1. Petko Slaveykov (1827)

Bulgarian Journalist

Bulgarian poet, author, translator, and folklore anthologist who is known for "Izvorat na Belonogata" and other poems. During the 1860s, he published two compilations of Bulgarian folk songs.

2. Toni Storaro (1976)

Bulgarian Singer Of Turkish Orig

Bulgarian singer who is recognized for his Turkish influence and chalga music. He is known for having released the popular singles "Koma", "Na Tvoe Myasto", and "Shefkata". 

3. Ferdinand I Of Bulgaria (1861)

King

Ferdinand I Of Bulgaria is a famous King, who was born on February 26, 1861 in Bulgaria. Ruler of Bulgaria from 1908 to 1918 who notably elevated Bulgaria to the...

4. Pencho Slaveykov (1866)

19th Century Bulgarian Poet

Bulgarian poet and writer who studied philosophy and was a member of the prominent Misal (Thought) group. His intimate poems appeared in numerous literary publications.

5. Yane Sandanski (1872)

Bulgarian Revolutionary

Bulgarian-born revolutionary known for his leftist leadership of the Internal Macedonian-Adrianople Revolutionary Organization.

6. Ceci Krasimirova (1980)

Model

Bulgarian fashion model who is known for having worked with brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Bvlgaria, and Nina Ricci. She is also known for hosting the 2010 television program...

7. Krste Misirkov (1874)

Bulgarian Historian

Bulgarian-Macedonian author and philologist who played a key role in the linguistic codification of standard Macedonian. He published more than two dozen articles over the course of his career and...

8. Dobri Hristov (1875)

Bulgarian Composer

One of Bulgaria's most important 20th-century composers. He was known for his choral, church, and orchestra music. He helped introduce the idea of using Bulgarian folklore elements in compositions to...

9. Elin Pelin (1877)

Novelist

A Bulgarian author, he is best known for his themes of Bulgarian country life and the transition from rural to modern life. His most famous works include The Gerak Family...

10. Florcheto (2000)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who has gained fame for her florcheto channel. She has garnered more than 7 million likes for her dances to popular TikTok trends while lip syncing.

11. Yordan Yovkov (1880)

Bulgarian Writer

A 20th-century Bulgarian writer, he is best known for his 1927 story, Legends of Stara Planina, and for his 1927 play, Inn at Antimovo. Several of his works, including Shibil...

12. Dora Gabe (1886)

Bulgarian Writer

Bulgarian poet, translator, and multi-genre author known for "Spring" and other poems. She published children's poems in a magazine entitled Nightingale and poems for adults in such publications as New...

13. Selma Bajrami (1980)

Bosnian Pop-folk Singer

Celebrated pop-folk and turbo-folk singer known for her songs "Siren," "Body Against Body," and "What a Body Selma Has."

14. Elisaveta Bagriana (1893)

Bulgarian Poet

Poet and pioneer of Bulgarian women's literature who was nominated for a Nobel Prize. Her best-known poems include "The Well," "The Eternal," and "The Elements."

15. Boris The Unifier III (1894)

War Hero

Boris The Unifier III is a famous War Hero, who was born on January 30, 1894 in Bulgaria. Bulgarian Tsar who defied Hitler’s orders to deport Bulgarian Jews to concentration...

16. Julian Kostov (1989)

Actor

Julian Kostov is a famous Actor, who was born on August 25, 1989 in Bulgaria. According to Astrologers, Julian Kostov's zodiac sign is Virgo.
Julian Kostov (Bulgarian: Юлиaн Костов ; born...

17. Petko Staynov (1896)

Bulgarian Composer

A pioneer in Bulgarian musical composition and piano performances. He was known for his "Thracian Dances" suites.

18. Dimitar Talev (1898)

Bulgarian Writer

Editor of the Macedonia newspaper and the Zora newspaper writer known for his patriotic beliefs.

19. Hristo Smirnenski (1898)

Poet

Prolific Bulgarian poet and author whose works include "Izbrani Tvorbi" and thousands of other poems. He wrote under at least seventy pseudonyms during his eight-year literary career.

20. Kiril Despodov (1996)

Bulgarian Footballer

Bulgarian winger and forward known for playing with Ludogorets Razgrad and the Bulgarian national team. He is popular on Instagram and has over 40,000 followers. 

21. Atanas Dalchev (1904)

Bulgarian Writer

Writer and translator who was the recipient of the 1972 Herder Prize and the 1967 Order of the Badge of Honor. His poetry collections include Stihotvorenia, Pariz, and Angelat na...

22. Elena Nicolai (1905)

Singer

Singer with a mezzo-soprano range, known for her twenty seasons of opera performances at the Teatro alla Scala.

23. Elias Canetti (1905)

Bulgarian-born Novelist

A Bulgarian-born modernist novelist, playwright, memoirist, and non-fiction writer, he received the Nobel Prize in literature in 1981. His best-known works include Die Blendung (a novel), Masse und Macht (a...

24. Nikola Vaptsarov (1909)

Bulgarian Writer

Bulgarian poet whose influential career was cut short by his underground Communist activities. He is known for one published poetry collection: Motorni Pesni (Motoring Verses).

25. Ljuba Welitsch (1913)

Bulgarian Singer

Operatic soprano who played the title roles in productions of Tosca, Aida, and Salome, the latter being her most famous role.

26. Patriarch Maxim of Bulgaria (1914)

Religious Leader

Patriarch Maxim of Bulgaria is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on October 29, 1914 in Bulgaria. Leader of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church who led his country’s Christian community...

27. Boris Christoff (1914)

Opera Singer

Renowned twentieth-century operatic bass. An accomplished performer of the works of Verdi, he sang such roles as Zaccaria (in Nabucco), Philip II (in Don Carlo), and Attila (in Attila).

28. Ivan Cheparinov (1986)

Bulgarian Chess Player

One of the top chess Grandmasters in the world who won the Bulgarian Chess Championship in 2004.

29. Baki The Snowman (1996)

YouTube Star

Baki The Snowman is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on August 7, 1996 in Bulgaria. YouTube gamer best known for posting comedic Let’s Play videos and creating maps...

30. Nikolay Haytov (1919)

Non-fiction Author

A twentieth-century Bulgarian author, he is best known for his non-fiction works on the subject of the famous revolutionary Vasil Levski. He was also the author of both fiction and dramatic...

31. Peter Petroff (1919)

Engineer

NASA engineer and prolific inventor who created the digital wristwatch.

32. Riya Albert (1996)

Model

Riya Albert is a famous Model, who was born on March 19, 1996 in Bulgaria. Formerly known as Darya Goncharova, she is an alternative model and photographer who is known...

33. Blaga Dimitrova (1922)

Bulgarian Poet Politician

Poet, journalist, and politician who served as Bulgarian Vice President from 1992-1993. Her literary works include Because the Sea is Black and The Last Rock Eagle.

34. Stoyanka Mutafova (1922)

Actress

Actress who appeared in almost 20 films over the course of her career. She also co-founded the Aleko Konstantinov Satiric Theatre.

35. Izabela Dragneva (1971)

Bulgarian Weightlifter

Female weightlifter from Bulgaria who was stripped of her Olympic gold medal in 2000 after testing positive for steroids.

36. Sevdalin Minchev (1974)

Weightlifter

Bulgarin weightlifter who competed in four Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1996 at the Atlanda games.

37. Orlin Pavlov (1979)

Pop Singer

First known as the lead singer of the band Kaffe, which competed in the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest. He would later launch a solo career and make reality appearances in...

38. Alexis Weissenberg (1929)

Bulgarian Musician

Pianist, recording artist, and music educator who did a film recording of Stravinsky's Three Movements from Petrushka.

39. Nicolai Ghiaurov (1929)

Opera Singer

Post-war bass opera singer who is associated with works by Verdi. He went on to win the Grand Prix at the International Vocal Competition in Paris, and the first prize...

40. Yordan Radichkov (1929)

Bulgarian Writer

Writer who published numerous novels and plays over the course of his life and was considered the Bulgarian equivalent of Franz Kafka.

41. Maria Ilieva (1977)

Bulgarian Singer

Award-winning Bulgarian pop singer known for her albums Moon Dream and I Come To You. She's also the founder of MI Productions and was a judge on the first three...

42. Raina Kabaivanska (1934)

Singer

Bulgarian lyrico-spinto soprano opera singer associated with roles in operas by Puccini and Verdi. In 1962, she debuted at the Royal Opera House in London and at the Metropolitan Opera...

43. Kiril Gospodinov (1934)

Bulgarian Actor

Actor who created a trope character known as The Past-Master, which became well known in Bulgarian film art. He gave memorable performances in The Swedish Kings and The Boy turns...

44. Christo (1935)

Actor

Associated with nouveau realism and environmental art; known for "Running Fence" and other works. He created works of art with his wife, Jeanne-Claude, with whom he shared a birthday.

45. Milcho Leviev (1937)

Bulgarina Musician

Jazz artist, arranger, and performer who co-founded and managed Free Flight, which was awarded the 1982 Combo of the Year.

46. Nevena Kokanova (1938)

Bulgarian Actor

Film actress known for her role in The Peach-Garden Trespasser.

47. Vasko Vassilev (1970)

Bulgarian Vioninist

Bulgarian violinist who has taught at prestigious schools like the Trinity College of Music in London and has served as the conductor at the Royal Albert Hall. In 2011, he...

48. Tzvetan Todorov (1939)

Bulgarian Philosopher

A philosopher known for his contributions to literary, cultural, and thought history, including his definition of the Fantastic.

49. Georgi Minchev (1939)

Composer

Music production editor for Bulgarian National Radio. He was one of the most decorated composers from Bulgaria. He wrote a stage ballet in the 1990s based on "Fahrenheit 451" by...

50. Georgi Ivanov (1940)

Bulgarian Cosmonaut

The first Bulgarian cosmonaut; he flew one mission, which was cut short after one day.