This list of Puerto Ricans includes people who were born in Puerto Rico, people who are of Puerto Rican ancestry, and many long-term residents and/or immigrants who've made Puerto Rico their home, who are significantly notable for their life and/or work. Additions to the list must be listed in alphabetical order by last names, where applicable and must provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablility, otherwise it will be removed. Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ...

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Actors, actresses, comedians and directors

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Actors, actresses, comedians and directors. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability, otherwise it will be removed.

• Kirk Acevedo, actor (Band of Brothers, Invincible)
• José Miguel Agrelot, "Don Cholito", comedian
• Jorge Alberti, actor
• Trini Alvarado, actress (films Little Women, The Perez Family)
• Miguel Ángel Álvarez, actor/comedian
• Axel Anderson, actor/director
• Marc Anthony, actor and singer
• Victor Argo, actor (King of New York)
• Yancey Arias, actor "Kingpin"
• Raymond Arrieta, comedian and television host
• Rick Avilés, actor/comedian (Ghost)
• Charlotte Ayanna, actress
• Adrienne Bailon, member of Platinum R&B group 3LW, Actress The Cheetah Girls
• Ivonne Belén, documentary director and producer
• Rosa Blasi, theatrical actress
• Giselle Blondet, actress/television host
• Lucy Boscana, television/theatrical actress
• Paul Calderón, actor (The Last Castle)
• Norma Candal, actress and comedian
• Irene Cara, singer/actress (Fame)
• Raquel Castro, actress (Puerto Rican father)
• Braulio Castillo, actor
• Braulio Castillo, hijo, actor
• Melwin Cedeño, comedian
• Abdiel Colberg, Puerto Rican television producer and movie director.
• Ivonne Coll, actress (The Godfather II)
• Miriam Colón, actress (Scarface)
• Liza Colón-Zayas, film/theatrical actress
• Paquito Cordero, television producer/comedian
• Kevin Corrigan, actor
• Mapita Cortés, actress, niece of Mapy Cortés
• Mapy Cortés, actress
• Mara Croatto, actress
• Alexis Cruz, actor ("Stargate", television series "Stargate SG-1", "Touched By An Angel")
• Wilson Cruz, actor television series My So-Called Life; film Party Monster
• Dagmar, singer, TV host and actress
• Henry Darrow, actor, "Manolito" (television series The High Chaparral)
• Raúl Dávila, actor, (television series All My Children)
• Rosario Dawson, actress (Men in Black II, The Rundown, Rent)
• Blanca de Castejon, international actress
• Idalis DeLeón, actress, former MTV veejay, singer (group Seduction)
• Vanessa del Río, actress
• Benicio del Toro, actor (Traffic), Academy award winner
• Kamar de los Reyes, actor, (television series One Life to Live)
• Michael DeLorenzo, actor (television series New York Undercover, Head of the Class)
• Alba Nydia Díaz, actress
• Lydia Echevarría, actress
• Héctor Elizondo, actor (Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries)
• Erik Estrada, actor (television series CHiPs, Sealab 2021)
• Antonio Fargas, actor (television series Starsky and Hutch)
• José Ferrer, actor (Cyrano de Bergerac), first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award
• Miguel Ferrer, (RoboCop, The Manchurian Candidate)
• Rafael Ferrer, actor
• Franky G, actor (The Italian Job, Saw II)
• Mayte García, actress/dancer (former wife of Prince)
• Luis Gatica, actor (son of Mapita Cortés)
• Marilyn Ghigliotti, actress Clerks
• Joyce Giraud, actress, former Miss Puerto Rico Universe titleholder
• Ian Gómez, actor ( television series The Drew Carey Show)
• Marga Gómez, actress/playwright
• Reagan Gómez-Preston, actress
• Rick González, actor (The Rookie, Coach Carter)
• Bruce Gray, actor, S.W.A.T (born and raised in Puerto Rico)
• Javier Grillo-Marxuach, television and film producer
• Luis Guzmán, actor (Carlito's Way, Traffic, The Count of Monte Cristo)
• April Lee Hernández, actress, Freedom Writers
• Juano Hernández, actor, the first Puerto Rican star in the Negro Film Industry
• William Hernández, actor
• Lillian Hurst, comedian/actress (Dharma and Greg)
• Mark Indelicato, child actor (television series Ugly Betty)
• Vincent Irizarry, actor on ABC serial (All My Children)
• Shar Jackson, actress/singer (Puerto Rican father)
• Raúl Juliá, actor (films Kiss of the Spider Woman, La Gran Fiesta)
• Victoria Justice, American television actress (Zoey 101)
• Eva LaRue, actress (All My Children, CSI: Miami)
• La La, MTV veejay, actress
• John Leguizamo, actor (Moulin Rouge!, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar) (Puerto Rican father)
• Adamari López, actress
• Jennifer López, actress, singer, dancer
• Sunshine Logroño, comedian
• Justina Machado, actress (television series Six Feet Under;films Final Destination 2,Torque)
• Sonia Manzano, actress, "María" on Sesame Street
• Eddie Marrero, actor (Navy Seals: Untold Stories)
• Claribel Medina, actress
• John Meléndez, "Stuttering John" ("Howard Stern Show" and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno)
• Ángela Meyer, actress, comedian and producer
• Ari Meyers, actress (television series Kate and Allie)
• Eddie Miró, comedian/television host
• René Monclova, actor and comedian
• Esaí Morales, actor
• Jacobo Morales, director, actor (Bananas)
• Alicia Moreda, actress/comedian
• Rita Moreno, actress, winner of an Oscar, a Tony Award, an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award
• Frankie Muñiz, actor (television series Malcolm in the Middle) films Agent Cody Banks,Big Fat Liar (Puerto Rican father)
• Rafo Muñiz, comedian and producer (son of Tommy Muñiz)
• Tommy Muñiz, television producer/comedian
• Taylor Negrón, actor/comedian
• Micaela Nevárez, actress (film Princesas) first Puerto Rican to win a Goya award
• Amaury Nolasco, actor, film 2 Fast 2 Furious, television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Prison Break)
• Tony Oliver, voice actor
• Ana Ortiz, actress (television series Ugly Betty)
• Elin Ortiz, actor/television producer
• Marian Pabón, actress, singer and comedian
• Lana Parrilla, actress (Puerto Rican father), Spin City and Boomtown.
• Rosie Pérez, actress (White Men Can't Jump, Fearless)
• Joaquín Phoenix, actor (Signs, Gladiator) (born in Puerto Rico)
• Freddie Prinze, comedian/actor (television series Chico and the Man) (Puerto Rican mother)
• Freddie Prinze, Jr., actor (Scooby-Doo) (Puerto Rican grandmother)
• Adolfo Quiñones, actor/dancer/choreographer (film Breakin')
• Luis Antonio Ramos, actor
• Carmen Belén Richardson, comedian/actress
• Armando Riesco, actor, films ( World Trade Center, Garden State, Fever Pitch)
• Osvaldo Ríos, actor and singer
• Chita Rivera, "Broadway Legend", winner of 2 Tony Awards
• Luis Antonio Rivera, "Yoyo Boing" comedian
• Ramón "Diplo" Rivero, comedian
• Adalberto Rodríguez, "Machuchal" comedian
• Adam Rodríguez, actor (television series CSI: Miami, Roswell)
• Freddy Rodríguez, actor (television series Six Feet Under)
• Gladys Rodríguez, comedian/actress
• Michelle Rodríguez, actress (Lost, The Fast and the Furious)
• Marta Romero, actress and singer
• Johanna Rosaly, actress
• Kiele Sánchez, actress
• Marcelino Sánchez, actor (" The Warriors","The Bloodhound Gang)
• Roselyn Sánchez, actress (Rush Hour 2, Boat Trip)
• Esther Sandoval, actress
• Renoly Santiago, actor (film Dangerous Minds)
• Rubén Santiago-Hudson, actor (film Mr. Brooks) and playwright (play Lackawanna Blues)
• Saundra Santiago, actress (Miami Vice, Carlito's Way)
• Jon Seda, actor (Selena)
• Jimmy Smits, actor (television series L.A. Law, The West Wing, and NYPD Blue; movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith)
• Talisa Soto, actress/model, (Licence to Kill,Mortal Kombat)
• Karrine Steffans, actress
• Miguel Ángel Suárez, actor, playwriter, stage director (Stir Crazy, Under Suspicion)
• Nautica Thorn, actress
• Rachel Ticotin, actress (Total Recall, Con Air)
• Liz Torres, actress (television series Gilmore Girls)
• Alanna Ubach, actress (Meet the Fockers (Puerto Rican mother)
• Nadine Velázquez, actress (television series My Name Is Earl)
• Joseph Vásquez, film director/screen writer (film Hangin' with the Homeboys)
• Lauren Vélez, actress, (television series "New York Undercover", "Oz", Dexter)
• Loraine Vélez, actress
• Christina Vidal,actress, (television series Taina)
• Lisa Vidal, actress (Night in the City), (television series ER)
• Luis Vigoreaux, television host
• Luisito Vigoreaux, actor,television host
• Roberto Vigoreaux, actor, television host
• Sylvia Del Villard, actress, dancer and choreographer
• Otilio Warrington, "Bizcocho" comedian
• Holly Woodlawn, drag artist/actor
• David Zayas, actor (television series "Oz", Dexter)
• Marcos Zurinaga, film director/screenwriter (film La Gran Fiesta)

Kirk Acevedo (born November 27, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor of Puerto Rican and Chinese descent, best known for his performances as Miguel Alvarez in Oz and Hector Salazar in Law & Order: Trial by Jury. ... Band of Brothers is an acclaimed 10-part television World War II miniseries based on the book of the same title written by historian and biographer Stephen Ambrose. ... Invincible is a 2006 film directed by Ericson Core set in 1976. ... José Miguel Agrelot — Don Cholito Date of birth April 21, 1927 Date of death January 28, 2004 (natural causes) Education University of Puerto Rico Bachelors degree in Arts. ... Jorge Alberto Martinez, artistically known as Jorge Alberti, was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. ... Trini Alvarado (born 10 January 1967 in New York, New York) is an American actress best known for her role as Meg March in the 1994 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcotts novel, Little Women. Her father is Spaniard and her mother is Puerto Rican. ... Little Women is the 1994 film version of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel, Little Women adapted by Robin Swicord and directed by Gillian Armstrong. ... Dottie (Marisa Tomei) with Juan Raul (Alfred Molina) in The Perez Family The Perez Family is a comedy film released in 1995, about a group of Cuban refugees in America, who pretend to be a family. ... Miguel Ángel Álvarez, also known as El Men, (born August 25, 1941, in San Juan de Puerto Rico), is a Puerto Rican comedian and actor. ... Axel Anderson (born Axel Levy on December 11, 1929) is a German born Puerto Rican actor. ... For other people named Marc Anthony or Mark Anthony, see Mark Anthony. ... Victor Argo (November 5, 1934-April 7, 2004) born as Victor Jimenez, in New York City was an actor who usually played the part of the tough bad guy in the movies. ... King of New York is a 1990 film, starring Christopher Walken, Laurence Larry Fishburne, David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, Victor Argo, Steve Buscemi and Giancarlo Esposito. ... Yancey Arias (born June 27, 1971) is an American actor most noted for his work on television crime dramas, particularly his role as Gabo in the FX series Thief. ... Raymond Arrieta (born March 26, 1965 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is considered by many to be one of Puerto Ricos greatest comedians. ... Rick Aviles, (born Richard Anthony Aviles) October 14, 1952 - March 17, 1995, was a stand-up comedian who is best remembered for the role of Willie Lopez in the movie Ghost. ... For other uses, see Ghost (disambiguation). ... Charlotte Ayanna (born September 25, 1976 as Charlotte Lopez) is an actress. ... Adrienne Eliza Bailon (born October 24, 1983) is an American actress and member of the singing groups 3LW with Kiely Williams and Jessica Benson and The Cheetah Girls with Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan. ... 3LW (acronym of 3 Little Women) is an American hip hop, pop and R&B singing girl group that enjoyed a number of modest hits during the early 2000s. ... The Cheetah Girls may refer to: The Cheetah Girls (book series) by Deborah Gregory. ... Ivonne Belen (born 1955 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican documentary movie director and producer. ... Rosa Blasi (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress. ... Giselle Blondet, (born January 9, 1964) in New York City, United States, is a Puerto Rican actress and show host. ... Lucy Boscana (1915 – May 24, 2001) born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, was an actress and a pioneer in Puerto Ricos televison. ... Paul Calderon, an American actor, was born in Puerto Rico. ... The Last Castle is a 2001 movie starring Robert Redford and James Gandolfini. ... Norma Candal (born April 10, 1930 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican actress and comedian who is best known for her role as Petunia. Normas family lived in the Fajardo Sugar Co. ... Irene Cara (born Irene Escalera on March 18, 1959, in The Bronx, New York City) is an American singer of African, Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. ... Fame is a movie directed by Alan Parker which was released in 1980. ... Raquel Castro is an young American actress born on November 17, 1994 born in California, she has two older sisters, an older brother and a younger brother. ... Braulio Castillo (born March 30, 1933) is a native of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, who enjoyed a very successful career as a telenovela actor in Latin America. ... Braulio Castillo, hijo (born c1964) is a famous Puerto Rican actor. ... Melwin Cedeño (born circa 1968) is an actor from Puerto Rico. ... Abdiel Colberg is a Puerto Rican television producer and movie director. ... Ivonne Coll (born June 18, 1947 in the city of Fajardo, Puerto Rico) is a former Puerto Rican beauty queen turned actress. ... The Godfather Part II is a 1974 motion picture directed by Francis Ford Coppola from a script he co-wrote with Mario Puzo. ... Miriam Colon (born August 20, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican actress and the founder and director of the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in New York City. ... Scarface is a 1983 film directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone and starring Al Pacino as Antonio Tony Montana. ... Liza Colón-Zayas (born circa 1972 in New York City, New York, USA) is a Puerto Rican-American actress and playwright. ... Paquito Cordero (born Fransisco Cordero Baez in 1932 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) was a comedian and T.V. producer and also one of the pioneers of Puerto Rican television. ... Kevin Corrigan as Eddie Finnerty on Grounded for Life Kevin Corrigan (born Kevin Fitzgerald Corrigan on March 27, 1969 in The Bronx, New York) is an American character actor of Irish and Puerto Rican descent who has apppeared mostly in independent films and television since the 1990s. ... Mapita Cortés (born Maria del Pilar Mercado Cordero in 1930 in Puerto Rico – died January 1, 2006 in Mexico City), was an actress of telenovelas and the cinema of Mexico. ... Mapy Cortes (1910-1998), born Maria del Pilar Cordero in Santurce, Puerto Rico, was a famous actress that participated in many films during the Mexican film industrys golden era. ... Mapy Cortes (1910-1998), born Maria del Pilar Cordero in Santurce, Puerto Rico, was a famous actress that participated in many films during the Mexican film industrys golden era. ... Mara Croatto (born February 2, 1969 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Puerto Rican soap opera actress. ... Alexis Cruz (born September 29, 1974 in New York) is an American actor of Puerto Rican descent, best known for his performances as Rafael in Touched by an Angel and as Skaara in Stargate and Stargate SG-1. ... An activated Stargate, the central object of the fictional Stargate universe, here depicted in the SG-1 television series. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series, part of the Stargate franchise. ... This section contains a list of trivia items. ... Wilson Cruz (born December 27, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, USA) is an openly gay Puerto Rican-American actor. ... For other uses, see My So-Called Life (disambiguation). ... Party Monster (2003) is a drama/dark comedy that details the rise and fall of infamous homosexual[1][2]New York party promoter Michael Alig. ... Henry Darrow Henry Darrow (born Enrique Tomas Delgado, Jr. ... The High Chaparral was a Western-themed television series which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Raul Davila. ... All My Children (AMC) is a popular American soap opera that has been broadcast Monday through Friday on the ABC TV network since January 5, 1970. ... Rosario Dawson (born May 9, 1979) is an American actress and singer. ... Men in Black II (also known as MIIB) is a 2002 science fiction comedy action film starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. ... The Rundown (also known as Welcome to the Jungle) is an action film starring The Rock and Seann William Scott about a bounty hunter/enforcer/aspiring chef named Beck who must head for the Amazon Rainforest to capture someone. ... This article is about the 2005 film. ... Blanca de Castejon (1914-1969) was a Puerto Rican actress who became very successful in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Seduction was a female R&B and dance music trio from New York assembled and produced by Clivilles and Cole of C&C Music Factory, consisting of members Idalis DeLeon (b. ... Vanessa del Rio (born as Ana Maria Sanchez on March 31, 1952 in Harlem, New York, USA) was an American pornographic actress. ... Benicio Monserrat Rafael Del Toro Sanchez (born February 19, 1967, in San Germán, Puerto Rico) is an Academy Award winning Puerto Rican actor. ... Traffic is a film directed by Steven Soderbergh that explores the intricacies of the illegal drug trade from a number of perspectives: user, enforcer, politician and trafficker. ... Kamar de los Reyes, in a still from the opening sequence of One Life to Live. ... One Life to Live (OLTL) is an American soap opera which has been broadcast on the ABC television network since July 15, 1968. ... Michael DeLorenzo (born October 31, 1959 in The Bronx, New York) is an American actor. ... New York Undercover was a one-hour urban police drama, which ran on the Fox Broadcasting Company network from 1994 to 1998. ... Head of the Class was an American sitcom that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network. ... Alba Nydia Díaz, (April 27, 1955) born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, is an actress, known for her achievements in television and on-stage, both in the island as in Mexico. ... Lydia Echevarría (born 1924) is a controversial Puerto Rican actress. ... Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is a Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy Award-winning American actor. ... Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy motion picture. ... The Princess Diaries is a comedy-drama film and the screen adaptation of Meg Cabots 2000 novel of the same name. ... Erik Estrada at DragonCon 07 in Atlanta, GA Erik Estrada (born March 16, 1949 in East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States) is an American actor of Puerto Rican descent, known for his co-starring lead role in the 1977–1983 US television series CHiPs. ... CHiPs is an American television series produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios that aired on NBC from September 15, 1977 to July 17, 1983. ... Sealab 2021 is an American animated television series shown on Cartoon Networks adult-oriented programming block, Adult Swim. ... Antonio Fargas Antonio Juan Fargas (born August 14, 1948) is a tall African American actor famous for roles in Blaxploitation films of the early 1970s. ... For the film, see Starsky & Hutch (film). ... José Vicente Ferrer de Otero y Cintrón (January 8, 1909 – January 26, 1992), was an Academy Award-winning Puerto Rican actor and film director, born in the Santurce district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. ... This article is about the historical figure. ... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ... Miguel Ferrer (born February 7, 1955) is an actor of Puerto Rican-Irish-American descent who is often cast in movies as a villain. ... RoboCop is a 1987 science-fiction, action movie and satire of business-driven capitalism, directed by Paul Verhoeven. ... The Manchurian Candidate is a 2004 U.S. American film based on the 1959 novel The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon, and a reimagining of the previous 1962 film. ... Rafael Ferrer is an American Actor. ... Franky G (born October 30, is an American film and television actor. ... The Italian Job is a 2003 action-adventure film, directed by F. Gary Gray. ... Saw II is a 2005 horror film. ... Mayte Jannell Garcia (b. ... Prince changed his stage name into an unpronounceable symbol in 1993, but took up the name Prince again in 1999. ... Luis Gatica (born February 25, 1961) is a half Chilean, half Puerto Rican actor and rock singer. ... Mapita Cortés (born Maria del Pilar Mercado Cordero in 1930 in Puerto Rico – died January 1, 2006 in Mexico City), was an actress of telenovelas and the cinema of Mexico. ... Marilyn Ghigliotti, born August 10, 1961 in New York, is a character actress famous for the role of Veronica Loughlin in Clerks. ... This article is about the film. ... Joyce Giraud (born Joyce Marie Giraud Mojica April 4, 1975) is an Puerto Rican actress and model. ... Miss Universe 2001 Denisse Marie Quiñones Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico are the official national preliminaries to the Miss Universe and Miss World international pageants respectively. ... Ian Gomez is an american actor with notable roles on The Drew Carey Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm. ... The Drew Carey Show was a long-running American sitcom (set in Cleveland, Ohio) that aired on ABC from 1995 to 2004 and was known for its everyman characters and themes. ... Marga Gomez (b. ... Reagan Gomez-Preston (born April 24, 1980, Detroit, Michigan) is an American actress. ... Rick Gonzalez (born June 30, 1979) is an American actor. ... Promotional poster for The Rookie The Rookie is a 2002 drama film, directed by John Lee Hancock. ... Coach Carter is a 2005 film, directed by Thomas Carter. ... Bruce Gray (born 1939) is a Canadian character actor (although he was actually born in Puerto Rico to Canadian parents and lived there until he was thirteen). ... Javier Javi Grillo-Marxuach ( ), born October 28, 1969 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a television screenwriter and producer, best known for his work as writer and producer on the first two seasons of the ABC television series Lost, though he has also written for a number of other series... Luis Guzmán (born August 28, 1956[1]) is a Puerto Rican actor. ... Carlitos Way is a 1993 gangster film based on the novels Carlitos Way and After Hours by Judge Edwin Torres. ... Traffic is a film directed by Steven Soderbergh that explores the intricacies of the illegal drug trade from a number of perspectives: user, enforcer, politician and trafficker. ... The Count of Monte Cristo is a 2002 movie based upon the book The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas (père). ... April Lee Hernandez (born January 31, 1980)[1] is an American actress. ... For other uses of Freedom Writers, see Freedom Writers (disambiguation). ... Juano Hernandez (July 19, 1901-July 17, 1970 born in San Juan, Puerto Rico) was one of the first Afro-Latin Americans to become a major star in the Negro Film Industry of the United States. ... William Willie Hernandez (born November 20, 1979 in New York City) is a Puerto Rican actor. ... Lillian Hurst (born August 13, 1943 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican comedian and actress. ... Dharma & Greg was an American television situation comedy broadcast between 1997 and 2002 on ABC. The premise of the show was a relationship between two characters regarded as cultural opposites. ... Mark Indelicato (born July 16, 1994) is an American actor and singer. ... Ugly Betty is a Emmy-winning[1] American television comedy-drama series starring America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Rebecca Romijn and Vanessa Williams. ... Vincent Irizarry (born November 12, 1959 in Queens, New York) is an American actor. ... All My Children (AMC) is a popular American soap opera that has been broadcast Monday through Friday on the ABC TV network since January 5, 1970. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Raúl Rafael Juliá y Arcelay [IPA: raul rafael xulia i aɾselai] (better known as Raúl Juliá) (March 9, 1940 – October 24, 1994) was a Golden Globe award winning actor from Puerto Rico who lived and worked for many years in the United States. ... Kiss of the Spider Woman (Portuguese: O Beijo da Mulher Aranha) is a Brazilian and American film released in 1985 and directed by Hector Babenco. ... La Gran Fiesta (in English, The Great Party) is a 1985 Puerto Rican movie, written and directed by Marcos Zurinaga, based on a story by Ana Lydia Vega. ... Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993 in Hollywood, Florida, U.S.) is an American child actress,model and spokesmodel. ... Zoey 101 is an American live-action situation comedy television series that is currently a TEENick show on Nickelodeon starring Jamie Lynn Spears. ... Eva LaRue (born Eva Maria LaRuy on December 27, 1966 in Long Beach, California) is an American actress. ... All My Children (AMC) is a popular American soap opera that has been broadcast Monday through Friday on the ABC TV network since January 5, 1970. ... CSI: Miami is a spinoff of the popular CBS network series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. ... Alani La La Vásquez (born in June 25, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American disc jockey , TV personality and MTV VJ of Puerto Rican descent. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... John Leguizamo (born July 22, 1964) is an Emmy-winning and Golden Globe Award-nominated American comedian, actor and producer. ... Moulin Rouge is a 2001 Academy Award-winning jukebox musical film directed by Baz Luhrmann. ... To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a 1995 Hollywood film, starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo. ... Adamari López Toro (born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, May 18, 1971) is a Puerto Rican actress famous for participating in several Puerto Rican and Mexican soap operas. ... Jennifer Lynne López (born July 24, 1969) is an American actress, Grammy Award-nominated pop/Latin pop/R&B singer, fashion designer, and dancer. ... Emmanuel Logroño (born November 1, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York), better known as Sunshine Logroño is a famous Puerto Rican actor, radio announcer, television show host, singer, comedy writer, entrepreneur and comedian. ... Justina Machado (born September 6, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actress of Puerto Rican descent. ... Six Feet Under is an American television drama created by Alan Ball that was originally broadcast from 2001 to 2005. ... Final Destination 2 is a 2003 horror film, and sequel to the 2000 film Final Destination. ... For other senses of this word, see torque (disambiguation). ... Sonia Manzano (born December 6, 1950) is a hot American actress. ... Sesame Street is an American educational childrens television series for preschoolers and is a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard, combining both education and entertainment. ... Eddie Marrero born 1962 in Spanish Harlems El Barrio New York Cty is of Puerto Rican heritage. ... Claribel Medina (born c. ... John Melendez, formerly known as Stuttering John (born October 4, 1965 in New York City), is the announcer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. ... This article is a biography of Howard Stern as an individual; for information regarding his radio show see The Howard Stern Show. ... May 26, 2006 opening monologue of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an Emmy Award-winning American late-night talk show hosted by comedian Jay Leno on NBC. It premiered on May 25, 1992, succeeding The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. ... Angela Maurano better known as Angela Meyer (born August 2, 1947 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is an actress, comedian and producer of television and theatrical works. ... Ari Meyers (born April 6, 1969, San Juan, Puerto Rico) is an actress, probably best known for her role as Emma Jane McArdle in the Kate & Allie (1984) TV series. ... Kate & Allie was a television situation comedy, airing on CBS from 1984 to 1989. ... Eddie Miró (born 1936 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), is a television show host in Puerto Rico. ... Rene Monclova (born c. ... Esai Morales Esai Morales (born October 1, 1962) is an actor who most recently starred as Lt. ... Jacobo Morales (born approx. ... Bananas is a film written, directed, and starring Woody Allen and Louise Lasser in 1971. ... Alicia Moreda (November 1, 1912-June 13, 1983) born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, was a soap opera actress and a pioneer in Puerto Ricos television. ... Rita Moreno (born December 11, 1931, in Humacao, Puerto Rico) is a singer, dancer and an Academy Award-winning actress and the first and only Puerto Rican actress in history (as well as one of only nine people) to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater, primarily honoring productions on Broadway in New York. ... An Emmy Award. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Frankie Muniz (born Francisco James Muniz IV on December 5, 1997, in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey) is an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award nominated American actor, who is now a full time Formula Atlantic driver. ... 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Authors, playwrights and poets

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Authors, playwrights and poets. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability, otherwise it will be removed.

• Jack Agüeros, author, playwright, poet and translator
• Miguel Algarín, poet, writer and co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
• Dr. Manuel A. Alonso, poet and author
• Pura Belpre, author- first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City
• Alejandrina Benítez de Gautier, poet
• María Bibiana Benítez, playwright and Puerto Rico's "first" poets
• Tomás Blanco, writer and historian
• Giannina Braschi, vanguard poet, Spanglish novelist, and performer of spoken word
• Dr. Salvador Brau, second Official Historian of Puerto Rico
• Julia de Burgos, poet
• Mayra Calvani, writer
• Zenobia Camprubí, Spanish author and wife of Nobel laureate Juan Ramón Jiménez (Puerto Rican mother)
• Nemesio Canales, essayist and poet
• Andrés Castro Ríos, poet and cofounder of literary magazine "Guajana"
• Dr. Cayetano Coll y Toste, writer and third Official Historian of Puerto Rico
• Jesús Colón, writer, father of "Nuyorican" movement
• Juan Antonio Corretjer, poet
• Dr. José Antonio Dávila, poet
• Virgilio Dávila, poet
• Caridad de la Luz "La Bruja", poet, writer/actor of "Boogie Rican Blvd"
• Abelardo Díaz Alfaro, writer
• Andrés Díaz Marrero, writer
• Dr. Rosario Ferré, writer
• Shaggy Flores, Nuyorican Writer, Poet, African Diaspora Scholar, Founder of Voices for the Voiceless
• Magali García Ramis, writer
• José Gautier Benítez, poet
• Migene González-Wippler, new-age author, prominent Santeria expert
• Adolfo de Hostos, fifth Official Historian of Puerto Rico
• Eugenio María de Hostos, (see also Educators and Politicians), wrote La Peregrinación de Bayoán, founding text of Puerto Rican literature
• Enrique A. Laguerre, writer, nominated for Nobel Prize in literature
• Georgina Lázaro, children's poet
• Tato Laviera, poet and author of AmeRícan
• Muna Lee, Mississippi-born writer, first wife of Luis Muñoz Marín
• Luis Llorens Torres, poet
• Luis López Nieves, Writer
• Francisco Mariano Quiñones, first Official Historian of Puerto Rico
• René Marqués, playwright
• Dr. Concha Meléndez, poet, writer
• Manuel Méndez Ballester, writer
• Mercedes Negrón Muñoz, "Clara Lair", poet
• Judith Ortiz Cofer, poet, writer and essayist
• Luis Palés Matos, poet of Afro-Caribbean themes
• Dr. Antonio S. Pedreira, writer and educator
• Pedro Pietri, poet, playwright, co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
• Miguel Piñero, playwright, writer, co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
• Marie Teresa Ríos, author of "The Fifteenth Pelican" which was the basis for the popular 1960s television sitcom, "The Flying Nun".^[1]
• Jesús Omar Rivera, historian, writer, and (public) speaker. Author of Boricuazo (Tu Orgullo Nacional).
• José Rivera, playwright, first Puerto Rican nominated for an "Oscar" in "Best Adopted Screenplay" category
• Lola Rodríguez de Tió, poet, wrote lyrics to the revolutionary La Borinqueña
• Luis Rafael Sánchez, playwright
• Wilfredo Santa-Gómez, writer,journalist
• Esmeralda Santiago, author
• Tony Santiago, author, historian - First Puerto Rican to be honored by the Government of Puerto Rico for his work in Wikipedia and the first Puerto Rican to be named Official Historian of the Association of Naval Service Officers (ANSO).^[2][3]
• Mayra Santos Febres, poet
• Pedro Juan Soto, writer/novelist (father of slain independence activist Carlos Soto Arriví)
• Clemente Soto Vélez, poet and activist
• Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, writer and poet, "The Father of Puerto Rican Literature"
• Piri Thomas, writer, poet
• Edwin Torres, "Nuyorican Movement" poet
• Judge Edwin Torres, writer (Carlito's Way), New York Supreme Court Justice
• Ed Vega, Novelist
• Nimia Vicens, National Poet
• William Carlos Williams, Modernist poet (Puerto Rican mother),
• Dr. Manuel Zeno Gandía, wrote "La Charca", the first Puerto Rican novel

Jack Agüeros (b. ... Miguel Algarín (born ca. ... The Nuyorican Poets Cafe is a New York City performance venue, best known for slam poetry, but also presenting theater, stand-up comedy, Latin jazz, hip-hop performance, and screenplay readings, the café is a non-profit organization. ... Dr. Manuel A. Alonso (October 6, 1822-November 4, 1889) born in San Juan, Puerto Rico was a writer, poet and journalist. ... Pura Belpré (1901?-1982), was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, and also a writer, collector of folktales, and puppeteer. ... Alejandrina Benítez de Gautier (1819-1879) born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico - Poet. ... Maria Bibiana Benitez (December 10, 1783 – April 18, 1873) born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was Puerto Ricos first known poetess and one of its first playwrights. ... Tomas Blanco (December 9, 1897-April 12, 1975) born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a writer and historian. ... Cutting-edge poet and novelist Giannina Braschi (b. ... Dr. Salvador Brau (January 11, 1842-November 5, 1912) born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, was a journalist, poet and writer. ... Pursuant to a law approved in 1903, An Act for the Approval and Conservation of Certain Historical Data of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Legislature created the Office of the Official Historian of Puerto Rico. ... Julia de Burgos (February 17, 1914 – July 6, 1953), born in Carolina, Puerto Rico has been considered by many as the greatest poet to have been born in Puerto Rico. ... Mayra Calvani (born 1967 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a writer of dark fantasy stories. ... Zenobia Camprubí Aymar (c. ... Juan Ramón Jiménez (Moguer, Spain, 24 December 1881 – Santurce, Puerto Rico, 29 May 1958) was a Spanish poet. ... Nemesio R. Canales (December 18, 1878 - September 14, 1923) born in the town of Jayuya, Puerto Rico, was a poet, essayist, journalist, novelist, playwright and a politician who defended womens civil rights. ... Cayetano Coll y Toste born (November 30, 1850-November 19, 1930) in the City of Arecibo, Puerto Rico was a renowned Puerto Rican historian and writer. ... Pursuant to a law approved in 1903, An Act for the Approval and Conservation of Certain Historical Data of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Legislature created the Office of the Official Historian of Puerto Rico. ... Jesús Colón (1901-1974) born in Cayey, Puerto Rico is the Puerto Rican writer known as the Father of the Nuyorican Movement. ... The Nuyorican Movement is an intellectual movement involving poets, writers, musicians and artists who are Puerto Ricans or of Puerto Rican descent and who live in or near New York City and call themselves or are known as Nuyoricans. The word Nuyorican derives from a combination of the words New... Juan Antonio Corretjer (March 3, 1908-January 19, 1985) was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico and was a well known poet, journalist and independence political activist. ... Dr. José Antonio Dávila (October 7, 1898 – December 4, 1941), born in the City of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was a well-known poet during Puerto Ricos postmodern era of poetry. ... Virgilio Dávila (born January 28, 1869 in the town of Toa Boja, Puerto Rico – August 22, 1943), was a poet of patriotic themes, an educator, politician and businessman. ... Caridad de la Luz a. ... Abelardo Díaz Alfaro (1916 - July 22, 1999) was a Puerto Rican author who reached great fame throughout Latin America during the 1940s. ... Dr. Rosario Ferré (born September 28,1938, in Ponce, Puerto Rico), is a well known Puerto Rican writer, poet and essayist. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Magali García Ramis (1946- )is a Puerto Rican writer. ... José Gautier Benítez (April 12, 1848 – January 24, 1880) was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Migene Gonzalez-Wippler is a Puerto Rican new-age author and a leading expert on the Afro-Caribbean religion of Santeria. ... For other uses, see New Age (disambiguation). ... Lukumí or Regla de Ocha, most widely known as Santeria, is a set of related religious systems that fuse Catholic beliefs with traditional Yorùbá beliefs. ... Pursuant to a law approved in 1903, An Act for the Approval and Conservation of Certain Historical Data of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Legislature created the Office of the Official Historian of Puerto Rico. ... Eugenio María de Hostos (January 11, 1839 – August 11, 1903) born in the Barrio Río Cañas of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, known as El Ciudadano de las Americas (The Citizen of the Americas), was a Puerto Rican educator and independence advocate. ... Enrique Arturo Laguerre Veléz (born May 3, 1906) is a well-known writer, poet, teacher and critic from Moca, Puerto Rico. ... Georgina Lázaro Leon (born in Puerto Rico) is one of Puerto Ricos best known childrens poets. ... Tato Laviera (1951-) is a Nuyorican poet, born in Puerto Rico but who moved to New York in 1960. ... Muna Lee (January 29, 1895 – April 3, 1965) was an American author and poet who became widely known for her writings that promoted Pan-Americanism and Feminism. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For the airport of the same name, see Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. ... Luis Llorens Torres (May 14, 1876 - June 16, 1944) born in Juana Diaz, Puwerto Rico, was a poet, journalist, playwright, and politician. ... Luis López Nieves (born in 1950) is one of the most important and best-selling Puerto Rican authors. ... Francisco Mariano Quiñones (1830 – 1908), born in San German, Puerto Rico, distinguished himself as a defender of the ideals of the abolition of slavery and the self-determination of Puerto Rico. ... Pursuant to a law approved in 1903, An Act for the Approval and Conservation of Certain Historical Data of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Legislature created the Office of the Official Historian of Puerto Rico. ... Rene Marques (October 4, 1919-March 22, 1979) born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was a renowned short story writer and playwright. ... Dr. Concha Melendez (January 21, 1895-June 26, 1983) born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was a renowned educator, poet and writer. ... Manuel Méndez Ballester was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in 1909, was a well known writer and known for his works fields of journalism, radio broadcasting, television and teaching. ... Mercedes Negron Muñoz a. ... Mercedes Negron Muñoz a. ... Judith Ortiz Cofer (born Judith Ortiz in 1952 in Hormigueros, Puerto), is an acclaimed Austrailian author. ... Luis Palés Matos (March 20, 1898-February 23, 1959) born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, was a poet who is credited with creating the poetry genre known as Afro-Antillano. ... Dr. Antonio S. Pedreira (June 13, 1899-October 23, 1939) born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a renown author and educator. ... Pedro Pietri (March 21, 1944-March 3, 2004) born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a Nuyorican poet and playwright who co-founded the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. ... The Nuyorican Poets Cafe is a New York City performance venue, best known for slam poetry, but also presenting theater, stand-up comedy, Latin jazz, hip-hop performance, and screenplay readings, the café is a non-profit organization. ... Miguel Piñero (December 19, 1946–June 18, 1988), born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, was a playwright, actor, and co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. ... The Nuyorican Poets Cafe is a New York City performance venue, best known for slam poetry, but also presenting theater, stand-up comedy, Latin jazz, hip-hop performance, and screenplay readings, the café is a non-profit organization. ... Marie Teresa Rios, also Marie Teresa Rios Versace, (pen name Tere Rios) (November 9, 1917-October 17, 1999) was the author of a book was which the basis for a popular 1960s television sitcom, The Flying Nun. ... The Flying Nun was a sitcom produced by the ABC from 1967 until 1970. ... Jose Rivera (born 1955 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a playwright and the first Puerto Rican screenplay writer to be nominated for an Oscar. ... Lola Rodríguez de Tió (September 14, 1848-November 10, 1924), born in San Germán, Puerto Rico was the first Puerto Rican born poetess to establish herself a reputation as a great poet throughout all of Latin-America. ... asBold textelashely doesnt have anyfriends no1 likes her she is a bitch. ... Dr. Luis Rafael Sánchez a. ... Wilfredo Santa Gomez is a puertorican author born in the city of Caguas, Puerto Rico and has written a total of five books in Spanish on self help, short stories and poetry books. ... Esmeralda Santiago (born 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico). ... Mayra Santos-Febres (born 1966) is a Puerto Rican professor of literature, poet, novelist, and critic who has garnered fame at home and abroad. ... Pedro Juan Soto (July 11, 1928 - 2002) was a Puerto Rican writer. ... Carlos Soto Arriví Carlos Enrique Soto Arriví (December 8, 1959 - July 25, 1978) was an activist for the independence of Puerto Rico. ... Clemente Soto Vélez was a Puerto Rican nationalist, poet, journalist and activist who mentored many generations of artists in Puerto Rico and New York City. ... Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (November 12, 1826 – July 19, 1882) was a poet and writer from San Juan, Puerto Rico. ... Piri Thomas (born Juan Pedro Tomas September 30, 1928 in Spanish Harlem in New York City) is a Puerto Rican-Cuban who is influential in the Nuyorican Movement as a writer and poet. ... Edwin Torres(born c. ... The Nuyorican Movement is an intellectual movement involving poets, writers, musicians and artists who are Puerto Ricans or of Puerto Rican descent and who live in or near New York City and call themselves or are known as Nuyoricans. The word Nuyorican derives from a combination of the words New... Judge Edwin Torres (born 1931 in New York City) is a Supreme Court Judge, lawyer, and author. ... Carlitos Way is a 1993 gangster film based on the novels Carlitos Way and After Hours by Judge Edwin Torres. ... William Carlos Williams Dr. William Carlos Williams (sometimes known as WCW) (September 17, 1883 – March 4, 1963), was an American poet closely associated with modernism and Imagism. ... This article focuses on the cultural movement labeled modernism or the modern movement. See also: Modernism (Roman Catholicism) or Modernist Christianity; Modernismo for specific art movement(s) in Spain and Catalonia. ... Dr. Manuel Zeno Gandia (January 10, 1855-1930) born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, wrote the novel La Charca (The Pond), which is considered to be the first Puerto Rican novel. ...

Beauty Queens and Fashion Models

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Beauty Queens and Fashion Models. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

• Deborah Carthy-Deu, Miss Universe 1985
• Susie Castillo, Miss USA 2003 (Puerto Rican mother)
• Stella Díaz, fashion model
• Jaslene Gonzalez, fashion model (winner of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8)
• Marisol Malaret, first Puerto Rican Miss Universe, 1970
• Marisol Maldonado, fashion model
• Wilnelia Merced, Miss World, 1975
• Astrid Muñoz, fashion model
• Cynthia Olavarría, Miss Puerto Rico 2005
• Denise Quiñones, Miss Universe 2001
• Ada Perkins, Miss Puerto Rico 1978
• Ingrid Marie Rivera, Miss Puerto Rico World 2005
• Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Universe 2006
• Laurie Tamara Simpson, Miss International 1987
• Noris Díaz ("La Taína"), model
• Dayanara Torres, Miss Universe 1993
• Gloria Vélez, fashion model

Deborah Carthy-Deu (January 5, 1966) is a young Puerto Rican woman who was Miss Universe in 1985, winning the contest at Miami and becoming the second Puerto Rican to win it. ... Susie Cintron Castillo (born January 6, 1980 in Methuen, Massachusetts), is a beauty queen who has held the Miss USA title and who has competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants. ... Stella Diaz (born December 14, 1984) is a Puerto Rican fashion model and contestant on the NBC reality television show Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search. ... Jaslene Gonzalez (born May 28, 1986) is a Puerto Rican fashion model, and the winner of Cycle 8 of Americas Next Top Model. ... Americas Next Top Model Cycle 8 is the eighth cycle of Americas Next Top Model and the second season of the series to be aired on The CW network, which aired from February 28, 2007 to May 16, 2007. ... Marisol Malaret (born October 13, 1949) was the first Puerto Rican to be crowned Miss Universe, winning in Miami in 1970. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Wilnelia Merced Forsyth (born October 12, 1959 in Caguas Puerto Rico) in 1975, became the first and to date only winner of the Miss World title from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ... Astrid Muñoz (born 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) - Supermodel. ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... Denise Marie Quiñones August (born September 9, 1980 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) was the fourth Puerto Rican winner of the Miss Universe contest. ... Ingrid Rivera Ingrid Marie Rivera Santos (born in Luquillo, Puerto Rico) competed in the Miss World 2005 pageant, held in Sanya, China on December 2005. ... Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza (born October 3, 1987 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, and raised in Salinas, Puerto Rico) is a beauty queen who has held the titles Miss Puerto Rico Universe and Miss Universe 2006. ... Laurie Tamara Simpson of Puerto Rico is Miss International 1987. ... Noris Díaz Pérez (also known as La Taína, born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico in 1976) is a Puerto Rican model and host. ... Dayanara Torres Delgado (born on October 28, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, model and former Miss Universe. ... Gloria Velez (born December 18, 1978) is an American bikini model, former Hip Hop model, dancer, Hip Hop and R&B artist and actress who is a native of Long Island, New York. ...

Business people and industrialists

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Business people and industrialists. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

• Carlota Alfaro, fashion
• Aida Álvarez, first Puerto Rican and first Hispanic woman to hold a sub-cabinet level position in the White House (Small Business Administrator 1997-2000).
• Luis Antonio, fashion
• José Berrocal, youngest president of PR Government Development Bank, annual scholarships are awarded in his memory
• Luisa Capetillo, labor leader
• Richard Carrión, Chairman of the Board Banco Popular, chairman International Olympic Committee's finance committee
• Kimberly Casiano, member Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company
• Ramiro L. Colón, first administrator of Cooperativa de Cafeteros de Puerto Rico, Café Rico (official coffee of the Vatican)
• Deirdre Connelly, president of Eli Lilly, (one of the 50 most powerful women in business according to Fortune magazine)
• Atilano Cordero Badillo, Supermercados Grande
• Carmen Ana Culpeper, fomer SBA Regional Director, first female PR Treasury Secretary and PR Telephone Company President
• Oscar de la Renta, fashion designer (Puerto Rican father)
• Fernando Fernández, "Ron del Barrilito" and "Alcoholado Santa Ana"
• Antonio Luis Ferré, owner of Ferré-Rangel media emporium
• Luis A. Ferré, Puerto Rico Cement (see also Governors)
• José Juan García, "CheJuan", founder of Hogares Crea
• Lcdo. Miguel A. García Méndez, founder of Western Federal Savings Bank, now Westernbank Puerto Rico.
• Ramón López Irizarry, inventor of Coco López
• Gildo Massó, founder of Massó Enterprises and Casa's Massó
• Luis Miranda Casañas, CEO of the multi-state Universal insurance emporium
• Lisette Nieves, founder of "ATREVETE"
• Samuel A. Ramírez, Sr., President and founder of "Ramirez and Co.", the largest Hispanic investment banking firm in Wall Street
• Angel Ramos, founder of Telemundo television network
• Gaspar Roca, founder of newspaper "El Vocero"
• Miguel Ruiz, founder of Café Yaucono'
• Herb Scannell, Former Chairman of MTV Networks and president of Nickelodeon Networks
• Juan Serrallés, founder of "Don Q" rum
• Joseph A. Unanue, former president and CEO of Goya Foods, son of founder
• Salvador Vassallo, founder of Vassallo Industries Inc. and subsidiaries

Carlota Alfaro (born June 4, 1933) is a fashion designer from Puerto Rican fashion designer. ... Aida Alvarez (born 1950 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is the first Hispanic woman and Puerto Rican to hold a position in a Presidents Cabinet. ... Luis Antonio (born approx. ... José Berrocal (1957 – October 25, 2000) was the youngest president of Puerto Ricos Government Development Bank (1991-1992). ... Luisa Capetillo (October 28, 1879 – October 10, 1922) born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was one of Puerto Ricos most famous labor organizers. ... Richard L. Carrion is the current President and CEO of Popular, Inc. ... This article is about a Puerto Rican bank. ... Stamp The International Olympic Committee (French: Comité International Olympique) is an organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas on June 23, 1894. ... Kimberly Casiano is a Puerto Rican businesswoman. ... Ramiro L. Colon (1940-1980) born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is credited with having saved the coffee industry in Puerto Rico. ... Deirdre Connelly is president U.S. Operations for pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. ... Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is a global pharmaceutical company and one of the worlds largest corporations. ... Fortune magazine is Americas second longest-running business magazine after Forbes magazine. ... Atilano Cordero Badillo (born c. ... Oscar de la Renta (born July 22, 1932) is a leading fashion designer. ... Fernando Fernandez (c. ... Caribbean rum, circa 1941 Rum is a distilled beverage made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses and sugarcane juice by a process of fermentation and distillation. ... Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo (February 17, 1904 – October 21, 2003) was an engineer, industrialist, politician, philanthropist, and a patron of the arts. ... Jose Juan Garcia a. ... Lcdo. ... The Westernbank logo. ... Ramon Lopez-Irizarry (July 25, 1897-October 8, 1982) born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, was the inventor of the original Coco Lopez. Coco Lopez and the Piña Colada // Ramon Lopez-Irizarry was a professor of agricultural sciences at the University of Puerto Rico. ... Gildo Massó González (1927-January 15, 2007), born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, was the founder and CEO of Masso Enterprises and also the developer of the concept of build it yourself low cost houses. ... Luis Miranda Casañas is the Chairman of the Board of Universal, the largest insurance group in Puerto Rico, which also has a corporate presence on the United States mainland. ... Lisette Nieves (born c. ... Samuel A. Ramirez, Sr. ... Angel Ramos (1902 – 1960), born in the town of Manati, Puerto Rico, was the founder of Telemundo, the second largest Spanish Language speaking television network in the United States. ... Telemundo is an American television network based in Hialeah, Florida. ... Gaspar Roca, born in 1926 and deceased April 8, 2007, the Wharton School-trained economist held prominent positions in government and the private sector, including the presidency of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO). ... El Vocero is a Puerto Rican newspaper that is published in San Juan. ... Don Miguel Ángel Ruiz (born 1952) is a Mexican author, shaman, and teacher. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Juan Serralles (born c. ... Caribbean rum, circa 1941 Rum is a distilled beverage made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses and sugarcane juice by a process of fermentation and distillation. ... Joseph A. Unanue (born March 14, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York) was the president of the family owned Goya Foods, which is the largest hispanic food company in the United States. ... GOYA Foods Inc has become the largest Hispanic-owned business in the United States and has been serving consumers for over 70 years. ... Salvador Vassallo (born c. ...

Cartoonists

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Cartoonists. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

• David Álvarez, creator of "Yenny", illustrator and storyboard artist for DC Comics Looney Tunes series
• Ricardo Álvarez Rivon, creator of "Turey"
• Vanesa Littlecrow, comic creator
• George Pérez, "Marvel" and DC Comics comic book artist
• John Rivas, creator of "Bonzzo"
• José Vega Santana, both creator and impersonator of "Remi, The Clown"
• Arturo Yepez, political cartoonist El Vocero

David Alvarez (born 1968 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is the creator of the comic strip Yenny and illustrator and storyboard artist for Dell Comics Looney Tunes series, Disney and other companies. ... Yenny is a daily webcomic by Puerto Rican comic artist David Alvarez. ... Ricardo Alvarez Rivon (born c. ... Turey is a Puerto Rican comic book magazine that is published since 1989. ... Vanesa Vas Littlecrow Wojtanowicz (born Vanesa Colon Ortiz on November 8, 1973 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a multifaceted Puerto Rican who is a cartoonist, dancer, writer and a model. ... New Teen Titans #1. ... This article is about the comic book company. ... DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company. ... John Rivas is the Puerto Rican creator of Bonzzo the comic strip. ... José Vega Santana a. ... El Vocero is a Puerto Rican newspaper that is published in San Juan. ...

Composers, musicians and singers

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Composers, musicians and singers. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

• Juan F. Acosta, composer of folklore music
• Agallah, rapper/producer
• Johnny Albino, singer
• Natalie and Nicole Albino, "Nina Sky" R&B
• Rafael Alers, danza composer, "first" Puerto Rican to compose a Hollywood musical score
• Marc Anthony, singer
• Henry Arana, composer ^[4]
• Arcángel, reggaeton artist
• Félix Astol, composer, (La Borinqueña)
• Armando "Chucho" Avellanet, singer
• Corina Katt Ayala, (a.k.a. Corina) singer/actress
• Manolo Badrena, percussionist
• Puchi Balseiro, composer
• Lloyd Banks, rapper
• Antonio Barasorda, tenor singer
• Ray Barretto, percussionist, jazz and salsa leader
• Eddie Benítez, guitarist
• John Benítez, "Jellybean Benítez", music producer and remixer
• Luz "Lucecita" Benítez, singer
• Obie Bermúdez, singer and composer
• Angela Bofill, singer
• Big Pun, rapper
• Americo Boschetti, singer and composer
• Roy Brown, folklore singer, composer
• Antonio Cabán Vale, El Topo, folklore singer, composer
• Many Espinal ("Tego Calderón"), reggaeton singer
• Héctor Campos-Parsi, singer/composer
• Bobby Capó, singer, composer
• Vicente Carattini, singer and composer of Puerto Rican Christmas themes
• Nydia Caro, singer
• Pablo Casals, renowned classical musician
• Kevin Ceballo, salsa singer
• Rafael Cepeda, composer, "The Patriarch of the Bomba and Plena"
• Iris Chacón, singer and vedette
• Keshia Chanté, R&B/Pop singer/songwriter
• Elmer Figueroa ("Chayanne"), singer
• David Lozada ("Cheka"), reggaeton artist
• Chelo, singer
• José Miguel Class, "El Gallito de Manati", singer
• Angel Clivillés, singer (group The Cover Girls)
• Robert Clivillés, Freestyle producer/member and founder of C + C Music Factory
• Willie Colón, salsa composer
• César Concepción, orchestra leader
• Federico A. Cordero, composer and classical guitarist
• Millie Corretjer,singer
• Rafael Cortijo, salsa band leader
• Elvis Crespo, merengue singer
• Tony Croatto, singer/composer of Puerto Rican folk songs
• Bobby Cruz, salsa singer
• Joe Cuba, bandleader, considered to be "The Father of the Boogaloo"
• Tite Curet Alonso, ballad and salsa composer
• Raymond Ayala ("Daddy Yankee"), reggaeton singer
• Justino Díaz, opera singer
• Rafael José Díaz, "Rafael José", singer and television host
• Carmen Delia Dipini, bolero singer
• Quique Domenech, musician, composer
• Howie Dorough, singer, member of the Backstreet Boys
• Braulio Dueño Colon, composer of "Canciones Escolares"
• Huey Dunbar, singer with group DLG (Puerto Rican mother)
• Johnathan Dwayne, singer, composer
• Rafi Escudero, musician, singer, composer
• Noel Estrada, composer of "En Mi Viejo San Juan"
• Cano Estremera,singer, composer and poet
• Lucy Fabery, singer
• Joseph Cartagena ("Fat Joe"), rapper
• Rene Farrait, former member of "Menudo"
• Héctor "El Father" Delgado, reggaeton singer
• José "Cheo" Feliciano,singer
• José Feliciano, singer, composed "Feliz Navidad"
• Ruth Fernández, singer
• Narciso Figueroa, "Father of the Modern Danza"
• Pedro Flores, composer
• Luis Fonsi, singer
• Angelo García, former member of "Menudo"
• Kany García, singer/songwriter
• Yahuba García, conga player, songwriter
• Tito Gómez, salsa singer
• Odilio González, singer
• Oscar Hernández, salsa musician (composer of Sex and the City theme song)
• Rafael Hernández, Composer of "Preciosa" and "Lamento Borincano"
• Giovanni Hidalgo, percussionist
• Isidro Infante, salsa composer/musical arranger
• Marta Casals Istomin, cellist, former President of Manhattan School of Music, widow of musicians Pablo Casals and Eugene Istomin
• Rafael Ithier, founder of "El Gran Combo" orchestra
• La India, salsa singer, known as the "Princess of Salsa"
• Andrés Jiménez a.k.a. "El Jíbaro", singer, trovador, and composer. Known for his nationalistic themes.
• Carmita Jiménez, singer (known also as "La Dama de la Canción")
• Jim Jones, rapper
• Kurious Jorge, rapper
• George Lamond, pop/salsa singer
• Tito Lara, singer
• Héctor Lavoe, salsa singer
• Raphy Leavitt, composer, director and founder of "La Selecta"
• Toñito Ledee, salsa singer
• Manny Lehman, music producer/international deejay
• Tru-Life, rapper
• Lil' Suzy, freestyle singer
• Johnny Lozada, former member of "Menudo"
• Papo Lucca, lead pianist of "La Sonora Ponceña"
• Lunna, singer
• Cruz Manuel Hernández ("Manny Manuel"), singer
• Víctor "Manuelle" Ruiz, singer
• Benjamín Marcantoni, opera singer, countertenor
• Enrique Martín ("Ricky Martin"), singer former member of "Menudo"
• Ana María Martínez, soprano singer
• Angie Martínez, singer, actress, radio personality
• Ladislao Martínez, known as "El Maestro Ladí", was an accomplished cuatro player and the first Puerto Rican musician to play solo on the radio.
• Charlie Massó, former member of "Menudo"
• Aldo Matta, singer
• Maxwell, R&B/Neo-Soul singer (Puerto Rican father)
• Lisette Meléndez, freestyle/Latin-pop singer
• Ozzie Meléndez, trombonist
• Ricky Meléndez, former member of "Menudo"
• Julia Migenes, soprano
• Luis Miguel, singer (born in Puerto Rico)
• Ismael Miranda, "El Niño Bonito de la Salsa", singer and composer
• Angel Mislan, composer of Danzas
• José Luis Moneró, bolero singer
• Yolandita Monge, singer
• Gilberto Monroig, bolero singer
• Glenn Monroig, composer, singer, sang the "first" rap song in Spanish
• Andy Montañez, salsa singer
• David Morales, deejay/composer/music producer
• Florencio Morales Ramos, "Ramito", folklore singer, trovador, and composer
• Humberto Morales, pioneer drummer and timbalero
• Mark Morales (a.k.a. "Prince Markie Dee"), rapper, producer
• Noro Morales, pianist, composer, arranger and band leader
• Juan Morel Campos, composer of Danzas
• Rafael Muñoz, orchestra leader
• Ednita Nazario, singer
• Rafael A. Nazario, Composer, songwriter, arranger, producer, pianist
• Chuck Negrón, lead singer of group Three Dog Night (cousin of actor Taylor Negron)
• Joe Negroni, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, member of the Teenagers
• David Sánchez ("Tempo"), reggaeton artist
• Tito Nieves, salsa singer
• Noelia, singer (daughter of Yolandita Monge)
• N.O.R.E./Noreaga, rapper
• Tommy Olivencia, salsa singer
• William Landrón ("Don Omar"), reggaeton singer
• Tony Orlando, singer, (Puerto Rican mother)
• Choco Orta, female salsa singer
• Jeannie Ortega, R&B/reggaeton singer
• Joell Ortiz, rapper
• Luis "Perico" Ortíz, salsa singer, musician, composer, musical arranger and producer
• Miguelito Ortíz, salsa singer
• Pedro Ortíz Dávila, "Davilita", bolero singer
• Shalim Ortíz, singer/actor
• Charlie Palmieri, pianist, bandleader
• Eddie Palmieri, bandleader
• Antonio Paolí, tenor, opera singer, first person in history to record an entire opera
• José Enrique Pedreira, danza composer
• Angel "Cuco" Peña, musician, composer and producer
• Melliangee Pérez, opera singer
• René Pérez, singer Calle 13 (band)
• Carlos Ponce, singer
• Ernesto Puente, Jr. ("Tito Puente"), musician, composer and producer
• Martha Pesante ("Ivy Queen"), reggaeton singer, known as "The Queen of Reggaeton"
• Manuel Quintero Maldonado, known as "Nieves Quintero", recognized as the father of the modern rhythm of the "cuatro"
• Domingo Quiñones, singer/actor
• Luciano Quiñones, danza composer
• Ismael Quintana, salsa singer
• José Ignacio Quintón, pianist/composer of danzas
• Val Ramos, international Flamenco guitarist
• Richie Ray, singer, composer, known as "The King of Salsa"
• Sylvia Rexach, singer, composer
• Gabriel Ríos, musician
• Danny Rivera, singer
• Jerry Rivera, salsa singer
• Dr. Graciela Rivera, opera singer
• Ismael Rivera, "El Sonero Mayor", salsa singer
• Mon Rivera, trombonist and singer
• Tomás “Maso” Rivera, child music prodigy who went on to compose over 1,000 instrumental compositions for the cuatro, among which he treasured the waltz
• Felipe Rodríguez, "La Voz", bolero singer
• Julito Rodríguez, singer
• Lalo Rodríguez, salsa singer
• Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez, salsa singer
• Pablo "Tito" Rodríguez, singer and band leader
• Omar Rodríguez-López, composer and guitarist
• Roberto Roena, percussionist and band leader
• Kelis Rogers, (Chinese Puerto Rican mother), singer and television host
• Tito Rojas, salsa singer
• Marta Romero, singer and actress
• Robi Dräco Rosa, singer, composer, former member of "Menudo"
• Ralphi Rosario, producer/deejay/musician (one-half of musical duo Rosabel)
• Willie Rosario, composer, timbalero, bandleader
• Felipe Rose, the Indian from The Village People, singer
• Julita Ross, singer of Danzas
• Roy Rosselló, former member of "Menudo"
• Frankie Ruiz, salsa singer
• Hilton Ruiz, jazz composer/musician
• Safire, singer
• Fernando and Nefty Sallaberry, former members of "Menudo"
• Claudio Sánchez, lead singer, lyricist and guitarist of Coheed and Cambria
• Jesús Sánchez Erazo, "El Chuito de Bayamon", singer
• Jesús María Sanromá, the first person ever to be named official pianist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
• Gilberto Santa Rosa, salsa singer
• Adalberto Santiago, salsa singer
• Eddie Santiago, salsa singer
• Hermán Santiago, rock n roll singer, composed song "Why Do Fools Fall in Love"
• Marvin Santiago, salsa singer
• Dr. Zoraida Santiago, singer and composer
• Daniel Santos, composer, singer of boleros
• Nino Segarra, salsa singer
• Ray Sepúlveda, salsa singer
• Xavier Serbia, former member of "Menudo"
• Myrta Silva, singer, composer
• Arturo Somohano,composer, Symphony orchestra conductor
• Sophy, singer
• Ivette Sosa, singer (group Eden's Crush)
• Brenda K. Starr, singer (Puerto Rican mother)
• Michael Stuart, singer
• Olga Tañón, singer/composer
• Manuel Gregorio Tavárez, composer known as "The Father of the Puerto Rican Danzas"
• Gerardo Teissonniere, classical pianist and teacher
• Luigi Texidor, salsa singer
• Juan Tizol, jazz musician and composer
• TKA, freestyle trio
• Yomo Toro born "Víctor Guillermo Toro" renown musician, guitarist, and "cuatrista"
• Ray Toro, lead guitarist My Chemical Romance
• Manoella Torres, singer
• Tommy Torres, singer, composer, musician
• Tony Touch, singer
• Yolanda Vadiz, gospel singer
• Gary Valenciano, Filipino musician (Puerto Rican mother)
• Bobby Valentín, musician/bandleader
• Alan Vega, rock singer, of Suicide
• Little Louie Vega, producer/musician (one-half of Masters At Work)
• Tony Vega, salsa singer
• Lisa Vélez, singer, of Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam
• Luis Lozada ("Vico C"), rapper
• Wisin and Yandel, reaggaeton artists, also known as "El Duo de la Historia"
• Wilkins Vélez, singer and composer

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Vicente Carattini (November 11, 1939-November 7, 2005) born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, was a renowned singer and composer of Puerto Rican Christmas related songs. ... Nydia Caro (was born circa 1950) in New York City to Puerto Rican parents. ... Casals redirects here. ... Kevin Ceballo (born 1977 in New York City) is a singer of salsa music of Puerto Rican descent. ... Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Spanish Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad. ... Rafael Cepeda Atiles a. ... Iris Chacón (born March 7, 1950 in Puerto Rico) is a dancer, singer, and entertainer. ... Keshia Chanté (born as Keshia Chanté Harper on June 16, 1988) is a Juno Award-winning Canadian R&B and pop singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and model. ... Elmer Figueroa Arce (born June 28, 1968 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico), best known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer. ... Cheka (real name David Lozada) is a reggaeton artist from Guayama, Puerto Rico. ... Chelo is a Puerto Rican hip-hop singer based in Miami Beach, Florida recently signed with Sony BMG as a solo artist. ... José Miguel Class (born c. ... Angel Clivillés is the stage name used by Latina dance music singer Louise Sabater, born in the Bronx New York. ... The Cover Girls are a New York City-based Freestyle, Urban/Dance-Pop trio, the brainchild of music promoter Sal Abbatiello. ... C&C Music Factory consisted of producers Robert Clivillés and David Cole. ... C+C Music Factory was a dance/pop music group distinguished for having seven #1 Dance/Club Play hits in the early to mid 1990s, as well as several pop crossover hits, one of which Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) reached #1 on Billboards Hot 100 Singles... William Anthony Colón (born 28 April 1950) is a Puerto Rican salsa music icon. ... Cayetano César Concepción Martínez, (born in 1909 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, died in 1974 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico), brought the music of his native land to Latin American ballroom dancing, and ballrooms all over the world. ... Federico A. Cordero (born August 18, 1925 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a world renowned guitarist of classical music. ... Milagros Ninnete Corretjer Maldonado, better known as, Millie Corretjer De la Hoya (b. ... Rafael Cortijo (January 11, 1928- October 3, 1982), was a Puerto Rican musician, orquestra leader and composer. ... Elvis Crespo Elvis Crespo (born July 30, 1971 in New York, New York) is a Puerto Rican Merengue singer. ... Tony Croatto (March 2, 1940 - April 3, 2005) was an Croatian/Italian-Puerto Rican singer and composer best known for his interpretations of Puerto Rican folk music. ... Bobby Cruz (born February 1, 1937 in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico) - salsa singer and religious minister. ... Joe Cuba (born Jose Calderon (1931) in New York City) is a Puerto Rican musician considered by many to be the Father of Latin Boogaloo. Cubas parents immigrated from Puerto Rico in the late 1920s and settled down in Spanish Harlem, a Hispanic ghetto located in Manhattan. ... Tite Curet Alonso (February 26, 1926-August 5, 2003) born in Guayama, Puerto Rico was a renowned composer of over 2,000 salsa songs. ... Raymond Ayala (born on December 12, 1977 in Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico), known artistically as Daddy Yankee is a successful Latin Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist. ... Justino Diaz (born January 29, 1940 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is an internationally renowned opera singer. ... Dr. Rafael José Diaz (born 1955) is a Latino television show host born in Manatí, Puerto Rico, where his father, a physician born in the Dominican Republic, was the medical director of the local hospital. ... Carmen Delia Dipini (November 18, 1927-August 4, 1998) born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, was a singer of boleros. ... Howard Dwaine Dorough[1] (born August 22, 1973), also known as Howie D, is an American musician and member of the boy band Backstreet Boys. ... This article is about the band. ... Dueño Colón, Braulio (March 26, 1854 – April 4, 1934) was born in the City of San Juan, Puerto Rico and was a renowned musician and composer. ... Huey Dunbar, born on May 15, 1974, was a former singer in the band Dark Latin Groove. ... DLG (Dark Latin Groove) was a innovative band of the late 1990s that mixed salsa, reggae, and hip-hop. ... Johnatan Dwayne (born July 31, 1963) in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a musician, composer, and artist who introduced the musical concept of Art Rock in Puerto Rico. ... Rafi Escudero (born December 30, 1945 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a musician, singer, composer and poet. ... Noel Estrada (June 4, 1918 – 1979) was born in the town of Isabela, Puerto Rico. ... Cano Estremera (born c. ... Lucy Fabery, born Luz Ercilia Fabery Zenón (January 25, 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico), is a Puerto Rican jazz singer. ... Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper of Puerto Rican descent, and is signed to Imperial Records. ... Rene Farrait (born November 2, 1967) is a former member of the teen band Menudo. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Héctor Delgado Román, known as Héctor El Father and previously known as Héctor El Bambino (born September 4, 1978 in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a well-known Puerto Rican reggaeton artist and producer, that rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor y... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican singer and guitarist. ... Feliz Navidad means Merry Christmas in Spanish (literally Happy [or Felicitous] Nativity). It is also spoken in the plural for emphasis, Felices Navidades. ... Ruth Fernández (born May 23, 1919 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a singer who according to the Comisiones Nacionales para la Celebración del Quinto Centenario (National Commission for the Celebration of the Fifth Centennial) is said to be one of three artists whose contributions have helped unite Latin... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... Pedro Flores born (March 9, 1897-July, 1979) in the town of Naguabo, Puerto Rico was one Puerto Ricos best known composers of Ballads and Boleros. ... Luis Fonsi (birth name: Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero) born April 15, 1978 in Orlando, Florida, is a Puerto Rican-American singer, composer and soap opera actor. ... Angelo Garcia (born Angel Luis Garcia Ramos) on March 28, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York was a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo from 1988 to 1990. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Encarnita “Kani” García also known as Kany Garcia is a Puerto Rican singer more known for being on the first season of Objetivo Fama, a singing talent contest held in Puerto Rico. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Odilio Gonzalez is a famous Puerto Rican singer. ... Oscar Hernandez (born March 22, 1954 in Manhattan, New York City) is an American musician, musical arranger and producer. ... Sex and the City is a popular American cable television program. ... Rafael Hernández may refer to: Rafael Hernández Marín, Puerto Rican composser Rafael Hernández Colón, former governor of Puerto Rico Rafael Hernández (actor), Spanish actor This human name article is a disambiguation page — a list of pages that might otherwise share the same title, which... Preciosa was the last album released by Selena Y Los Dinos before signing on to EMI Latin. ... Giovanni Hidalgo (born March 9, 1963, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a musician who is considered by many to be one of the top percussionists in the world today. ... Marta Casals Istomin (born 1937 in Humacao, Puerto Rico), is the former president of Manhattan School of Music. ... The Manhattan School of Music is one of Americas leading music conservatories located in New York City that offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition. ... Casals redirects here. ... Eugene George Istomin (November 26, 1925 – October 10, 2003) was an American pianist born in New York City of Russian-Jewish parents. ... Rafael Ithier (born 1926 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Salsa musician and the creator of the highly successful orchestra, El Gran Combo. Ithier was born in the large San Juan area known as Rio Piedras. Ithier showed a passion for music since he was very young. ... El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo, is a Puerto Rican Salsa music orchestra. ... La India (born Linda Viera Caballero on March 9, 1970 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a noted singer of salsa also known as the Princess of Salsa. La India Lindas parents decided to move to New York soon after her birth. ... Carmita Jiménez (±1944 – August 10, 2003) was a Puerto Rican singer who was considered a diva in Puerto Rico. ... For other persons named Jim Jones, see Jim Jones (disambiguation). ... // Jorge Alvarez better known as Kurious Jorge is a Latino-American underground rapper for New York City. ... Bad of the Heart album George Lamond (born George Garcia on February 25, 1967 in Washington, DC), is an American Freestyle music singer of Puerto Rican descent. ... Tito Lara (December 23, 1932 – June 23, 1987) born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, was considered by many to be Puerto Ricos first television singing idol. ... Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez (September 30, 1946 – June 29, 1993)[2] was a Puerto Rican salsa singer. ... Raphy Leavitt (born September 17, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican composer and founder of the salsa orchestra La Selecta. Raphy was the second of four siblings in his family. ... Manny Lehman is an internationally acclaimed house music DJ and producer. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Suzanne Casale better known as Lil Suzy (born March 1, 1979, Brooklyn, New York) is a Puerto Rican-American freestyle music singer. ... Johnny Lozada (born 1968) is an actor and singer who is a former member of Menudo, during Menudos golden years. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Enrique Arsenio Lucca Quiñonez, better known as Papo Lucca, born on April 10 1946, Ponce Puerto Rico. ... Lunna (born Maria Socorro Garcia de la Noceda on June 30, 1947 in Ponce, Puerto Rico), is a singer of Pop and Jazz. ... Cruz Manuel Hernández Santiago (born December 1, 1972), known artistically as Manny Manuel, is a Puerto Rican singer of merengue, boleros, and tropical music. ... Victor Manuelle (born Victor Manuel Ruiz on September 28, 1970 in New York, New York[1], but raised primarily in Isabela, Puerto Rico) is a successful salsa singer, songwriter, and improvisational sonero, known to his fans as El Sonero de la Juventud (The Youths Sonero). He is identified primarily... Puerto Rican countertenor Benjamin Marcantoni is an opera singer, actor and composer. ... A countertenor is an adult male who sings in an alto, mezzo-soprano or (more rarely) soprano range, often through use of falsetto, or sometimes natural head voice. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A notable soprano from Puerto Rico, known for her shining higher register and ability to reach into smooth, husky mezzo-soprano notes. ... Angie Martínez Angela Martinez (born January 9, 1974) is an American based radio and television personality, hip-hop recording artist, actress and model. ... Carlos Javier Rivera Masso (born 1969) is a former member of Menudo who joined the band at the height of Menudos world wide fame. ... Maxwell, on the cover of his 2001 Now album. ... Lisette Melendez is a freestyle/latin pop/dance-pop singer best known for her 1991 hits Together Forever and A Day In My Life (Without You). With powerful and sultry vocals, these songs propelled her debut album Together Forever to gold status with over 400,000 copies sold. ... Ricky Meléndez (born in 1967) became a member of Menudo at the age of 8. ... Julia Migenes (born March 13, 1949) is an American soprano. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ismael Miranda a. ... Angel Mislan (March 1, 1862-February 1, 1911) born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, was a noted composer of Puerto Rican danzas. ... Yolandita Monge (born September 16, 1955) is an international singer and actress from Puerto Rico. ... Gilberto Monroig (July 2, 1937 – May 3, 1996) born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, was a renowned singer of boleros. ... Glenn Monroig, a. ... Rap redirects here. ... Andrés Montañez (born 1942), better known as Andy Montañez, is a famous Salsa singer from Puerto Rico. ... David Morales (born 21 August 1961, in Brooklyn), is an internationally acclaimed house music DJ and producer. ... Florencio Flor Morales Ramos (September 5, 1915–February 23, 1989), much more better known as Ramito, was a famous Puerto Rican singer, trovador and composer who was a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Prince Markie Dee (born Mark Anthony Morales, Brooklyn, New York) is a rapper, songwriter, producer, and radio personality. ... Juan Morel Campos (May 16, 1857 – May 12, 1896), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was one of the composers of danzas who took that musical genre to its highest level. ... The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced by African and European (especially Spanish) forms, and has become popular across the Caribbean and in some communities worldwide. ... Ednita Nazario Ednita Nazario (born April 11, 1955 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican singer that has achieved great success both in the island and abroad. ... Charles Chuck Negron (born 8 June 1942) is an American singer, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band, Three Dog Night. ... Three Dog Night is an American rock and roll band, best known for their work from 1968-1975 but still making live appearances as of 2007. ... Taylor Negron (born Brad Taylor Negron August 1, 1958 in Glendale, California) is an American character actor who appeared frequently in comedies of the 1980s and on television. ... Joe Negroni (September 9, 1940-September 5, 1978) born in New York City, was a founding member of the rock and roll group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. ... David Sánchez Badillo (born on 1979 in Ponce, Puerto Rico), known publicly as Tempo, or TEMPO, is a reggaeton and rap artist. ... Humberto Tito Nieves (June 4, 1958, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico) became one of the leading Salsa singers of the 1980s and the early 90s. ... Noelia Lorenzo Monge (born August 31, 1977[1] in San Juan, Puerto Rico)[2], mostly known as Noelia, is a Puerto Rican pop singer and actress who rose to fame in 1999. ... Yolandita Monge (born September 16, 1955) is an international singer and actress from Puerto Rico. ... For other people with a similar name, see Noriega. ... Tommy Olivencia, (May 15, 1938 - September 22, 2006), born in Puerto Rico, was a renowned bandleader of salsa music. ... William Omar Landrón (born February 10, 1978 in Carolina, Puerto Rico), is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated reggaeton singer/rapper. ... Image:Tony Orlando main. ... INTRODUCTION: For spanish please scroll down Renowned singer, percussionist, actress and dancer “Choco Orta” is more active than ever ! As a sonera, this Puerto Rican sensation has a passionate and extroverted style that makes the most of her sensual, deep and emotional contra-alto voice. ... Jeannette Jeannie Ortega (born November 19, 1986 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York) is an American recording artist. ... Joell Ortiz is a Puerto Rican American rapper from Brooklyn, New York currently signed to Dr. Dres Aftermath Entertainment record label. ... Luis Perico Ortiz (born December 26, 1949 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a renowned trumpet player, composer, musical arranger and producer. ... Pedro Ortiz Davila a. ... The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced by African and European (especially Spanish) forms, and has become popular across the Caribbean and in some communities worldwide. ... Shalim Gerardo Ortiz Goyco (born February 26, 1982 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), is a singer/actor. ... Charlie Palmieri a. ... Eddie Palmieri (born December 15, 1936 in New York City) - pianist and bandleader. ... Antonio Paoli (April 14, 1871–August 24, 1946), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was known at the height of his fame as The King of Tenors and as the Tenor of the Kings, was the first Puerto Rican to reach international fame in the musical arts. ... Jose Enrique Pedreira (February 2, 1904-January 6, 1959) born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a renowned composer of Puerto Rican danzas. ... Angel Cuco Peña (born September 1, 1950, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a composer, musician and musical producer. ... Calle 13 is a three-time Latin Grammy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated Puerto Rican hip hop and alternative-reggaeton duo formed by step-brothers who call themselves Residente (lead singer, writer) and Visitante (keyboards, vocals, writer, beat producer). ... Calle 13 is a five-time Latin Grammy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated Puerto Rican hip hop and alternative-reggaeton duo formed by step-brothers who call themselves Residente (lead singer, writer) and Visitante (keyboards, vocals, writer, beat producer). ... Carlos Augusto Ponce a. ... Tito Puente, Sr. ... Ivy Queen (born Martha Ivelisse Pesante on March 4, 1972 in Añasco, Puerto Rico) is a composer and singer who is known as La Diva, La Gata, La Caballota, and La Reina del Reggaeton, The Queen of Reggaeton. Ivy Queen has earned her name as The Queen of Reggaeton... Born in 1963 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Domingo Quinones is considered to be one of the most complete singers in the contemporary salsa scene. ... Luciano Quiñones (born June 22, 1948 in San German, Puerto Rico), is a pianist and the foremost composer of Modern Puerto Rican Danzas. ... Ismael Quintana (born July 3, 1937 in Ponce, Puerto Rico), is a renowned singer and composer of salsa music. ... José Ignacio Quintón (February 1, 1881 – December 19, 1925) born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was a pianist and composer of danzas. ... Val Ramos is considered to be one of the best Nuevo Flamenco guitarists in the United States. ... Richie Ray a. ... Sylvia Rexach (January 22, 1922 – October 20, 1961) born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, was a poetess, singer and composer of boleros. ... Gabriel Rios (b. ... Danny Rivera (born September 17, 1945) is an international singer and songwriter who was born in San Juan. ... Jerry Rivera (born July 31, 1973, in Humacao, Puerto Rico) is a well known Puerto Rican salsa singer. ... Dr. Graciela Rivera (born April 17, 1921 in Ponce, Puerto Rico), is the first Puerto Rican to sing a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. ... Ismael Rivera a. ... Mon Rivera is the common name given to two distinct Puerto Rican musicians (both born in Mayagüez), namely Monserrate Rivera Alers (originally nicknamed Rate, later referred to as Don Mon, or Mon The Elder, and sometimes credited as Ramón in songwriting credits) and his eldest son, Efraín... Luis Felipe Rodriguez, better known as Felipe La Voz Rodríguez, (May 8, 1926– May 26, 1999) born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was a singer of boleros. ... The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced by African and European (especially Spanish) forms, and has become popular across the Caribbean and in some communities worldwide. ... Julio Rodríguez born October 5, 1925 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, is a bolero singer, guitarist & composer. ... Lalo Rodriguez born in Carolina, Puerto Rico is a salsa musician. ... Tito Rodriguez a. ... Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico) is the composer, lead guitarist and producer for the progressive rock group The Mars Volta and the former guitarist for the post-hardcore outfit At the Drive-In. ... Roberto Roena (born on January 16, 1940 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico was one of the original members of a Puerto Rican salsa music orchestra called El Gran Combo. ... Kelis (born Kelis Rogers, August 21, 1980) is an American singer and songwriter. ... A Chinese Puerto Rican is a person who was born in Puerto Rico, but whose ancestors came from China. ... Tito Rojas a. ... Marta Romero (b. ... Robi Rosa, also known as Dräco Cornelius Rosa (born Robert Edward Rosa Suarez; June 27, 1969 – ) is a multi-talented artist from Puerto Rico. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Ralphi Rosario started DJing in 1979. ... Rosabel is a house music duo consisting of DJs and producers Ralphi Rosario from Chicago, Illinois and Abel Aguilera from Miami, Florida. ... Willie Rosario a. ... Felipe Rose (born January 12, 1954 in New York City) was a founding member of the disco group the Village People. ... Village People were a disco band of the late 1970s. ... Julita Ross (March 21, 1919-June 29, 1981) born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was a singer of Puerto Rican danzas also known as The Great Lady of the Danzas. Julitas parents Ramon and Clemencia moved to the Santurce section of San Juan in 1923. ... Roy Rosselló (born 1971) is a former member of Menudo and the nephew of Puerto Ricos former Governor, Pedro Rosselló. Rosselló was a member of Menudo from 1983 to 1986. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Frankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958 - August 9, 1998 born in Paterson, New Jersey) was a well known Puerto Rican salsa singer. ... Hilton Ruiz (May 29, 1952 - June 6, 2006) was an American jazz pianist in the Afro-Cuban mold, but was also a talented bebop player. ... While, Safire did not have massive pop chart success, she was still a very important part of the success of Freestyle music. ... Oscar Neftalí Sallaberry (Nefty, born March 1, 1964 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) and Fernando Ramón Sallaberry (born December 24, 1965 in Barcelona, Spain), were part of the original Puerto Rican band Menudo. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Claudio Paul Sanchez (born March 12, 1978)[1] is the lead singer and guitarist for Coheed and Cambria, a progressive rock group. ... Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock[1][2] band formed in Nyack, New York. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the worlds premiere orchestras. ... Giberto Santa Rosa, also known as El Caballero de la Salsa (The Gentleman of Salsa) (born August 21, 1962), is a singer of salsa, bolero, and bandleader. ... Adalberto Santiago born in barrio Pozas of Ciales, Puerto Rico, is a world famous salsa singer. ... Eddie Santiago [[1]](born 18 August 1955) is a famous salsa singer from Puerto Rico. ... Herman Santiago born (February 18, 1941 in San Juan, Puerto Rico and raised in Manhattan, New York), is a songwriter who wrote the rock and roll hit Why Do Fools Fall In Love. Herman Santiago In the early 1950s Santiago and friends 2nd tenor Jimmy Merchant, fellow Puerto Rican and... Why Do Fools Fall in Love was originally a 1956 hit song by doo-wop group Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and later revived 25 years later by soul singer Diana Ross in 1981. ... Marvin Santiago (December 26, 1947 - October 6, 2004) was a Puerto Rican salsa singer who became famous all across Latin America during the 1970s. ... Dr. Zoraida Santiago born (May 25, 1952 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, is a noted composer and singer of Puerto Rican cultural themes. ... Daniel Santos a. ... The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced by African and European (especially Spanish) forms, and has become popular across the Caribbean and in some communities worldwide. ... Nino Segarra (born 1962 in Maricao, Puerto Rico) is a musician amd musical arranger. ... Francisco Xavier Serbia Queipo, better known as Xavier Serbia (born July, 24th 1968) in Santurce, Puerto Rico. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Myrta Silva (a. ... Arturo Somohano (September 1, 1910 – March 23, 1977) born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a composer and the director of the San Juan Symphony Orchestra, which is now named after him. ... Ivette Maritza Sosa (born September 15, 1976) is a native of Edison, New Jersey, US. Ivette had a passion for stage; she began dancing when she was 3 years old, and continued on dancing. ... Edens Crush was a girl group based in Los Angeles created on the American television series Popstars which aired on The WB Television Network in early 2001. ... Brenda K. Starr (born Brenda Kaplan on October 15, 1966 in New York City) is an American singer originally in dance-pop , but now mostly in salsa-based music. ... Michael Stuart (born January 9, 1975 in New York City) is a salsa singer and actor of Puerto Rican descent. ... Olga Tanon is a two-time Grammy Award and three-time Latin Grammy-winning Merengue & Latin Pop artist who was born on April 13, 1967 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. ... Manuel Gregorio Tavarez (November 16, 1843 - July 1, 1883), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was Puerto Ricos first renowned classical and danza composer and the inspiration behind future generations of composers. ... Gerardo Teissonnière (born March 29, 1961) is an acclaimed Puerto Rican pianist and teacher. ... Juan Tizol in Duke Ellingtons orchestra (1943) Juan Tizol (31 December 1900 - 23 April 1984) was a Puerto Rican trombonist and composer. ... TKA is a Freestyle/Dance-pop trio prominent in the 1980s and early 1990s, mainly in Freestyle hotbeds such as New York City and Miami, Florida. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... My Chemical Romance are an American rock band formed in 2001. ... Manoella Torres, the woman who was born to sing, is an American singer and actress of Puerto Rican background based in Mexico who has had a long career that continues to this day. ... Tommy Torres is a producer, singer and musician from Puerto Rico. ... Tony Touch, also known as Tony Toca, is an American hip hop DJ MC, B-boy, and producer from New York City, who is of Puerto Rican descent. ... Yolanda Vadiz (1959-1988) was a Puerto Rican soprano. ... Gospel, from the Old English good tidings is a calque of Greek () used in the New Testament (see Etymology below). ... Edgardo José Martín Santiago Valenciano, better known as simply Gary Valenciano (shortened to Gary V.), is a Filipino musician, composer, actor, producer, and gospel singer who is best known for many songs, especially those that became theme songs for movies. ... Bobby Valentin a. ... Alan Vega (born 1948) is the vocalist for 1970s and 80s punk/post punk duo Suicide. ... Suicide is an American rock music group intermittently active since 1971 and composed of Alan Vega (vocals) and Martin Rev (synthesizers and drum machines). ... One half of the Masters At Work musical production team. ... Masters At Work is the house music production and remix team of Kenny Dope Gonzales and Little Louie Vega. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Lisa Lisa (born Lisa Velez on January 15, 1967) and her band Cult Jam were one of the original Freestyle groups of the 1980s. ... Vico C (born Armando Lozada Cruz on September 8, 1971) is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer who is considered one of the founders of reggaeton. ... German Wilkins Vélez, commonly known as Wilkins (born 1953 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico), is an internationally known latin pop music singer and composer. ...

Criminals and outlaws

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who were infamous and well known Criminals and outlaws. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

• Salvador Agron, criminal and poet
• Antonio Correa Cotto, infamous outlaw
• Roberto Cofresí, infamous pirate
• Antonio García López "Toño Bicicleta", infamous outlaw
• Isabel la Negra, madam of a notorious brothel
• José Padilla, convicted supporter of terrorism
• Tony Tursi, mobster

Salvador Agron, the infamous Capeman, knifed and murdered two boys in a Hells Kitchen park on August 29, 1959. ... Antonio Correa Cotto a. ... Roberto Cofresí (June 17, 1791-March 29, 1825) born Roberto Cofresí y Ramírez de Arellano in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, is Puerto Ricos most famous pirate and is better known as El Pirata Cofresí. Monument of Roberto Cofresí // The origin of Cofresís father is unknown and has... For other people with similar names, see Antonio García, Antonio Lopez. ... Isabel Luberza Oppenheimer (born approx. ... This article is about general usage. ... A brothel, also known as a bordello or whorehouse, is an establishment specifically dedicated to prostitution, providing the prostitutes a place to meet and to have sex with the clients. ... José Padilla (born October 18, 1970), also known as Abdullah al-Muhajir or Muhajir Abdullah, is a United States citizen accused of being a terrorist by the United States government. ... Anthony (Tony) Tursi, an Italian-American, was a nightclub and business owner in San Juan, Puerto Rico for many years. ...

Diplomats

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who are notable Diplomats. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

• César Benito Cabrera, U.S. Ambassador Mauritius and the Seychelles
• Gabriel Guerra-Mondragón, former U.S. Ambassador to Chile
• Luis Guinot, former U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica
• Hans Hertell, former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
• Spencer Matthews King, former U.S. Ambassador to Guyana
• Teodoro Moscoso, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and head of Alliance for Progress (see also politicians)
• Admiral Horacio Rivero, former U.S. Ambassador to Spain (see also military)

César Benito Cabrera (born in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is the present United States Ambassador to the island nations of Mauritius and the Seychelles, both located in the Indian Ocean. ... Gabriel Guerra-Mondragón (born September 4, 1942 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) was the United States Ambassador to Chile from 1994-1998. ... Luis Guinot, Jr. ... Hans Hertell (born circa 1950 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is the present United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. ... Spencer Matthews King (born August 11, 1917 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a former U.S. Ambassador to the South American nation of Guyana. ... Teodoro Moscoso Teodoro Moscoso (November 26, 1910-June 15, 1992 born in Barcelona, Spain), was a Puerto Rican politician known as the architect of Operation Bootstrap. Early Years Moscosos parents were Teodoro Moscoso Sr. ... For a Peruvian political party, see Alliance for Progress (Peru). ... Rear Admiral Horacio Rivero (1910-2000) was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. ...

Educators and scientists

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers in the fields of Education or science All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability, otherwise it will be removed.

• Joseph M. Acaba, educator, first Puerto Rican astronaut
• Dr. Ursula Acosta, educator and one of the founding members of the Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía (Puerto Rican Genealogical Society)^[5]
• Dr. Ricardo Alegría, anthropologist, archaeologist, educator
• Miguel Alvarez Chico, electronics engineer, aero-space technologist
• Dr. Pilar Barbosa, UPR professor, author and first modern-day Official Historian of Puerto Rico
• Dr. Jaime Benítez, former Resident Commissioner, longest serving chancellor and president of the University of Puerto Rico
• Dr. Rafael L. Bras, former chair of Civil Engineering at MIT and one of the world's leading experts in hydrometeorology and global warming.
• Anthony M. Busquets, electronic engineer, aerospace technologist
• Dr. María Cadilla, educator, Women rights activist
• Dr. José Ferrer Canales, educator, writer and activist
• Dr. Richard H. Carmona, U.S. Surgeon General from 2002 - 2006
• Dr. Nitza Margarita Cintrón, scientist, Chief of NASA's (JSC) Space and Health Care Systems Office
• Rafael Cordero, educator declared Venerable in 2004 by Pope John Paul II; process for beatification is now in motion with Benedictine Fr. Oscar Rivera as Procurator of the Cause.
• Juan R. Correa-Pérez, Ph.D., scientist, clinical andrologist and embryologist
• Dr. Juan R. Cruz,NASA scientist who played an instrumental role in the design and development of the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) parachute.
• Dr. Alfonso Eaton, Mechanical Engineer, Aero-Space Technologist. First Puerto Rican to work for NASA
• Angelo Falcón, political scientist, author of "Atlas of Stateside Puerto Ricans" (2004) and co-editor of the book, "Boricuas in Gotham: Puerto Ricans in the Making of Modern New York City" (2004).
• Dr. Enectalí Figueroa, astronaut applicant and astrophysicist in NASA who pioneered the development of position-sensitive detectors.
• Dr. Orlando Figueroa, mechanical engineer, Director of Mars Exploration in NASA
• Nilita Vientos Gaston, educator, defended the use of Spanish in the courts of Puerto Rico
• Dr. Luis González Vale, current Official Historian of Puerto Rico
• Olga D. Gonzalez-Sanabria, NASA engineer, Member of Ohio's Women Hall of Fame
• Dr. Sixto González, scientist, first Puerto Rican Director of the Arecibo Observatory
• Amri Hernández-Pellerano, engineer
• Lucas G. Hortas, aerospace engineer, aerospace technologist
• Eugenio María de Hostos (see also Politicians and Authors)
• Dr. Carlos A. Liceaga, electronic engineer, aerospace technologist
• Dr. Gerónimo Lluberas, physician, writer, educator, medical missionary
• Debbie Martínez, computer engineer, aero-space technologist
• Lissette Martínez, electronic engineer, rocket scientist
• Dr. Concha Meléndez, educator, writer poet
• Ana G. Méndez, educator, founder of the Ana G. Mendez University System
• Sylvia Méndez, educator and civil rights activist, played an instrumental role in the landmark Mendez v. Westminster case
• Dr. Antonia Coello Novello, first Hispanic and first woman U.S. Surgeon General (1990-93)
• Ana María O'Neill, educator and women's rights advocate
• Dr. Carlos Ortiz Longo, mechanical engineer, Chief of Crew Health Care Systems and Exercise Countermeasures in NASA
• Dr. Antonia Pantoja, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
• Dr. Ángel Ramos, Superintendent of the Sequoia Schools for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Rev. Peter Ramos Silva, Ph.D., (educator) founded, The Christian University (La Universidad Cristiana) ^[6]
• Mercedes Reaves, research engineer and scientist who is responsible for the design of a viable full-scale solar sail and the development and testing of a scale model solar sail at NASA Langley Research Center.
• Dr. Juan A. Rivero, professor, founded the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in Mayagüez, has discovered numerous animal species and has written several books.
• Miguel Rodríguez, mechanical engineer, Chief of the Integration Office of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Management Office
• Dr. Pedro Rodríguez, inventor, mechanical engineer
• Dr. Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas, dentist, scientist, discovered the bacteria which causes dental cavity
• Monserrate Román, scientist, microbiologist, helped build the International Space Station.
• Dr. Miriam Rodón-Naveira, Ph.D., Puerto Rican NASA scientist who was the first Hispanic woman to hold the Deputy Directorship for the Environmental Sciences Division within the National Exposure Research Laboratory.
• Ana Roque, educator and suffragist
• Rev. Noel Santiago, Ph.D., founded, Christian Centers Apostolic Ministry (Ministerio Apostólico Centros Cristiano) [1]
• Ninfa Segarra, President of the New York City Board of Education 2000-2002.
• Dr. Agustín Stahl, scientist
• Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, pioneer in black history
• Dr. Félix Soto Toro, electrical engineer, astronaut applicant
• Dr. Margot Arce de Vázquez, educator, founder of the Department of Hispanic Studies in the University of Puerto Rico

Joseph M. Acaba Joseph Michael Acaba a. ... Dr. Ricardo Alegria (born April 14, 1921 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican scholar known as the Father of Modern Puerto Rican Archaeology. Algeria is credited with being a pioneer in the anthropolic studies of the Taino culture and the African hertiage in Puerto Rico. ... See Anthropology. ... Archaeology or sometimes in American English archeology (from the Greek words αρχαίος = ancient and λόγος = word/speech) is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains, including architecture, artefacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. ... Dr. Pilar Barbosa de Rosario (July 4, 1898-January 22, 1997) born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was an educator, historian and political activist. ... UPR is a three-letter acronym that refers to: University of Puerto Rico a higher education system of state universities in Puerto Rico. ... Pursuant to a law approved in 1903, An Act for the Approval and Conservation of Certain Historical Data of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Legislature created the Office of the Official Historian of Puerto Rico. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Founded in 1903, the University of Puerto Rico (Universidad de Puerto Rico in Spanish, UPR) is the oldest and largest university system in Puerto Rico. ... Dr. Rafael L. Bras, P.E. is a Puerto Rican engineer and researcher who is considered one of the worlds leading experts in hydrometeorology and global warming. ... Mapúa Institute of Technology (MIT, MapúaTech or simply Mapúa) is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary institute located in Intramuros, Manila. ... Hydrometeorology is a branch of meteorology and hydrology that studies the transfer of water and energy between the land surface and the lower atmosphere. ... Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the Earths near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. ... Dr. Maria Cadilla (December 21, 1884-August 21, 1951) born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was a writer, educator, women rights activist and one the first women in Puerto Rico to earn a doctorates degree. ... Dr. José Ferrer Canales (September 18, 1913-July 20, 2005) born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, was an educator, writer and political activist. ... Dr. Richard Carmona Dr. Richard H. Carmona, M.D., F.A.C.S. (born 1949) of Puerto Rican descent, is the 17th Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service. ... Dr. Nitza Margarita Cintron (born 1950 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a scientist who is the Chief of NASAs Johnson Space Center (JSC) Space Medicine and Health Care Systems Office. ... For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ... Rafael Cordero (1790-1868), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a self-educated Puerto Rican of African ancestary. ... Dr. Juan R. Correa-Pérez, Ph. ... Dr. Juan R. Cruz, Ph. ... Artists Concept of Rover on Mars (credit: Maas Digital LLC) NASAs Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Mission is an ongoing robotic mission of exploring Mars, that began in 2003 with the sending of two rovers — Spirit and Opportunity — to explore the Martian surface and geology. ... This article is about the device. ... Angelo Falcón at age 54 Angelo Falcón (dob June 23, 1951 as Angel Manuel Falcón), is a political scientist best known for starting the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy (IPR) in New York City in the early 1980s and his studies of Puerto Rican and Latino politics... Dr. Enectalí Figueroa Dr. Enectalí Figueroa, Ph. ... An astrophysicist is a person whose profession is astrophysics. ... For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ... Orlando Figueroa a. ... Nilita Vientos Gaston (June 5, 1903-July 10, 1989) born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, was an educator, writer, journalist and the first female lawyer to work for the Department of Justice of Puerto Rico. ... Pursuant to a law approved in 1903, An Act for the Approval and Conservation of Certain Historical Data of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Legislature created the Office of the Official Historian of Puerto Rico. ... Olga D. Gonzalez-Sanabria Olga D. González-Sanabria, is a Puerto Rican scientist and inventor. ... Dr. Sixto Gonzalez (b. ... The Arecibo Observatory is located approximately 9 miles south-southwest from Arecibo, Puerto Rico (near the extreme southwestern corner of Arecibo pueblo). ... Amri Hernandez-Pellerano Amri Hernandez-Pellerano is a Puerto Rican electronics engineer and scientist who designs, builds and tests the electronics that will regulate the solar array power in order to charge the spacecraft battery and distribute power to the different loads or users inside various spacecrafts at NASAs... Eugenio María de Hostos (January 11, 1839 – August 11, 1903) born in the Barrio Río Cañas of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, known as El Ciudadano de las Americas (The Citizen of the Americas), was a Puerto Rican educator and independence advocate. ... José Gerónimo Lluberas Acosta (aka Geronimo Lluberas, Gerry Lluberas) (January 7, 1956 - May 7, 2003) was a Puerto Rican physician, humanitarian, writer and composer. ... Lissette Martinez Lissette Martinez (b. ... Dr. Concha Meléndez (January 21, 1895-June 26, 1983) was an educator, poet, and writer. ... Ana G. Méndez (January 7, 1908 - February 18, 1997) was an educator who founded the Ana G. Mendez University System in Puerto Rico. ... The Ana G. M ndez University System —or Sistema Universitario Ana G. M ndez (SUAGM) in Spanish— is a private institution of higher education in Puerto Rico. ... Sylvia Mendez (born 1936) is an American civil rights activist of Mexican-Puerto Rican heritage. ... Mendez v. ... Dr. Antonia Coello Novello (born August 23, 1944 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico) is a medical doctor who served as the United States Surgeon General from 1990 to 1993. ... Ana María ONeill (March 7, 1894-May 30, 1981) born in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, - advocate of womens rights. ... Dr. Carlos Ortiz Longo (born August 18, 1962 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is the manager of the Crew Health Care System and Exercise Countermeasures for NASAs Johnson Space Center. ... Dr. Antonia Pantoja (September 13, 1922-May 24, 2002), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico - educator, social worker, feminist, civil rights leader and founder of Aspira, the Puerto Rican Forum, Boricua College and Producir. ... The Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest civilian awards in the United States and is bestowed by the President of the United States (the other award which is considered its equivalent is the Congressional Gold Medal, which is bestowed by an... Dr. Ángel Ramos (born 1950 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) was the founder of the National Hispanic Council of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Superintendent of the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind, and was the first deaf person of Hispanic descent to earn a doctorate from... Mercedes Reaves Mercedes Reaves is a Puerto Rican research engineer and scientist. ... Dr. Juan A. Rivero, the founder of the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo at the University of Puerto Ricos Mayagüez Campus, was born on March 5, 1923 in Puerto Rico. ... Is a zoo located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. ... Miguel Rodriguez (born 1952 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is the Chief of the Integration Office of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Management Office. ... Dr Pedro Rodriguez, Ph. ... Major Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas, DDS (February 24, 1888–October 21, 1932) born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, was an odontologist (dentist), scientist and a Major in the U.S. Army who discovered the bacteria which causes dental caries. ... Monserrate Roman, is a Puerto Rican scientist in NASA who helped NASA build part of the International Space Station. ... ISS redirects here. ... Dr. Miriam Rodon-Naveira Dr. Miriam Rodon-Naveira; PH. D., is a Puerto Rican scientist. ... Ana Roque Giegel de Duprey a. ... Ninfa Segarra is the last President of the New York City Board of Education. ... Dr. Agust n Stahl (January 21, 1842 - July 12, 1917), born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was one of that island territorys most important scientists. ... Arturo Alfonso Schomburg a. ... Dr. Felix Soto Toro (born 1967 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico), is an astronaut applicant and an Electrical Designs Engineer in NASA, who developed an electronic 3D measuring system. ... Dr. Margot Arce de Vazquez (March 10, 1904-November 14, 1990) born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was a writer, essayist and educator who founded the Puerto Rican Academy of the Spanish Language. ...

Governors

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have served as Governors or First Ladies of the island. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

• Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, 8^th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 2005 to present day.
• Sila Calderón, first female and 7^th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2005.
• Luis A. Ferré, 3^rd elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1969 to 1973. (see also Industrialists)
• Rafael Hernández Colón, 4^th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1973 to 1977, and then again from 1985 to 1993.
• Luis Muñoz Marín, 1^st elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1949 to 1965.
• Jesus T. Piñero, first Puerto Rican to be named governor of the Island by a U.S. President; served from 1946 to 1949.
• Juan Ponce de León II, first Puerto Rican to be temporary governor, from 1506 to 1512.
• Carlos Romero Barceló, 5^th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1977 to 1985.
• Dr. Pedro Rosselló, 6^th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001.
• Roberto Sánchez Vilella, 2^nd elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1965 to 1969.

Aníbal Salvador Acevedo Vilá (born February 13, 1962) is the eighth and current Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ... Order: 7th Democratically Elected Governor Term of Office: January 2, 2001– January 2, 2005 Predecessor: Pedro Rosselló González Successor: Aníbal Acevedo Vilá Date of Birth: Sunday, September 23, 1942 Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico Husband: Divorced Profession: Business Woman Political Party: Popular Democratic Party Resident Commissioner... Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo (February 17, 1904 – October 21, 2003) was an engineer, industrialist, politician, philanthropist, and a patron of the arts. ... Industrialist mainly refers to a person who takes a leading or visionary role in the process of building up an industry over a long time. ... Rafael Hernández Colón (born October 24, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician who was the fourth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for three non-consecutive terms (1973-1977, 1985-1993). ... For the airport of the same name, see Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. ... Order: 1st Puerto Rican to be appointed governor by the government of the United States Term of Office: 1946–1949 Predecessor: Rexford Guy Tugwell Successor: Luis Muñoz Marín (1949) Date of Birth: April 6, 1897 Date of Death: November 16, 1952 Place of Birth: Carolina, Puerto Rico Profession... Juan Ponce de Leon II born in Puerto Rico in the early part of the 16th century, was the first Puerto Rican to assume the temporary governorship of Puerto Rico. ... Carlos Antonio Romero Barceló(born September 4, 1932) is a Puerto Rican politician who was the fifth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the second governor to be elected from the New Progressive Party (PNP) and also Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001. ... Pedro Juan Rosselló González, M.D. (IPA: ) [pronounced “roh-seh-yóh”] (born April 5, 1944 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician who was the sixth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001. ... Roberto Sánchez Vilella (February 19, 1913-March 24, 1997) was the second democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. ...

First Ladies of Puerto Rico

• Maga Nevares, First Lady of Puerto Rico (1993-2000)
• Luisa Gándara, First Lady of Puerto Rico (2005-present)
• Lila Mayoral Wirshing, first lady of Puerto Rico (1973-77, 1985-92)
• Inés Mendoza, First Lady of Puerto Rico (1949-1965)

Lila Mayoral Wirshing Lila Mayoral Wirshing was the second longest-serving First Lady of Puerto Rico. ... Inés María Mendoza Rivera (born January 10, 1908, in Nagüabo, Puerto Rico - died August 13, 1990 in San Juan), was a former First Lady of Puerto Rico, teacher, writer and socialite. ...

Journalists

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Journalists. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• José Julián Acosta, journalist
• María Celeste Arrarás, anchor for "Al Rojo Vivo"
• César Andreu Iglesias, founding editor of Claridad newspaper; novelist/political activist
• Antonio Ayuso-Valdivieso, owner and publisher of the now defunct daily "El Imparcial"
• Myriam Ayala, reporter, WXTV in New York
• Bárbara Bermudo, journalist, co-host of Univisions "Primer Impacto"
• Christopher Crommett, Atlanta-based Exec VP CNN en Español
• Lourdes del Río, investigative journalist on Univision's nightly news broadcast
• Carmen Dominicci, journalist, co-host of Univisions "Primer Impacto"
• Manuel Fernández Juncos, journalist, wrote lyrics to "La Borinqueña"
• María de Lourdes García, telelvision journalist
• Jackie Guerrido, journalist and meteorologist for Univisions "Despierta America"
• Aníbal González Irizarry, former newscaster for "Telenoticias en accion"
• Juan González, New York City investigative journalist
• Kimberly Guilfoyle, Court TV Journalist and former first-lady of San Francisco (Puerto Rican mother)
• Carmen Jovet, journalist, first Puerto Rican woman named news anchor in Puerto Rico
• Alycia Lane, journalist and news anchor on KYW-TV in Philadelphia.
• Michele LaFountain, anchor for the Spanish version of ESPN Sports Center
• Lynda López, New York City television news personality (sister of Jennifer Lopez)
• Denisse Oller, Emmy-award winning New York City television news anchor
• Audrey Puente, New York City meteorologist (daughter of Tito Puente)
• Jorge L. Ramos, Emmy-award winning New York City television news anchor
• Craig Rivera, television journalist (brother of Geraldo Rivera)
• Geraldo Rivera, journalist
• Rubén Sánchez, radio and television journalist^[7]
• Edna Schmidt, anchor for "Telefutura"
• Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
• Elizabeth Vargas, former co-anchor ABC World News Tonight

José Julián Acosta (February 16, 1825 – August 26, 1891) was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a distinguished journalist and a fervent advocate of the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico. ... María Celeste Arrarás is a famous Puerto Rican television reporter and budding actress. ... Claridad (Clarity) is a Spanish-language weekly newspaper based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ... WXTV, known on-air as Univisión 41, is an owned and operated Univisión station that serves the New York City area. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Bárbara Bermudo Barbara Bermudo (b. ... Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States and Puerto Rico. ... Christopher Crommett (born 1965 in Portland, Maine), is the senior vice-president of CNN en Español, CNNs Spanish language division. ... Carmen Dominicci on the set of Primer Impacto. ... Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States and Puerto Rico. ... ... asBold textelashely doesnt have anyfriends no1 likes her she is a bitch. ... Jackie Guerrido (born on 24 September 1970 ) (age 36) in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a television weatherperson and journalist. ... Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States and Puerto Rico. ... Aníbal González Irizarry (born February 26, 1927 in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico) - educator, journalist and news broadcaster. ... Juan Gonzalez is an American investigative journalist. ... Sharon Stone, Mayor Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom at the NCLR Spirit Awards, San Francisco, April 24, 2004. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Carmen Jovet Carmen Jovet (born June 9, 1944 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) is a journalist and the first Puerto Rican woman news anchor in Puerto Rico. ... Alycia Lane on WSVN in 1999. ... KYW-TV, channel 3, is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, owned by the CBS Corporation and affiliated with the CBS Television Network. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Michele LaFountain (born 1969 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is the first Puerto Rican to become anchor of ESPNs Spanish version of SportsCenter. Michele was born into a middle class family and raised in San Juan where she obtained her primary and secondary education. ... ESPN, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting and producing sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ... Lynda López a. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For the meteorologist of The Weather Channel, see The Weather Channel (United States). ... Denisse Oller (born circa 1950 in Puerto Rico) is a broadcaster, journalist, newspaper columnist, cooking show host and news anchor at WXTU-TV in New York City. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Audrey Puente on WCBS in 2006. ... Tito Puente, Sr. ... Jorge L. Ramos (born March 25, 1950) is the three-time Emmy Award winning senior anchor of the 6pm and 11pm news on Telemundo New York. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Geraldo redirects here. ... Geraldo redirects here. ... Edna Schmidt (born on a August 8th, in Manhattan, New York) of Puerto Rican descent -journalist. ... Rafael Suarez, Jr. ... Elizabeth Vargas Elizabeth Vargas (born September 6, 1962 in Paterson, New Jersey) is a television journalist, currently co-anchor of ABCs television newsmagazine 20/20 and anchor of ABC News Specials. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. ... ABC World News Tonight (often abbreviated as WNT) is the ABC television networks flagship evening news program. ...

Judges and Law Enforcement

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers in the fields of Law Enforcement or as Judges. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• Judge José A. Cabranes, first Puerto Rican to serve as a federal judge in the continental United States
• José Andreu García, former PR Chief Justice and sports official.
• Faith Evans, Hawaiian-Puerto Rican, first woman to be named U.S. Marshal.
• Gustavo Gelpí, United States District Judge (2006-present)
• Alejandro González Malavé, controversial undercover police officer
• Albert Grajales, Former SIB deputy director and Hall of Fame Martial Arts Instructor.
• Federico Hernández Denton, Puerto Rico's first Consumer Affairs Secretary, current Chief Justice of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court
• Dora Irizarry, Federal District Judge, first female Hispanic state judge in New York.
• José Trías Monge, former Chief Justice and Attorney General of Puerto Rico
• Clemente Ruiz Nazario, first Puerto Rican U.S. Federal Judge of Puerto Rico
• José Meléndez-Pérez, INS Officer who was named in 9/11 Commission Report; denied entry to terrorist in August 2001.
• Roberto Rivera-Soto, first Puerto Rican and Latino New Jersey State Supreme Court Justice.
• Vanessa Ruiz, is an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the highest court for the District of Columbia.
• Irma Vidal Santaella, first Puerto Rican woman admitted to the New York State Bar and first Puerto Rican woman to be elected to the New York Supreme Court.
• Aaron Cecil Snyder, controversial Chief Justice and U.S. Attorney in Puerto Rico.
• Sonia Sotomayor, first Puerto Rican woman to serve as a U.S. Circuit Court judge.
• Pedro Toledo, retired FBI senior agent and two times police superintendent.
• Juan R. Torruella, first Puerto Rican to serve as Chief Judge of the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Carmen Consuelo Vargas, first female Puerto Rican federal district judge and Chief Judge.

Judge José Alberto Cabranes (born 1940 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) is an educator and the first Puerto Rican to be appointed judge to a United States Circuit Court. ... José A. Andreu García (born September 18, 1937) is a Puerto Rican jurist who served as Chief Justice of Puerto Rico from 1992 to 2003. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Gustavo Gelpí is the youngest United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico. ... Alejandro Gonz lez Malave (approx 1958-1986) was a Puerto Rican undercover agent who gained wide national fame with the Cerro Maravilla case scandal. ... Albert Grajales is a top jeet kune do certified instructor under SiGung, Ted Wong. ... Federico Hernández Denton (Born April 12, 1944) is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. ... The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico is the highest court of Puerto Rico having the ultimate judicial authority within Puerto Rico to interpret and decide questions of state law. ... Dora Irizarry is a Federal Judge in New York. ... Jose Melendez-Perez is a Puerto Rican-born United States Customs and Border Protection Inspector at Orlando International Airport who became a key figure for the 9/11 Commission when he refused entry to an alleged terrorist prior to the 20th hijacker. ... Roberto A. Rivera-Soto ( born on November 10, 1953 in New York City) is a justice nominated to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court in the United States on June 10, 2004. ... Vanessa Ruiz is an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the highest court for the District of Columbia. ... ... Aaron Cecil Snyder was born on September 14, 1907 in Baltimore, Maryland. ... Sonia Sotomayor is a judge on the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. ... Pedro Toledo (born 1946 in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico) is a former policeman who is famous all over Puerto Rico for his work as a two time police superintendent(Chief of Police). ... Juan R. Torruella (b. ... Carmen Consuelo Vargas was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the federal bench in the late 1970s, becoming the first female federal judge in Puerto Rico. ...

Military

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have served as in the Military. All future additions to this section must provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notablity, otherwise it will be removed.

In order to avoid any confusion, the names in the military section have been placed in surname alphabetical order. In the case that a person has two surnames, the last surname will be used as the base, unless both surnames are connected or joined by a "dash"/ "y" / "de" or "Del" then the first surname will be used.

• Staff Sgt. Humberto Acosta-Rosario, U.S. Army, only Puerto Rican still listed as Missing In Action
• Brigadier General Ricardo Aponte, U.S. Air Force, former Director of the Innovation and Experimentation Directorate, United States Southern Command, the first Puerto Rican to hold said position.
• PFC Domingo Arroyo, USMC, first Puerto Rican and U.S. serviceman to die during the Somalian Civil War.
• Brigadier General Antonio Rodríguez Balinas, U.S. Army, was the first commander of the Office of the First U.S. Army Deputy Command.
• Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benítez, U.S. Navy, highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the USS Cochino during the Cold War.
• Rear Admiral José M. Cabanillas, U.S. Navy, In World War II he was Executive Officer of the USS Texas and participated in the invasions of Africa and Normandy(D-Day).
• Sergeant First Class Agustín Ramos Calero, U.S. Army, was the most decorated Puerto Rican soldier in all of the United States during World War II.
• Vice Admiral, Dr. Richard Carmona, former U.S. Surgeon General, served under President George W. Bush.
• Staff Sgt. Modesto Cartagena, U.S. Army, most decorated Hispanic in history.
• Tech4 Carmen Contreras-Bozak, WAC's, became the first Hispanic woman to serve in the Women's Army Corps as an interpreter and in numerous administrative capacities.
• Capt. Linda Garcia Cubero, United States Air Force, was the first Hispanic woman graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and the first to graduate from an American Military Academy.
• Brigadier General Rubén A. Cubero, U.S. Air Force, first Hispanic Dean of the United States Air Force Academy.
• Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila, U.S. Army, commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War becoming one of the highest ranking ethnic officers in the Army..
• Lieutenant General Pedro Del Valle, U.S. Marine Corps, first Hispanic three-star Marine general who played an instrumental role in the defeat of the Japanese forces in World War II.
• Lieutenant Carmelo Delgado Delgado, Abraham Lincoln International Brigade, the first Puerto Rican and one of the first U. S. citizens to fight and die in the Spanish Civil War.
• Rear Admiral Dr. Alberto Díaz, Jr., U.S. Navy, first Hispanic Director of the San Diego Naval Medical District
• 2nd Lt. Carmen Dumler, WAC's, one of the first Puerto Rican women Army officers.
• Major General Luis R. Esteves, U.S. Army, first Puerto Rican and Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy and organizer of the Puerto Rican National Guard.
• Major General Salvador E. Felices, U.S. Air Force, first Puerto Rican general in the U.S. Air Force.
• CWO3 Rose Franco, USMC, first Hispanic woman Chief Warrant Officer in the Marine Corps.
• Rear Admiral Edmund Ernest García, U.S. Navy, During World War II he was commander of the Destroyer USS Sloat and saw action in the invasions of Africa, Sicily, and France.
• PFC Fernando Luis García, USMC, first Puerto Rican awarded the Medal Of Honor.
• Brigadier General Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini, USAF, World War II hero, recipient of 5 Distinguished Flying Cross's and founder of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
• Capt. Miguel Henríquez, Captain Spanish Navy, defeated the British in Vieques.
• Vice Admiral Diego E. Hernández, U.S. Navy, the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command.
• Sgt. Zak Hernández, U.S. Army, killed in Panama on the eve of President George H. W. Bush's visit. His accused murderer, Pedro Miguel González Pinzón, was acquitted and later elected President of Panamá's National Congress, an event which has generated protests from the governments of the United States and Puerto Rico.
• Major General Orlando Llenza, U.S. Air Force, is the second Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General (two-star General) in the United States Air Force.
• General Manuel Goded Llopis, Spanish Army, was a high ranking general who fought alongside Generalisimo Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War
• PFC Carlos Lozada, U.S. Army, awarded the Medal of Honor.
• Brigadier General Antonio Maldonado, U.S.Air Force, who in 1965 became the youngest person to pilot a B-52 aircraft.
• Lt. Francisco Gonzalo Marín, Cuban Liberation Army, believed to have designed the Puerto Rican Flag, fought alongside José Martí.
• Lieutenant Colonel Teófilo Marxuach, U.S. Army, fired the first shot in World War I on behalf of the United States.
• Rear Admiral George E. Mayer, U.S. Navy, first Hispanic Commander of the Naval Safety Center.
• Sgt. Ángel Méndez, USMC, awarded the Navy Cross in Vietnam and is being considered for the Medal of Honor. He saved the life of his Lieutenant - Ronald D. Castille, who went on to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Capt. Ángel Rivero Méndez, Spanish Army, fired the first shot against the United States in the Spanish-American War in Puerto Rico, invented the "Kola Champagne".
• Col. Virgil R. Miller, U.S. Army, Regimental Commander of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II, the most decorated unit in U.S. military history and the rescue of the Lost Battalion of Texas.
• Capt. Edwin Muñiz, Ph.D., M.D., Ed. D., United States Air Force, was the first person of Hispanic heritage to be named Aerospace Physiologist in the United States Air Force and NASA.(See also Educators and Scientists)
• Major General William A. Navas, Jr., U.S. Army, first Puerto Rican named Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
• Colonel Héctor Andrés Negroni, U.S. Air Force, first Puerto Rican graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.
• PFC. Ramón Núñez-Juarez, USMC, listed as Missing in Action during the Korean War and posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, second highest medal after the Medal of Honor, that can be awarded by the Department of the Navy.
• Capt. María Inés Ortiz, U.S. Army, first Puerto Rican nurse to die in combat and first Army nurse to die in Iraq.
• Brigadier General Luis Padial, Spanish Army, played an essential role in the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico.
• Admiral Ramón Power y Giralt, Spanish Navy, distinguished himself in 1808-1809 with the defense of the Spanish Colony of Santo Domingo against an invasion from Napoleon's French forces by enforcing a blockade in support of Spanish ground troops. See also, Politicians, below.
• Col. Carlos Betances Ramírez, U.S. Army, first Puerto Rican to command a battalion in the Korean War.
• Capt. Marion Frederic Ramírez de Arellano, U.S. Navy, was the first Hispanic submarine commander. He was awarded two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star for his actions against the Japanese Imperial Navy during World War II.
• Brigadier General Antonio J. Ramos, U.S. Air Force, the first Hispanic to serve as commander, Air Force Security Assistance Center, Air Force Materiel Command, and dual-hatted as Assistant to the Commander for International Affairs, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command.
• Capt.Antonio de los Reyes Correa, Spanish Army, Puerto Rican hero who defended the town Arecibo from an invasion by defeating the British.
• Major Fernando L. Ribas-Dominicci, U.S. Air Force, perished in Operation El Dorado Canyon.
• Rear Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl, U.S. Navy, was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and the first to be awarded the Navy Cross.
• Brigadier General Rudolph W. Riefkohl, U.S. Army, the first Puerto Rican to receive a "Tombstone promotion" to Brigadier General which technically makes him the first Hispanic general in the regular Army.
• General Juan Rius Rivera, Commander-in-Chief of the Cuban Liberation Army.
• Capt. Manuel Rivera, Jr., USMC, First Puerto Rican and U.S. servicemen to die in Operation Desert Shield.
• Brigadier General Pedro N. Rivera, M.D., U.S. Air Force, the first Hispanic to be named medical commander in the United States Air Force.
• Admiral Horacio Rivero, U.S. Navy, first Puerto Rican and second Hispanic four-star admiral.
• SPC Lizbeth Robles, U.S. Army, first Puerto Rican female soldier born in Puerto Rico to die in Iraq.
• Master Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez, U.S. Army, awarded two Silver Stars Medals in one week.
• Captain Eurípides Rubio, U.S. Army, awarded the Medal of Honor.
• Sergeant Major José Luis Santiago, USMC, has the distinction of being the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines first Hispanic Sergeant Major and it's first Sergeant Major since its reactivation on July 13, 2007.
• Sp4c Héctor Santiago-Colón, U.S. Army, awarded the Medal of Honor.
• Colonel Antulio Segarra, U.S. Army, the first Puerto Rican Regular Army officer to command a Regular Army Regiment.
• MGySgt. Frankie Segarra, USMC, First Puerto Rican to reach the grade of Master Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps within his MOS.
• Pvt. Rafel Toro, USMC, served in the 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign and awarded the Navy Cross.
• Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabe, also known as the "Puerto Rican Liberator" fought alongside Simón Bolívar and helped liberate South America from Spanish Colonial rule.
• Major Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas,DDS, U.S. Army, discovered the bacteria which causes dental caries.
• SPC Frances M. Vega, U.S. Army, first Puerto Rican female soldier born in the U.S. to die in a war.
• Captain Humbert Roque Versace,U.S. Army, first Army P.O.W. to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in captivity.
• Colonel Raúl G. Villaronga, U.S. Army (Ret.) was the first Puerto Rican to be elected as Mayor of a Texas city (Killeen). (see also "Politicians" section)^[8]
• 2nd Lt. Juan Alonso Zayas, Spanish Army, fought in the Siege of Baler, Philippines.

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PFC Fernando Luis Garcia (October 14, 1929 – September 5, 1952), born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, was a member of the United States Marines and the first Puerto Rican who was awarded the Medal of Honor. ... Brigadier-General Mihiel Mike Gilormini (August 3, 1918 – January 29, 1988) born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Royal Air Force and in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was the recipient of the Silver Star... Capt. ... Vice Admiral Diego E. Hernandez (born c. ... Sgt. ... George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12, 1924) was the 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. ... Major General Orlando Llenza (born 1930 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is the second Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General (two-star General) in the United States Air Force. ... General Manuel Goded Llopis (October 15, 1882 - August 12, 1936), was a high ranking Puerto Rican in the Spanish Army who was one the first generales to join Spanish General Francisco Franco, in the revolt against the Spanish Republican government (also known as Spanish loyalists) in what is known as... “Franco” redirects here. ... Not to be confused with the Spanish Civil War of 1820-1823. ... PFC Carlos Lozada (September 6, 1946 _ November 20, 1967), born in Caguas,Puerto Rico was a member of the U.S. Army,Co. ... Brigadier General Antonio Maldonado (born in 1941, in Comerio, Puerto Rico), was an officer of the United States Air Force, who in 1965 became the youngest person to pilot a B-52 aircraft. ... Lieutenant Francisco Gonzalo Marin a. ... Flag ratio: 1:2 The Flag of Puerto Rico consists of five equal horizontal bands of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star in the center. ... For other persons named José Martí, see José Martí (disambiguation). ... Col. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Rear Admiral George E. Rico Mayer (born c. ... The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the Department of the Navy and the second highest award given for valor. ... Capt. ... Combatants United States Republic of Cuba Philippine Republic Kingdom of Spain Commanders Nelson A. Miles William R. Shafter George Dewey Máximo Gómez Emilio Aguinaldo Patricio Montojo Pascual Cervera Arsenio Linares Ramón Blanco Casualties 3,289 U.S. dead (432 from combat); considerably higher although undetermined Cuban and... Colonel Virgil Rasmuss Miller (November 11, 1900-August 5, 1968) was a United States Army officer who served as Regimental Commander of the 442d Regimental Combat Team (RCT), a unit which was composed of Nisei (second generation Americans of Japanese descent), during World War II. He led the 442nd in... Captain Edwin Muñiz, Ph. ... 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Captain Maria Ines Ortiz (1967-July 10, 2007), was the first Puerto Rican nurse to die in combat and first Army nurse to die in combat since the Vietnam conflict[1]. // Ortizs parents, Jorge and Iris Ortiz moved from Puerto Rico to Camden, New Jersey where she was born. ... Brigadier General Luis Padial (February 6, 1832-March 5, 1787, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico), was a soldier, politician and one of the most important figures who was responsible for the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico. ... Admiral Ramon Power y Giralt Admiral Ramon Power y Giralt (October 21, 1775 - June 10, 1813 born in San Juan, Puerto Rico), was, according to Puerto Rican historian Lidio Cruz Monclova, among the first native born Puerto Ricans to refer to himself as a Puerto Rican and to fight for... Colonel Carlos Betances Ramirez (July 8, 1910_October 28, 2001), born in the Barrio Las Delicias, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico was the first and only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War. ... 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Operation El Dorado Canyon was the name of the joint United States Air Force and Navy air-strikes against Libya on April 15, 1986. ... Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl (February 27, 1889 - September, 1969) was a Navy admiral who was born in Puerto Rico; he died in Brevard, Florida. ... A Tombstone Promotion was a means of promoting combat-decorated officers of the United States Navy to the next highest rank held at the time of retirement. ... General Juan Rius Rivera (1848-1924) born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, became the Commander-in-Chief of the Cuban Liberation Army upon the death of General Antonio Maceo. ... Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr. ... See also: 2003 invasion of Iraq and Gulf War (disambiguation) C Company, 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment, 1st UK Armoured Division The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. ... Brigadier General Pedro N. Rivera, M.D. (born c. ... Rear Admiral Horacio Rivero (1910-2000) was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. ... SPC Lizbeth Robles (1974-March 1, 2005) born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, was the first female soldier born in Puerto Rico to die in the War on Terrorism. ... Master Sergeant Pedro Rodriguez (January 3, 1912 – October 19, 1999) born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, earned two Silver Star Medals within a seven day period during the Korean War. ... Captain Euripides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a United States Army captain who was posthumously awarded the United States highest military decoration for valor — the Medal of Honor for actions on 8 November 1966 during the Vietnam War. ... Sergeant Major Jose Luis Santiago (born c. ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... 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Politicians

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers in the field of Politics. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• Héctor Luis Acevedo, former Mayor of San Juan, 1996 PDP gubernatorial candidate
• Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos, founder of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party
• Carmen E. Arroyo, first Puerto Rican woman elected to any state assembly in the United States
• Hermán Badillo, first Puerto Rican to serve in U.S. Congress
• Joaquín Balaguer, former president of Dominican Republic (Puerto Rican father)
• Román Baldorioty de Castro, "The Father of Puerto Rico's Autonomy"
• Dr. José Celso Barbosa, "The Father of Puerto Rico's Statehood Movement"
• Antonio R. Barceló, founder of the Puerto Rican Liberal Party, first president of the Senate of Puerto Rico
• Ángel O. Berríos, former Mayor of Caguas
• Rubén Berríos-Martínez, president of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP)
• Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances, "The Father of the Puerto Rican Nation", main leader of the Grito de Lares revolution
• Juan Bosch, former president of Dominican Republic (Puerto Rican mother)
• Mariana Bracetti, leader of the Lares Revolutionary Council
• Mathias Brugman, leader of the Grito de Lares
• Blanca Canales, nationalist who led the Jayuya revolt
• Oscar Collazo, one of two nationalists who attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman
• José Coll y Cuchi, founder of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party
• Dr. Gilberto Concepción de Gracia, founder of the Puerto Rican Independence Party
• Rafael "Churumba" Cordero Santiago, former Mayor of Ponce
• Pedro Cortés, Pennsylvania's Secretary of State, President-elect of National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)
• Dr. José de Diego, "The Father of Puerto Rico's Independence Movement"
• Federico Degetau, the first resident commissioner to the United States
• Dr. Antonio Fernós-Isern, first Puerto Rican cardiologist and Resident Commissioner.
• Maurice Ferré, former Mayor of Miami, Florida
• Fernando Ferrer, Bronx (New York City) borough president
• Luis Fortuño, current Resident Commissioner (2004-present), 2008 NPP primary gubernatorial aspirant
• Bonnie García, California State Assemblywoman (only Latina Republican in state government)
• Robert "Bob" García, former New York State Assemblyman and Senator
• Lcdo. Miguel A. García Méndez, youngest Speaker of the House in Puerto Rico's history. The Mayagüez General Post Office named after him.
• Dr. Olga Viscal Garriga, nationalist
• Luis Gutiérrez, Illinois congressman
• Eugenio María de Hostos, (see also Educators)
• Juan Bernardo Huyke, acting governor of Puerto Rico in 1923.
• Santiago Iglesias, founder of the first Puerto Rico Socialist Party, labor activist and former Resident Commissioner
• Tito Kayak, political activist
• Lolita Lebrón, Nationalist leader and activist
• Margarita López, former New York City councilwoman/activist
• Evelyn Mantilla, Connecticut House of Representative
• Juan Marí Bras, founder of the Movimiento Pro Independencia and the modern Puerto Rican Socialist Party
• Olga A. Méndez, first Puerto Rican New York State Senator
• Rosie Méndez, New York City councilwoman/activist
• Kenneth McClintock, President of the Puerto Rico Senate
• Teodoro Moscoso, Jr., architect of Operation Bootstrap, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (1961-1964)
• Victoria Muñoz Mendoza, 1992 PDP candidate for governor (daughter of Luis Muñoz Marín)
• Luis Muñoz Rivera, former Resident Commissioner, journalist, politician (father of Luis Muñoz Marín), died 1916
• Luis Muñoz Rivera, senator, last surviving drafter of Puerto Rico Constitution
• Joe Negrón, Florida state representative and Republican candidate for congressional seat left vacant after the Mark Foley scandal
• Félix Ortiz, New York state assemblyman, author of nation's first cellphone driving ban
• George Pabey, Mayor of East Chicago, Indiana
• Hernán Padilla, former Mayor of San Juan, founder Puerto Rican Renewal Party
• Eddie Pérez, reelected Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut
• Pedro Pierluisi, former PR Attorney General, 2008 NPP candidate for Resident Commissioner
• Adam Clayton Powell IV, New York State Assemblyman, son of former congressman
• Francisco Mariano Quiñones, the first president of Puerto Rico's Autonomic Cabinet
• John Quiñones , first Puerto Rican Republican elected to Florida House of Representatives
• Francisco Ramírez Medina, President of the Republic of Puerto Rico (September 23, 1868), during the Grito de Lares revolt
• Ernesto Ramos Antonini, former Speaker of Puerto Rico's House of Representatives
• Roberto Rexach Benítez, former Senate President, educator, current columnist for El Vocero newspaper
• Felisa Rincón de Gautier, first woman to be elected Mayor of an American capital city.
• Ramón Luis Rivera, Mayor of Bayamón 1977-2001
• Samuel Rivera, Mayor of Passaic, New Jersey
• Manuel Rojas, leader of the Grito de Lares revolt
• Segundo Ruiz Belvis, leader of the Grito de Lares revolt
• Manuela Santiago Collazo, former Mayor of Vieques (1985-2000)
• Jorge Santini, current two-term Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Vice President of the New Progressive Party, former senator
• María de Lourdes Santiago, first female Puerto Rico Independence Party (PIP) member to be elected to the Puerto Rican Senate
• José E. Serrano, most senior Puerto Rican congressman, Chair of House Appropriations subcommittee on Financial Services
• José M. Serrano, New York state senator, son of the congressman
• Griselio Torresola, nationalist who died in attempt to assassinate President Harry S. Truman in 1950
• Gloria Tristani, first Hispanic woman appointed as one of the five commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• Nydia Velázquez, first Puerto Rican congresswoman, Chair of House Small Business Committee
• Col. Raúl G. Villaronga (Ret.), Mayor of Killeen, Texas
• Carlos Vizcarrondo, former Speaker, Puerto Rican House of Representatives; current Puerto Rico Court of Appeals judge
• Manuel Zeno Gandía, Puerto Rico patriot and leader of cooperative movement in Puerto Rico

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Román Baldorioty de Castro (Image: Library of Congress) Román Baldorioty de Castro (February 23, 1823-September 30, 1889), born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, distinguished himself as one of Puerto Ricos foremost abolitionist and spokesperson for the islands right to self-determination. ... Dr. José Celso Barbosa (1857 – December 1921), born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, was a medical doctor, sociologist, and political leader. ... Antonio R. Barcel (April 15, 1868 - October 15, 1938), born in the City of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, was a lawyer, businessman and the father of what was to become one of Puerto Ricos most prominent political families. ... The Liberal Party (Spanish: Partido Liberal) was a political party in Puerto Rico. ... Angel O. Berrios drinks water during political campaign Ángel O. Berríos (September 21, 1940 – April 28, 2006) was a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Date of birth June 21, 1939 Place of birth Aibonito, Puerto Rico Occupation Law Professor at the University of Puerto Ricos Law School President of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP). ... The Puerto Rican Independence Party (Spanish: Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño, PIP) is a Puerto Rican political party that campaigns for the independence of Puerto Rico from the United States. ... Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán (April 8, 1827 – September 16, 1898) was a Puerto Rican nationalist. ... Roman Catholic Church of Lares and Monument to the Grito at the Plaza de la Revolución El Grito de Lares (The Cry of Lares)—also referred as the Lares uprising, the Lares revolt, Lares rebellion or even Lares Revolution—was the revolt against Spanish rule in Puerto Rico on... Juan Bosch y Gaviño Juan Emilio Bosch y Gaviño (30 June 1909, La Vega – 1 November 2001, Santo Domingo) was the first democratically elected president of the Dominican Republic after the assassination of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo in 1961. ... Mariana Bracetti (1825-1903), born in the City of Añasco, Puerto Rico was a patriotic firm believer in the independence of Puerto Rico. ... Lares (pl. ... Mathias Brugman a. ... Roman Catholic Church of Lares and Monument to the Grito at the Plaza de la Revolución El Grito de Lares (The Cry of Lares)—also referred as the Lares uprising, the Lares revolt, Lares rebellion or even Lares Revolution—was the revolt against Spanish rule in Puerto Rico on... Blanca Canales (1906 – 1996) born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, was a Puerto Rican nationalist. ... Image:Jayuya esc. ... Oscar Collazo (1914 – February 21, 1994) born in Florida, Puerto Rico, was one of two Puerto Ricans who attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman. ... For the victim of Mt. ... José Coll y Cuchí (January 12, 1877-July 2, 1960) born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was a lawyer, writer and the founder of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. ... The Puerto Rican Nationalist Party was first organized on September 17, 1922. ... Dr. Gilberto Concepcion de Gracia (July 9, 1909 – March 16, 1968), born in the town of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, was a lawyer, journalist, author, politician and independence activist. ... Date of birth October 24, 1942 Place of birth La Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico Date of death January 17, 2004 (brain hemorrhage) Place of death Medical Center of Río Piedras San Juan, Puerto Rico Occupation Mayor of Ponce. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Gentilic: Ponceños Location Location of Ponce, Puerto Rico within Puerto Rico Government Founded 1692 Mayor Francisco Zayas Seijo Political party PPD Senatorial district 5 - Ponce Representative district 24, 25 Geographical characteristics Area Total 501. ... Pedro A. Cortés is the current Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ... José de Diego (1866 – 1921), born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, statesman, journalist, poet and advocate for Puerto Ricos independence. ... Federico Degetau (December 5, 1862 – January 20, 1914) was a Puerto Rican politician, lawyer, writer, author, and the first Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico to the United States House of Representatives. ... Dr. Antonio Fernós-Isern (May 10, 1885 – January 19, 1974) born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico - cardiologist. ... Maurice Ferre (born June 23, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is the first Puerto Rican to be elected Mayor of a major U.S. city. ... Miami redirects here. ... Fernando Ferrer Fernando James Freddy Ferrer (born April 30, 1950 in the Bronx, New York) was the Borough President of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001, and was a candidate for Mayor of New York in 2001 and the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor in 2005. ... Luis Fortuño, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Luis G. Fortuño (born October 31, 1960) is a corporate lawyer and politician from Puerto Rico affiliated with the New Progressive Party and the United States Republican Party. ... Lcdo. ... Olga Viscal Garriga (born (May 5, 1929-June,1995) in Brooklyn, New York), was a public orator and political activist. ... Luis Gutiérrez Luís Vicente Gutiérrez (born December 10, 1953), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 4th District of Illinois (map). ... Eugenio María de Hostos (January 11, 1839 – August 11, 1903) born in the Barrio Río Cañas of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, known as El Ciudadano de las Americas (The Citizen of the Americas), was a Puerto Rican educator and independence advocate. ... Juan Bernardo Huyke (1880-1961) was the first Puerto Rican born to serve as Governor of Puerto Rico. ... Santiago Iglesias (February 22, 1872 – December 5, 1939), born Santiago Iglesias Pantín, was a Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, a delegate or nonvoting member to the United States House of Representatives. ... Alberto De Jesus Mercado (born 1958) —better known as Tito Kayak— is an environmental activist from Jayuya, Puerto Rico. ... Lolita Lebrón Dolores Lolita Lebrón Sotomayor (b. ... Margarita López is an openly lesbian former New York City Council Member who represented the Lower East Side and the East Village from 1997 to 2005. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Evelyn Mantilla represents the 4th district of the Connecticut House of Representatives. ... Juan Mari Bras (born December 2, 1925 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican independence advocate who founded the Puerto Rican Socialist Party. Mari Bras father was an active member of the independence movement of Puerto Rico and often took his son to political meetings and rallies. ... Olga A. Méndez (born (1926 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico) is the first Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legislature in the United States mainland. ... Rosie Mendez (b. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Kenneth McClintock, President of the Senate of Puerto Rico. ... Teodoro Moscoso Teodoro Moscoso (November 26, 1910-June 15, 1992 born in Barcelona, Spain), was a Puerto Rican politician known as the architect of Operation Bootstrap. Early Years Moscosos parents were Teodoro Moscoso Sr. ... Operation Bootstrap (Operación Manos a la Obra) is the name given to the ambitious projects which industrialized Puerto Rico in the mid-20th century. ... Victoria Melo Muñoz Mendoza (born 1940) is a former politician from Puerto Rico. ... For the airport of the same name, see Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. ... Luis Muñoz Rivera Luis Muñoz Rivera (July 17, 1859 - November 15, 1916) was a poet, journalist and a politician from Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. ... 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Puppeteers

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers Puppeteers. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• Antulio Kobbo Santarrosa, "La Cháchara", "La Condesa", "La Comay"
• Filipo Tirado, "Pepe Locuaz"

La Comay is a famous puppet doll featured in Puerto Rican television that is managed by Antulio Santarrosa Bonilla, also known as Kobbo Santarrosa, a puppeteer, magician, ventriloquist and promoter born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. ... Filipo Tirado (September 20, 1949) born Carlos Filipo Tirado Perea in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is a noted Puerto Rican puppeteer. ...

Religion

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who are notable religious leaders. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• Fray Iñigo Abbad y Lasierra, priest and historian
• Bishop David Andrés Álvarez-Velázquez, Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico
• Luis Cardinal Aponte Martínez, only Puerto Rican to become a Roman Catholic cardinal
• Father Francisco Ayerra de Santa María, Puerto Rico's first poet
• Bishop Juan Alejo de Arizmendi, first Puerto Rican to become a bishop
• Rev. Yiye Ávila, pentecostal leader
• Rev. Nicky Cruz, former gangster turned minister
• Alberto Cutié, priest and television host, Puerto Rican born priest/television host
• Sister María Domínguez, beatified in 2004 by Pope John Paul II
• Sor Isolina Ferré, Catholic nun awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
• Juanita García Peraza, "Mita", founder of "Mita" religion
• Archbishop Roberto González Nieves, Catholic Diocese of San Juan
• Bishop Rubén González, Diocese of Caguas, prominent in Navy-Vieques protests
• José Luis de Jesús Miranda, controversial religious leader who referrers to himself as the Antichrist.
• Rev. Jorge Raschke, outspoken evangelist
• Bishop Francisco Reus-Froylan (ret.), first Puerto Rican bishop in worldwide Anglican community
• Carlos Manuel Rodríguez a.k.a. "Charlie", beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001
• Father Diego de Torres Vargas, first to write about the history of Puerto Rico.
• Teófilo Vargas Sein, "Aaron", current leader of "Mita" religion

Viage a la América Fray Iñigo Abbad y Lasierra (1745 - 1813), born in Estadilla, Spain, was a Benedictian monk and the first historian to extensively document Puerto Ricos history, nationality and culture. ... Cardinal Aponte Martinez His Eminence Luis Cardinal Aponte Martínez (born August 4, 1922) was the first Puerto Rican to be consecrated a Cardinal of the Catholic Church and for 34 years was the Archbishop of San Juan. ... Father Francisco Ayerra de Santa María (1630 – 1703), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is considered to be Puerto Ricos first native born poet. ... Bishop Juan Alejo de Arizmendi (July 17, 1760-October 12, 1814) born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a patriot and the first Puerto Rican to be consecrated Bishop. ... Jose Joaquin Avila (born 1929 in Camuy, Puerto Rico), better known as Yiye Avila, is one of the most famous and respected evangelists in Latin America and a former Mr. ... Nicky Cruz (b. ... Sor Isolina Ferré (September 5, 1914 – August 3, 2001) was the sister of Puerto Ricos former governor Luis A. Ferré and a very famous Catholic nun. ... The Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest civilian awards in the United States and is bestowed by the President of the United States (the other award which is considered its equivalent is the Congressional Gold Medal, which is bestowed by an... Juanita Garcia Peraza a. ... Father Roberto Gonzalez Nieves (born 1951 in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey), is a Puerto Rican leader of the Catholic church. ... The Navy-Vieques protests is the name given by English-speaking media to a series of protests starting in 1999 on the Puerto Rican island-municipality of Vieques, against the United States Navy and Marine Corps (USMC) use of the island for bombing target practices. ... José Luis de Jesús Miranda (b. ... In Christian eschatology, the Antichrist or anti-Christ means a person, office, or group recognized as fulfilling the Biblical prophecies about one who will oppose Christ and substitute himself in Christs place. ... Jorge Raschke (born c 1930) is a Puerto Rican pentecostal pastor who is well known for his opinions on many subjects as well as for his religious campaigns. ... The Right Rev. ... The Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Santiago (known as Charlie) (November 22, 1918 - July 13,1963) was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Father Diego de Torres Vargas was a priest from Puerto Rico. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Sports

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as sportspersons . All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• Benjamín Agosto, figure skater and Olympic medalist
• Roberto Alomar, former baseball great
• Sandy Alomar, Jr., baseball player
• Sandy Alomar, Sr., baseball player
• Carmelo Anthony, basketball player, Denver Nuggets (Puerto Rican father)
• Chris Armas, soccer player, (Puerto Rican mother).
• Carlos Arroyo, basketball player, Orlando Magic
• Juan "Johnny" Báez, former basketball player, most recent recipient of Puerto Rico Olympic Medal of Honor
• María Elena Batista, Olympic, PanAm and Central American games swimmer
• Carlos Beltrán, baseball, center fielder New York Mets
• Wilfredo Benítez, boxer, member of Boxing Hall of Fame
• Dr. David "Kike" Bernier, fencer, present Secretary of island's Sports and Recreation department
• Hiram Bithorn, baseball player, first Puerto Rican in Major League Baseball
• Kristina Brandi, tennis player
• Iván Calderón, baseball player
• Iván Calderón, boxer/world champion
• Fernando J. Canales, swimmer, first Puerto Rican to reach final Championships
• Héctor 'Macho' Camacho, boxer/ former world champion
• Orlando 'Peruchín' Cepeda, baseball player, member of Baseball Hall of Fame
• Roberto Clemente, baseball player, member of Baseball Hall of Fame
• Abdiel Colberg, only Hispanic pro-rollerblader
• Dr. Rebekah Colberg, "The Mother of Puerto Rican Women's Sports"
• Carlitos Colón, Jr., professional wrestler (son of Carlitos Colon)
• Carlitos Colón, professional wrestler
• Ángel Cordero, Jr., jockey, member of Jockey Hall of Fame
• Maritza Correia, first black Puerto Rican woman in U.S. Olympic Swimming Team
• Joe Cortez, boxing referee
• Miguel Cotto, professional boxer
• Eva Cruz, volleyball player
• Jose "Cheo" Cruz, baseball player whose number was retired by the Astros
• Christian Dalmau, BSN basketball player
• Raymond Dalmau, basketball player
• Esteban De Jesús, boxer, former world champion
• Carlos "Sugar" De León, first boxer to win cruiserweight title twice
• Carlos Delgado, baseball player, New York Mets
• Ivelisse Echevarría, inducted into the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame (2003)
• Alfredo Escalera, boxer, former world champion
• Sixto Escobar, boxer, first Puerto Rican world champion and member of Boxing Hall of Fame
• Ángel "Cholo" Espada, boxer/former champion
• Gigi Fernández, tennis player, Olympic gold medalist
• Lisa Fernández, softball, Olympic gold medalist
• Enrique Figueroa, sailing
• Ed Figueroa, baseball pitcher, first Puerto Rican to win 20 games in Major League
• Rubén Gómez, first Puerto Rican to pitch and win World Series game.
• Wilfredo Gómez, boxer/former world champion and member of Boxing Hall of Fame
• Aristides Gonzales, boxer, first olympic medalist under flag of Puerto Rico, 1984 Summer Olympics
• Jorge "Peco" González, marathon runner
• Juan "Igor" Gonzalez, former baseball player
• Ivonne Harrison, track and field athlete
• Reggie Jackson, baseball player, member of Baseball Hall of Fame (Puerto Rican father)
• Julio Kaplan, chess grandmaster
• Konnan, professional wrestler
• Anita Lallande, former Olympic swimmer
• Butch Lee, basketball player, first Puerto Rican to play in NBA
• Angelita Lind, track and field athlete
• Laura Daniela Lloreda, member of Mexican National Volleyball Team
• Javy López, baseball player, Atlanta Braves
• Mike Lowell, baseball player, Boston Red Sox
• Felix Magath, German soccer star and coach (Puerto Rican father)
• Edgar Martínez, former baseball player
• Alberto Mercado, Olympian boxer, only American citizen in 1980 Olympics
• Jerome Mincy, basketball player
• John John Molina, boxer/former world champion
• Pedro Montañez, boxer and member of Boixng Hall of Fame
• Mario "Quijote" Morales, BSN basketball player
• Pedro Morales, wrestler, member of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame
• Jonny Moseley, skier, first Puerto Rican to belong to the U.S. Ski Team
• Emilio "Millito" Navarro, first Puerto Rican to play in Negro Leagues
• Luis Olmo, first Puerto Rican to hit home run in World Series
• Fres Oquendo, professional boxer
• Carlos Ortiz, boxer, member of Boxing Hall of Fame
• José "Piculín" Ortiz, a.k.a. "Piculín", former basketball player, PDP candidate for elective office in 2008
• Luis Ortiz, boxer, first Puerto Rican to win Olympic medal in boxing
• Raúl Papaleo, Puerto Rican National Volleyball Team
• Charlie Pasarell, tennis player
• Ernesto Pastor, bullfighter and only Puerto Rican member of the Bullfighting Hall of Fame
• Víctor Pellot, a.k.a. "Vic Power", baseball player, second black Puerto Rican in Major League Baseball
• Jorge Posada, baseball player, New York Yankees
• Carlos "El Indio" Quintana, professional boxer "Welterweight Champion"
• German Rieckehoff, former president of Puerto Rican Olympic Committee
• Ramón Rivas, NBA and International basketball player
• Filiberto Rivera, Former UTEP star point guard and current point guard on Puerto Rico National Basketball team.
• José Antonio "El Gallo" Rivera, Boxing, WBA Super Welterweight Champion
• Marco Rivera, football player, first Puerto Rican selected to Pro Bowl
• Ron Rivera, football player, first Puerto Rican in the National Football League
• Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez, baseball player, Detroit Tigers
• Juan "Chi-Chi" Rodríguez, golfer, member of Golf Hall of Fame
• Rubén Rodríguez, basketball player
• José "King" Román, boxer, first Puerto Rican to fight for world heavyweight title
• Edwin "El Chapo" Rosario, member of International Boxing Hall of Fame (2006)
• John Ruíz, first Hispanic heavyweight boxing champion
• Alex Sánchez, boxer/ former champion
• Daniel Santiago, basketball player
• O.J. Santiago, football player
• Samuel Serrano, boxer/ former world champion
• Brandon Silvestry, professional wrestler
• Julio Toro, basketball coach
• Georgie Torres, holds BSN scoring record
• José "Chegui" Torres, boxer, member of Boxing Hall of Fame
• Félix "Tito" Trinidad, boxer/ former world champion
• Lisa Marie Varon, WWE wrestler
• Jesse Vassallo, swimmer, current president, PR Swimming Federation and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
• Wilfredo Vázquez, boxer/ former champion
• Savio Vega, former WWE wrestler
• Juan Evangelista Venegas, boxer/ first Puerto Rican to win Olympic medal
• Ada Vélez, first Puerto Rican female boxer, to win a championship
• Dick Versace, first person of Puerto Rican descent to have coached an NBA team.
• Juan "Pachín" Vicéns, basketball player, led the Ponce Lions team to six championships.
• Mark Watring, equestrian
• Bernie Williams, baseball player, New York Yankees

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Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a professional baseball player and a former Major League Baseball right fielder. ... Abdiel Colberg (born 1983 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), is the only Hispanic professional rollerblader to have his own pro-skate brand. ... Dr. Rebekah Colberg (December 25, 1918-July, 1985) born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico is known as The Mother of Womens Sports in Puerto Rico. When Rebekahs mother gave birth, she was only seven months pregnant and Rebekahs weight was only four pounds. ... Carlito Caribbean Cool Carlos Colon, Jr. ... Image:Carloscolon. ... Image:Carloscolon. ... Angel Cordero Jr. ... Maritza Correia a. ... Joe Cortez (born 1945 in New York, New York) is a Puerto Rican boxing referee who has worked many important world title bouts. ... Miguel Cotto (born October 29, 1980 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is a professional boxer. ... Eva Marie Cruz Dalmau, Born January 22, 1974. ... José Cruz (born August 8, 1947 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico) is a former outfielder and a coach in Major League Baseball. ... Christian Dalmau. ... The National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico —or Liga Baloncesto Superior Nacional De Puerto Rico (BSN) in Spanish— was established in 1933 and has produced a handful of NBA players and a lot of classic games and emotive moments to its fans. ... Raymond Dalmau (born c. ... Esteban De Jesus (1951-1990) was a Puerto Rican world lightweight champion boxer whose life was full of controversy, problems and scandals. ... Carlos De Leon a. ... This article is about the baseball player. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (current) (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major... Ivelisse Echevarría (born 1960 in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico), was inducted into the International Federation Softball Hall of Fame in 2003 and is considered by many to be the greatest softball pitcher born in Puerto Rico. ... Alfredo Escalera (born March 21, Puerto Rican who was a world champion boxer. ... Sixto Escobar (March 23, 1913 - November 17, 1979) was Puerto Ricos first world boxing champion. ... Angel Espada (born February 2, 1948) is a former boxer from Puerto Rico. ... Beatriz Fernández (born 1966), better known as Gigi Fernández, is a Puerto Rican former tennis player. ... Lisa Fernandez, born February 22, 1971, in New York City, is a renowned softball pitcher of Cuban-Puerto Rican descent who established an Olympic record in softball with 25 strikeouts as a member of the United States Women Olympic Softball Team. ... Enrique Figueroa a. ... Eduardo Figueroa Padilla (born October 14, 1948 in Ciales, Puerto Rico), was a Major League Baseball player from 1974-1981 for the California Angels, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Oakland Athletics. ... Rubén Gómez Colón (July 13, 1927 - July 26, 2004) born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, was a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who became the first Puerto Rican to pitch in a World Series game. ... Wilfredo Gómez (born October 29, 1956) is a former boxer and three time world champion. ... Jorge Peco Gonzalez (born c. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Ivonne Harrison (born c 1970) is a Puerto Rican track and field runner. ... Reginald Martinez Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946), nicknamed Mr. ... Julio Kaplan (born 25 July 1950, Argentina) an American chess master. ... The title Grandmaster is awarded to world-class chess masters by the world chess organization FIDE. Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. ... Charles Ashenoff (sometimes seen Hispanicized as Carlos Ashenoff), (born June 6, 1964 in Santiago de Cuba) better known by his ring name, Konnan, is a semi-retired American professional wrestler and rapper of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. ... NBA redirects here. ... Angelita Lind (born January 13, 1959 in Patillas, Puerto Rico) is considered by many people in Puerto Rico to be the islands greatest track and field athlete. ... Laura Daniela Lloreda (born April 30, 1981) is a Puerto Rican volleyball player. ... Mexican may have several meanings. ... Javier Torres López (born November 5, 1971 in Ponce, Puerto Rico), better known as Javy López, is a Major League Baseball catcher who is currently a free agent. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball third baseman born in Puerto Rico of Cuban descent. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Wolfgang-Felix Magath (born July 26, 1953) is a German-Puerto Rican who is association football director with the FC Bayern Munich team. ... 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Pedro Morales (born October 22, 1942 in Culebra, Puerto Rico)[1] is a retired, Puerto Rican professional wrestler. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... WWE Hall of Fame logo, 2004-present. ... Jonny Moseley Jonny Moseley (born August 27, 1975) is the first Puerto Rican to become a member of the U.S. Ski Team. ... Emilio Millito Navarro (born September 26, 1905 in the city of Patillas, Puerto Rico) was the first Puerto Rican to play baseball in the Negro Leagues. ... Bud Fowler, the first professional black baseball player with one of his teams, Western of Keokuk, Iowa The Negro Leagues were American professional baseball leagues comprising predominantly African-American teams. ... Luis Francisco Rodríguez Olmo (born August 11, 1919) in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, best known as Luis Olmo, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter. ... Fres Oquendo born April 1, 1973 in Puerto Rico, is a professional heavyweight boxer. ... Carlos Ortiz (born September 9, 1936) is a Puerto Rican who was a three time world boxing champion, twice in the lightweight division and once in the Jr. ... José Rafael Ortíz (born October 25, 1963 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico) —better known as Piculín or Picu— is a retired Puerto Rican professional basketball player. ... Luis Ortiz (born approx. ... Raul Papaleo (born (October 11, 1971) in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is considered by many islanders to be the greatest Beach Volleyball player in Puerto Rico. ... Charles Charlie Pasarell (born June 12, 1944, San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a former American tennis player and current tournament director and commentator. ... Ernesto Pastor (1892-1921) was the first, and so far only, Puerto Rican bullfighter (torero) to gain international fame. ... Victor Felipe Pellot Pove, a. ... Jorge Rafael Posada Villeta (born August 17, 1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a switch-hitting catcher and 6-time All Star who plays for the New York Yankees. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... German Rieckehoff (born German Rieckehoff Sampayo, February 5, 1915–September 2, 1997 in Vieques, Puerto Rico), was a renowned president of the Puerto Rican Olympic committtee. ... Ramon Rivas (born June 3, 1966 in Carolina) is Puerto Rican professional basketball player. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Marco Rivera (born April 26, 1972 in Brooklyn, N.Y. is an American football player who is currently a member of the Dallas Cowboys. ... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ... Ron (Chico) Rivera (born January 7, 1962 in Fort Ord, California) is the first American of Puerto Rican descent to play in the NFL (National Football League). ... NFL redirects here. ... Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30, 1971, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico), nicknamed Pudge and I-Rod, is a professional baseball player currently playing for the Detroit Tigers. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Motor City Kitties, The Bengals, The Tigs, The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999... Juan Chi-Chi Rodriguez (born October 23, 1935 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is the first Puerto Rican to be inducted into the PGAs World Golf Hall of Fame. ... Ruben Rodriguez (born 1948) is a Puerto Rican former basketball player who played 19 seasons in the BSN tournament. ... Jose King Roman (born approx. ... Edwin El Chapo Rosario (1961-1997) could be considered a boxing version of the Puerto Rican plant Mori-vivi (Mori-Vivi means dead-alive in Spanish). ... John “The Quiet Man Ruiz (born January 4, 1972 in Methuen, MA), currently residing in Chelsea, MA is a professional American boxer and former WBA World Heavyweight champion. ... This article is about the boxer. ... Daniel Gregg Santiago (born June 24, 1976 in Lubbock, Texas, U.S.) is a Puerto Rican basketball player who currently plays for Unicaja Málaga of the Spanish ACB. His positions are power forward and center. ... O.J. Santiago (born March 4, 1974) is an American football player who plays in the NFL as a tight end with the Denver Broncos. ... Samuel Serrano (born November 7, 1952), nicknamed Sammy and El Torbellino, is a Puerto Rican who won boxings world jr. ... Brandon Silvestry (born September 6, 1979), best known by the ring name, Low-Ki, is an American professional wrestler of Puerto Rican and Italian descent. ... Julio Toro (born 1942) is a Puerto Rican basketball coach, and arguably one of the most successful head coaches in Puerto Rican professional basketball history. ... George Torres (born 1957), better known as Georgie Torres, is a Puerto Rican who is a well known former BSN basketball player. ... The National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico —or Liga Baloncesto Superior Nacional De Puerto Rico (BSN) in Spanish— was established in 1933 and has produced a handful of NBA players and a lot of classic games and emotive moments to its fans. ... José Torres, Chegui (born May 3, 1936), is a Puerto Rican who is a former boxer and the first hispanic ever to win the worlds Light Heavyweight championship. ... Félix Tito Trinidad, Jr. ... Lisa Marie Varon (born February 10, 1971), is an American professional wrestler better known as Victoria. ... Jesse Vassallo (born August 9, 1961 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is considered by many to be the greatest swimmer to have been born in Puerto Rico. ... Wilfredo Vázquez (born August 2, 1960) is a boxer who is a native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. ... Savio Vega (born Juan Rivera August 10, 1966 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico) is a former professional wrestler for what was then the World Wrestling Federation. ... Juan Evangelista Venegas born c. ... Ada Ace Velez (born September 15, 1970) is a Puerto Rican female professional boxer who lives in Hollywood, Florida. ... Dick Versace (born April 16, 1940 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina) is a former basketball coach and NBA executive. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the sport. ... Logo of the Ponce Lions The Ponce Lions —or Leones de Ponce in Spanish— are a BSN basketball team based in Ponce, Puerto Rico. ... Mark Watring (May 2, 1963), born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is a renowned Puerto Rican Equestrian. ... Bernabé Bernie Williams Figueroa (born September 13, 1968 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a center fielder in Major League Baseball who was one of the top outfielders of the late 1990s. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as...

Taínos

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who were notable Taínos or Taínas. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• Agüeybaná (Great Sun), Taíno chief, "supreme cacique"
• Agüeybaná II (The Brave), cacique and brother of Agueybaná, led the Taíno rebellion of 1511 against Juan Ponce de Leon and his men.
• Arasibo, cacique, area of Arecibo
• Caguax, cacique, area of Caguas
• Guarionex, cacique of Otoao (Utuado)
• Hayuya, cacique, area of Jayuya
• Jumacao, cacique, area of Humacao
• Orocobix, cacique, area of Orocovis
• Urayoán, cacique, area that presently spans between Añasco and Mayagüez, orders the drowning of Diego Salcedo

Cacique Agüeybaná greeting Juan Ponce de León upon his arrival. ... Cacique Agüeybaná greeting Juan Ponce de León upon his arrival. ... See also Agueybana Hayuya Jumacao Discoverer of the Americas Categories: People stubs | 1460 births | 1521 deaths | History of Puerto Rico | Conquistadores ... Arasibo (born c. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Gentilic: Arecibeños Location Location of Arecibo, Puerto Rico within Puerto Rico Government Founded 1616 Mayor Lemuel Soto Political party NPP Senatorial district 3 - Arecibo Representative district 13, 14 Geographical characteristics Area Total 443. ... Caguax was a Taíno cacique who lived on the island of Borikén (Taíno name for Puerto Rico) before the Spanish colonization of the Americas. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Utuado is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central/western mountainous region of the island known as La Cordillera Central. ... Hayuya (born c. ... Image:Jayuya esc. ... Jumacao (born c. ... Image:Humacao seal. ... Orocobix was the principal regional Taino Cacique (chief) of the central mountain region of Puerto Rico, that was called, Jatibonicu in the 1500s. ... Orocovis (o-ro-KO-vis) is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Central Mountain Range, north of Villalba and Coamo; south of Morovis and Corozal; southeast of Ciales; east of Jayuya; and west of Barranquitas. ... Urayoán was a Taíno Cacique (Chief) famous for ordering the drowning of Diego Salcedo to determine if the Spanish were gods. ... Nickname: Location of Añasco, Puerto Rico within Puerto Rico. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Gentilic: Mayagüezanos Location Location of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico within Puerto Rico Coordinates , , Government Founded July 19 1760 Mayor José Guillermo Rodríguez Rodríguez Political party PPD Senatorial district Mayagüez Representative district 18 and 19 Geographical characteristics Area Total 709. ... There are two Diego Salcedo entries: Diego Salcedo (died in February, 1511) was a Spanish soldier who unwillingly became part of Puerto Ricos history with his death. ...

Visual artists

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as Visual artists . All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• Alfonso Arana, painter, founder of the Fundación Alfonso Arana.
• Jean-Michel Basquiat, painter (Puerto Rican mother)
• Tomás Batista, sculptor of "El Jibaro Puertorriqueño" monument and Zeno Gandía statue
• Ángel Botello, painter and sculptor
• Antonio Broccoli Porto, painter and sculptor from San Juan
• José Buscaglia Guillermety, sculptor
• José Campeche, first renowned Puerto Rican artist
• Lindsay Daen, New Zealand-born artist, sculptor of La Rogativa statue in San Juan
• James De La Vega, mural artist
• Julio Rosado del Valle internationally known abstract expressionist.^[9]
• Jan D'Esopo, painter and sculptor
• Elizam Escobar, painter and activist
• Obed Gómez, contemporary artist known as the "Puerto Rican Picasso"
• Soraida Martínez, contemporary painter known for creating socially conscious Verdadism art style since 1992
• Antonio Martorell, painter, graphic artist and diplomat
• Abdías Méndez Robles, painter
• Shirley Miranda-Rodríguez, photographer-featured in Vibe and Latina. Her notable clients Girl Scouts of the USA, Simon and Schuster and Planned Parenthood.
• Francisco Oller, painter, played a role in the development of Impressionism.

Alfonso Arana (1927- ) is a Puerto Rican painter. ... Jean-Michel Basquiat (pronounced in French) (December 22, 1960, Brooklyn - August 12, 1988, New York, New York) was an American artist. ... Tomás Batista (born 1935, Luquillo, Puerto Rico) is considered to be Puerto Ricos greatest sculptor. ... This biography does not cite any references or sources. ... Antonio Broccoli Porto is a Puerto Rican Painter and Sculptor that maintains his work space Art Studio Porto in Old San Juan. ... Jose Buscaglia Guillermety (born in 1938 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a renowned educator and sculptor. ... José Campeche (1751-1809), was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ... Lindsay Daen (born 1923), is a sculptor and member of the Royal Art Society, who had created some of the best known statues in Puerto Rico and whose art work is exhibited in various museums throughout the United States. ... Postcard sent to East Harlem residents by De La Vega James De La Vega is an artist who lives and works in New York Citys Spanish Harlem (aka East Harlem/El Barrio). ... Julio Rosado del Valle (born (1922) in Cataño, Puerto Rico) is an internationally known abstract expressionist. ... Jackson Pollock, No. ... Jan DEsopo (born c. ... Elizam Escobar (May 24, 1948) born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is a poet, author and renowned painter. ... Obed Gomez a. ... If you have a close connection to some of the people, places or things you have written about on Wikipedia, you may have a conflict of interest. ... // Verdadism was created in 1992 by artist/designer/writer, Soraida Martinez. ... Antonio Martorell (born c,. 1951) is a well known Puerto Rican writer, dancer, radio and television personality, architect and artist. ... Shirley Miranda-Rodriguezs commercial photography has been featured in Vibe, Latina as well as Hispanic magazines and includes notable clients Girl Scouts of the USA, Simon & Schuster and Planned Parenthood. ... Francisco Manuel Oller y Cestero (June 17, 1833 – May 17, 1917), born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was a major Puerto Rican artist. ... This article is about the art movement. ...

Others

The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, of notable people that do not qualify to be placed in any of the above sections. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.

• José Enrique Arrarás, educator, politician, attorney, public servant and sports leader
• Miguel Arteta, film/television director The Good Girl, TV series Six Feet Under
• Arthur Avilés, dancer/choreographer
• Wilo Benet, celebrity chef, owner of Payá and Pikayo restaurants.
• Clara Benítez, matriarch of the Benítez boxing family and socialite
• Félix Benítez, engineer who designed the Normandie Hotel.

• Felipe Birriel, "El Gigante de Carolina", was the tallest Puerto Rican
• David Blaine, illusionist/magician (Puerto Rican father)
• Crazy Legs, breakdancer, president of Rock Steady Crew
• Edgardo Díaz, founder of Menudo
• Inez García, cause celebre of the feminist movement
• Juan Manuel García Passalacqua, political commentator, lawyer
• Alfred D. Herger, television Host, psychologist
• María Elena Holly, widow of rock legend Buddy Holly
• Ángel Juarbe, Jr., reality television contest winner/New York City firefighter who died in the September 11 attacks
• Heinrich/Henry Klumb, German-born architect responsible for many Puerto Rico designs from 1944 to 1984
• Barón López, DJ, Remixer, Producer ^[10]
• Daisy Martínez, actress and host of PBS cooking show, Daisy Cooks!
• Emiliano Mercado del Toro, Once world's oldest man
• Walter Mercado, astrologer
• Silverio Pérez, show host, musician and author
• Denis Rivera, president of the independent New York hospital workers union
• Sylvia Rivera transgendered/GLBT activist
• Jai Rodríguez, actor Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
• José Rodríguez, head of the CIA (2004-2008)
• Anthony Romero First Hispanic and gay Executive Director of the ACLU
• Xavier Romeu, controversial PRIDCO Executive Director
• Antonio Sánchez, radio and television personality

// José Enrique Arrarás Mir was born on September 25, 1937 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... The Good Girl is a film from Chuck & Buck director Miguel Arteta and Chuck & Buck writer and star Mike White, produced by Matthew Greenfield and released by 20th Century Foxs Fox Searchlight Pictures division. ... Six Feet Under is an American television drama created by Alan Ball that was originally broadcast from 2001 to 2005. ... Arthur Aviles is a New York, Bessie Award-winning dancer and choreographer born in Queens and raised in Long Island and the Bronx. ... Wilo Benet is a Puerto Rican celebrity chef. ... Dona Clara Benitez is the sacrified mother of 3 time former world champion Wilfredo Benitez. ... Félix Benítez (March 27, 1886–November 2, 1975) was the Puerto Rican engineer who designed the Normandie Hotel, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ... The Normandie Hotel is a hotel located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ... Felipe Birriel, also known as El Gigante de Carolina (The Giant of Carolina) (August 16, 1916-March 15, 1994), born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, is considered to have been the tallest Puerto Rican persona, measuring 711 (2,413 meters). ... David Blaine (born David Blaine White on April 4, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American illusionist and stunt performer. ... Richard Crazy Legs Colón Crazy Legs (born Richard Colón on January 1, 1966) is a break dancer and graffiti artist, and is one of the original members of the Rock Steady Crew and its current president. ... Rock Steady Crew is a breakdancing crew and hip hop group that was established in the Bronx borough of New York City in 1977. ... Edgardo Díaz born (c. ... This article concerns the boy band Menudo. ... Juan Manuel Garcia-Passalacqua (born February 22, 1937 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a well known lawyer, writer and political analyst. ... Alfred D. Herger (born November 4, 1942) is a famous former Puerto Rican television show host and a psychologist. ... Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959),[1] better known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and a pioneer of rock and roll. ... For the Weezer song, see Buddy Holly (song). ... Angel Luis Juarbe, Jr. ... The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ... Born in Cologne, Germany in 1905, Heinrich Klumb emigrated to discover the United States in 1927, at the age of 22, on the aptly-named steamship Columbus. ... Daisy Maria Martinez is a television personality and author, who currently hosts a PBS television series Daisy Cooks launched on April 15, 2005. ... Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. ... Emiliano Mercado del Toro (Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, August 21, 1891 - Isabela, Puerto Rico, January 24, 2007) was the worlds oldest person for six weeks, the worlds oldest man from November 19, 2004 to his death, and the oldest verified military veteran ever, though he was a non... Walter Mercado (sometimes referred to simply as Walter; b. ... Silverio Pérez (born July 18, 1948) is a Puerto Rican known TV figure with a taste for Puerto Rican music, having at his name some known compositions like the Danza dedicated to the island of Vieques:Isla Nena and many others. ... Sylvia Rae Rivera (1951-2002) was a transgender activist and vetran of the Stonewall Riots - the protest against homophobic abuse that, in the minds of many, birthed the modern LGBT rights movement. ... Jai Rodriguez (born June 22, 1979 in Brentwood, New York) is an actor and musician best known as the culture guide on the Bravo networks Emmy-winning American reality television program Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. ... Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is an hour-long American television series that premiered on the Bravo cable television network on July 15, 2003, and promptly became both a surprise hit (at least by the standards of cable TV) and one of the most talked-about television programs of... Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Anthony D. Romero is the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union. ... Xavier Romeu was the last Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company and Secretary of Commerce of Puerto Rico during the administration of Governor Pedro Rosselló. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration in Washington, DC. Romeu grew up in Puerto...

See also

Puerto Rico Portal

• Lists of people by nationality
• List of residents of San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Military history of Puerto Rico
• 65th Infantry Regiment
• Puerto Ricans in NASA

References

External link

• "Nuyorican Power" View Current TV's program on the power of Puerto Rican culture in the United States: "Nuyorican Power," produced by Evan Stone and Carrie Pyle for Current TV, 2008 (features Rita Moreno, Giannina Braschi, Pedro Pietri, Marc Anthony, and others).