1. Juan Soto (1998)

Baseball Player

Outfielder who made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in 2019 at the age of 19. He helped the Nationals win their first-ever World Series Championship in 2019. 

2. Lilly Goodman (1979)

Gospel Singer

Dominican gospel and R&B vocalist known for studio albums including Come Home, Survive, and Sin Miedo a Nada. Over the course of her career, she received numerous Christian music awards,...

3. Cheddy García (1968)

TV Actress

Actress and comedian who became popular for her many different characters on the sketch show Quédate Ahí. Her starring roles in the dramas La Lucha de Ana and Juanita both won her...

4. Karen Yapoort Encarnación (1989)

TV Show Host

Model and TV show host who first became known in 2009 when she was crowned Miss Amber, making her the first Dominican to do so. She is best known for...

5. Ceylin Rosario (1989)

Model

Dominican model who garnered national attention in 2006 when she was crowned Ford Super Model of the World. 

6. Nayelin Aquino (1989)

Instagram Star

Dominican social media star who is famous for her nayelinaquino Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity for her glamorous fashion modeling alongside personal lifestyle photoblogging. 

7. Pamela Mata (1989)

Reality Star

Reality television star who is best known for being a contestant on the 2018 season of the dating show Bachelor in Paradise. She is also known for her Instagram where she...

8. El Cherry Scom (1991)

Reggaeton Singer

Reggaetón performer and songwriter known for singles including "Tukuntazo," "De Manhattan Pa El Bronx" and "Corre Corre." He has more than 360,000 followers on his Instagram account.

9. Caroline Aquino (1986)

TV Show Host

Television show host and personality who is best known for her work on Santo Domingo TV and Sábado de Corporán. In 2016, she went on to become a co-host on Extremo a Extremo.

10. Nahiony Reyes Batista (1986)

TV Show Host

Dominican TV show personality best known for being the host of the Extreme Extreme Program. 

11. El Alfa El Jefe (1990)

Rapper

Dominican rapper nicknamed El Alfa who became a star through singles like "Coche Bomba," "Muevete Jevi," and "Tarzan." He has performed at a number of the world's most prestigious venues,...

12. Tokyo Toni (1969)

Family Member

Named Shalana Jones-Hunter, but best known as Tokyo Toni, she is the mother of model and socialite Blac Chyna.

13. Sora Medina (1991)

Instagram Star

Instagram model and influencer who is known for posting fashion and lifestyle photos on her personal account. She has gone on to garner more than 300,000 followers on the platform.

14. Janiel Ponciano (1991)

Guitarist

Member of the Christian music pop group Barak who is the band's primary guitarist. Their song "Mi Gran Amor" topped stations in Panama, Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and other countries.

15. Carlos Durán (1991)

YouTube Star

Dominican YouTube personality who is widely known for his El Show De Carlos Duran channel. He has garnered widespread popularity for his social experiments, comedic sketches, and public pranks.

16. Madiel Lara (1991)

Music Producer

Hip-hop and urban music producer whose music was distributed by the record labels Laurel Music International and From The Womb Music. He is predominantly recognized for having crafted the beats "Dios Nunca...

17. Paola Torres (1985)

Pageant Contestant

Beauty queen who took home the title of Miss Mundo Dominicana 2006 and also represented her country in the 2006 Miss World pageant.

18. Rafael Rodríguez (2002)

TikTok Star

Dance and lip sync content creator best known for sharing short form videos on his rafaelrodriguez08 TikTok account. His popularity on the platform led to him amassing more than 600,000 fans.

19. Tony Pascual Pachuli (1970)

Comedian

Comedian and actor who became best known for playing the character El Policía Pachul in the 1990s. He has over 180,000 followers on his Instagram account.

20. José Alberto (1958)

Dancer

Dominican salsa singer who has been in the music business for thirty years, known by the nickname El Canario.

21. Raul Acosta (1971)

Pop Singer

Dominican-American singer and songwriter who has gained fame as a member of the Merengue band, Oro Solido.

22. Químico Ultra Mega (1993)

Rapper

Dominican rapper known for his songs 'Vamo a Da Una Vuelta', 'Trumpet', and 'Me Compré un Panamera'. He is signed with Con To' El Flow Records Company and Republic Music Publishing. 

23. Pablo Reyes (1993)

Baseball Player

Dominican professional baseball player who is known for his work as both an outfielder and infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Known for his utility playing, he specializes in shortstop, second base,...

24. Albert Mena (1987)

Radio Host

Dominican radio host and actor who has appeared in Feo de día, lindo de noche and Pimp Bullies. He has hosted the radio show Al aire libre. 

25. Roberts Green (1987)

World Music Singer

Lead singer and composer of the Christian music group Barak that is well known for the chart-topping song "Mi Gran Amor."

26. Pedro Álvarez (1987)

Baseball Player

Slugging Dominican third baseman who hit 36 home runs in his 2013 breakout season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

27. Geisha Montes (1987)

TV Actress

Film and television star recognized for her roles in Todos los hombres son iguales, Cinderelo, and Patricia: el regreso del sueño. She also starred in the television series Aquí se Habla Español. 

28. Ala Jaza (1987)

World Music Singer

Real name Enmanuel Jiménez, he is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who performed with a group called Optimo before embarking on a solo career as a bachareto and merenguero. He is notable...

29. Mabel Henríquez (1986)

Instagram Star

Dominican social media sensation who has gained a massive following on her self-titled Instagram account. She usually posts selfies, modeling photos, and lifestyle pics to her Instagram for the amusement...

30. Cristal Marie (1986)

YouTube Star

Social media celebrity who came into the spotlight after joining the Get in the Robot collaborative YouTube channel. Her team formed the first video anime club and posts content related...

31. Glency Feliz (1986)

Blogger

Fashion blogger who is known for her eponymous page. She has posted about current fashion trends, beauty product reviews, and tutorials on her Glency.com site.

32. Arlin Rodriguez (1986)

TV Show Host

Television show host and personality who is recognized for her work on the shows From Extreme to Extreme and DestinationsTvMiami. In 2016, she was a semifinalist in the Los Cuerpos competition. 

33. Pablo Piddy (1986)

Rapper

Rapper who made a name for himself as one of the Dominican Republic's top freestylers by winning the Batalla de los Gallas contest in 2006. Since then, he has found...

34. Beethoven Villaman (1979)

Rapper

Rapper who released his debut album El Mapa in December 2015. He has over 200,000 views on his music video for "Trinitario."

35. JC La Nevula (1994)

Rapper

Dominican world music singer/songwriter who is known for the singles "Yo Arriba y Tu Abajo," "Tu Eres Mi Wife," and "Yo Toy Rulay." He has garnered over 1.5 million followers...

36. Atomic Otro Way (1994)

Rapper

Rapper who rose to fame for hit singles such as "Te De Campana," "Conejita," and "Muevelo." He founded his own record label which oversaw the international distribution of his work.

37. Laura Reynoso (1979)

Blogger

Dominican blogger based in Texas who runs Spanglish Fashion, a lifestyle blog that covers topics like beauty, fashion, motherhood and travel. 

38. Alina Vargas (1979)

Movie Actress

Actress who is known for appearing in a wide range of feature films. She is best recognized for her role in the Sanky Panky film franchise and is known for...

39. Pedro Martínez (1971)

Baseball Player

One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history who was an eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner. He helped lead the Boston Red Sox to World Series victory...

40. Haidy Cruz (1977)

Instagram Star

Model and Instagram star who is known for her fitness modeling shots. She is a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and is a sponsored athlete of Bikini Wellness...

41. yvliaan (1997)

Rapper

Dominican rapper, also known as Yulian, who became recognized for a string of viral hits such as "Escupiendo Fuego," "Trapper" and "No Avanzan." His YouTube channel has earned an impressive 140,000...

42. El Dotol Nastra (1972)

Radio Host

Radio personality who become known as a producer and on-air talent for the Alofoke Radio Show. He has also been featured on the Dominican variety television show Mas Roberto. 

43. Juan Carlos Rodríguez (1981)

World Music Singer

SInger and songwriter who is best known as one-half of the Latin Christian duo Tercer Cielo. In 2014, the group released their 10th studio album, Irreversible. He has performed both...

44. Felipe Polanco (1970)

Comedian

Known also as Boruga, he is a Dominican comedian who is known for his impressions and parody work. He has won multiple Casandra Awards for his comedy and is best...

45. Cesar Valdez (1970)

Baseball Player

Professional pitcher that was signed as an international free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks in May 2005. He has also played professionally in the Mexican, Dominican Republic and the Chinese Professional Baseball...

46. Anabell Alberto (1981)

Movie Actress

Former film actress and broadcast radio personality who rose to fame for her portrayal of Mariel in the 2006 comedy Un Macho de Mujer. She has also been a producer and on-air...

47. Francisco García (1981)

Basketball Player

NBA guard/forward who began his career with the Sacramento Kings in 2005.

48. BB Bronx (1997)

Rapper

Born Carlos Almonte, he blew up in the Latin music scene with the release of his debut single "Bronx Whine." His debut album is titled Desde Otro Planet. 

49. Juan Fernández (1956)

Movie Actor

He gave a chilling performance as The Collector in the 2009 horror film of the same name. In 1988, he played Miguel in Crocodile Dundee II. 

50. Starling Marte (1988)

Baseball Player

Speedy outfielder known for his well-rounded game who made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012.