1. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia (1766)

World Leader

José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia is a famous World Leader, who was born on January 6, 1766 in Paraguay. He was one of the first leaders of Paraguay after it...

2. Salvador Cabañas (1980)

Paraguayan Football Striker

Striker and winger known for his goal-scoring ability, leading the Chilean Primera Division and Mexican Primera Division in scoring during his career.

3. Carlos Antonio López (1792)

President Of Paraguay

The first ever President of Paraguay who served from 1844 to 1862. He was known for developing the army and disputing with foreign leaders; he served from 1841-62.

4. Francisco Solano López (1827)

Actor

The second President in Paraguayan history who succeeded his father, Carlos Antonio, in office in 1862 an served until 1870.

5. Julio Correa (1890)

Poet

A twentieth-century political poet, he published works in his native Paraguay throughout the 1930s and '40s. His notable works include During the War and Mister Ulogio.

6. José Bozzano (1895)

Paraguayan Architect

Paraguayan Naval officer and ship builder who played a vital role in the Chaco War fought between Bolivia and Paraguay.

7. Manuel Ortiz Guerrero (1897)

Poet

Manuel Ortiz Guerrero is a famous Poet, who was born on July 16, 1897 in Paraguay. Paraguayan poet and singer whose modernist works include “Loca,” “Raida poty,” and “La sortija.”...

8. José Asunción Flores (1904)

Composer

José Asunción Flores is a famous Composer, who was born on August 27, 1904 in Paraguay. Created the music genre known as Guarania in 1925. His oeuvre also included 12...

9. Gabriel Casaccia Bibolini (1907)

Novelist

Gabriel Casaccia Bibolini is a famous Novelist, who was born on April 20, 1907 in Paraguay. One of Paraguay’s first modern writers, he published La Bobosa, La Llaga, Mario Pareda,...

10. Fiorella Migliore (1989)

Pageant Contestant

Famous for winning the 2008 Miss Italia nel Mondo pageant and the 2012 Miss World Paraguay title, Migliore went on to appear in several Paraguayan films and television series (including,...

11. Alfredo Stroessner (1912)

President Of Paraguay

Paraguayan military leader who was President of Paraguay for an amazing 35 years. He notably gave asylum to war criminals and drug dealers.

12. Agustín Barboza (1913)

Paraguayan Musician

Paraguayan singer and composer who is considered a national treasure and popular music legend.

13. Augusto Roa Bastos (1917)

Novelist

Augusto Roa Bastos is a famous Novelist, who was born on June 13, 1917 in Paraguay. Paraguayan novelist who is best known for helping to establish the dictator novel genre....

14. Carlos Luis Torres (1968)

Paraguayan Footballer

Striker who scored 45 goals in 182 appearances for Badajoz between 1995 and 2000.

15. Luis Bordón (1926)

Composer

Musician and composer best known as a master of the Paraguayan harp. He charted eight Gold records, including Paraguay 80 and Sucesos sanjuaninos.

16. Nicolás Leoz (1928)

Sports Executive

Sports executive who was best known for being the President of the South American Football Confederation from 1986 to 2013.

17. Fabián Balbuena (1991)

Soccer Player

Paraguayan defender who is famous for his international club career, including for Premier League club West Ham United. He previously played for Brazil's Serie A club Corinthians between 2016-2018, and won...

18. Iván Vargas (1991)

Footballer

Left midfielder who made his professional debut for Rubio Nu in 2010 and first appeared internationally for Paraguay in 2011.

19. Ramón Jiménez Gaona (1969)

Discus Thrower

Ramón Jiménez Gaona is a famous Discus Thrower, who was born on September 10, 1969 in Paraguay. Paraguayan Track and Field star who represented his nation in three Olympics, placing...

20. Iván Zavala (1991)

Pop Singer

Pop star who turned heads when his YouTube rendition of Adele's "Someone Like You" garnered enough attention to earn him a record deal. His first album, Impossible, helped him win...

21. Marco Ruiz (1974)

Golfer

Marco Ruiz is a famous Golfer, who was born on December 2, 1974 in Paraguay. He is best known for his time in the European Tour, and was the winner...

22. Raúl Cubas Grau (1943)

Politician

Raúl Cubas Grau is a famous Politician, who was born on August 23, 1943 in Paraguay. Paraguayan politician who served as the President of Paraguay from 1998 to 1999. He...

23. Néstor Ortigoza (1984)

Footballer

Argentinian and naturalized Paraguayan soccer central midfielder who's played for numerous clubs including San Lorenzo, Olimpia and Rosario Central. He competed on the Paraguayan national team during the 2010 World Cup in South...

24. Lali Gonzalez (1986)

Paraguayan Actress

Known best for her performance as Liz in the Goya Award-nominated 2010 film 7 Boxes, this Paraguayan entertainer also starred in the second season of the television show La Herencia...

25. Gustavo Gómez (1993)

Footballer

Center back who is famous for his international club career, including in Argentina's Primera Division club Lanus. In 2016, upon his signing with Italian Serie A club AC Milan, he became...

26. Júnior Alonso (1993)

Paraguayan Footballer

Left back and centre back who made his professional debut with the Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño in 2013. He has gone on to play for clubs like LOSC Lille and Real Club Celta...

27. Clara Sosa (1993)

Model

Paraguayan model, chef and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Grand Paraguay and Miss Grand International in 2018. She became the chef and host of the cooking program on TV...

28. Néstor Camacho (1987)

Footballer

Attacking midfielder who is famous for his club career in Paraguay and Colombia, including for Deportivo Cali in 2013-2014. He helped lead the club to the Superliga Colombiana title in 2014. 

29. Santiago Pena Palacios (1978)

Politician

Paraguayan politician and economist who has risen to prominence as a former member of the Board of the Central Bank of Paraguay, a professor, and the former Minister of Finance...

30. Julio César Romero (1960)

Soccer Player

Julio César Romero is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on August 28, 1960 in Paraguay. Paraguayan midfielder who is widely considered one of the best from his country...

31. Julieta Granada (1986)

Professional Golfer

Paraguayan golfer who turned professional in 2005. She finished seventh at the 2012 British Open.

32. Cecilio Domínguez (1994)

Soccer Player

Forward who became a breakout star while playing for the Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño, winning the Paraguayan Primera División title in 2015 and becoming the league's top goal-scorer in 2016. He debuted...

33. Luis González-Macchi (1947)

Politician

Luis González-Macchi is a famous Politician, who was born on December 13, 1947 in Paraguay. Politician who served as the President of Paraguay from 1999 to 2003. He focused his...

34. Víctor Pecci (1955)

Paraguayan Tennis Player

Retired tennis champion from Paraguay who was one of the world's best players in the early 1980s.

35. Zenón Franco (1956)

Chess Player

He was widely considered to be one of the best South American chess players in history.

36. Nicanor Duarte (1956)

President Of Paraguay

Member of the National Republican Association who held office as the President of Paraguay from 2003 to 2008. He was given the tire of senator for life after his tenure...

37. Angel David Alonso (1985)

Footballer

Defender who debuted for Club Comunicaciones of the Primera B Metropolitana in Argentina in 2013.

38. Mario Ferreiro (1959)

Paraguayan Politician

Paraguayan television host and politician who is recognized for having served as the Intendant of the City of Asuncion. He is a member of the Avanza Pais political party and...

39. Horacio Cartes (1956)

Paraguayan Politician

Paraguayan entrepreneur and politician who was elected president of Paraguay in 2013.

40. Natalia Pintos Muller (1990)

YouTube Star

Natalia Pintos Muller is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on June 10, 1990 in Paraguay. YouTube star who has found massive popularity with the DIY, makeup, haircare, and...

41. José Luis Chilavert (1965)

Soccer Player

José Luis Chilavert is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on July 27, 1965 in Paraguay. Paraguayan goalkeeper whose long, successful career spanned from 1982 to 2004. He made...

42. Guadalupe González (1992)

Model

Model who represented Paraguay at the 62nd Miss Universe pageant in Moscow, Russia. She has more than 110,000 followers on her Instagram account. 

43. Larissa Riquelme (1985)

Paraguayan Model

One of Paraguay's top-earning models who was the face of the 2010 World Cup. She also competed in Argentina's version of Bailando por un Sueño.

44. Antolín Alcaraz (1982)

Paraguayan Footballer

Center back who made his senior career debut in 2000 for Teniente Farina, and signed with Everton in 2013.

45. Nicole Huber (1990)

2011 Miss World Paraguay

Beauty Pageant winner and model who was crowned Miss International Paraguay in 2012.

46. Berta Rojas (1966)

Guitarist

Paraguayan classical guitarist who has recorded over a dozen albums. She has been nominated three times for the Latin Grammy Awards, and was ranked by Classical Guitar Magazine as an...

47. Josue Colman (1998)

Soccer Player

Attacking midfielder who has gained fame for his international club career, including for popular Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño between 2016-2017. He helped lead the club to the 2017 Primera Division...

48. Roque Santa Cruz (1981)

Paraguayan Footballer

Paraguayan striker who played in the English and German leagues and in the 2006 World Cup.

49. Gatito Fernandez (1988)

Soccer Player

Goalkeeper who has represented Paraguay at tournaments like the 2011 Copa América. At the club level, he is most famous for his eighth years spent as a member of the...

50. Paul Landó (1988)

YouTube Star

Paraguayan actor, presenter and social media star who became known as the host of Check In on Radio Urbana 106.9 FM. He also runs a popular YouTube channel where he creates...