1. Hugo Banzer (1926)

President Of Bolivia

During the 1970s, Banzer governed his native Bolivia as a military dictator. After forming the right-wing Nationalist Democratic Action party, he was constitutionally elected to his second term as president...

2. Carlos Blanco Galindo (1882)

Politician

Carlos Blanco Galindo is a famous Politician, who was born on March 12, 1882 in Bolivia. Bolivian politician who served as caretaker to the President of Bolivia from 1930 to...

3. Eloísa Gutiérrez (1996)

TV Show Host

TV show host who has appeared on Bolivia Informa and as a weathergirl on Unitel. She has over 600,000 followers on her holasoyeloisa Instagram account.

4. Juan José Torres (1920)

President Of Bolivia

In the early 1970s, this socialist politician briefly served as the sixty-first President of Bolivia before he was deposed in a coup d'etat. His other political and diplomatic titles included...

5. Jaime Escalante (1930)

Bolivian Schoolteacher

Bolivian-born, California-based math instructor who inspired and motivated his Garfield High School students to succeed.

6. Juan Gelman (1930)

Argentine Writer Poet Translator

Argentine poet and 2007 recipient of the prestigious Cervantes Prize in Spanish literature. His numerous literary works include Mundar (poems), Escritos urgentes (prose), and Conversaciones con Juan Gelman (literary criticism).

7. Erwin Sánchez (1969)

Bolivian Football Player/manager

Midfielder who began his career in 1987 with the Destroyers, later playing the bulk of his career with Boavista, from 1998-2004.

8. Bonny Lovy (1991)

Pop Singer

Bolivian singer who is known for his blend of R&B and Reggaeton music. He is recognized for his hit singles "Muchachita" which was released in 2016 and "Noche en Hawaii"...

9. Jaime Laredo (1941)

American Conductor

Violinist who was selected to be the Conductor and Music Director of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.

10. Carlos Lampe (1987)

Bolivian Footballer

Goalkeeper who has gained fame for his South American club career, including for Club San José of Bolivia's División Profesional. He previously earned MVP honors during the Copa Nissan Sudamericana in 2010 as...

11. Ben Mikaelsen (1952)

Writer

Bolivian-born children's book author. His popular novels include Touching Spirit Bear, Petey, and Tree Girl.

12. Carlos Saucedo (1979)

Bolivian Footballer

Striker who joined San Jose in 2012 after playing for such teams as Independiente Medillin and Aurora. He became a member of the Bolivian national team in 2007.

13. Carlos Rocabado (1981)

TV Show Host

Bolivian television host, journalist, and entrepreneur who is known for having hosted the Factor X competition series on the Red Uno de Bolivia network. He is also known for being...

14. Pablo Pérez (1985)

Argentine Footballer

Midfielder who has risen to fame for his career playing within Argentina's top flight Primera Division, including for Boca Juniors beginning in 2015. He helped the squad win the Copa...

15. Gilbert Álvarez (1992)

Footballer

Forward who joined the senior ranks of Club Callejas in 2009 and made his international debut for Bolivia that same year.

16. Alexis Carrasco (2001)

YouTube Star

Social media star who gained fame for comprising one-half of the popular Lex & Tati YouTube channel. She ran the channel with her girlfriend at the time, Tatiana Mendoza. They posted various vlogs...

17. Evo Morales (1959)

President Of Bolivia

Bolivian activist and Socialist leader who served as President of Bolivia from 2006 to 2019. He notably instituted a new constitution before being re-elected in 2009 as he saw his...

18. Megumi Bowles (1995)

Pop Singer

Megumi Bowles is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on September 23, 1995 in Bolivia. Bolivian singer formerly knowns as Megami Bowles who came to fame as a contestant...

19. Marvin Chávez (1983)

Honduran Footballer

Honduran soccer forward who broke into the MLS with FC Dallas in 2009. He played for the San Jose Earthquakes during the 2012-13 season, then joined the Colorado Rapids in...

20. FwOmarr (1999)

Instagram Star

FwOmarr is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on September 1, 1999 in Bolivia. Instagram sensation with more than 30,000 followers. He has gained his following posting selfies and...

21. Carlos Mesa (1953)

President Of Bolivia

Known for his tenure as the 78th President of Bolivia from October 2003 through June 2005. Prior to this, he served as the country's Vice President from 2002 through 2003...

22. Sandra Alcázar (1987)

Model

Bolivian model and presenter who is best recognized for having won the Miss La Paz beauty pageant in 2005 and went on to represent La Paz at the Miss Bolivia...

23. Jessica Jordan (1984)

Bolivian Model And Politician

Former Miss Bolivia who became a politician, managing the roads and infrastructure of the country's northern department, Beni.

24. Verona Pooth (1968)

German Actor And Model

Beauty queen and television personality who first became known in 1993 for winning the title of Miss Germany and going on to represent the nation in the Miss Universe contest.

25. Ximena Herrera (1979)

Bolivian Actor

Notable for her starring roles as Ximena Letran de Casillasin and Aracely Fernandez in the respective telenovelas El Senor de los Cielos and Hasta el Fin del Mundo, Herrera also...

26. Carla Ortiz (1976)

Actress

After playing Andrea Carvajal in the telenovela Secreto de Amor, this popular actress appeared as Lucia in the 2013 film Olvidados.

27. Edivaldo Hermoza (1985)

Bolivian Footballer

Edivaldo Rojas Hermoza aka Bolívia is a Bolivian footballer who plays for Muangthong United F. C. in the Thai Premier League as a forward.

28. Katerine Moreno (1974)

Swimmer

Katerine Moreno de Quintanilla is a retired swimmer from Bolivia. She competed in four Summer Olympics for her native South American country starting in 1988.

29. Diego Bejarano (1991)

Bolivian Footballer

Diego Bejarano is a Bolivian footballer who plays as a right back or defensive midfielder for The Strongest.

30. Mauricio Saucedo (1985)

Bolivian Footballer

Mauricio Saucedo Guardia is a Bolivian football midfielder who plays for Universitario de Sucre. He is a member of the Bolivian national team. Saucedo developed his skills at Tahuichi Academy....

31. Leandro Gareca (1991)

Bolivian Footballer

Leandro Gareca Cardona is a Bolivian footballer who currently plays for Universitario de Sucre.

32. Renny Ribera (1974)

Bolivian Footballer

Renny Ribera Vaca is a retired Bolivian football right defender. He initiated his career playing for the prestigious Tahuichi football youth academy. At professional level he played for Blooming The...

33. Franz Calustro (1974)

Bolivian Footballer

Álvaro Franz Calustro Cárdenas is a retired Bolivian football midfielder. Calustro obtained a total number of nine caps for the Bolivia national football team during his career. He was a...

34. Geovana Irusta (1975)

Bolivian Racewalker

Geovana Irusta Morejon is a female Bolivian racewalker. She represented Bolivia in three editions of the Olympic Games and has captured nine consecutive titles in both 10 and 20 km...

35. Vicente Arze (1985)

Bolivian Footballer

Vicente Arze is a Bolivian footballer who currently plays for Hoverla Uzhhorod in Ukrainian Premier League.

36. Miguel Mercado (1975)

Bolivian Footballer

Miguel Ángel Mercado Melgar is a former Bolivian football striker who spent most of his career playing for Bolívar. Mercado emerged from the respected youth football academy Tahuichi. His first...

37. Sergio Galarza (1975)

Bolivian Footballer

Sergio Daniel Galarza Soliz is a Bolivian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Sport Boys Warnes. His former clubs include Real Santa Cruz Blooming Bolivar Wilstermann Oriente Petrolero and Guabirá....

38. Amelia Villa (1900)

Bolivia's First Female Physi

Amelia Chopitea Villa was Bolivia's first female physician.

39. Fidel Surco (1975)

Bolivian Politician

Andrés Surco Cañasaca is a Bolivian politician. He is a Senator from La Paz department in Bolivia's Plurinational Legislative Assembly from the Movement for Socialism – Political Instrument for the...

40. Richard Rojas (1975)

Bolivian Footballer

Richard José Rojas Guzmán is a Bolivian football midfielder. He currently plays for Club San José on a loan from The Strongest. Rojas' former clubs are Chaco Petrolero The Strongest...

41. Ronald Raldes (1981)

Bolivian Footballer

Ronald Raldes Balcázar is a Bolivian football defender. He is currently playing for Oriente Petrolero of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.

42. Patricio Albacete (1981)

Rugby Player

Patricio Albacete is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Toulousain in the top level of French rugby the Top 14 competition. He has also represented the...

43. Abdón Reyes (1981)

Bolivian Footballer

Abdón Reyes Cardozo is a Bolivian football midfielder who plays for Bolívar. Reyes began his career in 2005 with newly promoted team Universitario de Sucre; however he wasn't given the...

44. Katherine David (1988)

Bolivian Beauty Pageant Contesta

Katherine “Kate” David Céspedes born October 22 1988 in Bolivia in the town of San Ignacio de Velasco won the 2007 Miss Bolivia pageant. She was represented her country in...

45. Ana María Ortíz (1989)

Bolician Model

Ana María Ortíz is a Bolivian beauty queen and model and Bolivia's delegate to Miss World in 2006. She was born in Beni in northern Bolivia. She had originally intended...

46. Paula Unzueta (1988)

TV Show Host

47. Oswaldo Zambrana (1981)

Bolivian Chess Player

Oswaldo Zambrana a Bolivian chess master. He represented Bolivia six times in Chess Olympiads and won individual silver medal on board 3 at Istanbul 2000. Awarded the Grandmaster title in...

48. Enrique Parada (1981)

Bolivian Footballer

Enrique Parada Salvatierra is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays for The Strongest and the Bolivia national football team.

49. Desiree Durán (1985)

Bolivian Model

María Desiree Durán Morales is a model who participated in Miss Universe 2006 as Miss Bolivia.

50. Samuel Jorge Doria Medina Auza (1958)

Economist Politician

Samuel Doria Medina Auza is a politician in Bolivia. He is the leader of the National Unity Front and represented the party alongside Carlos Fernando Dabdoub Arrien in the December...