1. Belisario Porras Barahona (1856)

Politician

Belisario Porras Barahona is a famous Politician, who was born on November 28, 1856 in Panama. Panamanian journalist who became one of the country’s first Presidents in 1912. According to...

2. Ricardo Miró (1883)

Panamanian Writer

Significant Panamanian poet and author of the early twentieth century. His modernist works include Silent Ways, Maria Flower, and The Pacific Legend.

3. Gaspar Octavio Hernandez (1893)

Journalist

Gaspar Octavio Hernandez is a famous Journalist, who was born on July 14, 1893 in Panama. Panamanian journalist and poet who served as editor of a newspaper called La Estrella...

4. Arnulfo Arias (1901)

President Of Panama

Doctor, writer and former three-time President of Panama who never finished any of his terms due to the military coups that rose up against him. His tenures as President was...

5. Luis Russell (1902)

American Musician

Jazz artist and bandleader who immigrated to the United States with his mother and sister after winning $3,000 in a 1919 lottery.

6. Judy Meana (1974)

Journalist

Panamanian journalist and politician who first gained fame as a television news reporter and presenter. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Governor of the province of Panama. 

7. Rubén Tejada (1989)

Baseball Player

Panamanian shortstop who signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent in 2006 and made his major league debut in 2010. He represented Panama at the World...

8. Marcela Amor Barnes (1989)

TV Show Host

Marcela Amor Barnes is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on January 30, 1989 in Panama. TV show host who has worked for Nex Panama. She is also...

9. Jesua Cunnigham (1996)

TikTok Star

Panamanian content creator who became widely recognized for his comedic videos in which he warps the look of his face. He's acquired more than 6 million fans and over 99 million...

10. José Quintero (1924)

Panamanian Theatre Director

Deceased Panamanian playwright, producer, and director who gained much acclaim for his interpretations of Eugene O'Neill's famous works.

11. Carlos Fuentes (1928)

20th Century Mexican Writer

Twentieth-century Mexican novelist who is considered one of the greatest writers in Latin American history. His most famous works include The Death of Artemio Cruz, The Old Gringo, and Terra...

12. Luis Tejada (1982)

Panamanian Professional Associat

Panamanian soccer player who is a striker for the Panamanian National team.

13. Orlando Miller (1969)

Baseball Player

Former shortstop from Panama who hit .259 with 24 home runs in his 4-year MLB career.

14. Guillermo Endara (1936)

President Of Panama

Former President of Panama from 1989 to 1994 who was put into power after the US overthrew the military dictator Manuel Noriega. During his presidency, he abolished the Panamanian military...

15. Margarita Henríquez (1991)

Female Vocalist From Panama

Singer who was crowned the winner of the third season of Latin American Idol, becoming the youngest person to do so at age 17. She has gone on to have...

16. Eusebio Pedroza (1953)

Panamanian Boxer

International Boxing Hall of Famer, WBA and The Ring Featherweight Champion during the 80's.

17. Olmedo Sáenz (1970)

Panamanian Baseball Player

Panamanian baseball player who specialized as a pinch hitter during his Major League career.

18. Sandra Sandoval (1970)

World Music Singer

Panamanian singer, known for her cumbia style, who shot to fame after forming a recording duo with her brother Samy. The two had a slew of hits including "Brindemos por...

19. Juan Carlos Varela (1963)

Vice President Of Panama

Panamanian politician who was sworn in as the President of Panama on July 1, 2014. He previously served as the Vice President of Panama from 2009 to 2014.

20. Einar Díaz (1972)

Panamanian Baseball Player And C

Panamanian MLB catcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2006.

21. Ismael Laguna (1943)

Panamanian Boxer

Nicknamed El Tigre Colonense, he became the Panamanian Featherweight Champion from 1962 to 1963, and was World Lightweight Champion in 1965 and 1970.

22. Hilario Zapata (1958)

Panamanian Boxer

Former boxer who was a two-time World Junior Flyweight Champion and former World flyweight Champion.

23. Billy Cobham (1944)

American Jazz Drummer

Jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader who has worked with Miles Davis and has also pursued a successful solo career.

24. Jordana Brewster (1980)

Movie Actress

Jordana Brewster is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on April 26, 1980 in Panama. She made her breakthrough appearance in the Fast and Furious film series. Her role...

25. Rod Carew (1945)

American Baseball Player And Coa

Hall of Fame infielder for the Minnesota Twins and California Angels who hit an amazing .328 over his career. He was an 18-time All-Star, 7-time American League batting champion and...

26. Alexa Carolina Chacon (1993)

Blogger

Alexa Carolina Chacon is a famous Blogger, who was born on March 21, 1993 in Panama. Style influencer best known as the creator of the Panamanian fashion blog So Hot,...

27. Mireya Moscoso (1946)

Panama's First Female Presid

She became the first female President in Panamanian history and served from 1999 to 2004. Her from rags to glory story was a great inspiration to many people in her...

28. Joey Montana (1982)

Reggaeton Singer

Panamaniam reggaeton artist known for his work with the group The Factory and for solo albums like 2007's Without Chains.

29. Johan Camargo (1993)

Baseball Player

Third baseman who is famous for his career throughout the minor leagues and MLB. He debuted for the Atlanta Braves in April 2017 after narrowly missing the opening day roster...

30. Rubén Blades (1948)

World Music Singer

Latin singer songwriter who wrote and sang many hits, including "Pedro Navaja" and its follow-up song, "Sorpresas." Also an actor, he was cast as Daniel Salazar in the AMC series Fear...

31. Andrea Pérez Meana (1987)

TV Show Host

Andrea Pérez Meana is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on August 22, 1987 in Panama. Dancer, actress, and television show host of Panama’s morning show Buenas Dias....

32. Armando Cooper (1987)

Panamanian Footballer

Attacking midfielder who made his professional debut in 2006 for Arabe Unido and made his first appearance for Panama in 2010.

33. Massiel Mas (1986)

TV Show Host

Panama television host and presenter who is known for her work presenting the shows The Last Hour and Sing With Me. She is also known for her modeling work which...

34. Ángel Chávez (1981)

Panamanian Baseball Player

Infielder who made his MLB debut in 2005 with the San Francisco Giants.

35. José Macías (1972)

Panamanian Baseball Player

Panamanian baseball player who had a seven-year Major League career as a utility player.

36. Roberto Kelly (1964)

Baseball Player

Former Panamanian baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues for 12 seasons.

37. Felipe Baloy (1981)

Panamanian Footballer

Defender and Captain of the Panamanian National Soccer team.

38. Jaime Penedo (1981)

Panamanian Footballer

Goalkeeper who joined the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2013 after spending seven seasons with Municipal. He became a member of the Panamanian national team in 2003.

39. Ramiro Mendoza (1972)

Major League Baseball Pitcher

Former MLB pitcher from Panama, primarily a relief pitcher; won 5 World Series Championships over the course of his career, 4 with the New York Yankees and 1 with the...

40. Rubén Rivera (1973)

Baseball Player

Panamanian baseball player and former Major Leaguer whose potential never translated to stardom.

41. Manny Corpas (1982)

Panamanian Baseball Player

MLB relief pitcher who served as the closer for the Colorado Rockies in 2007 and 2008.

42. Bruce Chen (1977)

Baseball Player

Panamanian-Chinese pitcher who began his career with the Atlanta Braves in 1998.

43. Miguel Bosé (1956)

Spanish-italian Actor And Musici

Legendary Spanish singer, musician and actor who's sold more than 30 million records throughout his career. He won a Latin Grammy award in 2002 for his album Sereno. He's known...

44. Eddie Castro (1985)

Horse Jockey

Eddie Castro is a famous Horse Jockey, who was born on April 10, 1985 in Panama. Highly successful horse jockey from Panama with over 1500 victories, including a win at...

45. Eddy Lover (1985)

Panamanian Musician

Best known for his various solo releases as a reggae singer and songwriter. He garnered worldwide acclaim for his collaborative song "Perdóname" with the reggae duo La Factoria.

46. Edwin Aguilar (1985)

Professional Football Player

Striker who was the Liga Panamena de Futbol top-scorer in 2007 and 2009 and joined Panama's national team in 2005.

47. Eileen Coparropa (1981)

Panamanian Female Swimmer

Panamanian freestyle swimmer who won silver and bronze medals at the Pan-American Games.

48. Román Torres (1986)

Panamanian Footballer

Panamanian professional soccer player who rose to fame as a defender for the Seattle Sounders Football Club of Major League Soccer. He made his debut with the team in August...

49. Gina Paiz (1972)

Instagram Star

Mother of Instagram and YouTube sensation Catherine Paiz who became a popular Instagram personality in her own right with 50,000 followers on a self-titled account.

50. Stuart Gray (1963)

Basketball Player

7-foot Panamanian center who played in the NBA from 1984 to 1991.