy Barnatán (1981)

Actor

18. Marjo Berasategui (1973)

Actress

19. Quique Setién (1958)

Spanish Football Player/manager

Enrique 'Quique' Setién Solar is a Spanish retired footballer who played mainly as a central midfielder and the current coach of CD Lugo. Nicknamed El Maestro he was best known...

20. Iván Marcano (1987)

Spanish Footballer

Iván Marcano Sierra is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Olympiacos F. C. on loan from FC Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League. Mainly a central defender he...

21. José María de Pereda (Unknow)

Spanish Writer

José María de Pereda was one of the most distinguished of modern Spanish novelists and a Member of the Royal Spanish Academy. He was educated at the Institute Cántabro of...

22. Álvaro Pombo (1939)

Spanish Writer

Álvaro Pombo García de los Ríos is a Spanish poet novelist and activist. Born in Santander Cantabria he studied at the Complutense University of Madrid and received a Bachelor of...

23. Raúl del Campo (1982)

Spanish Footballer

Raúl Martín del Campo simply known as Raúl is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward.

24. Cristian Portilla (1988)

Spanish Footballer

Cristian Portilla Rodríguez is a Spanish footballer who plays mainly as an attacking midfielder.

25. Germán Gullón (1945)

Spanish Writer

Germán Gullón literary critic and writer is a Professor of Spanish Literature and Member of the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis at the University of Amsterdam. He has authored beside...

26. François Asensi (1945)

French Politician

çois Asensi is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Seine-Saint-Denis department and is a member of the Gauche démocrate et républicaine.

27. José Luis Zamanillo González-Camino (Unknow)

Spanish Politician

José Luis Zamanillo González-Camino was a Spanish Traditionalist/Carlist politician.

28. Iván de la Peña (1976)

Spanish Footballer

Iván de la Peña López is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central midfielder.

29. Daniel Dujshebaev (1997)

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30. Francisco Javier Aguilar García (1949)

Spanish Footballer

sco Javier Aguilar García is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a forward.

31. Ángel Herrera Oria (1886)

Catholic Cardinal

Ángel Herrera Oria was a Spanish journalist Catholic lay leader politician and later priest bishop and cardinal.

32. César De La Mora (1873)

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33. Luis Alberto Díez Ocerín (1992)

Spanish Footballer

Luis Alberto Díez Ocerín aka Tato is a Spanish footballer who plays for Sestao River Club as a midfielder.

34. Alex Dujshebaev (1992)

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35. Cristian Ceballos (1992)

Spanish Footballer

Cristian Ceballos Prieto is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Portuguese First Division side Arouca on loan from English club Tottenham Hotspur.

36. María Ruiz (1980)

Footballer

María Ruiz Román a. k. a. Mery is a Spanish football forward. She currently plays for Zorky Krasnogorsk in the Russian women's league. She has also played in Spain and...

37. Francisco Liaño (1964)

Spanish Footballer

sco Liaño Fernández is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Although he represented four clubs during 14 years as a senior his professional career was closely associated...

38. Santiago Pérez Obregón (Unknow)

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39. Jaime Isuardi (1992)

Spanish Footballer

Jaime Isuardi Fernández is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Betis B as a forward.

40. Ángel de Juana García (1968)

Spanish Footballer

Ángel de Juana García commonly known as Geli is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder.

41. Alberto Urdiales (1968)

Handball Player

Alberto Urdiales Márquez is a Spanish handball player. He competed in the 1992 1996 and 2000 Olympics. In 1992 he was a member of the Spanish handball team which finished...

42. Francisco Pérez Caso (1986)

Spanish Footballer

sco Fran Pérez Caso is a Spanish footballer who plays for Cádiz CF as a central defender.

43. Rubén Palazuelos (1983)

Spanish Footballer

Rubén Palazuelos García is a Spanish footballer who plays for Yeovil Town in the Football League Championship as a defensive midfielder.

44. Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo (1856)

Spanish Historian

Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was a Spanish scholar historian and literary critic. Even though his main interest was the history of ideas and Hispanic philology in general he also cultivated...

45. Manu Busto (1980)

Spanish Footballer

Manuel 'Manu' Adolfo Busto Loza is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward.

46. Iris Fuentes-Pila (1980)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Iris María Fuentes-Pila Ortiz is a Spanish middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. She finished eleventh at the 2002 European Championships. She also competed at the 2004...

47. Bernardino Herrera (1977)

Spanish Field Hockey Player

Bernardino Herrera Casanueva is a field hockey goalkeeper from Spain. He earned his first cap for the Men's National Team in 1998 during the Champions Trophy tournament in Lahore Pakistan....

48. Ismael Ruiz (1977)

Spanish Footballer

Ismael Ruiz Salmón known as simply Ismael is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central midfielder.

49. Iván Bolado (1989)

Footballer

Iván Bolado Palacios is an Equatoguinean footballer who plays for Real Avilés as a striker.

50. Mario Bermejo (1978)

Spanish Footballer

Mario Bermejo Castanedo is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Celta de Vigo in La Liga as a striker. A veteran in Segunda División he amassed league totals of...

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