Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Famous Persons from Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Nhedrick Jabier - Born on March 15, 2007 - Actor
- Daniel Larze - Born on October 12, 2005 - Singer-songwriter, and Musician
- Patricia Montero - Born on August 22, 1997 - Volleyball player
- José Espada - Born on February 22, 1997 - Baseball player
- Giovanni - Born on February 19, 1996 - Film actor, and Television actor
- Valeria León - Born on November 21, 1995 - Volleyball player
- Dalianliz Rosado - Born on November 17, 1995 - Volleyball player
- Carlos Correa - Born on September 22, 1994 - Baseball player
- Beverly Rodriguez - Born on August 23, 1994 - Beauty pageant contestant
- Jizzyan Gesualdo - Born on July 19, 1994 - Volleyball player
- Félix Serrallés - Born on June 24, 1992 - Racing driver
- Raymariely Santos - Born on April 13, 1992 - Volleyball player
- Maurice Armando Torres - Born on July 6, 1991 - Volleyball player
- Eduardo Hernández - Born on October 22, 1990 - Volleyball player
- Gilluis Pérez - Born on October 4, 1989 - Actor
- Ivelisse Vélez - Born on September 21, 1987 - Professional wrestler
- Mari Plácido - Born on August 17, 1987 - Basketball player
- Laura Alemán - Born on March 8, 1987 - Actor
- Jeimy Osorio - Born on December 22, 1986 - Television actor, and Actor
- Joseline Hernandez - Born on November 3, 1986 - Dancer, and Actor
- Jadiel - Born on December 22, 1985 - Singer (died: May 10, 2014)
- Debora Seilhamer - Born on October 4, 1985 - Volleyball player (died: May 10, 2014)
- Lely Burgos - Born on June 6, 1985 - Weightlifter (died: May 10, 2014)
- Gabriel Colón - Born on December 20, 1984 - Basketball player (died: May 10, 2014)
- Gerardo Bisbal - Born on September 11, 1984 - Boxer (died: May 10, 2014)
- Javier Culson - Born on July 25, 1984 - Athletics competitor (died: May 10, 2014)
- Yamileska Yantín - Born on April 9, 1984 - Volleyball player (died: May 10, 2014)
- Miguel "Ali" Berdiel - Born on December 27, 1983 - Basketball player (died: May 10, 2014)
- Maria-Elena Laas - Born on November 28, 1983 - Film actor, Television actor, Model, and Actor (died: May 10, 2014)
- Carlos M. García Zambrana - Born on August 22, 1983 - Politician (died: May 10, 2014)
- Juan Vélez - Born on August 2, 1983 - Songwriter, Singer, and Composer (died: May 10, 2014)
- Uma Blasini - Born on March 4, 1982 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Model (died: May 10, 2014)
- Nelson Torres Yordán - Born on October 7, 1981 - Politician (died: May 10, 2014)
- Guelo Star - Born on September 19, 1981 - Musician (died: May 10, 2014)
- Temperamento - Born on February 21, 1981 - Rapper (died: May 10, 2014)
- Denise Quiñones - Born on September 9, 1980 - Beauty pageant contestant, Model, and Actor - Miss Universe Puerto Rico | Miss Universe 2001 (died: May 10, 2014)
- Dálmata - Born on February 19, 1980 - Singer (died: May 10, 2014)
- Orlando Meléndez - Born on February 14, 1979 - Basketball player (died: May 10, 2014)
- Maruja Fuentes - Born on March 4, 1978 - Architect (died: June 28, 2010)
- Lymari Nadal - Born on February 11, 1978 - Film actor, and Actor (died: June 28, 2010)
- Tempo - Born on September 25, 1977 - Rapper (died: June 28, 2010)
- Mario Santiago - Born on July 13, 1977 - Boxer (died: June 28, 2010)
- Maripily Rivera - Born on June 15, 1977 - Model, Socialite, and Actor (died: June 28, 2010)
- Marco Zunino - Born on November 12, 1976 - Dancer, Singer, Composer, and Actor (died: June 28, 2010)
- Bobby Joe Hatton - Born on October 11, 1976 - Basketball player (died: June 28, 2010)
- Javier Vázquez - Born on July 25, 1976 - Baseball player (died: June 28, 2010)
- Melliangee Pérez - Born on June 21, 1976 - Opera singer (died: June 28, 2010)
- Hiram Bocachica - Born on March 4, 1976 - Baseball player (died: June 28, 2010)
- Raphel Ortiz Huertas - Born on November 30, 1975 - Association football player (died: June 28, 2010)
- Alex Mascioli - Born on August 30, 1975 - Financier (died: June 28, 2010)
- Nelson Cruz Santiago - Born on August 12, 1975 - Politician (died: June 28, 2010)
- Ñejo - Born on June 20, 1975 - Rapper, and Singer (died: June 28, 2010)
- Ricardo Busquets - Born on October 3, 1974 - Swimmer (died: June 28, 2010)
- Pedro Julio Serrano - Born on October 2, 1974 - Human rights activist (died: June 28, 2010)
- Alfonso J Alvarez - Born on March 28, 1974 - Human rights activist (died: June 28, 2010)
- Davana Medina - Born on January 28, 1974 - Bodybuilder (died: June 28, 2010)
- Ricky Ledée - Born on November 22, 1973 - Baseball player (died: June 28, 2010)
- Alex Sánchez - Born on June 5, 1973 - Boxer - WBO World Mini Flyweight Champion (died: June 28, 2010)
- Francisco Rosa Rivera - Born on March 19, 1972 - Boxer (died: February 16, 2010)
- Jacqueline Rodríguez Hernández - Born on April 10, 1971 - Politician (died: February 16, 2010)
- Jaime Barlucea - Born on February 14, 1971 - Politician (died: February 16, 2010)
- Javy López - Born on November 5, 1970 - Baseball player (died: February 16, 2010)
- Lionel Ortíz - Born on September 23, 1970 - Boxer (died: February 16, 2010)
- Julián Rodríguez - Born on July 20, 1970 - Basketball player (died: February 16, 2010)
- Carlos Lanauze - Born on June 24, 1970 - Basketball player (died: February 16, 2010)
- Mercedes Ashley - Born on June 19, 1970 - Pornographic actor (died: February 16, 2010)
- Juan Miguel Betancourt - Born on June 1, 1970 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: February 16, 2010)
- Damon Mashore - Born on October 31, 1969 - Baseball player (died: February 16, 2010)
- Javier Antonio Colón - Born on June 4, 1969 - Basketball player (died: February 16, 2010)
- Juan Eugenio Hernández Mayoral - Born on April 21, 1969 - Politician (died: February 16, 2010)
- Pedro Muñoz - Born on September 19, 1968 - Baseball player (died: February 16, 2010)
- María Eugenia Ossandón Widow - Born on May 30, 1968 - University teacher (died: February 16, 2010)
- Pedro Colón - Born on April 7, 1968 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: February 16, 2010)
- Roberto Alomar - Born on February 5, 1968 - Baseball player - Ontario Sports Hall of Fame | Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame | Rawlings Gold Glove Award (died: February 16, 2010)
- Nina DePonca - Born on November 2, 1966 - Pornographic actor (died: February 16, 2010)
- Antonio González - Born on October 30, 1966 - Taekwondo athlete (died: February 16, 2010)
- Carmen Dominicci - Born on July 15, 1966 - Journalist (died: February 16, 2010)
- Luis León Rodríguez - Born on June 29, 1966 - Politician (died: February 16, 2010)
- Edgardo Guilbe - Born on March 10, 1966 - Athletics competitor (died: February 16, 2010)
- Benito Santiago - Born on March 9, 1965 - Baseball player - Rawlings Gold Glove Award (died: February 16, 2010)
- Edgardo Zayas - Born on August 20, 1964 - Opera singer (died: November 29, 2017)
- Nefty Sallaberry - Born on March 1, 1964 - Singer (died: November 29, 2017)
- Carlos R. Lillo - Born on November 18, 1963 - Paramedic (died: September 11, 2001)
- Marisol Calero - Born on September 13, 1963 - Singer, and Actor (died: September 11, 2001)
- Manolo Cintron - Born on January 4, 1963 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: September 11, 2001)
- David Zayas - Born on August 15, 1962 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, Character actor, Police officer, and Actor (died: September 11, 2001)
- Luis Quiñones - Born on April 28, 1962 - Baseball player (died: September 11, 2001)
- Héctor Figueroa - Born on April 3, 1962 - Trade unionist (died: July 11, 2019)
- Luis Raúl - Born on March 6, 1962 - Television actor, Television presenter, and Comedian (died: February 2, 2014)
- Víctor Vassallo - Born on October 11, 1960 - Politician (died: February 2, 2014)
- Edwin Rodríguez - Born on August 14, 1960 - Baseball player (died: February 2, 2014)
- Ada Perkins - Born on September 7, 1959 - Model (died: May 24, 1980)
- Luis Irizarry Pabón - Born on November 12, 1958 - Model (died: May 24, 1980)
- Luis DeLeón - Born on August 19, 1958 - Baseball player (died: May 24, 1980)
- Tony Oliver - Born on May 12, 1958 - Television director, Voice actor, Television producer, and Screenwriter (died: May 24, 1980)
- Andrés Mignucci - Born on December 17, 1957 - Urban planner, and Architect - Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (died: January 1, 2022)
- Liana Vicens - Born on November 25, 1956 - Swimmer (died: January 1, 2022)
- Hector Marcano - Born on November 3, 1956 - Presenter, and Television producer (died: January 1, 2022)
- Michael Vicéns - Born on January 21, 1956 - Basketball player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Gerónimo Lluberas - Born on January 7, 1956 - Composer (died: May 7, 2003)
- Emanuel Dufrasne González - Born on November 14, 1955 - Musician (died: May 7, 2003)
- Carmín Vega - Born on September 6, 1955 - Comedian (died: May 7, 2003)
- Ednita Nazario - Born on April 11, 1955 - Recording artist, Musician, and Singer - Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | ASCAP Latin Heritage Award | Theatre World Award (died: May 7, 2003)
- Teófilo Torres - Born on March 6, 1954 - Television actor, and Actor (died: May 7, 2003)
- Gil Flores - Born on October 27, 1952 - Baseball player (died: May 7, 2003)
- Ramón Enrique Torres - Born on October 26, 1952 - Journalist (died: December 13, 2023)
- Carlos Alberto Torres - Born on September 19, 1952 - Journalist (died: December 13, 2023)
- Bombo Rivera - Born on August 2, 1952 - Baseball player (died: December 13, 2023)
- Pepe Mangual - Born on May 23, 1952 - Baseball player (died: December 13, 2023)
- Wichie Torres - Born on March 29, 1952 - Painter (died: February 7, 2020)
- Carlos Alomar - Born on May 7, 1951 - Guitarist, and Composer (died: February 7, 2020)
- Josean Báez - Born on April 27, 1951 - Basketball player (died: February 7, 2020)
- Otto Vélez - Born on November 29, 1950 - Baseball player (died: February 7, 2020)
- Roberto Rivera Ruiz - Born on October 28, 1950 - Politician (died: February 7, 2020)
- Jorge Roque - Born on April 29, 1950 - Baseball player (died: February 7, 2020)
- Bill Hobbs - Born on July 30, 1949 - Rower (died: January 4, 2020)
- Elizam Escobar - Born on May 24, 1948 - Painter, and Writer (died: January 15, 2021)
- Joe Hatton - Born on May 17, 1948 - Basketball player (died: July 1, 2022)
- Juan González - Born on October 15, 1947 - Journalist - George Polk Award (died: July 1, 2022)
- Carmen Nydia Velázquez - Born on October 6, 1947 - Singer (died: July 1, 2022)
- Lunna - Born on June 30, 1947 - Singer (died: July 1, 2022)
- José Ortiz - Born on June 25, 1947 - Baseball player (died: January 20, 2011)
- Peter Rivera - Born on November 12, 1946 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: January 20, 2011)
- Héctor Lavoe - Born on September 30, 1946 - Record producer, Singer, and Composer (died: June 29, 1993)
- José Luis de Jesús - Born on April 22, 1946 - Preacher (died: August 8, 2013)
- Papo Lucca - Born on April 10, 1946 - Musician, and Pianist (died: August 8, 2013)
- Pedro Pietri - Born on March 21, 1944 - Poet (died: March 3, 2004)
- Luis Torres Nadal - Born on July 4, 1943 - Poet, and Actor (died: May 15, 1986)
- Rafael Cordero Santiago - Born on October 24, 1942 - Politician (died: January 17, 2004)
- Jaime Santiago - Born on September 17, 1942 - Athlete (died: January 17, 2004)
- Lila Mayoral Wirshing - Born on May 12, 1942 - Politician (died: July 1, 2003)
- Salvador Vassallo - Born on March 24, 1942 - Businessperson (died: January 21, 2007)
- Salvador Dijols - Born on November 11, 1940 - Basketball player (died: August 2, 2010)
- Coco Laboy - Born on July 3, 1939 - Baseball player (died: August 2, 2010)
- Rosario Ferré - Born on September 28, 1938 - Essayist, Literary critic, University teacher, Poet, and Writer - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: February 18, 2016)
- César Bocachica - Born on July 28, 1938 - Basketball player (died: February 18, 2016)
- Félix Maldonado - Born on May 24, 1938 - Baseball player (died: June 12, 2010)
- Raúl G. Villaronga - Born on April 1, 1938 - Politician - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Air Medal | Bronze Star Medal | Silver Star (died: March 20, 2021)
- Eurípides Rubio - Born on March 1, 1938 - Military personnel - Medal of Honor | Purple Heart (died: November 8, 1966)
- Michel Pouchard - Born on January 23, 1938 - Chemist - Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms | Commander of the National Order of Merit | Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: November 8, 1966)
- Orlando Cepeda - Born on September 17, 1937 - Baseball player - Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award (died: November 8, 1966)
- Polito Vega - Born on August 3, 1937 - Radio personality, and Disc jockey (died: November 8, 1966)
- Ismael Quintana - Born on June 3, 1937 - Singer, and Composer (died: April 16, 2016)
- Jorge Cuello Mainardi - Born on March 25, 1937 - Basketball player, and Psychiatrist (died: January 6, 2021)
- Iris M. Zavala - Born on December 27, 1936 - Novelist, Literary critic, Journalist, University teacher, and Writer - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: April 10, 2020)
- Rafael Hernández Colón - Born on October 24, 1936 - Politician - honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca | Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (died: May 2, 2019)
- Carlos Ortíz - Born on September 9, 1936 - Boxer (died: June 13, 2022)
- Míriam Colón - Born on August 20, 1936 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, Theatre manager, and Actor - National Medal of Arts (died: March 3, 2017)
- Ed Vega - Born on May 20, 1936 - Novelist - PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award (died: August 26, 2008)
- José Torres - Born on May 3, 1936 - Boxer (died: January 19, 2009)
- Mario Montez - Born on July 20, 1935 - Actor (died: September 26, 2013)
- Cheo Feliciano - Born on July 3, 1935 - Recording artist, Songwriter, Singer, and Composer - Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (died: April 17, 2014)
- Maurice Ferré - Born on June 23, 1935 - Politician (died: September 19, 2019)
- Martín Jiménez - Born on December 18, 1934 - Basketball player (died: May 27, 1996)
- Elín Ortíz - Born on December 14, 1934 - Television actor, and Actor (died: June 12, 2016)
- Hector Manuel Laffitte - Born on April 13, 1934 - Judge (died: June 12, 2016)
- Luis Osvaldo Pino Valdivieso - Born on November 14, 1933 - Musician (died: July 16, 2003)
- Gladys Esther Tormes González - Born on September 19, 1933 - Archivist (died: July 16, 2003)
- Alberto Santiago - Born on June 4, 1933 - Athlete (died: July 16, 2003)
- Félix Torres - Born on May 1, 1932 - Baseball player (died: July 16, 2003)
- Reinaldo Oliver - Born on March 28, 1932 - Javelin thrower, and Combined track and field event athlete (died: January 19, 2015)
- Walter Mercado - Born on March 9, 1932 - Television personality, Dancer, Astrologer, Writer, and Actor (died: November 2, 2019)
- Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez - Born on January 31, 1932 - Musician (died: December 2, 2000)
- Marta Romero - Born on February 17, 1928 - Singer, and Actor (died: May 31, 2013)
- Luis A. Morales - Born on January 7, 1928 - Radio personality, and Politician (died: June 18, 2011)
- Esther Sandoval - Born on December 28, 1927 - Television actor, Film actor, and Stage actor (died: February 6, 2006)
- José G. Tormos Vega - Born on February 23, 1925 - Politician (died: January 1, 1993)
- Nicolas Vivas - Born on September 22, 1924 - Weightlifter (died: October 8, 1999)
- Olga Albizu - Born on May 31, 1924 - Painter (died: July 30, 2005)
- Felix Guilbe - Born on May 2, 1924 - Baseball player (died: June 20, 2010)
- Ray Romero - Born on June 18, 1923 - Percussionist (died: August 15, 2006)
- Héctor Campos-Parsi - Born on October 1, 1922 - Composer (died: January 30, 1998)
- Elsa Miranda - Born on February 14, 1922 - Actor (died: April 27, 2007)
- Tommy Muñiz - Born on February 4, 1922 - Film actor, Television producer, and Actor (died: January 15, 2009)
- Graciela Rivera - Born on April 17, 1921 - Opera singer, and Composer (died: July 17, 2011)
- Lorenzo S. Alvarado Santos - Born on October 26, 1920 - Composer (died: January 1, 1982)
- Carlos Albizu Miranda - Born on September 16, 1920 - Scientist (died: October 6, 1984)
- José Antonio Muñiz - Born on October 16, 1919 - Military personnel - Air Medal (died: July 4, 1960)
- Ruth Fernández - Born on May 23, 1919 - Singer, and Politician (died: January 9, 2012)
- Juan H. Cintrón García - Born on March 11, 1919 - Politician (died: September 22, 2012)
- Carlos Juan Cintrón - Born on September 6, 1918 - Politician (died: May 1, 1998)
- Jean-Baptiste Biaggi - Born on August 27, 1918 - French Resistance fighter, Politician, and Lawyer - Commander of the Legion of Honour | Croix de guerre 1939–1945 | Médaille de la Résistance (died: July 29, 2009)
- Luis Villodas - Born on January 4, 1918 - Baseball player (died: August 21, 1994)
- Charles Cuprill Oppenheimer - Born on September 12, 1916 - Military personnel (died: October 7, 2011)
- César Andreu Iglesias - Born on July 31, 1915 - Novelist, Journalist, and Writer (died: April 17, 1976)
- Epifanio “Fano” Irizarry - Born on April 7, 1915 - Painter - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: November 3, 2001)
- Luis Ernesto Ramos Yordán - Born on February 5, 1915 - Politician (died: January 27, 2005)
- Osvaldo Toro - Born on November 27, 1914 - Architect (died: August 21, 1995)
- Isolina Ferréro - Born on September 5, 1914 - Nun - Presidential Medal of Freedom (died: August 3, 2000)
- Juan Guilbe - Born on June 26, 1914 - Baseball player (died: April 29, 1994)
- María Luisa Penne - Born on September 11, 1913 - Painter (died: October 6, 2005)
- Manuel González Pató - Born on March 3, 1913 - Military personnel (died: November 10, 1973)
- José Dapena Laguna - Born on July 28, 1912 - Politician (died: September 20, 1991)
- María Teresa Babín Cortés - Born on May 30, 1910 - Literary critic, and Writer (died: December 19, 1989)
- Horacio Rivero, Jr. - Born on May 16, 1910 - Diplomat, and Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Bronze Star Medal (died: September 24, 2000)
- Miguel Barasorda - Born on September 4, 1909 - Sport shooter (died: January 1, 1981)
- José A. Gautier - Born on September 1, 1908 - University teacher, and Historian - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: January 1, 1981)
- Carlos Fernando Chardón - Born on September 5, 1907 - Politician (died: December 9, 1981)
- José N. Gándara - Born on August 26, 1907 - Physician (died: January 1, 1954)
- Fernando Arbello - Born on May 30, 1907 - Jazz musician (died: July 26, 1970)
- Jaime Homero Arjona - Born on December 23, 1906 - Linguist (died: January 25, 1967)
- Mariano Villaronga-Toro - Born on November 9, 1906 - Linguist (died: March 7, 1987)
- Pedro J. Labarthe - Born on June 21, 1905 - Novelist, Journalist, and Poet (died: March 1, 1966)
- Luis A. Ferré - Born on February 17, 1904 - Musician, Politician, Engineer, and Businessperson - Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT | Hoover Medal | Presidential Medal of Freedom (died: October 21, 2003)
- Pedro Méndez Mercado - Born on June 26, 1902 - Musician, Politician, Engineer, and Businessperson (died: January 1, 1990)