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The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as architects. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed. |
The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as architects. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed. |
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*'''[[Ricardo Alvarez-Diaz|Alvarez-Diaz, Ricardo]]'''<br />Assistant editor for The Classist Magazine in NY. (1996-1998)''<br />''Began his career working for [[Robert A.M. Stern]] in NY'' |
*'''[[Ricardo Alvarez-Diaz|Alvarez-Diaz, Ricardo]]'''''<br />Assistant editor for The Classist Magazine in NY. (1996-1998)''<br />''Began his career working for [[Robert A.M. Stern]] in NY'''' |
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*'''[[Jesús Eduardo Amaral|Amaral, Jesús Eduardo]]'''<br/>''Architect, educator. First dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Puerto Rico. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.'' |
*'''[[Jesús Eduardo Amaral|Amaral, Jesús Eduardo]]'''<br/>''Architect, educator. First dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Puerto Rico. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.'' |
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*'''[[Andres Mignucci|Mignucci, Andres]]'''<br/>''Architect, urbanist. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.''<ref>"AIA Elevates 66 to Fellow; 5 to Honorary Fellow". AIArchitect. American Institute of Architects. 28 February 2005. Retrieved on 2007-10-08.</ref> |
*'''[[Andres Mignucci|Mignucci, Andres]]'''<br/>''Architect, urbanist. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.''<ref>"AIA Elevates 66 to Fellow; 5 to Honorary Fellow". AIArchitect. American Institute of Architects. 28 February 2005. Retrieved on 2007-10-08.</ref> |
Revision as of 01:45, 25 May 2009
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 have made Puerto Rico their home, and who are recognized for their life and/or work.
This list should be carefully maintained, and adding or deleting a name without first discussing the change on the article's talk page is likely to be reverted. This list should contain the names of persons who meet Wikipedia's Notability criteria, even if the person does not have an article yet. Additions to the list must be listed in alphabetical order by surname and must provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability and/or the person's link to Puerto Rico, otherwise the name will be removed.
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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.
A
- Acevedo, Kirk, actor
(Band of Brothers, Invincible) - Agrelot, José Miguel, "Don Cholito", comedian
- Alberti, Jorge, actor
- Alvarado, Trini, actress
(films Little Women, The Perez Family) - Álvarez, Miguel Ángel, actor–comedian
- Anderson, Axel, actor–director
- Antony, Marc, actor and singer
- Argo, Victor, actor
(King of New York) - Arias, Yancey, actor
(Kingpin) - Arrieta, Raymond, comedian and television host
- Avilés, Rick, actor/comedian
(Ghost) - Ayanna, Charlotte, actress
B
- Bailon, Adrienne, singer
Former member of The Cheetah Girls and 3LW, actress The Cheetah Girls (film) - Belén, Ivonne, documentary director and producer
- Bibilioni, Alicia, actress
First actress from Puerto Rico to attend the Actor's Studio in NY (1946)[1] - Blasi, Rosa, theatrical actress
- Blondet, Giselle, actress/television host
- Boscana, Lucy, television/theatrical actress
C
- Calderón, Paul, actor
(The Last Castle) - Candal, Norma, actress and comedian
- Cara, Irene, singer/actress
(Fame) - Carbia, Awilda, comedienne and actress[2]
- Castillo, Braulio, actor
- Castiilo, Braulio, hijo, actor
- Castro, Raquel, actress (Puerto Rican father)
She is best known for her role in the 2004 film Jersey Girl as Gertie Trinké, the daughter of Ollie Trinké (Ben Affleck) and Gertrude Steiney (Jennifer Lopez), the role which Castro won the Young Artist Award for the Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger. [3] - Cedeño, Melwin, comedian
- Cintron, Axel, actor/director
- Colberg, Abdiel, Puerto Rican television producer and movie director.
- Coll, Ivonne, actress
(The Godfather II) - Colón, Míriam, actress
(Scarface) - Colón-Zayas, Liza, film/theatrical actress
- Cordero, Paquito, television producer/comedian
- Corrigan, Kevin, actor
- Cortés, Mapita, actress, niece of Mapy Cortés
- Cortés, Mapy, actress
- Croato, Mara, actress
- Cruz, Alexis, actor
(Stargate, television series Stargate SG-1, Touched by an Angel) - Cruz, Wilson, actor
Television series (My So-Called Life); film (Party Monster)
D
- Dagmar, singer, TV host and actress
- Darrow, Henry, actor, "Manolito"
(television series The High Chaparral) - Dávila, Raul, actor,
television series (All My Children) - Dawson, Rosario, actress
(He Got Game, Men in Black II, The Rundown, Rent) - De Castejon, Blanca, actress
- DeLeón, Idalis, actress,
former MTV veejay, singer (group Seduction) - DeLorenzo, Michael, actor
(television series (New York Undercover), (Head of the Class) - De los Reyes, Kamar, actor,
television series (One Life to Live) - Del Río, Vanessa, actress
- Del Toro, Benicio, actor
(Traffic), Academy Award winner - Del Villard, Sylvia, actress, dancer and choreographer
- Díaz, Alba Nydia, actress
E
- Elizondo, Hector, drama actor
(Pretty Woman) , (Down and Out in Beverly Hills) ( tv series Chicago Hope) - Estrada, Erik, actor
television series (CHiPs), (Sealab 2021)
F
- Fargas, Antonio, actor
television series (Starsky and Hutch) - Ferrer, José, actor
(Cyrano de Bergerac), first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award - Ferrer, Miguel, actor
(RoboCop, The Manchurian Candidate) - Ferrer, Rafael, actor
- "Franky G", actor
(The Italian Job), (Saw II)
G
- García, Mayte, actress/dancer
Former wife of Prince - Gatica, Luis, actor
Son of Mapita Cortés - Ghigliotti, Marilyn, actress
(Clerks) - Giraud, Joyce, actress,
former Miss Puerto Rico Universe titleholder - Gómez, Ian, actor
television series (The Drew Carey Show) - Gómez, Marga, actress/playwright
- Gómez-Preston, Reagan, actress
- González, Rick, actor
(The Rookie, Coach Carter) - Good, Meagan, actress [4]
- Gray, Bruce, actor,
(S.W.A.T.) (born and raised in Puerto Rico) - Grillo-Marxuach, Javier, television and film producer
- Guzmán, Luis, actor
(Carlito's Way, Traffic, The Count of Monte Cristo)
H
- Hernández, April Lee, actress,
(Freedom Writers) - Hernández, Juano, actor,
The first Puerto Rican star in the Negro Film Industry - Hernández, William, actor
- Hurst, Lillian, comedian/actress
(Dharma and Greg)
I
- Indelicato, Mark, child actor
television series (Ugly Betty) - Irizary, Vincent, actor
(All My Children)
J
- Jackson, Shar, actress/singer (Puerto Rican father)
- Joffre, Noris, actress, comedienne and television host[5]
- Juliá, Raúl, actor
(films Kiss of the Spider Woman, La Gran Fiesta, The Addams Family, Addams Family Values) - Justice, Victoria, television actress
(Zoey 101)
L
- LaRue, Eva, actress
"All My Children", "CSI: Miami" - Leguizamo, John, actor
(Moulin Rouge!, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar) (Puerto Rican father) - Logroño, Sunshine, comedian
- López, Adamari, actress
- López, Jennifer, actress, singer, dancer
M
- Machado, Justina, actress
(television series Six Feet Under; films Final Destination 2, Torque) - Manzano, Sonia, actress,
"María" on Sesame Street - Marrero, Eddie, actor
(Navy Seals: Untold Stories) - Medina, Claribel, actress
- Merced, Jorge, theatre actor and director[6]
- Meyer, Ángela, actress, comedian and producer
- Meyers, Ari, actress (television series Kate and Allie)
- Monclova, René, actor and comedian
- Morales, Esaí, actor
- Morales, Jacobo, director, actor
(Bananas) - Moreda, Alicia, actress/comedian
- Moreno, Rita, actress
First female Puerto Rican and the first Hispanic woman to win the following four major awards: an Oscar, a Tony Award, an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award - Muñiz, Frankie, actor
television series (Malcolm in the Middle) films (My Dog Skip), (Agent Cody Banks), (Big Fat Liar) (Puerto Rican father) - Muñiz, Rafo, comedian and producer
Son of Tommy Muñiz - Muñiz, Tommy, television producer/comedian
N
- Nadal, Lymari, actress
Film (American Gangster), television series (Battlestar Galactica). - Negrón, Taylor, actor/comedian
- Nevárez, Micaela, actress
(Film Princesas) first Puerto Rican to win a Goya Award - Nolasco, Amaury, actor,
films (2 Fast 2 Furious),(Transformers) television series (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), (Prison Break)
O
- Oliver, Tony, voice actor
- Ortiz, Ana, actress
television series (Ugly Betty) - Ortiz, Elin, actor/television producer
P
- Pabón, Marga, actress, singer and comedian
- Pantojas, Antonio, drag queen
- Parrilla, Lana, actress (Puerto Rican father),
(Spin City and Boomtown). - Pérez, Rosie, actress
(White Men Can't Jump, Fearless) - Phoenix, Joaquín, actor
(Signs, Gladiator) (born in Puerto Rico) - Prinze, Jr., Freddie, actor
(Scooby-Doo) (Puerto Rican grandmother) - Prinze, Sr., Freddie, comedian/actor
(television series Chico and the Man) (Puerto Rican mother)
Q
- Quiñones, Adolfo, actor/dancer/choreographer
(film Breakin)
R
- Ramos, Luis Antonio, actor
- Richardson, Carmen Belén, comedian/actress
- Riesco, Armando, actor, films
(World Trade Center, Garden State, Fever Pitch) - Ríos, Osvaldo, actor and singer
- Rivera, Chita, actress
"Broadway Legend", winner of 2 Tony Awards - Rivera, José, playwright
First Puerto Rican nominated for an "Oscar" in "Best Adapted Screenplay" category - Rivera, Luis Antonio, a.k.a. "Yoyo Boing" comedian
- Rivera, Marquita,
first Puerto Rican actress to appear in a major Hollywood motion picture - Road to Rio[7] - Rivero, Ramón, a.k.a. "Diplo", comedian
- Rodríguez, Adalberto, "Machuchal" comedian
- Rodríguez, Adam, actor
(television series CSI: Miami, Roswell) - Rodríguez, Feddy, actor
(television series Six Feet Under) - Rodríguez,Gladys, comedian/actress
- Rodríguez, Michelle, actress
(Lost, The Fast and the Furious) - Romero, Marta, actress and singer
- Rosaly, Johanna, actress
- Rosario, Bert, actor [8]
S
- Saldana, Zoe, actress (Puerto Rican mother)
Saldana played the role of Anamaria in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl[9] - San Juan, Olga, film actress[10]
- Sánchez, Kiele, actress
- Sánchez, Marcelino, actor
(The Warriors,The Bloodhound Gang) - Sánchez, Roselyn, actress
(Rush Hour 2, Boat Trip) - Sandoval, Esther, actress
- Santiago, Renoly, actor
(film Dangerous Minds) - Santiago-Hudson, Rubén, actor
(film Mr. Brooks) and playwright (play Lackawanna Blues) - Santiago, Saundra, actress
(Miami Vice, Carlito's Way) - Seda, Jon, actor
(Selena) - Smits, Jimmy, actor
(television series L.A. Law, The West Wing, and NYPD Blue; movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith) - Soto, Talisa, actress/model,
(Licence to Kill, Mortal Kombat) - Suárez, Miguel Ángel, actor, playwright, stage director
(Stir Crazy, Under Suspicion)
T
- Ticotin, Rachel, actress
(Total Recall, Con Air) - Torres, Liz, actress
(television series Gilmore Girls)
U
- Ubach, Alanna, actress
(Meet the Fockers (Puerto Rican mother)
V
- Vásquez, Joseph, film director/screen writer
(film Hangin' with the Homeboys) - Velázquez, Nadine, actress
(television series My Name Is Earl) - Vélez, Lauren, actress,
(television series New York Undercover, Oz, Dexter) - Vélez, Loraine, actress
- Vidal, Christina,actress and singer,
(television series Taina) - Vidal, Lisa, actress
(Night in the City), (television series ER)
W
- Warrington, Otilio, a.k.a. "Bizcocho" comedian
- Woodlawn, Holly, drag artist/actor
Z
- Zayas, David, actor
(television series Oz, Dexter) - Zurinaga, Marcos, film director/screenwriter
(film La Gran Fiesta)
Television show hosts
- Herger, Alfred D
Television Host, psychologist. - Martínez, Daisy
Host of PBS cooking show, Daisy Cooks!. - Meléndez, John, once known as "Stuttering John"
(Howard Stern Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) - Miró, Eddie,
Television host/comedian. Hosted "El Show de las 12" ("The 12 pm Show") for over 40 years. - Pérez, Silverio
Show host, musician and author. - Sánchez, Antonio
Radio and television personality. - "Vazquez, Alani", a.k.a. "La La"
MTV Veejay - Vigoreaux, Luis,
Television host. Created "Sube Nene, Sube" (Go up, man, go up!!) and "Pa'rriba, Papi, Pa'rriba!!" (Reach up, honey, Reach up!) - Vigoreaux, Luisito,
Television host. Hosted "Sabado en Grande" (Big Saturday, also with Roberto), "El Show del Mediodía" (The Midday Show) and "De Magazin". - Vigoreaux, Roberto,
Television host. Hosted "Parejo, Doble y Triple" (Square, Double and Triple)
Architects
The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as architects. All future additions to this section must be placed in alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.
- 'Alvarez-Diaz, Ricardo
Assistant editor for The Classist Magazine in NY. (1996-1998)
Began his career working for Robert A.M. Stern in NY' - Amaral, Jesús Eduardo
Architect, educator. First dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Puerto Rico. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. - Mignucci, Andres
Architect, urbanist. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.[11] - Klumb, Henry
German-born architect responsible for many Puerto Rico designs from 1944 to 1984. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.[12] - Nechodoma, Antonin
Notable Czech architect.[13] - Rigau, Jorge
Architect, educator. First dean of the School of Architecture at the Polythecnic University of Puerto Rico. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
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.
A.
- Agüeros, Jack, author, playwright, poet and translator
- Alegría Hudes, Quiara, author, playwright
Wrote the book for Broadway's musical In the Heights. Her play, Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2007 and has been performed around the country and in Romania and Brazil.[14] - Dr. Algarín, Miguel, poet, writer
Co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. - Dr. Alonso, Manuel A., poet and author
Considered by many to be the first Puerto Rican writer of notable importance. - Arriví, Francisco, writer, poet, and playwright
Arriví known as "The Father of the Puerto Rican Theater".[15]
B.
- Belpre, Pura, author
First Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. - Benítez, María Bibiana, playwright
Benitez is one of Puerto Rico's "first" poetess - Benítez de Gautier, Alejandrina, poet
Benítez de Gautier's collaboration with the "Aguinaldo Puertorriqueño" (Collection of Puerto Rican Poetry) gave her recognition as a great poet. - Benítez , María Bibiana, playwright
Benitez is one of Puerto Rico's "first" poetess - Blanco, Tomás, writer and historian
. Blanco was the author of "Prontuario Historico de Puerto Rico" and "El Prejuicio Racial en Puerto Rico" (Racial Prejudice in Puerto Rico0 - Braschi, Giannina, vanguard poet, Spanglish novelist, and performer of spoken word
- Dr. Brau, Salvador, Historian
Second Official Historian of Puerto Rico.
C.
- Calvani, Mayra, writer
- Canales, Nemesio, essayist and poet
- Castro Ríos, Andrés, poet
Co-founder of literary magazine "Guajana" - Dr. Coll y Toste, Cayetano, writer
Third Official Historian of Puerto Rico. - Colón, Jesús, writer
"Father of the Nuyorican Movement" - Corretjer, Juan Antonio, poet
Corretjer was also a journalist and pro-independence political activist who opposed United States rule in Puerto Rico.
D.
- Dr. Dávila, José Antonio, poet
Dávila was a well-known poet during Puerto Rico's postmodern era of poetry. - Dávila, Virgilio, poet
Dávila is considered by many to be one of Puerto Rico's greatest representatives of the modern literary era. - de Burgos, Julia, poet
Burgos is considered by many as the greatest poet to have been born in Puerto Rico. - de Hostos, Adolfo, Historian
Fifth Official Historian of Puerto Rico - de Hostos, Eugenio María, writer (see also Educators and Politicians)
wrote "La Peregrinación de Bayoán", the founding text of Puerto Rican literature - de la Luz, Caridad a.k.a. "La Bruja", poet
She is also the writer/actor of "Boogie Rican Blvd". - Díaz Alfaro, Abelardo, writer
- Díaz Marrero, Andrés, writer
F.
- Dr. Feliciano, Hector, author
Feliciano's book "The Lost Museum: The Nazi Conspiracy to Steal the World's Greatest Works of Art" has shed a light on an estimated 20,000 looted works; each one is owned by a museum or a collector somewhere.[16] - Dr. Ferré, Rosario, writer
- Flores, Shaggy, Nuyorican Writer, Poet,
African Diaspora Scholar, Founder of Voices for the Voiceless.
G.
- García Ramis, Magali, writer
- Gautier Benítez, José, poet
Gautier Benítez is considered by many to be Puerto Rico's best poet of the Romantic Era. - González-Wippler, Migene, new-age author, prominent Santeria expert.
L.
- Dr. La Fountain-Stokes, Lawrence, writer
Author of "Uñas pintadas de azul/Blue Fingernails"[17] - Laguerre, Enrique A., writer
Laguerre was nominated for Nobel Prize in literature - Laviera, Tato, poet
Author of "AmeRícan". - Lázaro, Georgina, children's poet
- Lee, Muna, writer,
Born in Mississippi, was the first wife of Luis Muñoz Marín. - Llorens Torres, Luis, poet
- López Nieves, Luis, Writer
M.
- Marqués, René, playwright
Marqués wrote "La Carreta" (The Oxcart) which helped secure his reputation as a leading literary figure in Puerto Rico. - Dr. Meléndez, Concha, poet, writer
- Méndez Ballester, Manuel, writer
N.
- Negrón Muñoz, Mercedes, a.k.a. "Clara Lair", poet
Negrón Muñoz was an influential poet whose work dealt with the everyday struggles of the common Puerto Rican.
O.
- Ortiz Cofer, Judith, poet, writer and essayist
- Ostow, Micol, author
Ostow wrote of "Mind Your Manners, Dick and Jane". Her novel, "Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa", was named a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.[18]
P.
- Palés Matos, Luis, poet of Afro-Caribbean themes
- Dr. Pedreira, Antonio S., writer and educator
Pedreira's most important book was "Insularismo", in which he explores the meaning of being Puerto Rican - Pietri, Pedro, poet, playwright
Co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. - Piñero, Miguel, playwright, writer
Co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
Q.
- Quiñones, Francisco Mariano, Historian
First Official Historian of Puerto Rico
R.
- Ribera Chevremont, Evaristo, poet[19]
- Rivera, Jesús Omar, historian, writer, and (public) speaker.
Rivera is the author of Boricuazo (Tu Orgullo Nacional). - Ríos, Marie Teresa, author
Ríos wrote "The Fifteenth Pelican" a book which was the basis for the popular 1960s television sitcom, "The Flying Nun".[20] - Rodríguez de Tió, Lola, poet,
Rodríguez de Tió wrote lyrics to the revolutionary "La Borinqueña"
S.
- Sánchez, Luis Rafael, playwright
- Santa-Gómez, Wilfredo, writer,journalist
- Santiago,Esmeralda, author
- Santiago, Tony, 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).[21][22] - Santos-Febres, Mayra, poet
- Soto, Pedro Juan, writer/novelist
Soto is the father of slain independence activist Carlos Soto Arriví. - Soto Vélez, Clemente, poet and activist
T.
- Tapia y Rivera, Alejandro, writer and poet
"The Father of Puerto Rican Literature" - Thomas, Piri, writer, poet
Thomas' autobiography Down These Mean Streets was a best-seller. - Torres, Edwin, "Nuyorican Movement" poet
- Judge Torres, Edwin, writer
New York Supreme Court Justice who wrote "Carlito's Way"
U.
- Dr. Umpierre, Luz María, poet, scholar[23]
V.
- Vega, Ed, Novelist
- Vicens, Nimia, National Poet
W.
- Williams, William Carlos (Puerto Rican mother), Modernist poet.
Z.
- Dr. Zeno Gandía, Manuel, writer
Zeno Gandia wrote "La Charca", 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 notability, otherwise it will be removed.
- Carthy-Deu, Deborah
Miss Universe - 1985 - Castillo, Susie
Miss USA - 2003 (Puerto Rican mother) - Díaz, Noris ("La Taína")
Model - Díaz, Stella
Fashion model - Gonzalez, Jaslene
Fashion model, Winner of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8 - Malaret, Marisol
First Puerto Rican Miss Universe - 1970 - Maldonado, Marisol
Fashion model - Merced, Wilnelia
First and in the present the only Puerto Rican Miss World - 1975 - Muñoz, Astrid
Fashion model - Olavarría, Cynthia
Miss Puerto Rico - 2005 - Perkins Flores, Ada
Miss Puerto Rico - 1978 - Quiñones, Denise
Miss Universe - 2001 - Rivera, Ingrid Marie
Miss Puerto Rico World - 2005 - Rivera, Zuleyka
Miss Universe - 2006 - Simpson, Laurie Tamara
Miss International - 1987 - Torres, Dayanara
Miss Universe - 1993 - Vélez, Gloria,
fashion model
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 notability, otherwise it will be removed.
- Alfaro, Carlota
Fashion designer - Álvarez, Aida,
First Puerto Rican and first Hispanic woman to hold a sub-cabinet level position in the White House (Small Business Administrator 1997-2000). - Berrocal, José,
Youngest president of PR Government Development Bank, annual scholarships are awarded in his memory. - Carrión, Richard
Chairman of the Board Banco Popular, chairman International Olympic Committee's finance committee. - Casiano, Kimberly
Member Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company. - Colón, Ramiro L.
First administrator of Cooperativa de Cafeteros de Puerto Rico, Café Rico (official coffee of the Vatican). - Cordero Badillo, Atilano
Founder of Supermercados Grande. - Culpeper, Carmen Ana
Former SBA Regional Director, first female PR Treasury Secretary and PR Telephone Company President. - de la Renta, Oscar
Fashion designer (Puerto Rican father) - Fernández, Fernando
Founder of "Ron del Barrilito" and "Alcoholado Santa Ana". - Ferré, Antonio Luis
Owner of Ferré-Rangel media emporium. - Ferré, Luis A.
Founder of Puerto Rico Cement (see also Governors). - Fonalledas, Jaime
Fonalledas is the President and CEO of Empresas Fonalledas, which owns Plaza Las Americas, the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean and one of the top retail and entertainment venues in the world. Empresas Fonalledas companies include Plaza Del Caribe, Tres Monjitas, Vaqueria Tres Monjitas, Ganaderia Tres Monjitas, and franchise Soft & Creamy.[24] - García, José Juan a.k.a. "CheJuan"
Founder of "Hogares Crea". - Holly, María Elena
Widow of rock legend Buddy Holly who owns the rights to Buddy’s name, image, trademarks, and other intellectual property. - López Irizarry, Ramón
Inventor of Coco López. - "Luis Antonio"
Fashion designer - García Méndez, Miguel A.
Founder of Western Federal Savings Bank, now Westernbank Puerto Rico. - Massó, Gildo
Founder of Massó Enterprises and Casa's Massó. - Miranda Casañas, Luis
CEO of the multi-state Universal insurance emporium. - Nieves, Lisette
Founder of "ATREVETE". - Parkhurst, Wilbert
In 1906, founded "Empresas La Famosa, Inc." a Fruit processing company that by 1971 consisted of "Frozen Fruits Concentrates, Inc.", "Toa Canning Co.", "La Concentradora de Puerto Rico" and "Bayamón Can Company".[25] - Perez Perry, Rafael
In 1960 founded television channel 11 also known as "Cadena Perez Perry". The same became known as "Tele Once" in 1986.[26] - Ramírez, Samuel A. Sr.
President and founder of Ramirez and Co., the largest Hispanic investment banking firm on Wall Street. - Ramos, Angel
Founder of Telemundo television network. - Roca, Gaspar
Founder of newspaper "El Vocero" - Ruíz, Miguel
Founder of Café Yaucono - Scannell, Herb
Former Chairman of MTV Networks and president of Nickelodeon Networks. - Serrallés, Juan
Founder of "Don Q" rum. - Tassler, Nina
President of CBS Entertainment. She is the highest profile Latina in network television and one of the few executives who has the power to greenlight series.[27] - Unanue, Joseph A.
Former president and CEO of Goya Foods, son of company founder. - Valdes Cobian, Alfonso
Co-founder of Cerveceria India, Inc., the Puerto Rican winter baseball league and owner of the Indios de Mayagüez (Mayagüez Indians). [28] - Valdes, Camalia
Valdes is the President and CEO of Cerveceria India, Inc., Puerto Rico's largest brewery.[29] - Vassallo, Salvador
Founder of Vassallo Industries Inc. and subsidiaries. - Velázquez, Richard
businessman and community leader, former President of NSHMBA Puerto Rico, co-founder and CEO of NSHMBA Seattle[30]
First Puerto Rican automotive designer for Porsche[31], First Puerto Rican Product Planner for Xbox 360 - Vizcarrondo-De Soto, Maria
Vizcarrondo-De Soto is the first woman and Latina to become the President and CEO of the United Way of Essex and West Hudson. [32]
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 notability, otherwise it will be removed.
- Álvarez, David
Creator of "Yenny", illustrator and storyboard artist for DC Comics' "Looney Tunes" series - Álvarez-Rivón, Ricardo
Creator of "Turey".. - Littlecrow, Vanesa
Comic creator - Pérez, George
Marvel and DC Comics comic book artist. - Rivas, John
creator of "Bonzzo" - Vega Santana, José
Creator of the Remi comic and impersonator of "Remi, The Clown" - Yepez, Arturo
Political cartoonist El Vocero
Civil rights and/or political activists
The following section lists the names of Puerto Ricans as described by this List's header, who have led notable careers as civil rights or political activists. In the case of the political activist, the person in this section never held public office nor was the founder of a political party or ideal, but participated in political activities which by some may be viewed as patriotic and for others as criminal. 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.
- Bracetti, Mariana a.k.a. "Brazo de Oro" (Golden Arm) Political activist
Bracetti was the leader of the "Lares's Revolutionary Council" during the Grito de Lares. Bracetti knit the first flag of the future "Republic of Puerto Rico". - Brugman, Mathias Political activist
Leader of the Grito de Lares. Brugman founded the first revolutionary committee in the City of Mayagüez. His revolutionary cell was code named: "Capa Prieto" (Black Cape). - Dr. Cadilla, María Women rights activist
Women rights activist and one the first women in Puerto Rico to earn a doctorates degree. - Canales, Blanca Political activist
Nationalist leader who led the Jayuya revolt. - Capetillo, Luisa Labor activist
Capetillo was one of Puerto Rico's most famous labor organizers. She was also a writer and an anarchist who fought for workers and women's rights. - Collazo, Oscar Political activist
One of two nationalists who attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman. - De Jesus Mercado, Alberto a.k.a. "Tito Kayak", Political activist
De Jesus Mercado gained notoriety when a group of Vieques natives and other Puerto Ricans, including De Jesus Mercado, began protesting and squatting on U.S. Navy bombing zones, after the 1999 death of Puerto Rican civilian and Vieques native David Sanes, who was killed during a U.S. Naval bombing exercise. - del Villard, Sylvia Afro-Puerto Rican activist
Founder of the Afro-Boricua El Coqui Theater, was known to be an outspoken activist who fought for the equal rights of the Black Puerto Rican artist. In 1981, she became the first and only director of the office of the Afro-Puerto Rican affairs of the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture. (see also actresses) - Gonzalez, Isabel Civil Rights activist
Young Puerto Rican mother who paved the way for Puerto Ricans to be given United States citizenship.[33] - Lebrón, Lolita Political activist
Nationalist leader and activist. Lebrón was the leader of a group of nationalists, who proceeded to attack the United States House of Representatives in 1954. - Méndez, Sylvia Civil Rights activist
Educator and Civil rights activist, played an instrumental role in the landmark Mendez v. Westminster case. - O'Neill, Ana María Women Rights activist
Educator and women's rights advocate. - Olivieri Sanchez, Manuel Civil Rights activist
Olivieri Sanchez was a court interpreter and a civil rights activist who led the legal battle which granted U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans living in Hawaii.[34] - Rivera, Sylvia Transgender activist
Sylvia Rivera was a pioneer of the LGBT movement and was a veteran of the 1969 Stonewall riots.[35] - Romero, Anthony Civil rights leader
Romero is the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union.[36] - Roque, Ana Women Rights activist
Roque was an educator and suffragist. She was also one of the founders of the University of Puerto Rico. - Schomburg, Arturo Alfonso Civil rights
Schomburg was a pioneer in black history. He helped raise awareness of the great contribution that Afro-Latin Americans and Afro-Americans have made to society. - Torresola, Griselio Political activist
Nationalist who died in attempt to assassinate President Harry S. Truman in 1950. - Vélez Rieckehoff, Carlos Political activist
Former President of the New York chapter of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party in the 1930s. In the 1990s Rieckehoff was among the protesters who protested against the United States Navy's use of his birth place, the island of Vieques, as a bombing range..[37] - Dr. Viscal Garriga, Olga Political activist
member of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. During the late 1940s she became a student leader at the University of Puerto Rico and spokesperson of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party's branch in Rio Piedras.
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 notability, otherwise it will be removed.
A.
- Acevedo Rivera,Mary Ann, Singer, songwriter
- Acosta, Juan F., Composer of folklore music
- "Agallah", Rapper/producer
- Albino, Johnny, Singer
- Albino, Natalie and Nicole, "Nina Sky" R&B
- Alers, Rafael, Danza composer
First Puerto Rican to compose a Hollywood musical score - Alonso, Tite Curet, Ballad and salsa composer
- Arana, Henry, Composer [38]
- "Arcángel", Reggaeton artist
- Astol, Félix, Composer
Composed "La Borinqueña" - Avellanet, Armando "Chucho", Singer
- Ayala, Corina Katt a.k.a. "Corina" singer/actress
- Ayala, Raymond a.k.a. "Daddy Yankee", Reggaeton singer
B.
- Badrena, Manolo, Percussionist
- Bailon, Adrienne, Singer, actress, songwriter
Bailon was a part of the former girl group trio 3LW, and is a current member of The "Cheetah Girls" - Balseiro, Puchi, Composer
- Banks, Lloyd, Rapper (Puerto Rican mother)[39]
- Barasorda, Antonio, Tenor singer
- Barretto, Ray, Percussionist, jazz and salsa leader
- Benítez, Eddie, Guitarist
- Benítez, John a.k.a. "Jellybean Benítez", Music producer and remixer
- Benítez, Luz a.k.a. "Lucecita", Singer
- Bermúdez, Obie, Singer and composer
- "Big Pun", Rapper
- Bofill, Angela, Singer
- Boschetti, Americo, Singer and composer
- Brown, Roy, Folklore singer, composer
C.
- Cabán Vale, Antonio a.k.a. "El Topo", Folklore singer, composer
- Campos, Juan Morel, Composer of Danzas
- Campos-Parsi, Héctor, Singer/composer
- Capó, Bobby, Singer, composer
- Caro, Nydia, Singer
- Carattini, Vicente, Singer and composer
Composed many of Puerto Rico's Christmas themes - Cartagena, Joseph a.k.a. "Fat Joe", Rapper
- Casals Istomin, Marta, Cellist
Former President of Manhattan School of Music, widow of musician's Pablo Casals and Eugene Istomin. - Casals, Pablo, Cellist (Puerto Rican mother)
World renowned classical musician - "Chelo", Singer
- Ceballo, Kevin Salsa music singer
- Cepeda, Rafael, Composer
Cepeda is "The Patriarch of the Bomba and Plena" - Chacón, Iris, Singer and vedette
- Chanté, Keshia, R&B/Pop singer/songwriter[40]
- "Choco Orta", Salsa singer
- Class, José Miguel a.k.a. "El Gallito de Manati", Singer
- Clivillés, Angel, Singer
Member of The Cover Girls - Clivillés, Robert, Freestyle producer
Founder and member of C + C Music Factory - Colón, Willie, Salsa composer
- Concepción, César, Orchestra leader
- Cordero, Federico A., Composer and classical guitarist
- Corretjer, Millie,Singer
- Cortijo, Rafael, Salsa band leader
- Crespo, Elvis, Merengue singer
- Croatto, Tony, Singer/composer of Puerto Rican folk songs
- Cruz, Bobby, Salsa singer, bandleader
- Cuba, Joe, Bandleader
Considered to be "The Father of the Boogaloo"
D.
- Delgado, Héctor a.k.a. "El Father", Reggaeton singer
- Diaz, Justino, Opera singer
- Díaz, Rafael José a.k.a. "Rafael José", Singer and television host
- Dipini, Carmen Delia, Bolero singer
- Domenech, Quique, Musician, composer
- Dorough, Howie, Singer
Member of the Backstreet Boys - Dueño Colon, Braulio Composer
Composer of "Canciones Escolares" - Dunbar, Huey, Singer
Member of DLG (Puerto Rican mother) - Dwayne, Johnathen, Singer, composer
E.
- Escudero, Rafi, Musician, singer, composer
- Espinal, Many simply known as "Tego Calderón", Reggaeton singer
- Estrada, Noel, Composer
Composer of "En Mi Viejo San Juan" - Estremera, Cano, Singer, composer and poet
F.
- Fabery, Lucy, Singer
- Farrait, Rene, Singer
Former member of "Menudo" - Feliciano, José "Cheo", Salsa singer
- Feliciano, José, Singer
Composed "Feliz Navidad" - Fernández, Ruth, Singer
- Figueroa, Elmer simply known as "Chayanne", Singer
- Figueroa, Narciso, Composer
Known as the "Father of the Modern Danza" - Flores, Pedro, Composer
- Fonsi, Luis, Singer
G.
- García, Angelo, Singer
Former member of "Menudo" - García, Kany, Singer/songwriter
- García, Yahuba, Conga player, songwriter
- Giusti, Jenilca Franchesca, Singer, songwriter, actress, model[41]
- Gómez, Tito, Salsa singer
- González, Gloria, Composer [42]
- González, Odilio, Singer
H.
- Hernández, Cruz Manuel a.k.a. "Manny Manuel", Singer
- Hernández, Oscar, Salsa musician
Composed the musical theme for the television series "Sex and the City" - Hernández Marin, Rafael Composer
Composer of "Preciosa" and "Lamento Borincano" - Hidalgo, Giovanni, Percussionist
I.
- Infante, Isidro, Salsa composer/musical arranger
- Ithier, Rafael, Musician
Founder of "El Gran Combo" orchestra
J.
- Jiménez, Andrés a.k.a. "El Jíbaro", Singer, trovador, and composer.
Known for his nationalistic themes. - Jiménez, Carmita a.k.a. "La Dama de la Canción", singer
- Jones, Jim, Rapper
K.
- "Kurious Jorge", Rapper
L.
- "La India", a.k.a. the "Princess of Salsa", Slsa singer.
- Lamond, George, Pop/salsa singer
- Lara, Tito, Singer
- Lavoe, Hector, Salsa singer
- Landrón, William a.k.a. "Don Omar", Reggaeton singer
- Leavitt, Raphy, Composer, musical director
Founder "La Selecta" orchestra. - Ledee, Toñito, Salsa singer
- Lehman, Manny, Music producer/ deejay
- "Lil' Suzy", Freestyle singer
- Lozada, David a.k.a. "Cheka", Reggaeton artist
- Lozada, Johnny, Singer,
Former member of "Menudo" - Lozada, Luis a.k.a. "Vico C", Rapper
- Lucca, Papo,
Lead pianist of "La Sonora Ponceña" - "Lunna", Singer
M.
- "Marc Anthony", Singer
- Marcantoni, Benjamin, Opera singer, countertenor
- Martínez, Ana María, Soprano singer
- Martínez, Angie, Singer, actress, radio personality
- Martínez, Ladislao a.k.a. "El Maestro Ladí"
Was an accomplished cuatro player and the first Puerto Rican musician to play solo on the radio. - Massó, Charlie, Singer
Former member of "Menudo" - Matta, Aldo, Singer
- "Maxwell", R&B/Neo-Soul singer (Puerto Rican father)
- Meléndez, Lisette, Freestyle/Latin-pop singer.
- Meléndez, Ozzie, Trombonist
- Meléndez, Ricky, Singer
Former member of "Menudo" - Mijenes, Julia, Opera soprano
- Miranda, Ismael, "El Niño Bonito de la Salsa", Singer and composer
- Miranda, Lin-Manuel, Actor and Tony Award winning composer, and lyricist
He is best known for writing and acting in the Broadway musical "In the Heights"[43] - Mislan, Angel, Composer of Danzas
- Moneró, Jose Luis, Bolero singer
- Monge, Yolandita, singer, TV host, TV and theatrical actress [44]
- Monroig, Gilberto, Bolero singer
- Monroig, Glenn, Composer, singer
Sang the "first" rap song in Spanish - Montañez, Andy, Salsa singer
- Morales, David, Deejay/composer/music producer
- Morales Ramos, Florencio a.k.a. "Ramito", Bolero and Plena composer and singer
Ramito composed "Que Bonita Bandera", song which on March 19, 2009 served as the wake-up call for Puerto Rican astronaut Joseph M. Acaba and the crew aboard the Discovery Space Shuttle.[45] - Morales, Humberto, Pioneer drummer and timbalero
- Morales, Mark a.k.a. "Prince Markie Dee", Rapper, producer
- Morales, Noro, Pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader
- Morales, Enrique Martín simply known as "Ricky Martin", Singer,
Former member of "Menudo" - Morales Ramos, Florencio a.k.a. "Ramito", Folklore singer, trovador, and composer.
- Muñoz, Rafael, Orchestra leader
N.
- Nazario, Ednita, Singer
- Nazario, Rafael A., Composer, songwriter, arranger, producer, pianist
- Negrón, Chuck, Singer
Lead singer of group Three Dog Night (cousin of actor Taylor Negron) - Negroni, Joe, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, member of the Teenagers.
- Nieves, Tito, Salsa singer
- "Noelia", Singer
Daughter of Yolandita Monge - "N.O.R.E.", Rapper
- Nuñez Mendez, Jorge, Pop singer
First Puerto Rican finalist in the popular television program American Idol (2009).[46]
O.
- Olivencia, Tommy, Salsa singer
- Orlando, Tony, Singer, (Puerto Rican mother)
- Ortega, Jeannie, R&B/reggaeton singer
- Ortiz, Claudette, Singer
R&B group City High. [47] - Ortiz, Joel, Rapper
- Ortíz, Luis a.k.a. "Perico", Salsa singer, musician, composer, musical arranger and producer
- Ortíz, Miguelito, Salsa singer
- Ortíz, Shalim a.k.a. "Shalim", Singer/actor
- Ortíz Dávila, Pedro a.k.a. "Davilita", Bolero Singer
P.
- Palmieri, Charlie, Pianist, bandleader.
- Palmieri, Eddie, Bandleader
- Paolí, Antonio, Tenor, opera singer
First person in history to record an entire opera - Pedreira, José Enrique, Danza composer
- Peña, Angel "Cuco", Musician, composer and producer
- Pérez, René, Singer
Member of Calle 13 (band) - Pérez, Lourdes, Singer, songwriter
Acclaimed folk, nueva canción, nueva trova singer[48] - Pesante, Martha a.k.a. "Ivy Queen" and "The Queen of Reggaeton" Reggaeton singer.
- Ponce, Carlos, Singer
- Puente, Ernesto Jr. a.k.a "Tito Puente", Musician, composer and producer
Q.
- Quiñones, Domingo, Singer/actor
- Quiñones, Luciano, Danza composer
- Quintana, Ismael, Salsa singer
- Quintero Maldonado, Manuel a.k.a. "Nieves Quintero", Musician
Recognized as the father of the modern rhythm of the "cuatro" - Quintón, José Ignacio, Pianist/composer of danzas
R.
- Ramirez, Chamaco, Salsa singer[49]
- Ramos, Val, International Flamenco guitarist
- Ray, Richie, a.k.a. "The King oif Salsa", Singer, composer.
- Rexach, Sylvia, Singer, composer
- Reyes, Ron, Singer
Singer for Black Flag, 1979–1980 - Ríos, Gabriel, Musician
- Rivera, Danny, Singer
- Dr. Rivera, Graciela, Opera singer
- Rivera, Ismael, "El Sonero Mayor", Salsa singer
- Rivera, Jerry, Salsa singer
- Rivera, Mon, Trombonist and singer
- Rivera, Tomas a.k.a. "Maso", Composer
Child music prodigy who went on to compose over 1,000 instrumental compositions for the cuatro, among which he treasured the waltz. - Rodríguez, Felipe a.k.a. "La Voz", Singer of Boleros.
- Rodríguez, Julito, Singer
- Rodríguez, Lalo, Salsa singer
- Rodríguez, Pablo a.k.a. "Tito Rodriguez", Singer and band leader
- Rodríguez, Pete a.k.a. "El Conde", Salsa singer
- Rodríguez-López, Omar, Composer and guitarist
- Roena, Roberto, Percussionist and band leader
- Rogers, Kelis, Singer and television host, (Chinese-Puerto Rican mother).
- Rojas, Tito, Salsa singer
- Romero, Marta, Singer and actress
- Rosa, Robi Dräco, Singer, composer
Former member of "Menudo" - Rosario, Ralphi, Producer/deejay/musician
Member of musical duo Rosabel - Rosario, Willie, Composer, timbalero, bandleader
- Rose, Felipe, Singer
The "Indian" in the The Village People. - Rosselló, Roy, Singer
Former member of "Menudo" - Ross, Julita, Singer of Danzas
- Ruiz, Frankie, Salsa singer
- Ruiz, Hilton, Jazz composer/musician
- Ruiz, Víctor "Manuelle", Singer
S.
- "Safire", Singer
- Sallaberry, Fernando and Nefty Singers
Former members of "Menudo" - Sanabria, Bobby Latin Jazz musician, Composer, Educator, Grammy Nominee
- Sánchez, Claudio, Singer
Lead singer, lyricist and guitarist of Coheed and Cambria. - Sánchez, David a.k. a. "Tempo", Reggaeton artist
- Sánchez Erazo, Jesús a.k.a. "El Chuito de Bayamon", Singer
- Sanromá, Jesús María, Composer
The first person ever to be named official pianist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra - Santa Rosa, Gilberto, Salsa singer
- Santos, Daniel, Composer, singer of boleros
- Santiago, Adalberto, Salsa singer
- Santiago, Eddie, Salsa singer
- Santiago, Hermán, Rock n Roll singer
composed song "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" - Santiago, Marvin, Salsa singer
- Dr. Santiago, Zoraida, Singer and composer
- Segarra, Nino, Salsa singer
- Sepúlveda, Ray, Salsa singer
- Serbia, Xavier, Singer
Former member of "Menudo" - Silva, Myrta a.k.a "La Gorda de Oro" and "Madame Chencha", Singer, composer
- Somohano, Arturo, Composer
Symphony orchestra conductor. - "Sophy", Singer
- Sosa, Ivette, Singer
Member of Eden's Crush. - Starr, Brenda K., Salsa singer (Puerto Rican mother)
- Stuart, Michael, Singer
T.
- Tañón, Olga, Singer/composer
- Tavárez, Manuel Gregorio, Composer
Known as "The Father of the Puerto Rican Danzas" - Teissonniere, Gerardo, Classical pianist and teacher
- Texidor, Luigi, Salsa singer
- Ticotin, Sahaj a.k.a. "Sahaj", Singer and musician
vocalist/guitarist from the Rock band Ra. Brother of actress Rachel Ticotin.[50] - Tizol, Juan, Jazz musician and composer
- "TKA", Freestyle trio
- Toro, Ray, Guitarist
Lead guitarist of My Chemical Romance. - Toro, Yomo Musician, guitarist, and "cuatrista"
- Torres, Manoella, Singer
- Torres, Nestor, Musician
Torres is a Latin Grammy award winning preeminent flautist in the Latin jazz genre.[51] - Torres, Tommy, Singer, composer, musician
- Touch, Tony, Singer
V.
- Vadiz, Yolanda, Gospel singer
- Valenciano, Gary, Filipino musician (Puerto Rican mother)
- Valentín, Bobby, Musician/bandleader
- Vega, Alan, Rock singer
Member of Suicide - Vega, Luis a.k.a. "Little Louie Vega", Producer/musician
Member of Masters At Work - Vega, Tony, Salsa singer
- Vélez, Lisa, Singer
Singer of Lisa Lisa Cult Jam. - Vélez, Wilkins simply known as "Wilkins", Singer and composer
- Villar, Guillermo music artist, guitarist, singer and composer
W.
- "Wisin and Yandel", Reaggaeton artists,
Known as "El Duo de la Historia"
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 chronologically by the century in which notability was achieved, and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability, otherwise it will be removed.
Pre-20th Century
- Cofresí, Roberto
Infamous pirate
20th Century
- Agron, Salvador a.k.a. "The Capeman"
Criminal and poet. - Correa Cotto, Antonio
Infamous outlaw. - Echevarría, Lydia
Actress, criminal. - García López, Antonio a.k.a. "Toño Bicicleta"
Infamous outlaw. - Luberza Oppenheimer, Isabel a.k.a. "Isabel la Negra"
Madam of a notorious brothel. - Tursi, Tony
Mobster
21st Century
- Padilla, José
Convicted supporter of terrorism.
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 chronologically by century and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability, otherwise it will be removed.
20th Century
- Guerra-Mondragón, Gabriel
former U.S. Ambassador to Chile - Guinot, Luis
former U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica - Matthews King, Spencer
former U.S. Ambassador to Guyana - Moscoso, Teodoro
former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and head of Alliance for Progress (see also politicians) - Rivero, Horacio
Admiral (Ret.), former U.S. Ambassador to Spain (see also Military)
21st Century
- Cabrera, César Benito
U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius and the Seychelles - Hertell, Hans
former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
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.
- Acaba, Joseph M. Educator
First Puerto Rican astronaut - Dr. Acosta, Ursula Educator
One of the founding members of the Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía (Puerto Rican Genealogical Society)[52] - Dr. Albizu Miranda, Carlos Psychologist, educator
First Hispanic Educator to have a North American University renamed in his honor and one of the first Hispanics to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology in the United States.[53] - Dr. Alegría, Ricardo Anthropologist, archaeologist and educator
"Father of Modern Puerto Rican Archaeology". - Dr. Arce de Vázquez,Margot Educator
Founder of the Department of Hispanic Studies in the University of Puerto Rico. - Dr. Barbosa, Pilar UPR Professor, author
First modern-day Official Historian of Puerto Rico/ - Dr. Beauchamp, Pedro Surgeon
The first Puerto Rican specialist certified by the American Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Board, performed the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique on the island in 1985.[54] - Dr. Benítez, Jaime Former Resident Commissioner
Longest serving chancellor and president of the University of Puerto Rico - Bonilla, Frank Educator
Academic who became a leading figure in Puerto Rican Studies.[55] - Dr. Bras, Rafael L. Former chair of Civil Engineering at MIT
One of the world's leading experts in hydrometeorology and global warming. - Busquets, Anthony M. Busquets Electronic engineer, aerospace technologist
Busquets is involved in the development and application of multifunction control/display switch technology in 1983 and Development and application of a microprocessor-based I/O system for simulator use in 1984. - Dr. Cintrón, Nitza Margarita Scientist
Chief of NASA's (JSC) Space and Health Care Systems Office. - Dr. Coello Novello, Antonia
First Hispanic and first woman U.S. Surgeon General (1990-93). - Cordero, Rafael 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. - Correa-Pérez, Juan R. Ph.D., scientist, clinical andrologist and embryologist
Dr. Correa-Pérez is a scientist who is credited with becoming the first clinical Andrologist and Embryologist in Puerto Rico. - Dr. Cruz, Juan R. NASA scientist
Played an instrumental role in the design and development of the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) parachute. - de Hostos, Eugenio María Educator
In Peru, Hostos helped to develop that country's educational system and spoke against the harsh treatment given to the Chinese who lived there. He stayed in Chile from 1870 to 1873. During his stay there, he taught at the University of Chile and gave a speech titled "The Scientific Education of Women." He proposed in his speech that governments permit women in their colleges. Soon after, Chile allowed women to enter its college educational system. (see also Politicians and Authors) - Dr. Eaton, Alfonso Mechanical Engineer, Aero-Space Technologist
First Puerto Rican to work for NASA. - Falcón, Angelo 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. Ferrer Canales, José Educator, writer and activist.
- Dr. Figueroa, Enectalí Astronaut applicant and astrophysicist in NASA
Figueroa pioneered the development of position-sensitive detectors. - Dr. Figueroa, Orlando Mechanical engineer
Director of Mars Exploration in NASA. - Dr. Figueroa-Viñas, Adolfo Astrophysicist at NASA
Figueroa-Viñas is the first Puerto Rican astrophysicist at NASA working in solar plasma physics. As a senior research scientist he is involved in many NASA missions such as Wind, SOHO, Cluster and MMS projects in which he is the author and co-author of numerous scientific papers in his field.[56] - Dr. García, Joxel
First Puerto Rican Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and an Admiral in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.[57] - Dr. García Padilla, Antonio
Current president, UPR, former Dean of UPR Law School. - Dr. González, Sixto Scientist
First Puerto Rican Director of the Arecibo Observatory the world's largest single dish radio telescope. - Gonzalez-Sanabria, Olga D. NASA engineer
Is the highest ranking Hispanic at NASA Glenn Research Center and a member of the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. - Dr. González Vale, Luis
Current Official Historian of Puerto Rico. - Dr. Goyal, Megh R. Professor/Historian/Scientist
Father of Irrigation Engineering in Puerto Rican, Professor in Agricultural & Biomedical Engineering University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez[58] - Hernández-Pellerano, Amri NASA engineer
Hernández-Pellerano 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 spacecraft at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. - Hortas, Lucas G. Aerospace engineer, aerospace technologist
Hortas is the author and or co-author of over 35 technical papers in the areas of system identification, vibration control and isolation, optimal control design and implementation, optimal actuator/sensor placement, model testing, and experimental verification of control methodologies - Liceaga, Carlos A. Electronic engineer, aerospace technologist
Liceaga leads the development of proposal guidelines; and the technical, management, and cost evaluation of the proposals For the Explorer Program. - Dr. Lluberas, Gerónimo Physician, writer, educator, medical missionary
- Martínez, Debbie Computer engineer, aero-space technologist
Martinez is the "Flight Systems and Software Branch" software manager for the new Cockpit Motion Facility at NASA Langley Research Center. - Martínez, Lissette Electronic engineer, rocket scientist
Martinez is the lead electrical engineer for the Space Experiment Module program at the Wallops Flight Facility located in Virginia which is part of NASA's Goddard Flight Facility. - Dr. Meléndez, Concha Educator, writer poet.
- Méndez, Ana G. Educator
Founder of the Ana G. Mendez University System. - Dr. Mignucci, Antonio
Marine Biologist and oceanographer. Founder of the Red Caribeña de Varamientos. - Dr. Muñiz, Edwin Ph.D., M.D., Ed. D.,
The first person of Hispanic heritage to be named Aerospace Physiologist in the United States Air Force and NASA.(See also Military) - Dr. Ortiz Longo, Carlos Mechanical engineer
Chief of Crew Health Care Systems and Exercise Countermeasures in NASA. - Dr. Pantoja, Antonia Educator
Founder of "ASPIRA" was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. - Dr. Ramos, Ángel Educator
Superintendent of the Sequoia Schools for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Ramos is one of the few deaf Hispanics to earn a doctorate from Gallaudet University - Rev. Ramos Silva, Peter Ph.D., educator
Founded, The Christian University (La Universidad Cristiana) [59] - Reaves, Mercedes Research engineer and scientist
Reaves 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. - Rivera, Ron Inventor and workshop organizer
Invented life-saving water filters based on pottery. [60] - Dr.Rivero, Juan A. Educator
Founded the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in Mayagüez, has discovered numerous animal species and has written several books. - Dr. Rodón-Naveira, Miriam Ph.D., Puerto Rican NASA scientist
Rodón-Naveira was the first Hispanic woman to hold the Deputy Directorship for the Environmental Sciences Division within the National Exposure Research Laboratory. - Rodríguez, Miguel, mechanical engineer,
Chief of the Integration Office of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Management Office. - Dr. Rodríguez, Pedro Inventor, Mechanical Engineer
Rodríguez is the director of a test laboratory at NASA. He invented a portable, battery-operated lift seat for people suffering from knee arthritis. - Dr. Rodríguez Vargas, Fernando E., Dentist, scientist
Rodríguez Vargas discovered the bacteria which causes dental cavity (See also: Military). - Román, Monserrate Scientist, microbiologist
Román helped build the International Space Station. - Roque, Ana Educator and suffragist
Roque was one of the founders of the University of Puerto Rico. - Dr. Santiago, Carlos E.
Economist and Educator. Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.[61] - Rev. Santiago, Noel Ph.D.,
Founded, Christian Centers Apostolic Ministry (Ministerio Apostólico Centros Cristiano).[62] - Dr. Santiago Delpin, Eduardo Surgeon
Santiago Delpin wrote the first book in Spanish about organ transplant.[63] - Segarra, Ninfa
President of the New York City Board of Education 2000-2002. - Dr. Soto Toro, Félix Electrical engineer, astronaut applicant
Soto Toror developed the Advanced Payload Transfer Measurement System (ASPTMS)(Electronic 3D measuring system). - Dr. Stahl, Agustín Botanist
Stahl is considered to be Puerto Rico's first renowned scientist, conducted investigations and experiments in the fields of botany, ethnology and zoology. - Tangüis, Fermín Businessman, agriculturist and scientist
Tangüis developed the Tanguis cotton in Peru and saved that nation's cotton industry.[64] - Vientos Gaston, Nilita Educator
Vientos Gaston was the first female lawyer to work for the Department of Justice of Puerto Rico. She defended the use of the Spanish language in the courts of Puerto Rico, before the Supreme Court, and won
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 chronologically in the appropriate century and alphabetical order and provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability, otherwise it will be removed.
Pre-20th Century
- Ponce de León II, Juan,
First Puerto Rican to be temporary governor, from 1506 to 1512.
20th Century
- Ferré, Luis A.,
3rd elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1969 to 1973. (see also Industrialists). - Hernández Colón, Rafael,
4th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1973 to 1977, and then again from 1985 to 1993. - Huyke, Juan Bernardo,
He was the second Puerto Rican native to serve as temporary Governor of Puerto Rico. In 1923, he served as interim governor between the administrations of Emmet Montgomery Reily and Horace Mann Towner.[65] - Muñoz Marín, Luis,
1st elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1949 to 1965. - Piñero, Jesus T.,
First Puerto Rican to be named governor of the Island by a U.S. President; served from 1946 to 1949. - Romero Barceló, Carlos,
5th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1977 to 1985. - Dr. Rosselló, Pedro,
6th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001. - Sánchez Vilella, Roberto,
2nd elected governor of Puerto Rico from 1965 to 1969.
21st Century
- Acevedo Vilá, Aníbal,
8th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 2005 to 2009. - Calderón, Sila,
7th elected and first female governor of Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2005. - Fortuño Burset, Luis Guillermo,
9th elected governor of Puerto Rico from 2009 to present.
First Spouses of Puerto Rico
- Cantero Frau, Ramon,
First Spouse of Puerto Rico (2003-2004), first male spouse to marry incumbent governor. - Dapena, Conchita,
First Lady of Puerto Rico (1965-1967), first to divorce incumbent governor. - Donnelly de Romero, Kate,
First Lady of Puerto Rico (1977-1985), Trustee, Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico. - Gándara, Luisa,
First Lady of Puerto Rico (2005-2009). - Krans, Adolfo,
First male Governor's Spouse (2001-2002), businessman and political analyst. - Mayoral Wirshing, Lila,
Youngest First Lady of Puerto Rico (1973-77, 1985-92). - Mendoza, Inés,
First Lady of Puerto Rico, revered teacher and cultural leader. - Nevares, Maga,
First Lady of Puerto Rico (1993-2001). - Ramírez de Arellano, Lorencita,
First Lady of Puerto Rico (1969-1970), only one to die during husband's term. - Ramos Buonomo, Jeannette,
First Lady of Puerto Rico (1967-1969), retired Appellate Judge, first to marry an incumbent governor. - Vela, Luce,
First Lady of Puerto Rico (2009-present).
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.
- Acosta, José Julián,
Acosta was a distinguished journalist and a fervent advocate of the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico. - Andino y Amezquita, Jose,
First Puerto Rican journalist.[66] - Arrarás, María Celeste,
Anchor for "Al Rojo Vivo". - Ayala, Myriam,
Reporter, WXTV in New York - Ayuso-Valdivieso, Antonio,
Owner and publisher of the now defunct daily "El Imparcial". - Bermundo, Bárbara,
Journalist, co-host of Univisions "Primer Impacto". - Crommett, Christopher,
Atlanta-based Exec VP CNN en Español. - Del Río, Lourdes,
Investigative journalist on Univision's nightly news broadcast. - Dominicci, Carmen,
Co-host of Univisions "Primer Impacto". - Fernández Juncos, Manuel,
Journalist, wrote lyrics to "La Borinqueña". - González, Juan,
New York City investigative journalist. - González Irizarry, Aníbal,
Former newscaster for "Telenoticias en accion". - Guerrido, Jackie,
Journalist and meteorologist for Univisions "Despierta America". - Guilfoyle, Kimberly,
Court TV Journalist and former first-lady of San Francisco (Puerto Rican mother). - Iglesias, César Andreu,
Founding editor of Claridad newspaper; novelist/political activist. - Jover, Carmen,
Journalist, first Puerto Rican woman named news anchor in Puerto Rico. - LaFountain, Michele,
Anchor for the Spanish version of ESPN Sports Center. - Lane, Alycia,
Journalist and news anchor on KYW-TV in Philadelphia. - López, Lynda,
New York City television news personality (sister of Jennifer Lopez). - Morales, Natalie,
Journalist and news anchor on NBC's The Today Show - Oller, Denisse,
Emmy-award winning New York City television news anchor. - Penchi, Luis,
News director for WSKN Radio Isla.[67] - Puente, Audrey,
New York City meteorologist (daughter of Tito Puente). - Ramos, Jorge L,
Emmy-award winning New York City television news anchor. - Rivera, Geraldo,
Attorney, journalist, writer, reporter and former talk show host. Rivera hosts the newsmagazine program Geraldo at Large, and appears regularly on Fox News Channel. - Sánchez, Rubén,
Radio and television journalist.[68] - Schmidt, Edna,
Anchor for "Telefutura". - Suarez, Ray,
Senior Correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. - Torres, Guillermo José,
Journalist and news anchor for WAPA-TV. - Vargas, Elizabeth,
Former co-anchor ABC World News Tonight.
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.
- Andreu García, Jose,
Former PR Chief Justice and sports official. - Cabranes, Jose, Circuit Judge,
First Puerto Rican to serve as a federal judge in the continental United States, mentioned as possible Associate Justice. - Evans, Faith, U.S. Marshal
Hawaiian-Puerto Rican, first woman to be named U.S. Marshal. - Gelpí, Gustavo,
Youngest United States District Judge (2006-present). - González Malavé, Alejandro,
controversial undercover police officer. - Grajales, Albert,
Former SIB deputy director and Hall of Fame Martial Arts Instructor. - Hernández Denton, Federico,
Puerto Rico's first Consumer Affairs Secretary, current Chief Justice of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court. - Irizarry, Dora, Federal District Judge
First female Hispanic state judge in New York. - Jimenez, Felix,
First Puerto Rican to make it to the rank of Special Agent in Charge for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).[69] - Kolthoff-Caraballo, Erick,
First Afro-Puerto Rican nominee to the Puerto Rico Supreme Court[70] - Meléndez-Pérez, José,
INS Officer who was named in 9/11 Commission Report; denied entry to terrorist in August 2001. - Mercado, Julio F.,
First Puerto Rican to achieve the position of Deputy Administrator (DA) of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on March 2000. This is the second highest position in the DEA and it is also a U.S. Presidential Appointment. Prior of becoming the DA, he was the Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Field Office.[71] - Rivera-Soto, Roberto,
First Puerto Rican and Latino New Jersey State Supreme Court Justice. - Romano, Benito,
First Puerto Rican to hold the United States Attorney's post in New York on an interim basis.[72] - Ruiz Nazario, Clemente,
First Puerto Rican U.S. Federal Judge of Puerto Rico. - Ruiz, Vanessa,
Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the highest court for the District of Columbia. - Snyder, Aaron Cecil,
Controversial Chief Justice and U.S. Attorney in Puerto Rico. - Sotomayor, Sonia,
First Puerto Rican woman to serve as a U.S. Circuit Court judge and candidate for the U.S. Supreme Court. - Toledo, Pedro,
Retired FBI senior agent and longest-serving state police superintendent. - Torruella, Juan R., Circuit Judge
First Puerto Rican to serve as Chief Judge of the First Circuit Court of Appeals. - Trías Monge, José,
Former Chief Justice, Attorney General of Puerto Rico and author. - Vargas, Carmen Consuelo,
First female Puerto Rican federal district judge and Chief Judge. - Vidal Santaella, Irma,
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.
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 notability, otherwise it will be removed.
In order to avoid any confusion, the names in the military section have been placed in alphabetical order by surname and not by rank, plus the list has been divided by the century in which the person became notable. In the case that a person has two surnames, the first (paternal) surname will be used as the base for placement.
17th century
- de Amezquita, Juan, Captain, Puerto Rican Militia
Defeated Captain Balduino Enrico (Boudewijn Hendricksz), who in 1625 was ordered by the Dutch to capture Puerto Rico.[73]
18th century
- de los Reyes Correa, Antonio, Captain, Spanish Army
Puerto Rican hero who defended the town Arecibo in 1702 from an invasion by defeating the British. He was awarded "La Medalla de Oro de la Real Efigie" (The Gold Medal of the Royal Image), by King Philip V of Spain and given the title of "Captain of Infantry"[74] - Diaz, Jose and Francisco, Sergeants, Puerto Rican militia
They were two brothers in the Toa Baja Militia who helped defeat Sir Ralph Abercromby and defend Puerto Rico from a British invasion in 1797.[75] - Henríquez, Miguel, Captain, Spanish Navy
In 1713, Henríquez defeated the British in Vieques and was awarded the La Medalla de Oro de la Real Efigie (The Gold Medal of the Royal Effigy).[76]
19th century
- Alonso Zayas, Juan, 2nd Lieutenant, Spanish Army
Alonso Zayas was the commander of the 2nd Expeditionary Battalion of the Spanish Army stationed in Baler which fought in the Siege of Baler in the Philippines.[77] - Gonzalo Marín, Francisco, Lieutenant, Cuban Liberation Army
Gonzalo Marin is considered by many as the designer of the Puerto Rican Flag was a poet and journalist who fought alongside José Martí for Cuba's independence.[78] - Padial, Luis, Brigadier General, Spanish Army
In 1863, Padial's battalion was deployed with the intention of "squashing" a pro-independence rebellion in the Dominican Republic in which he was wounded. Padial played an essential role in the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico.[79] - Power y Giralt, Ramón, Admiral, Spanish Navy
Power y Giralt was a distinguished naval officier who during the years of 1808-1809 led the defense of the Spanish Colony of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) against an invasion from Napoleon's French forces by enforcing a blockade in support of Spanish ground troops.[80] - Rivero Méndez, Ángel Captain, Spanish Army
Rivero Méndez fired the first shot against the United States in the Spanish-American War in Puerto Rico. Rivero Mendez later invented the "Kola Champagne", a soft drink .[81] - Rius Rivera, Juan, Commander-in-Chief of the Cuban Liberation Army.
Ruis Rivera fought in "El Grito de Lares" under the command of Mathias Brugman, in Cuba's Ten Years' War (1868-1878) against Spain under the command of General Maximo Gomez and became the General of the Cuban Liberation Army of the West upon the death of General Antonio Maceo.[82] - Rojas, Manuel, Commander in Chief of the Puerto Rican Liberation Army
On September 28, 1868, Manuel Rojas led his about 800 men and women and took the town of Lares in a revolt against Spanish rule in what is known as the Grito de Lares.[83] - Valero de Bernabe, Antonio, Brigadier General Latin American revolutions
Valero de Bernabe fought against the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Siege of Saragossa. He joined the Mexican Revolutionary Army headed by Agustín de Iturbideand was named Chief of Staff. He successfully fought for Mexico's independence from Spain. Later he fought alongside Simón Bolívar and helped liberate South America from Spanish Colonial rule. Bernabe is known as the "Puerto Rican Liberator"[84]
20th century
- Acosta-Rosario, Humberto, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Acosta-Rosario was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized); 25th Infantry Division, United States Army who is currently the only Puerto Rican MIA whose body has never been recovered.[85] - Aponte, Ricardo, Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force
Aponte is the former Director of the Innovation and Experimentation Directorate, United States Southern Command, the first Puerto Rican to hold said position.[86] - Arenas Gaspar, Felix, Captain, Spanish Army
Arenas Gapar was posthumously awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando (Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand - Spain's version of the Medal of Honor) for his actions in the Rif War.[87] - Arroyo, Domingo, Private First Class, USMC
Arroyo was the first Puerto Rican and American serviceman to be killed in Operation Restore Hope during the Somalian Civil War.[88] - Benítez, Rafael Celestino, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Benítez was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the USS Cochino which was involved in the first American undersea spy mission of the Cold War.[89] - Betances Ramírez, Carlos, Colonel, U.S. Army
Betances Ramírez was the first Puerto Rican to command a battalion in the Korean War. In 1952, he assumed the command of the 2nd Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment.[90] - Cabanillas, José M., Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
In World War II Cabanillas was Executive Officer of the USS Texas and participated in the invasions of Africa and Normandy (D-Day).[91] - Carmona, Richard M.D., Vice Admiral, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
Carmona served as the 17th Surgeon General of the United States under President George W. Bush.[92] - Cartagena, Modesto, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Cartagena is the most decorated Hispanic in history. Cartagena distinguished himself in combat during the Korean War as a member of Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry and is being considered for the Medal of Honor.[93] - Contreras-Bozak, Carmen, Tech4, U.S. Women's Army Corps
Contreras-Bozak was the first Hispanic to serve in the U.S. Women's Army Corps. She served as an interpreter and in numerous administrative positions during World War II.[94] - Cordero Dávila, Juan César, Major General, U.S. Army
Cordero Dávila was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, thus becoming one of the highest ranking ethnic officers in the Army.[95] - Cubero, Rubén A., Brigadier General U.S. Air Force
Cubero was a highly decorated member of the United States Air Force who in 1991, became the first Hispanic graduate of the United States Air Force Academy to be named Dean of the Faculty of the academy.[96] - Del Valle, Pedro, Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps
Del Valle was the first Hispanic three-star Marine general. His military career included service in World War I, Haiti and Nicaragua during the so-called Banana Wars of the 1920s, and in the seizure of Guadalcanal and later as Commanding General of the U.S. 1st Marine Division during World War ll played an instrumental role in the defeat of the Japanese forces in Okinawa.[97] - Delgado Delgado, Carmelo, Lieutenant, Abraham Lincoln International Brigade
Delgado was the first Puerto Rican and one of the first U. S. citizens to fight and to die in the Spanish Civil War against General Francisco Franco and the Spanish Nationalists.[98] - Diaz, Alberto Jr. Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Diaz is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval Medical District.[99] - Dumler, Carmen, 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Women's Army Corps
Dumler was one of the first Puerto Rican women Army officers. In 1944, she was sworn in as a 2nd Lieutenant and assigned to the 161st General Hospital in San Juan.[100] - Esteves,Luis R., Major General, U.S. Army
In 1915, Esteves became the first Puerto Rican and Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy. Esteves also organized the Puerto Rican National Guard.[101] - Felices, Salvador E., Major General, U.S. Air Force
Felices was the first Puerto Rican general in the U.S. Air Force. In 1953, Felices flew in 19 combat missions over North Korea, during the Korean War. In 1957, he participated in a historic project that was given to Fifteenth Air Force by the Strategic Air Command headquarters known as "Operation Power-Flite". Operation Power-Flite was the first around the world flight by an all-jet aircraft.[102] - Franco, Rose, CWO3, USMC
Franco was the first Hispanic woman Chief Warrant Officer in the Marine Corps. In 1965, Franco was named Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, Paul Henry Nitze by the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson.[103] - García, Edmund Ernest, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
During World War II García was commander of the Destroyer USS Sloat and saw action in the invasions of Africa, Sicily, and France.[104] - García, Fernando Luis, Private First Class, USMC
Garcia was the first Puerto Rican awarded the Medal of Honor. He was posthumously awarded the medal for his actions against enemy aggressor forces in the Korea War on September 5, 1952.[105] - Garcia Cubero, Linda, Captain, United States Air Force
In 1980, Garcia Cubero became the first Hispanic woman graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and the first to graduate from an American Military Academy.[106] - Gilormini, Mihiel "Mike", Brigadier General, USAF
World War II hero, recipient of 5 Distinguished Flying Cross's and founder of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. Gilormini had previously flown for the Royal Canadian Air Force(1941) and the Royal Air Force (1941 - 1942).[107] - Goded Llopis, Manuel, General, Spanish Army
Goded Llopis was a high ranking Puerto Rican in the Spanish Army who was one of 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 the Spanish Civil War. Previously, Goded Llopis had distinguished himself in the Battle of Alhucemas of the Rif War.[108] - Hernández, Diego E., Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy
Hernández was the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command. He flew two combat tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and in 1980, took command of the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVA/CV-67). The Kennedy is one of two non-nuclear aircraft carriers still on active duty with the United States Navy.[109] - Hernández, Zak, Sergeant, U.S. Army
Hernández was 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.[110] - Llenza, Orlando, Major General, U.S. Air Force
Llenza is the second Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General (two-star General) in the United States Air Force. He was the Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard.[111] - Lozada, Carlos, Private First Class, U.S. Army
Lozada was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 20, 1967, at Dak To in the Republic of Vietnam.[112] - Maldonado, Antonio, Brigadier General, U.S.Air Force
In 1965, Maldonado became the youngest person to pilot a B-52 aircraft. His active participation in the Vietnam War included 183 air combat missions.[113] - Martinez, Joseph (Jose) R., Private First Class, U.S. Army
Martinez destroyed a German Infantry unit and tank in Tuniz by providing heavy artillery fire, saving his platoon from being attacked in the process. He received the Distinguished Service Cross from General George S. Patton, becoming the first Puerto Rican recipient of said military decoration. [114] - Martinez Lopez, Lester, MD, MPH, Major General, U.S. Army
Martinez Lopez was first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command.[115] - Marxuach, Gilberto Jose, Colonel, U.S. Army
Marxuach, the son of Teofilo Marxuach, is "The Father of the San Juan Civil Defense"[116] - Marxuach, Teófilo, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Marxuach ordered the first shot fired in World War I on behalf of the United States on an armed German supply ship trying to force its way out of the San Juan Bay.[117] - Mayer, George E., Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Mayer was the first Hispanic Commander of the Naval Safety Center. He led an international naval exercise known as Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2003 from his flagship, the USS Vella Gulf (CG-72). It was the first time in the 31 year history of BALTOPS that the exercise included combined ground troops from Russia, Poland, Denmark and the United States.[118] - Méndez, Ángel Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
Mendez was 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.[119] - Mendez, Enrique Jr., Major General, U.S. Army
Mendez was the first Puerto Rican to assume the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.[120] - Miller, Virgil R., Colonel, U.S. Army
Miller was the 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 its rescue of the Lost Texas Battalion of the 36th Infantry Division, in the forests of the Vosges Mountains in northeastern France.[121] - Muñiz, Edwin, Ph.D., M.D., Ed. D., Captain, United States Air Force
Muñiz was the first person of Hispanic heritage to be named Aerospace Physiologist in the United States Air Force and NASA.[113] - Navas, William A. Jr., Major General, U.S. Army
Navas is the first Puerto Rican named Assistant Secretary of the Navy. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Navas was nominated in 2001 by President George W. Bush to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).[122] - Negroni, Héctor Andrés, Colonel, U.S. Air Force
Negroni was the first Puerto Rican graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. A Veteran of the Vietnam War, Negroni was awarded the Aeronautical Merit Cross, Spains highest Air Force peacetime award for his contributions to the successful implementation of the United States-Spain Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.[123] - Nido, Alberto A., Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force
Nido was a World War II hero who co-founder of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard and served as it's commander for many years[124] - Núñez-Juarez, Ramón, Private First Class, USMC
Núñez-Juarez was 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. He was the only Puerto Rican member of the United States Marine Corps whose remains have never been recovered and who was listed as Missing in Action during the Korean War. [125] - Otero Barreto, Jorge, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Otero Barreto was the most decorated soldier in the Vietnam War (38 decorations) - 3 Silver Star Medals, 5 Bronze Star Medals with Valor, 5 Purple Heart Medals and 5 Air Medals..[126][127] - Portela, Jose M., Brigadier General U. S. Air Force
Portela served in the position of Assistant Adjutant General for Air while also serving as commander of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. In 1972, Portela became the youngest C-141 Starlifter aircraft commander and captain at age 22. Portela is also the only reservist ever to serve as director of mobility forces for Bosnia.[128] - Ramírez de Arellano, Marion Frederic, Captain, U.S. Navy
Ramírez de Arellano 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.[129][130] - Ramos, Antonio J., Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force
Ramos was 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.[131] - Ramos Calero, Agustín, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
With 22 military decorations Ramos Calero was the most decorated soldier in all of the United States during World War II.[90] - Ribas-Dominicci, Fernando Luis, Major, U.S. Air Force
Ribas-Dominicci was one of the pilots who participated in the Libyan air raid as member of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing. His F-111F was shot down in action over the disputed Gulf of Sidra off the Libyan coast. Ribas-Dominicci and his weapons systems officer, Capt. Paul Lorence, were the only U.S. casualties of Operation El Dorado Canyon.[132] - Riefkohl, Frederick Lois, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Riefkohl was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and the first to be awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in World War I.[133] - Riefkohl, Rudolph W., Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Riefkohl was the first Puerto Rican to receive a "Tombstone promotion" to Brigadier General which technically makes him the first Hispanic general in the regular Army.[134] - Rigau Carrera, Felix, Second Lieutenant, Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps, U.S. Army
Rigau Carrera was the first Puerto Rican to become a pilot and a parachutist in the United States Army.[135] - Rivera, Manuel Jr., Captain, USMC
Rivera was the first Puerto Rican and U.S. servicemen to die in Operation Desert Shield.[136] - Rivera, Pedro N., M.D., Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force
In 1994, Rivera became the first Hispanic to be named medical commander in the Air Force. He was responsible for the provision of health of health care to more than 50,000 patients. [137] - Rivero, Horacio, Admiral, U.S. Navy
In 1964, Rivero became the first Puerto Rican and second Hispanic four-star admiral. Rivero participated in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and in 1962, Admiral Rivero was the commander of the American fleet sent by President John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis to set up a quarantine (blockade) of the Soviet ships in an effort to stop the Cold War from escalating into World War III.[138][139] - Rodríguez, Pedro, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army
Rodriguez was a member of Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry. He earned two Silver Stars within a seven day period during the Korean War.[140]. - Rodríguez Balinas, Antonio, Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Rodríguez Balinas was the first commander of the Office of the First U.S. Army Deputy Command. During the Korean War he fought with Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Regiment and was awarded the Silver Star Medal[141] - Rodríguez Vargas, Fernando E., DDS, Major, U.S. Army
Rodríguez Vargas was an odontologist (dentist), scientist and a Major in the U.S. Army who in 1921 discovered the bacteria which causes dental caries.[142][143] - Rubio, Eurípides, Captain, U.S. Army
Rubio was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Tay Ninh Province in the Republic of Vietnam on November 8, 1966.[144] - Santiago, José Luis, Sergeant Major, USMC
Santiago has the distinction of being the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines first Hispanic Sergeant Major and its first Sergeant Major since its reactivation on July 13, 2007.[145] - Santiago-Colón, Héctor, Sp4c, U.S. Army
In 1968, Santiago-Colón was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Quang Tri Province, Vietnam as member of Company B of the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division.[146] - Segarra, Antulio, Colonel, U.S. Army
In 1943, Segarra became the first Puerto Rican Regular Army officer to command a Regular Army Regiment when he assumed the command of Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Regiment which at the time was conducting security missions in the jungles of Panama.[147] - Segarra, Frankie, Master Gunnery Sergeant, USMC
Segarra is the first Puerto Rican to reach the grade of Master Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps within his MOS.[148] - Toro, Rafel, Private, USMC
Toro was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his "extraordinary heroism in battle"[149] while fighting in Nicaragua during the second Nicaragua campaign in 1927. - Versace, Humbert Roque, Captain, U.S. Army
In 2002, Versace was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War. He was the first member of the U.S. Army to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions performed in Southeast Asia while in captivity.[150] - Villaronga, Raúl G., Colonel, U.S. Army
Villaronga was the first Puerto Rican to be elected as Mayor of a Texas city (Killeen).[151]
21st century
- Castro, Ivan, Captain, U.S. Army
Castro is one of three blind active-duty officers who serves in the US Army and the only blind officer serving in the United States Army Special Forces. [152] - Levy, Hila, Second Lieutenant, U.S.Air Force
In 2007 Levy became the first Puerto Rican Rhodes scholar.[153][154] - Ortiz, María Inés Ortiz, Captain, U.S. Army
Ortiz was the first Puerto Rican nurse to die in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the first Army nurse to die in combat since the Vietnam conflict.[155]. - Pagan, Hector E., Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Pagan is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become Deputy Commanding General of the U.S.Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. [156] - Robles, Lizbeth, SPC., U.S. Army
In 2005, Robles was the first female soldier born in Puerto Rico to die in combat as an active soldier during Operation Iraqi Freedom.[157]
- Vega, Frances M., SPC., U.S. Army
On November 2, 2003, Vega became the first female soldier of Puerto Rican descent to die in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom.[158]
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 within the and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.
19th Century
- Baldorioty de Castro, Román
"The Father of Puerto Rico's Autonomy". - Dr. Barbosa, José Celso
"The Father of Puerto Rico's Statehood Movement" - de Hostos, Eugenio María a.k.a. "El Ciudadano de las Americas" (The Citizen of the Americas)
educator, philosopher, intellectual, lawyer,sociologist and independence advocate. - Degetau, Federico
The first resident commissioner to the United States. - Marxuach Echavarría, José María (1848 - 1910)
Marxuach Echavarría was the only Puerto Rican to serve as the Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico under both Spanish and American rule. He served in 1897 for the Liberal Reformista Party and again from 1900-1901 for the Puerto Rican Republican Party.[159] - Muñoz Rivera, Luis
former Resident Commissioner, journalist, politician (father of Luis Muñoz Marín). - Quiñones, Francisco Mariano
The first president of Puerto Rico's Autonomic Cabinet. - Ramírez Medina, Francisco
President of the Republic of Puerto Rico (September 23, 1868), during the Grito de Lares revolt. - Ruiz Belvis, Segundo
Leader of the Grito de Lares revolt. - Vizcarrondo, Julio
abolitionist.[160] - Zeno Gandía, Manuel
Puerto Rico patriot and leader of cooperative movement in Puerto Rico.
20th Century
- Acevedo, Héctor Luis
Former Mayor of San Juan, 1996 PDP gubernatorial candidate. - Dr. Albizu Campos , Pedro
President and principal leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. - Arroyo, Carmen E.
First Puerto Rican woman elected to any state assembly, chair New York Hispanic Legislative Caucus. - Badillo, Hermán
First Puerto Rican to serve in U.S. Congress. - Balaguer, Joaquín
Former president of Dominican Republic (Puerto Rican father). - Barcelo, Antonio R.
Founder of the Puerto Rican Liberal Party, first president of the Senate of Puerto Rico. - Berríos, Ángel O.
Former Mayor of Caguas. - Berríos-Martínez, Rubén
President of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP). - Dr. Betances, Ramón Emeterio
"The Father of the Puerto Rican Nation", main leader of the Grito de Lares revolution. - Bosch, Juan
Former president of Dominican Republic (Puerto Rican mother). - Dr. Concepción de Gracia, Gilberto
Founder of the Puerto Rican Independence Party. - Coll y Cuchi, José
Founder of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. - Cordero Santiago, Rafael "Churumba"
Former Mayor of Ponce. - Denis, Nelson Antonio
Former New York State Assemblyman, pioneer of CRA advocacy and legislation.[161] - Dr. Fernós-Isern, Antonio
First Puerto Rican cardiologist and Resident Commissioner. - Ferré, Maurice
Former Mayor of Miami, Florida. - Ferrer, Fernando
Former Bronx (New York City) borough president and New York City mayoral candidate. - Figueroa, Rogelio
2008 gubernatorial candidate and founder of Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party (PPR).[162] - García, Bonnie
California State Assemblywoman (only Latina Republican in state government). - García, Robert "Bob"
Former New York State Assemblyman, State Senator and U.S. Representative. - Garcia Rivera, Oscar Sr.
Former New York State Assemblyman, in 1937 he became the first Puerto Rican to be elected to public office in the continental United States and in 1956, he also became the first Puerto Rican to be nominated as the Republican candidate for Justice of the City Court.[163] - Lcdo. García Méndez, Miguel A.
Youngest Speaker of the House in Puerto Rico's history. The Mayagüez General Post Office was named after him. - Gutiérrez, Luis
Illinois Congressman. - Iglesias, Santiago
Founder of the first Puerto Rico Socialist Party, labor activist and former Resident Commissioner. - López, Margarita
Former New York City councilwoman/activist. - Mantilla, Evelyn
Connecticut House of Representatives. - Marí Bras, Juan
Founder of the Movimiento Pro Independencia and the modern Puerto Rican Socialist Party. - Méndez, Olga A.
First Puerto Rican New York State Senator. - Méndez, Rosie
New York City councilwoman/activist. - Moscoso, Jr., Teodoro
Architect of Operation Bootstrap, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (1961-1964). - Muñoz Mendoza, Victoria
1992 PDP candidate for governor (daughter of Luis Muñoz Marín). - Muñoz Rivera, Luis
Senator, last surviving drafter of Puerto Rico Constitution. - Negrón, Joe
Florida state representative and Republican candidate for congressional seat left vacant after the Mark Foley scandal. - Ortiz, Félix
New York State Assemblyman, author of nation's first cellphone driving ban. - Pabey, George
Mayor of East Chicago, Indiana. - Padilla, Hernán
Former Mayor of San Juan, founder Puerto Rican Renewal Party. - Pérez, Eddie
Re-elected Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut. - Powell IV, Adam Clayton
New York State Assemblyman, son of former congressman. - Quiñones, John
First Puerto Rican of the Republican Party elected to Florida House of Representatives. - Ramos Antonini, Ernesto
Former Speaker of Puerto Rico's House of Representatives. - Rangel, Charles
United States Congressman (Puerto Rican father).[164] - Rexach Benítez, Roberto
Former Senate President, educator, current columnist for El Vocero newspaper. - Rincón de Gautier, Felisa
First woman to be elected Mayor of an American capital city. - Rivera, Ramón Luis
Mayor of Bayamón 1977-2001. - Rivera, Samuel
Mayor of Passaic, New Jersey. - Santiago, María de Lourdes
First female Puerto Rico Independence Party (PIP) member to be elected to the Puerto Rican Senate. - Santiago Collazo, Manuela
Mayor of Vieques (1985-2000). - Santini, Jorge
Current three-term Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Vice President of the New Progressive Party, former senator. - Serrano, José E.
Most senior Puerto Rican congressman, Chair of House Appropriations subcommittee on Financial Services. - Tristani, Gloria
First Hispanic woman appointed as one of the five commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). - Velázquez, Nydia
First Puerto Rican congresswoman, Chair of House Small Business Committee. - Villaronga, Raúl G.
First Puerto Rican to be elected mayor in Texas. Mayor of Killeen, Texas. - Vizcarrondo, Carlos
Former Speaker, Puerto Rican House of Representatives; current Puerto Rico Court of Appeals judge.
21st Century
- Carmona, Richard
17th Surgeon General of the United States, physician - Cortés, Pedro
Pennsylvania's Secretary of State, President-elect of National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). - González, Jennifer
Incoming Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.[165] - McClintock, Kenneth
Former President of the Puerto Rico Senate, and current Secretary of State/Lieutenant Governor of Puerto Rico. - Novella, Antonia
14th Surgeon General of the U.S., Vice Admiral, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps - Pierluisi, Pedro
Former PR Attorney General, 2008 NPP candidate for Resident Commissioner. - Prats, Roberto
Co-chair of winning Hillary Clinton primary campaign, Democratic State Chair and former senator and PDP congressional candidate. - Rivera Schatz, Thomas
Incoming President of the Senate of Puerto Rico.[166] - Serrano, José M.
New York State Senator
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 by century and provide a reliable verifiable source, otherwise it will be removed.
Pre-20th century
- Abbad y Lasierra, Iñigo, Fray
First historian to extensively document Puerto Rico's history, nationality and culture. - De Arizmendi, Juan Alejo, Bishop
First Puerto Rican to become a bishop. - De Santa María, Francisco Ayerra, Father
Puerto Rico's first poet. - De Torres Vargas, Diego, Father
First to write about the history of Puerto Rico.
20th century
- Álvarez-Velázquez,David Andrés, Bishop
The second native Puerto Rican to serve as Bishop of the Diocese of Puerto Rico of the Episcopal Church. - Aponte Martínez, Luis Cardinal, Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of San Juan
Only Puerto Rican to become a Roman Catholic cardinal. - Ávila, Yiye, Reverend
Pentecostal leader. - Cruz, Nicky, Reverend
Former gangster turned minister. - Ferré, Isolina, Sor
Catholic nun awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom. - García Peraza, Juanita, "Mita"
Founder of "Mita" religion. - González, Rubén, Bishop
Diocese of Caguas, prominent in Navy-Vieques protests. - González Nieves, Roberto, Archbishop of San Juan
- Raschke, Jorge, Reverend
Outspoken Pentecostal pastor. - Reus-Froylan, Francisco, Reverend
First Puerto Rican Episcopal Bishop. - Manuel Rodríguez, Carlos, "Beato Charlie"
Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001. - Vargas Sein, Teófilo, "Aaron"
Current leader of "Mita" religion.
21st century
- Cutié, Alberto, Father
Priest and television host. - De Jesús Miranda, José Luis
Controversial religious leader who referrers to himself as the Antichrist.
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.
A.
- Agosto, Benjamín
figure skater and Olympic medalist. - Alomar, Roberto
former baseball player, MLB All-Star. - Alomar, Jr., Sandy
baseball player. - Alomar, Sr., Sandy
baseball player. - Amon, Richard
former NCAA volleyball player for UCLA, international volleyball instructor and coach.[167] - Anthony, Carmelo
NBA player, Denver Nuggets (Puerto Rican father). - Antigua, Orlando
Born to a Puerto Rican mother, in 1995, the first Hispanic and the first non-black in 52 years to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.[168] - Armas, Chris
soccer player, (Puerto Rican mother). - Arroyo, Carlos
NBA player, Orlando Magic.
B.
- Báez, Juan "Johnny"
former basketball player, most recent recipient of Puerto Rico Olympic Medal of Honor. - Batista, María Elena
Olympic, PanAm and Central American games swimmer. - Belmonte, Eddie
thoroughbred racing jockey.[169] - Beltrán, Carlos
baseball, center fielder New York Mets. - Benítez, Wilfredo
boxer, member of Boxing Hall of Fame. - Dr. Bernier, David "Kike"
retired fencer, former Secretary of Sports and Recreation. - Bithorn, Hiram
baseball player, first Puerto Rican in Major League Baseball. - Kristina Brandi
tennis player.
C.
- Calderón, Iván
baseball player. - Calderón, Iván
boxer/world champion. - Camacho, Héctor "Macho"
boxer/ former world champion. - Canales, Fernando J.
swimmer, first Puerto Rican to reach final Championships. - Cepeda, Orlando "Peruchín"
baseball player, member of Baseball Hall of Fame. - Clemente, Roberto
baseball player, first Puerto Rican member of Baseball Hall of Fame. - Chen, Nero
boxer, Chen was Puerto Rico's frist professional boxer.[170] - Cintron, Conchita
renowned female bullfighter (Puerto Rican father)[171] - Colberg, Abdiel
first Hispanic pro-rollerblader. - Dr. Colberg, Rebekah
"The Mother of Puerto Rican Women's Sports" - Colón, Carlitos
professional wrestler. - Colón, Carly
professional wrestler. - Cordero Jr., Ángel
jockey, member of Jockey Hall of Fame. - Correia, Maritza
first black Puerto Rican woman in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team. - Cortez, Joe
boxing referee. - Cotto, Miguel
professional boxer, former light welterweight and welterweight world champion. - Cruz, Eva
volleyball player. - Cruz, Jose "Cheo"
baseball player whose number was retired by the Astros. - Cruz, Teófilo "Teo"
basketball player - competed record 5 Olympic basketball tournaments - 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, and 1976.[172]
D.
- Dalmau, Christian
BSN basketball player. - Dalmau, Raymond
basketball player. - De León, Carlos "Sugar"
first boxer to win cruiserweight world title four times. - De Jesús, Esteban
boxer, former world champion. - Delgado, Carlos
baseball player, New York Mets.
E.
- Echevarría, Ivelisse
inducted into the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame (2003). - Escalera, Alfredo
boxer, former world champion. - Escalera, Nino
baseball player, first Hispanic in the Reds franchise. - Escobar, Sixto
boxer, first Puerto Rican world champion and member of Boxing Hall of Fame. - Espada, Ángel "Cholo"
boxer/former champion.
F.
- Fernández, Lisa
softball, Olympic gold medalist. - Figueroa, Ed
baseball pitcher, first Puerto Rican to win 20 games in Major League. - Figueroa, Enrique
sailing
G.
- Gómez, Rubén
first Puerto Rican to pitch and win World Series game. - Gómez, Wilfredo
boxer/former world champion and member of Boxing Hall of Fame. - Gonzales, Aristides
boxer, first olympic medalist under flag of Puerto Rico, 1984 Summer Olympics. - González, Jorge "Peco"
marathon runner. - Gonzalez, Juan "Igor"
former baseball player.
H.
- Harrison, Ivonne
track and field athlete.
J.
- Jackson, Reggie
baseball player, member of Baseball Hall of Fame (Puerto Rican father).
K.
- Kaplan, Julio
chess grandmaster. - Konnan
professional wrestler.
L.
- Lallande, Anita
former Olympic swimmer. - Lee, Alfred "Butch",
basketball player, first Puerto Rican to play in NBA - Lind, Angelita
track and field athlete. - Lloreda, Laura Daniela
member of Mexican National Volleyball Team. - López, Javy
baseball player, Atlanta Braves. - Lowell, Mike
baseball player, Boston Red Sox.
M.
- Magath, Felix
German soccer star and coach (Puerto Rican father). - Martínez, Edgar
former baseball player. - Melendez, Orlando a.k.a. "El Gato"
In 2008, became the first Puerto Rican born basketball player to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.[173] - Mercado, Alberto
Olympian boxer, only American citizen in 1980 Olympics. - Mincy, Jerome
basketball player. - Molina, John John
boxer/former world champion. - Montañez, Pedro
boxer and member of Boxing Hall of Fame. - Morales, Mario "Quijote"
BSN basketball player. - Morales, Pedro
wrestler, member of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame. - Moseley, Jonny
skier, first Puerto Rican to belong to the U.S. Ski Team.
N.
- Navarro, Emilio "Millito"
first Puerto Rican to play in Negro Leagues.
O.
- Olmo, Luis
first Puerto Rican to hit home run in World Series. - Oquendo, Fres
professional boxer. - Ortiz, Carlos
boxer, member of Boxing Hall of Fame. - Ortiz, José "Piculín"
former basketball player, PDP candidate for elective office in 2008. - Ortiz, Luis
boxer, first Puerto Rican to win a Silver Olympic medal.
P.
- Papaleo, Raúl
Puerto Rican National Volleyball Team. - Pasarell, Charlie
tennis player. - Pastor, Ernesto
bullfighter and only Puerto Rican member of the Bullfighting Hall of Fame. - Pellot, Víctor, a.k.a. "Vic Power"
baseball player, second black Puerto Rican in Major League Baseball. - Posada, Jorge
baseball player, New York Yankees.
Q.
- Quintana, Carlos
professional boxer, former World Boxing Organization's welterweight champion.
R.
- Ramos, Peter John
NBA and International basketball player.[174] - Rieckehoff, German
former president of Puerto Rican Olympic Committee. - Rivas, Ramón
NBA and International basketball player. - Rivera, Antonio "Tonito"
boxer a.k.a. "El Gallo" WBA Super Welterweight Champion. - Rivera, Filiberto
Former UTEP star point guard and current point guard on Puerto Rico National Basketball team. - Rivera, Marco
football player, first Puerto Rican selected to Pro Bowl. - Rivera, Ron
football player, first Puerto Rican in the National Football League. - Rodríguez, Gilberto
martial artist, founder of the Garyu Rico Do system, member of the Latin-American Martial Arts Hall of Fame.[175] - Rodríguez, Iván
baseball player, New York Yankees. - Rodríguez, Rubén
basketball player. - Román, José "King"
boxer, first Puerto Rican to fight for world heavyweight title. - Rosario, Edwin "El Chapo"
member of International Boxing Hall of Fame (2006). - Rodríguez, Juan "Chi-Chi"
golfer, member of Golf Hall of Fame. - Rossy, Rubén
martial artist, member of the International Jiu-Jitsu Hall of Fame.[176] - Ruíz, John
first Hispanic heavyweight boxing champion.
S.
- Sánchez, Alex
boxer/ former champion. - Santiago, Daniel
former NBA basketball player - Santiago, O.J.
football player. - Serrano, Samuel
boxer/ former world champion. - Silvestry, Brandon
professional wrestler. - Solano, William
martial artist, member of the International Karate Hall of Fame.[177]
T.
- Toro, Julio
basketball coach - Torres, Georgie
holds BSN scoring record. - Torres, José "Chegui"
boxer, member of Boxing Hall of Fame. - Trinidad, Félix "Tito"
boxer/ former world champion.
V.
- Varon, Lisa Marie
WWE wrestler. - Vassallo, Jesse
swimmer, current president, PR Swimming Federation and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. - Vázquez, Wilfredo
boxer/ former champion. - Vega, Savio
former WWF wrestler. - Velázquez, Nelson Morales
martial artist, first pugilist from Puerto Rico to win a world championship in kickboxing.[178] - Vélez, Ada
first Puerto Rican female boxer, to win a championship. - Venegas, Juan Evangelista
boxer/ first Puerto Rican to win Olympic medal. - Versace, Dick
first person of Puerto Rican descent to have coached an NBA team. - Vicéns, Juan "Pachín"
basketball player, led the Ponce Lions team to six championships.
W.
- Watring, Mark
equestrian - Williams, Bernie Williams
baseball player, New York Yankees.
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), Supreme Taíno chief,
Supreme Cacique of Puerto Rico who welcomed Juan Ponce de Leon to the island - 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
area of 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
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.
- Arana, Alfonso
Painter, founder of the Fundación Alfonso Arana. - Basquiat, Jean-Michel
Painter (Puerto Rican mother). - Batista, Tomás
Sculptor of "El Jibaro Puertorriqueño" monument and Zeno Gandía statue. - Botello, Ángel
Painter and sculptor. - Broccoli Porto, Antonio
Painter and sculptor from San Juan. - Buscaglia Guillermety, José
Sculptor. - Cajiga, Luis Germán
Painter most known for his silk screening technique.[179] - Cambre, Javier
Sculptor, photographer, video artist.[180] - Campeche, José
First renowned Puerto Rican artist. - Daen, Lindsay
New Zealand-born artist, sculptor of La Rogativa statue in San Juan. - D'Esopo, Jan
Painter and sculptor. - Escobar, Elizam
Painter and activist. - De La Vega, James
Mural artist. - Frade Leon, Ramon
One of Puerto Rico's most renowned artists and architects.[181] - Gómez, Obed
Contemporary artist known as the "Puerto Rican Picasso" - Hernández Cruz, Luis
Professor and graphic artist. - López, Teresa
Painter, new media artist, director of Orificio.[182] - Martínez, Soraida
Contemporary painter known for creating socially conscious Verdadism art style since 1992. - Martorell, Antonio
Painter and graphic artist. - Méndez Robles, Abdías
Painter - Oller, Francisco
Puerto Rican impressionist artist & painter. - O'Neill, María de Mater
Painter, educator, and graphic artist - Pintado, Fernado, Text based artist. He works mainly painting and drawing, as well as artist's books.[183]
- Rosado del Valle, Julio
Internationally known abstract expressionist.[184] - Rosario, Gaddier
Painter, graphic artist and photographer.[185][186]
Miscellaneous
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.
- Arrarás, José Enrique
Educator, politician, attorney, public servant and sports leader. - Arteta, Miguel,
Film/television director The Good Girl, TV series Six Feet Under. - Avilés, Arthur
dancer/choreographer. - Beltrán Torres, Marie Haydée
Nationalist and a former political prisoner.[187] - Benet, Wilo
Celebrity chef, owner of Payá and Pikayo restaurants. - Benítez, Clara
was the matriarch of the Benítez boxing family and a socialite. - Benítez, Félix
Engineer who designed the Normandie Hotel. - Birriel, Felipe
"El Gigante de Carolina", was the tallest Puerto Rican. - Blaine, David
Illusionist/magician (Puerto Rican father). - Díaz, Edgardo
Founder of Menudo. - García, Inez
Cause celebre of the feminist movement. - García Passalacqua, Juan Manuel
Political commentator, lawyer. - Juarbe, Ángel Juarbe, Jr
Reality television contest winner/New York City firefighter who died in the September 11 attacks. - Legs, Crazy
Breakdancer, president of Rock Steady Crew. - Livingston, Clara
Puerto Rico's first female aviator. [188] - López Rivera, Oscar
Nationalist and a political prisoner. [189] - Martínez, Frankie
Dancer/choreographer who founded the ABAKUÁ Afro-Latin Dance Company.[190] - Mercado, Walter
Astrologer. - Ojeda Ríos, Filiberto
"Commander in chief" ("Responsible General") of the Boricua Popular Army. - Ramos, Rosa Hilda
Only female Puerto Rican Goldman. Environmental Award ("green Nobel prize") recipient.[191] - Rodríguez, Jai
Actor Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. - Rodríguez, José
Head of CIA division (2004-2008). - Romeu, Xavier, controversial PRIDCO Executive Director.
- Santarrosa, Antulio "Kobbo"
"La Cháchara", "La Condesa", "La Comay"[192][193] - Tirado, Filipo
"Pepe Locuaz" - Torres, Alejandrina
Nationalist and former political prisoner. [194]
See also
- Lists of people by nationality
- Military history of Puerto Rico
- List of Puerto Ricans in the United States Space Program
- List of Puerto Ricans of African descent
- Sport in Puerto Rico
- List of Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico
- List of Puerto Rican boxing world champions
- List of Puerto Rican scientists and inventors
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- ^ Puerto Rico Section Honors Megh R. Goyal as Father of Irrigation Engineering in Puerto Rico
- ^ Peter Ramos Silva, Ph.D.
- ^ Ron Rivera, Potter Devoted to Clean Water, Dies at 60.
- ^ UW-Milwaukee Office of the Chancellor Biography of Santiago
- ^ Christian Centers
- ^ Dr. Eduardo Santiago Delpin
- ^ Un Modelo de Vida (A role model in his lifetime)
- ^ Projecto Salon Hogar
- ^ Escuela Jose Andino y Amezquita
- ^ In Puerto Rico, a Fugitive in Full Cry. The New York Times
- ^ Rubén Sánchez
- ^ Felix Jimenez
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- ^ Captain Correa
- ^ Abercromby's Siege
- ^ Challenging Changes
- ^ Juan Alonso Zayas: Un héroe puertorriqueño desconocido
- ^ Francisco Marin
- ^ El Nuevo Dia
- ^ Ramon Power y Giralt
- ^ Spanish American War -Rivero Biography
- ^ General Juan Rius Rivera
- ^ Search of a National Identity: Nineteeth- and Early-Twentieth-Century Puerto Rico
- ^ El Nuevo Dia
- ^ 25th Infantry
- ^ Aponte's Education
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- ^ Floortime Atlanta, Retrieved October 4, 2008
- ^ Did You Know? Quick Facts on Latinos in the Military
- ^ Army Magazine
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- ^ Navy News
- ^ Women's Memorial
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- ^ "Aviation History Facts". Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ Rachel Heyhoe
- ^ USS Sloat (DE-245)
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- ^ Historia
- ^ History of USS John F. Kennedy
- ^ WTOP News
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- ^ Medal of Honor citation
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- ^ Martinez's DSC Citation
- ^ Government executive
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- ^ "CALLS ODENWALD AFFAIR AN ATTACK; Fired On Without Warning Shot, Germany Asserts, Contradicting San Juan Commander. SAYS SHE WAS UNDULY HELD Violated Clearance to Elude Enemy Cruisers That Had Been Warned She Was About to Sail". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
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- ^ THE OUTPOST WAR: US Marines in Korea Vol. 1 1952, By Lee Ballenger, Published 2000 Brassey's, Page 107, ISBN 1574883739
- ^ Univision
- ^ Mourning Journal
- ^ National Guard Bureau
- ^ "The Submarine Forces Diversity Trailblazer - Capt. Marion Frederick Ramirez de Arellano"; Summer 2007 Undersea Warfare magazine; pg.31
- ^ UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine article on Capt. Ramirez de Arellano
- ^ [3], Retrieved February 16, 2008.
- ^ Time magazine
- ^ Descendants of Otto Julius Riefkohl
- ^ Typhus and Doughboys: The American Polish Typhus Relief Expedition, 1919-1921 By Alfred E. Cornebise Pages 23, 25, 119 and 120
- ^ joseosvaldo@freeyellow.com Felix Rigau Carrera, (Spanish)
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- ^ "Silver Star Citations". Korean War Educator. Retrieved 2006-12-16.
- ^ Highlights in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry. See "16 March 1940" entry.
- ^ San Francisco Cosmetic Dentistry
- ^ Medal of Honor citation Medal of Honor citation
- ^ "Sergeant Major Jose L. Santiago — Sergeant Major, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines". II MEF, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
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- ^ "President Awards Posthumous Medal of Honor to Vietnam War Hero". July 8, 2002. Remarks by the President Bush at the Presentation of the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House.
- ^ Villaronga Newsletter
- ^ Special Forces Soldier, Blinded in Battle, Determined to Keep Serving; Fox News
- ^ United States Air Force Academy, Cadet makes history as Rhodes recipient, By Megumi Johnston
- ^ Puerto Rico, Nov 27, 2007, AFA cadet first Puerto Rican Rhodes scholar
- ^ Arlington National Cemetery
- ^ Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan
- ^ Fallen Heroes Memorial
- ^ Griffith, Frank. "Puerto Rican soldier killed in Chinook helicopter downing buried with full military honors". [4]. Associated Press, November 10, 2003.
- ^ Biographies of Alcaldes of San Juan (in Spanish)
- ^ Vizcarrondo Bio
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- ^ Rogelio Figueroa
- ^ East Harlem News
- ^ NY Times
- ^ http://www.elnuevodia.com/diario/noticia/politica/noticias/sin_pompa_la_jura_en_la_legislatura/512901
- ^ http://www.elnuevodia.com/diario/noticia/politica/noticias/sin_pompa_la_jura_en_la_legislatura/512901
- ^ Successful beach Volleyball Clinic in Cairo organized by CAVB
- ^ New York Times - A Non-Black Player Joins Globetrotters
- ^ Horse Racing History
- ^ "Pioneros Puertorriqueños en Nueva York"; by Joaquin Colon Lopez; pages: 229, 230; Publisher: Arte Publico Press (November 2001); ISBN-10: 1558853359; ISBN-13: 978-1558853355
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- ^ "Grand Master Dr. Rúben A. Rossy". International Taekwon-Do and Budosports Federation. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ "Grandmaster William "Bill" Solano, Hanshi". Combat Warrior E-Magazine. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ "Comienza campeonato de boxeo en P. Rico" (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. 2003-05-28. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
- ^ PRFAA
- ^ Art Premium
- ^ Puerto Rican Art
- ^ Primera Hora
- ^ Fernando Pintado
- ^ History of Puerto Rican Painting
- ^ Gaddier Rosario
- ^ http://www.gaddier.com Gaddier web
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- ^ The seasoned traveler
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- ^ Interview Frankie Martinez
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- ^ Inter-American Press Association
- ^ Super Wclusivo
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External links
- "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).
- Graduate School declares Goyal as Irrigation Protogonist