1. Junior Amaya (1999)

Instagram Star

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

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. 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....

5. Luciana Sandoval (1980)

TV Show Host

TV show host who hosted season two of Bailando Por un Sueño. She has also hosted Viva la Mañana. She has more than 340,000 followers on her lucianasandovalsv Instagram account. 

6. Maximiliano Hernández Martínez (1882)

Politician

Maximiliano Hernández Martínez is a famous Politician, who was born on October 29, 1882 in El Salvador. Salvadoran politician who ran a military government as the President of El Salvador...

7. Farabundo Martí (1893)

Salvadroan Revolutionary

Social activist and revolutionary leader in El Salvador during the 1932 Salvadoran peasant massacre. He became a martyr in his country after he was killed by the Martinez government.

8. Claudia Lars (1899)

Salvadoran Poet

Prolific Central American poet whose best-known works include Tierra de Infancia and Cancion Redonda. Several of her collections, including About the Angel & Man and Of a Fine Dawn, received...

9. 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.

10. 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. 

11. Alfredo Betancourt (1914)

Salvadoran Writers

A twentieth-century Salvadoran writer of short stories, essays, and critiques, he is known for such works as La Potranca and El Arte Colonial Quiteno. His philosophical works include Ser Interior...

12. Jaime Alas (1989)

Salvadoran Footballer

Midfielder who played for Rosenborg BK from 2012 to 2013 and joined Ballenas Galeana in 2014. He became a member of the El Salvador national team in 2010.

13. 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. 

14. Mauricio Cienfuegos (1968)

Salvadoran Footballer

Former Salvadoran attacking midfielder who was named to the MLS Best XI three times in seven seasons with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

15. 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. 

16. Cayetano Carpio (1918)

Salvadroan Revolutionary

Founder of the El Salvador's revolutionary political-military organization, the Fuerzas Populares de Liberación Farabundo Marti.

17. 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...

18. 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.  

19. Álvaro Magaña (1925)

President Of El Salvador

Salvadoran politician and former President of El Salvador from 1982 to 1984.

20. 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...

21. 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...

22. Rutilio Grande (1928)

Salvadoran Martyr

Salvadoran Jesuit priest who was assassinated in 1977 before the civil war began, thus becoming a martyr for his cause.

23. 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.

24. Alfredo Cristiani (1947)

President Of El Salvador

Salvadoran politician who was President of El Salvador from 1989 to 1994. He has been accused of human rights violations and he was known for his structural adjustment programs.

25. 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.

26. 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...

27. 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...

28. Manlio Argueta (1935)

Salvadoran Writer Critic

A twentieth-century Salvadoran poet, critic, and novelist, he became famous for his political novel One Day of Life. His other literary works include El valle de las Hamacas and Un...

29. 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...

30. 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...

31. 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...

32. 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.

33. 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...

34. 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. 

35. Anasol Gutierrez (1942)

Politician

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

36. Mágico González (1958)

Salvadoran Footballer

Striker who earned the nickname El Magico. He was a member of the El Salvador national team from 1976 to 1998, scoring 100 goals in 109 matches.

37. 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...

38. Vicky Guzman (1944)

Doctor

Known best for founding ASAPROSAR (The Salvadoran Association for Rural Health), this physician and health activist also directed the Salvadoran office of Habitat for Humanity International.

39. 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.

40. 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...

41. 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. 

42. Antonio Saca (1965)

President Of El Salvador

Salvadorian politician and former President of El Salvador from 2004 to 2009 under the conservative Nationalist Republican Alliance party.

43. 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....

44. 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...

45. Lorena Menjivar (1987)

TV Show Host

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

46. 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. 

47. Nayib Bukele (1981)

Politician

Businessman and politician who is known for having been the President elect of El Salvador after winning the 2019 election. He is best recognized for making history by winning the...

48. 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.

49. 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. 

50. Rebeca Moreno (1986)

Pageant Contestant

Salvadorian beauty pageant contestant who rose to fame after winning the Nuestra Belleza Universo El Salvador pageant in 2008. This exposure led to her garnering over 330,000 followers on her eponymous Instagram...