1. Greidys Gil (1980)

Model

Pageant winner and actress who first rose to fame competing on Univision's Nuestra Belleza Latina, winning the title in the show's third season in 2009. She has since become a...

2. Claudia Sampedro (1989)

Model

Model who is known for her various magazine cover appearances. She has appeared in Face 2 Face Magazine and Mixed Magazine. She was cast on the E! reality series WAGS Miami.

3. Cachao López (1918)

Cuban Musician

Grammy Award winner who was a virtuoso of the descarga and who was known as the inventor of the mambo.

4. Alicia Alonso (1920)

Dancer

Noted Cuban choreographer and prima ballerina. She performed with the Paris Opera Ballet, the Vienna and Prague State Operas, the Leningrad Opera Ballet, and La Scala, playing such roles as...

5. Marlene Forte (1961)

TV Actress

Cuban-American actress and producer who's notably known for her role as Carmen Ramos in the soap opera Dallas. She appeared in Altered Carbon, Fear the Walking Dead, The Fosters, and The Secret Life of the American...

6. Chucho Flash (1991)

Instagram Star

Cuban singer and social media celebrity who focuses on reggaeton, trap and Latin urban genres. He's released several viral hits including "Tu Sabes Que Te Quiero," "Animal Frances" and "Hoy...

7. Chila Lynn (1991)

Soul Singer

Cuban singer who is known for her soul and blues style of music. She is best recognized for having released the hit singles "When Love..." and "Real Woman" as well...

8. Leonardo Pérez (2002)

Funimate Star

Star-verified Funimate personality who earned a strong fan base to his Simplyleo account thanks to his creativity shown on the popular app. He's also earned followings on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter. 

9. Cristina García (1958)

Novelist Journalist

A Cuban-American fiction writer and journalist, she is best known for her novel, Dreaming in Cuban, which focuses on three generations of a Cuban family. Her other works include The...

10. Felix Perez (1984)

Baseball Player

Outfielder who signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League in March 2018. He has over 190,000 followers on his felixperez36 Instagram account.

11. Joel Poe (1993)

Rock Singer

Singer-songwriter turned actor who became known for his efforts in the fight against bullying and self-harm in the teen community. In 2016, he was cast in the LGBT themed film...

12. Sian Crehuet (1993)

World Music Singer

Singer who came to fame as a member of the bachata trio Ángeles, who signed with Warner Music Latina in 2017. He is also an actor who was cast as Alejandro on the...

13. Gabriela Trujillo (1993)

YouTube Star

Makeup artist who is widely known for her GabyTeeMUA YouTube channel. She has gained popularity there for her themed makeup tutorials, as well as cosmetic equipment favorites and hauls.

14. Gabriel Rossi (1984)

TV Actor

Cuban-American actor notable for his performances in the series Tierra de reyes, ¿Quién es quién?, La Fan and Sangre de mi tierra.

15. Rey Ordóñez (1971)

Baseball Player

Known for his spectacular defense at shortstop, he won three-straight Gold Gloves and had a streak of 101 games without an error.

16. El Taiger (1987)

Rapper

Hip-hop recording artist who is best known for the songs "Coronamos," "Invictos," and "Hear Me." In 2017, one of his songs was featured on the soundtrack of the film Fate...

17. Litza Yanez (1987)

Model

Model who is known for having earned representation from Kelv7 Talent Agency. She shares her modeling shots in both swimwear, streetwear, and other fashionable outfits through Instagram where she has...

18. Orian Suarez (1987)

Tv Actor

Cuban actor who has made a name for himself playing the part of Miguel Nava Soler in the TV show The White Slave. He also acted in Papa Hemingway in Cuba and La emboscada.

19. Aylen Del Toro (1986)

TV Show Host

Television show host and news anchor who rose to fame for her work on the TV Azteca news show Hechos Meridiano. In 2017, she went on to assume a role on the Univision...

20. Patricia Azann (1978)

Voice Actress

Cuban voice actress who is best recognized for her dubbing work on shows such as South Park where she voices both Eric Cartman and Kyle Broflovski. She is also known for her...

21. Sheyla Flores (1994)

YouTube Star

Beauty content creator who is known for sharing makeup tutorials, reviews, and lifestyle videos on her eponymous channel. She has gone on to garner more than 10,000 subscribers on the platform.

22. El Dany (1989)

Rapper

Rapper who rose to fame as one half of the duo Yomil y El Dany. His duo was considered a pioneer of the genre "trapton," a fusion of reggaeton and...

23. Geekdom101 (1984)

YouTube Star

YouTube pop culture enthusiast who is widely known for his GeekDom101 channel's content. He has garnered popularity there for his Dragon Ball Z gaming discussions, reviews and analysis, as well...

24. El Micha (1981)

Rapper

Hip-hop recording artist whose 2010 album Con Dinero Y Pasmao was received with international critical acclaim. He is best recognized for his contributions to the reggaeton and Cubaton genres.

25. Danay Suarez (1985)

R&b Singer

Cuban rapper and R&B singer who became known for her collaborations with Gilles Peterson. She was featured on his compilation album, Havana Cultura.

26. Danella Urbay (1985)

TV Show Host

Latina television personality most well known as a host on Univision's Escandalo TV and Sal y Pimienta.

27. Alex Pérez (1991)

Model

Alex Pérez is a famous Model, who was born on January 28, 1991 in Cuba. Published fitness model who has been featured on the covers of magazines such as Wiremag...

28. Ruzzo Medina (1972)

Rapper

Hip-hop recording artist and rapper who rose to fame as a member of the Cuban group Orishas. He and his bandmates were considered pioneers of the genre in their home country...

29. Duke Anthony (1995)

Pop Singer

Cuban pop singer who is best known for his hit song "Un Ratico." He also has a popular Instagram page featuring model, lifestyle, and travel photos.

30. Patrizia Bonetti (1995)

Reality Star

Reality television personality and social media influencer who rose to fame after competing on the fifteenth season of Grande Fratello. She has gone on to garner more than 130,000 followers on her pattibonetti...

31. Alondra Santiago (1992)

Journalist

Journalist, actress and musician from Cuba who has earned over 90,000 followers on Instagram for her posts from her life and while doing her job. 

33. Rashel Diaz (1973)

TV Show Host

Television presenter for the Telemundo variety program Un Nuevo Dia who has previously held hosting duties for Escándalo TV de noche and ¡Despierta América!

34. Jose Iglesias (1990)

Baseball Player

Shortstop known for his dazzling defensive plays; became a starter for the Detroit Tigers in 2013 after two seasons as a reserve with the Red Sox.

35. Marta Maria Santos (1998)

YouTube Star

Cuban social media influencer and content creator who became best known for her self-titled YouTube channel. She posts a mix of travel vlogs, challenges and clothing try-on videos for more...

36. Camila Guiribitey (1988)

YouTube Star

Cuban-American YouTuber and influencer who posts videos documenting her travels and luxurious lifestyle to her El Mundo de Camila channel. She has amassed over 2.1 million subscribers to her channel.  

37. Jp Alfonso (1970)

Tattoo Artist

Cuban tattoo artist who is recognized for his work in hyper-realism. Often working in Black & Grey styles, he shares his work through Instagram where he has amassed over 70,000 followers. 

38. Jay Maly (1988)

Rapper

Rapper who has become a prominent voice in Cuban hip-hop with songs like "Dile a El," "Dime" and "Esta Noche." He has collaborated with a number of big name artists,...

39. Jacqueline García (1975)

Soap Opera Actress

Cuban actress and TV host known for her roles in various soap operas on Mexican television. Her biggest roles include 200-episode run as Marcela Garza Durán in Código Postal and...

40. Liannet Borrego (1970)

TV Actress

Cuban actress who is best known for her role as Anna in the television series The Haves and the Have Nots and her role as Amara on The Last Ship. She has appeared...

41. AL2 El Aldeano (1983)

Rapper

Solo artist who first rose to fame in 2003 as a member of the group Los Aldeanos. He kicked off his solo career in 2005 with the album En3 Telas Musas....

42. Dantes Cardosa (1970)

World Music Singer

Cuban Cumbia singer and musician who is known for songs such as "I'm Sorry For You", "Juana Magdalena" and "Lola, Lola". From 2012 to 2017 he was the leader singer...

43. Omi Hernandez (1983)

YouTube Star

Cuban singer who became known for fusing Latin, pop and urban sounds. He's picked up more than 20,000 subscribers on YouTube thanks to hit tracks like "Sábanas Blancas" and "Removiendo El...

44. Doreen Gutierrez (1983)

Instagram Star

Cuban Instagram star who primarily posts beauty photos to her account. She has earned over 100,000 followers on her diariodebelleza Instagram. 

45. Eduardo Machado (1953)

Playwright

Playwright originally from Cuba best known for plays like 2004's Celia’s Funeral. He is a multiple-time winner of the L.A. Weekly Theatre Award.

46. Karla Cossío (1985)

TV Actress

Cuban-Mexican actress most well known for her role as Sandra Paola Rodríguez Pineda in the series Clase 406. She has also played roles in Rebelde, Mujer, casos de la vida real, and Alma de hierro. 

47. Alexander Delgado (1979)

World Music Singer

Reggaeton singer who founded the group Gente de Zona, a duo who would go on to win a Premios Juventud, Latin AMA and Latin Grammy award in 2016. Their song...

48. Mariela Castro (1962)

Cuban Activist

Best known as an LGBT rights activist and the leader of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education, she also headed a publication called Sexología y Sociedad and held an...

49. chuchoflash (1991)

Instagram Star

50. Josleidy Ribalta (1990)

Cuban Triple Jumper

Josleidy Ribalta Alfonso is a Cuban track and field athlete who specialises in the triple jump. She has a personal best of 14. 61 m for the event. Born in...