List of Mauritians

This is a list of prominent Mauritians.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Political figures

• Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985), first Prime Minister and former Governor-General
• Navin Ramgoolam (1947–), ex-Prime Minister, leader of the Labour Party (Mauritius)
• Shakeel Mohamed, Former Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment. (2010-2014)
• Rama Sithanen (1954–), former Vice Prime Minister
• Paul Raymond Bérenger (1945–), former Prime Minister (2003–2005)
• Raman Osman, former Governors-General
• Charles Gaetan Xavier-Luc Duval (1958–), Vice Prime Minister, leader of PMSD
• Roshi Bhadain, former Minister of Financial Services, Good Governance and Institutional Reforms
• Anil Bachoo,Former Minister of Public Infrastructure of Mauritius
• Arvin Boolell Leader of Opposition, former Minister
• Harish Boodhoo former Deputy Prime Minister
• Abdool Razack Mohamed (1906–1978), one of the three founding fathers of independent Mauritius
• Anerood Jugnauth, former Prime Minister
• Angidi Chettiar (1928–2010), former Vice President
• Cassam Moollan, Chief Justice and acting Governor General (1985–1986)
• Cassam Uteem (1941–), former President
• Dayendranath Burrenchobay, former Governor General
• Emmanuel Anquetil, politician
• Jaya Krishna Cuttaree, diplomat, former minister
• Karl Offmann (1940–), former President
• Louis Joseph Coralie (1912–1967), politician
• Madun Dulloo diplomat, former minister
• Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, Vice President
• Paul Raymond Bérenger (1945–), former Prime Minister (2003–2005)
• Rabindranath Ghurburrun (1928–2008) former Vice President
• Raouf Bundhun (1937–), former Vice President
• Rashid Beebeejaun (1935–), former Deputy Prime Minister
• Sangeet Fowdar (1957–), Government MP and former Minister of Training, Skills Development, Productivity and External Communications
• Serge Clair (1940–), former leader of Rodrigues
• Sheila Bappoo, Government Minister
• Sookdeo Bissoondoyal (1908–1977), politician and one of the three founding fathers of independent Mauritius
• Veerasamy Ringadoo (1920–2000), first President
• Pravind Jugnauth (1961–), Prime Minister and former Vice Prime Minister, leader of the MSM
• Ariranga Pillay, former chief justice
• Emilienne Rochecouste, first female elected member of Legislative Council
• Kher Jagatsingh, former minister of planning and education
• Satcam Boolell, former deputy Prime Minister and High Commissioner in London
• Prithvirajsing Roopun (1959-), President

Scientists and technologists

• Jean Marie Bosser (1922–2013), botanist
• Charles-Édouard Brown-Séquard (1817–1894), neurologist, physiologist
• France Staub (1920–2005), ornithologist and conservationist
• Joël de Rosnay (1937–), futurist, molecular biologist
• Julien François Desjardins (1799–1840), zoologist

Philanthropists and social activists

• Shirin Ameeruddy-Cziffra, human rights activist

Religious figures

• Pandit Basdeo Bissoondoyal
• Pandit Gayasingh
• Pandit Cashinath Kistoe
• Jacques-Désiré Laval
• Mother Superior Caroline Lenferna de Laresle (1824–1900)
• Cardinal Jean Margéot (1916–2009), Catholic clergyman
• Cardinal Maurice Piat
• Amédée Nagapen

Writers

Main article: List of Mauritian writers

TV and Radio

Radio

• Yanish Engutsamy, Radio Jockey, Presenter

Entertainment

Film Directors

• David Constantin

Comedians

• Miselaine Duval, comedian, television producer and writer
• Vince Duvergé

Musicians

• Angry Anderson
• DJ Assad

Singers

See also: Category:Mauritian singers, Category:Mauritian musical groups, and Category:Mauritian musicians

• Kaya
• Menwar
• Havana Brown (born Angelique Meunier; 14 February 1985), Mauritian Australian DJ, recording artist and dancer.
• Mélanie René

Models-Miss Mauritius

Main article: List of Mauritian models

• Ameeksha Dilchand
• Diya Beeltah
• Laetitia Darche
• Nathalie Lesage
• Viveka Babajee
• Pallavi Gungaram
• Urvashi Gooriah
• Bessika Bucktawor
• Hazel Keech, British−Mauritian model

Choreographer

• Jocelyn Alizart, ballet teacher and choreographer
• Sanedhip Bhimjee

Actresses

• Viveka Babajee (1973–2010), model and actress
• Françoise Pascal, actress, singer, dancer, fashion model, and producer
• Hazel Keech, British−Mauritian model

Fashion Designer

• Yuvna Kim, fashion designer (Mauritian-born, London-based fashion designer, model, and TV entertainment journalist)

Poets

• Edouard Maunick
• Joseph Tsang Mang Kin

Sports

• Benoit Bouchet - first windsurfer to sail between Mauritius and Réunion Island unassisted.
• Ranini Cundasawmy - first female to win the gold medal at a Muay Thai World Championship. The championship was held in March 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Jonathan Bru - French-born professional footballer who plays for Portuguese club U.D. Oliveirense and the Mauritius national team.
• Kévin Bru - French-born professional footballer who plays for English Championship side Ipswich Town and the Mauritius national team.
• Stéphan Buckland - retired track and field athlete who competed in the 100m and 200m.
• Richarno Colin - boxer best known for winning the Light Welterweight gold medal at the 2011 All-Africa Games.
• Vikash Dhorasoo - French-born former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder.
• Bruno Julie - bantamweight boxer who won a number of medals in international tournaments and competed in the 2008 Olympics.
• Eric Milazar - national athletics record holder in the 400m, the 300m, the 200m indoor and the 400m indoor.
• Pascal Wehrlein - German-born Formula One driver currently driving for Sauber, driver for Manor in 2016 and Mercedes F1 Team protegé. In 2014, Wehrlein became the youngest driver to win a DTM race at the age of 19 and the youngest to win the title in 2015 at the age of 21 with the Mercedes-Benz team HWA AG.
• Ned Charles - Mauritian-born (Mahebourg) former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as an attacker. First Mauritian to play professionally in Europe.