1. Sheriker.raa (1999)

TikTok Star

Sheriker.raa is a famous TikTok Star, who was born on December 9, 1999 in Peru. Lip sync and hand dance content creator who rose to fame through his sheriker TikTok...

2. Gina Yangali (1992)

TV Actress

Peruvian actress who is best known for playing the part of Nataly in the TV series Ojitos Hechiceros. She has also worked professionally as a singer. 

3. Kukuli Morante (1980)

TV Actress

TV actress who played Gladys Rengifo on Al Fondo Hay Sitio from 2010 to 2016. He has over 240,000 followers on his Flavia Laos Instagram account. 

4. Angie Jibaja (1980)

Reality Star

Model turned actress after appearing on the reality show La Casa de Gisela in 2002. She went on to star on numerous other reality shows, including Combate Perú, Doble Tentación and El Gran...

5. Ethel Pozo (1980)

TV Show Host

Television show host who is best known for her work on the cooking program Mi Mamá Cocina Mejor que la Tuya. This exposure helped her to amass a fan base of...

6. Miguel Iglesias (1830)

President Of Peru

This nineteenth-century politician and military leader held office as President of Peru from 1882 until 1885. A decade earlier, he had raised an army and carried out an unsuccessful revolt...

7. Ricardo Palma (1833)

Peruvian Historian

Peruvian author, scholar, and politician whose collected literary works were published between 1872 and 1910 in Tradiciones Peruanas, a multi-volume work. His Tradiciones are characterized by colloquial language, historical references,...

8. Clorinda Matto Turner (1852)

Novelist

Clorinda Matto Turner is a famous Novelist, who was born on September 11, 1852 in Peru. Peruvian writer, journalist, and advocate for women and indigenous peoples. Her controversial, politically-themed novels...

9. Carlos Baca-Flor (1867)

Painter

Carlos Baca-Flor is a famous Painter, who was born on May 14, 1867 in Peru. Peruvian painter known for his superb portraits of such notables as Pius XII and Douglas...

10. Kina Malpartida (1980)

Peruvian Boxer

Peruvian women's boxer who held the Super Featherweight WBA World Title from February 2009 to October 2013. She was formerly the Peruvian champion at the Women’s Open World Surfing Championship.

11. Abraham Valdelomar (1888)

Peruvian Writer

Peruvian author, poet, and avant-garde literary figure. His literary works include La Ciudad Muerta (novel), Las Voces Multiples (poems), and El Vuelo (play).

12. José Sabogal (1888)

Peruvian Painter

Muralist and painter who became a leader of the Peruvian Indigenist movement and was among its earliest supporters.

13. Jorge Bravo de Rueda (1895)

Composer

Jorge Bravo de Rueda is a famous Composer, who was born on September 13, 1895 in Peru. Pianist and composer who was heavily influenced by traditional Andean music. According to...

14. Alberto Vargas (1896)

Peruvian Pin-up Artist

Rose to fame for painting pin-up girls and went on to become known as one of the greatest pin-up artists in history.

15. Felipe Pinglo Alva (1899)

Poet

Felipe Pinglo Alva is a famous Poet, who was born on July 18, 1899 in Peru. Peruvian songwriter and poet who was known as the Father of Musica Criolla in...

16. Jorge Vinatea Reynoso (1900)

Painter

Jorge Vinatea Reynoso is a famous Painter, who was born on April 22, 1900 in Peru. Peruvian artist who was best known as a painter and cartoonist. He was a...

17. Maria Reiche (1903)

Peruvian Archaeologist

Known as "Lady of the Lines," she is a German-born Peruvian mathematician and archaeologist who is best known for her research into the Nazca Lines which she discovered in 1940....

18. Nicolás Lindley López (1908)

President Of Peru

Peruvian military leader who was the Head of the Government in Peru for a short time in 1963, before power was restored to civilian leaders.

19. Ciro Alegría (1909)

Journalist And Politician

Peruvian journalist who was also an active politician and author.

20. Juan Velasco Alvarado (1910)

World Leader

Juan Velasco Alvarado is a famous World Leader, who was born on June 16, 1910 in Peru. Leftist Peruvian General who organized as a successful Coup d’Etat against President Fernando...

21. Fernando Belaúnde Terry (1912)

Politician

Fernando Belaúnde Terry is a famous Politician, who was born on October 7, 1912 in Peru. Peruvian politician who was President of Peru from 1963 to 1968 and then again...

22. Diego Chávarri (1989)

Peruvian Footballer

Defender who has gained acclaim internationally playing in Peru's Primera Division, including for San Simón de Moquegua in 2014. He also played for Sporting Cristal between 2009-2011. 

23. Mia Mont (1989)

Singer

Mia Mont is a famous Singer, who was born on November 3, 1989 in Peru. Peruvian singer and songwriter who is known for her pop and alternative style. She is...

24. A.CHAL (1989)

R&b Singer

A.CHAL is a famous R&B Singer, who was born on May 30, 1989 in Peru. Singer, songwriter and producer whose unique style of R&B can be heard on such tracks...

25. Anthoni Montalván (1989)

YouTube Star

Anthoni Montalván is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on December 19, 1989 in Peru. Peruvian weight-lifter and fitness instructor whose exercise tips and tutorials have garnered his YouTube...

26. Emanuel Soriano (1989)

TV Actor

TV actor who appeared in Mother Forever, Colorina from 2017 to 2018 and The Lopez and the Nanny in 2018.

27. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar (1920)

Politician

Javier Pérez de Cuéllar is a famous Politician, who was born on January 19, 1920 in Peru. After serving as the United Nations’ fifth Secretary-General, this prominent politician and diplomat...

28. Chabuca Granda (1920)

Peruvian Composer And Singer

Peruvian singer and songwriter best known for her Criolla waltzes and Afro-Peruvian rhythms. Her most popular single has been "La flor de la canela," or "The Cinnamon Flower."

29. Andrés Roca Rey (1996)

Bullfighter

Bullfighter who competed in the second season of the Santamaría de Bogotá in 2018. He won three straight Feria del Señor de los Milagros awards between 2015-2017. 

30. Daniela Darcourt (1996)

World Music Singer

Singer, dancer and actress who has won Artist of the Year. She is an ex-vocalist for the orchestra Son Tentación and was a semi-finalist for the second season of Perú Tiene...

31. Francisco Morales Bermúdez (1921)

World Leader

Francisco Morales Bermúdez is a famous World Leader, who was born on October 4, 1921 in Peru. Peruvian General who became leader of Peru after his military coup in 1975...

32. Fernando De Szyszlo (1925)

Sculptor

Fernando De Szyszlo is a famous Sculptor, who was born on July 5, 1925 in Peru. Peruvian sculptor considered one of the most significant Peruvian sculptors of the modern era,...

33. Romina Lozano (1996)

Model

Peruvian model and beauty pageant contestant who was crowned Miss Peru 2018. She also won Miss Callao 2017 and has been chosen to represent Peru at Miss Universe 2018.

34. Valeria Piazza (1989)

Pageant Contestant

Beauty pageant contestant who is recognized for having crowned Miss Peru in 2016. She also represented her home country in the 2016 Miss Universe pageant, where she was a semifinalist. 

35. Wendy Sulca (1996)

Peruvian Singer

Peruvian singer and YouTube sensation who has released hits like "Papito" and "Cerveza, Cerveza."

36. Aldo Corzo (1989)

Peruvian Footballer

Peruvian football player who is known for his position of right back. He is known for playing in the Descentralizado for Club Universitario de Deportes as well as the Peru national...

37. Sofía Mulánovich (1983)

Peruvian Surfer

First Peruvian surfer to win an event on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour.

38. Luigi Alva (1927)

Peruvian Opera Tenor

Peruvian operatic tenor who is known for singing Mozart and Rossini.

39. Leslie Shaw (1989)

Model And Singer

Peruvian dancer, singer and model who became known after representing Peru in the Vina del Mar International Song Festival in 2011. She was also a runner-up on the first season...

40. Julio Ramón Ribeyro (1929)

Novelist

Julio Ramón Ribeyro is a famous Novelist, who was born on August 31, 1929 in Peru. Twentieth-century Peruvian author known for his pessimistic, autobiographical short stories. His stories were published...

41. Pastorita Huaracina (1930)

Peruvian Musician

Peruvian singer whose career spanned nearly sixty years before her death in 2001.

42. Rossana Fernández Maldonado (1977)

TV Actress

Rossana Fernández Maldonado is a famous TV Actress, who was born on November 3, 1977 in Peru. Peruvian actress and singer who became known for her stage, film, and television...

43. Augusto Polo Campos (1930)

Composer

Augusto Polo Campos is a famous Composer, who was born on February 25, 1930 in Peru. Peruvian composer who was widely regarded as one of his nation’s greatest musical minds....

44. Laura Spoya (1991)

Peruvian Model

Peruvian beauty queen who won the title of Miss Peru and represented her home country in the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. She has also worked as a sports reporter for...

45. Abimael Guzmán (1934)

Peruvian Revolutionary And Philo

Professor of philosophy and the leader of the Shining Path during the internal conflict in Peru from the 1960s until 1992.

46. Nataniel Sánchez (1991)

TV Actress

Multi-talented actress and dancer most well known for her portrayal of Fernanda De Las Casas in the series Al fondo hay sitio. 

47. Juana Burga Cervera (1991)

Peruvian Model

Peruvian fashion model who is best known for her appearance in a variety of different campaigns for companies such as Urban Outfitters, Vera Wang, Aveda, and Levi's. 

48. Andrea Luna (1991)

Movie Actress

Peruvian actress and model who found fame with her roles on La Lola, Somos Family and Valiente Amor. She is the winner of pageants like Miss Teen Callao and Miss...

49. Karina Calmet (1969)

Soap Opera Actress

Actress, model and television host who played Isabella on the soap opera Al Fondo Hay Sitio from 2009 to 2016. She was previously crowned the winner of the Miss Peru...

50. Milagros Leiva (1969)

TV Show Host

Peruvian journalist and TV presenter who began hosting ATV News: Morning Edition in 2018.