1. Chi-Chi Rodríguez (1935)

Professional Golfer

World Golf Hall of Fame member known as much for his game as for his witty remarks and signature straw hat.

2. Olga Nolla (1938)

Writer Poet Professor And Journa

Puerto Rican poet, author, and academic known for her historical and feminist-themed works. Her works include El Castillo de la Memoria (historical novel), De lo familiar (poems), and Unicamente mio...

3. Tito Nieves (1958)

Actor

Known for such hit songs as "Sonambulo," "I Like It Like That," and "El Amor Mas Bonito," this Puerto Rican-born salsa music vocalist rose to fame during the 1980s and...

4. Jhay Cortez (1993)

Pop Singer

Reggaeton singer who began his musical career as a composer and producer for renowned artists. In 2017, he signed with Universal Music Latin. He released his debut album, Eyez On...

5. Ñengo Flow (1981)

Reggaeton

Born Edwin Laureano Rosa Vazquez Ortiz, he became a famous reggaeton singer with self-release albums such as Real G4 Life 2.5. In 2017 he released a studio album titled Real...

6. Ramón Rodríguez (1979)

Actor

Puerto Rican-born screen actor who appeared in such television series as The Wire and Day Break. He also starred in the films The Taking of Pelham 123 and Need for...

7. Ángel Pagán (1981)

American Baseball Player

MLB outfielder who played for the Chicago Cubs from 2006 to 2007 and the New York Mets from 2008 to 2011. He then joined the San Francisco Giants and helped...

8. Rey Sánchez (1967)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Former shortstop who played for the Chicago Cubs and 8 other teams in his 14-season MLB career.

9. Pedro Feliciano (1976)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Left-handed reliever who debuted on September 4, 2002 for the New York Mets; became one of the Mets' all-time leaders in games pitched.

10. Rubén Sierra (1965)

American Baseball Player

4-time All-Star who specialized as a designated hitter and hit 306 home runs during his 21-year career. He spent his first seven MLB seasons with the Texas Rangers and also...

11. J Alvarez (1983)

Musician

Reggaeton artist whose album Otro Nivel de Musica Reloaded was nominated for Best Urban Album at the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards. 

12. Dreuxilla Divine (1974)

American Actor

Dreuxilla Divine is a Puerto Rican drag queen character on television. Divine has gained major popularity as a drag performer both in Puerto Rico and eastern United States cities such...

13. Eric Correa Rivera (1975)

Puerto Rican Politician

Eric Correa Rivera is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party. He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2009 representing District...

14. Juan Agosto (1958)

Baseball Player

Juan Roberto Agosto Gonzalez is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners....

15. Ángel Cancel (1940)

Olympic Basketball Player

Ángel Cancel is a Puerto Rican former basketball player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.

16. Federico A. Cordero (1928)

American Politician

A. Cordero was a world-renowned guitarist of classical music.

17. Luis Peraza (1942)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Luis Peraza Rios is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Peraza played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969.

18. Héctor Villanueva (1964)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Héctor Villanueva Balasquide is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1990 to 1993. In 1991 he became the fourth player in the history...

19. Rafael Montalvo (1964)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Rafael Edgardo Montalvo Torres is a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose time in the big leagues consisted of only one inning in one game at the age of 22....

20. Bobby Muñoz (1968)

American Baseball Player

Roberto Muñoz Sbert is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball from 1993–2001 for the New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos and Baltimore Orioles.

21. Mariano Marquez (1968)

Puerto Rican Boxer

Mariano Marquez is a retired professional boxer from Puerto Rico.

22. Isolina Rondón (1913)

Puerto Rican Activist

Isolina Rondón was a political activist and Treasurer of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. She was one of the few witnesses of the killing of four Nationalists committed by local...

23. La India (1969)

American Musician

Linda Viera Caballero better known as India and La Princesa de la Salsa is a singer of salsa and house music. She has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin...

24. John Quiñones (politician) (1965)

Public Servant Mediator

John P. Quiñones IV is an American politician. He was the first Republican of Puerto Rican ancestry elected to the Florida House of Representatives serving from 2002 to 2007 and...

25. Angel Pérez Otero (1970)

Puerto Rican Politician

Angel Pérez Otero is a Puerto Rican politician. He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2005. Pérez was first elected to the House of...

26. Dita de Leon (1980)

Actor

27. Tito Navarro (1970)

Baseball Player

Norberto Tito Navarro is a former Major League Baseball pinch hitter and shortstop who played for the New York Mets in 1993.

28. Lornna Soto (1970)

American Politician

Lornna J. Soto Villanueva is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party. She was elected Senator for the district of Carolina in the 2004 general election along...

29. Abderramán Brenes (1978)

Olympic Judoka

Abderramán Brenes la Roche is a Puerto Rican judoka who played for the half-middleweight category. Brenes represented Puerto Rico at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where he competed for...

30. Yarleen Santiago (1978)

Puerto Rican Beach Volleyball Pl

Yarleen Santiago Pagán (born January 18 1978 in Río Piedras Puerto Rico is a female beach volleyball player who won the gold medal at the NORCECA Circuit 2009 at Montelimar...

31. Rey Quiñones (1963)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Rey Francisco Quiñones is a Puerto Rican baseball infielder who had a short career in Major League Baseball primarily as a shortstop. He played for the Boston Red Sox the...

32. Candy Sierra (1967)

American Baseball Player

Ulises Candy Sierra Pizarro is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Signed by the San Diego Padres as an amateur free agent in 1983 Sierra would make his Major...

33. Jorge Padilla (1979)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Jorge Rafael Padilla is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He was first called up to the major leagues on August 5 2009.

34. Ángel Santos (1979)

American Baseball Player

Ángel Ramón Santos Berrios is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played with the Boston Red Sox in 2001 and Cleveland Indians in 2003. Santos Berrios was arrested...

35. José Oquendo (1963)

American Baseball Player And Coa

José Manuel Roberto Guillermo Oquendo Contreras is a former Major League Baseball infielder and the current third base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. He also served as manager of...

36. César Crespo (1979)

American Baseball Player

César Antonio Crespo is a former second baseman who last played in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Listed at 5'11 170 lb. Crespo is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed. He is...

37. Rafael Carmona (1972)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Rafael Carmona is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He played for them from 1995-1999 with his best season being 1996. He appeared in 53 games...

38. Ismael Villegas (1976)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Ismael Villegas Diaz is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Villegas played for the Atlanta Braves in 2000.

39. J. C. Romero (1976)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Juan Carlos J. C. Romero is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played for the Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Boston...

40. Mike Rivera (baseball) (1976)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Michael Rene Rivera is a former professional baseball catcher.

41. Joel Piñeiro (1978)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Joel Alberto Piñeiro is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball starting pitcher who currently plays for the Chicago Cubs. He is 6'1 tall and weighs 200 pounds. He is right-handed...

42. Andy González (athlete) (1987)

Cuban Middle-distance Runner

Andy González Núñez is a Cuban middle-distance runner who competes in the 800 metres. He was the gold medalist in the event at the 2011 Pan American Games. He represented...

43. Héctor Ortiz (baseball) (1969)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Héctor Ortiz Montañez was a Major League baseball catcher who played from 1998 to 2002 for the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers in the American League. He was...

44. Tony Rodríguez (baseball) (1970)

American Baseball Player

Luis Antonio Rodríguez is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1996 season. Listed at 5' 11 165 lb. Rodríguez...

45. Bimbo Carmona (1983)

Puerto Rican Basketball Player

Alejandro Bimbo Carmona is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Carmona has played with the Fort Worth Flyers of the NBA Development League and the National Superior Basketball League of...

46. José Cestero (1938)

Olympic Basketball Player

José Cestero is a Puerto Rican former basketball player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics.

47. Antonio Latimer (1978)

Puerto Rican Basketball Player

Antonio Latimer Rivera is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Latimer has played in the NCAA and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico with Ponce Lions Coamo Marathon...

48. Rolando Hourruitiner (1975)

Puerto Rican Basketball Player

Rolando Hourruitiner Ortiz was a member of the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team which defeated the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games.

49. Ignacio Peña (1973)

Puerto Rican Musician

Ignacio Peña Vidal better known as Ignacio Peña; is a Puerto Rican singer/songwriter who was born in Río Piedras Puerto Rico on April 21. 1973 and raised in Guaynabo and...

50. Mark Ruiz (1979)

Puerto Rican Diver

Mark Ruiz is an Olympic diver from Puerto Rico. Ruiz represented the United States in the 2000 Olympic Games and the 2004 Olympic Games.