Famous Paraguayan People

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Roque Santa Cruz
(Paraguayan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Roque Santa Cruz
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 16, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Alfredo Stroessner
(42nd President of Paraguay)
Alfredo Stroessner
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 3, 1912
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Encarnación
Died: August 16, 2006

Alfredo Stroessner was a Paraguayan Army officer who ruled over Paraguay as its dictator from 1954 to 1989. His 35-year-long rule is the longest in the history of modern South America. He was overthrown in 1989 in a military coup led by Andrés Rodríguez. Subsequently, he was forced into exile and spent his last 17 years in exile in Brazil.

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José Luis Chilavert
(Paraguayan Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
José Luis Chilavert
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 27, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Luque
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Stefanie Küster
(German Model)
Stefanie Küster
5
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: July 28, 1979
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Asunción

Stefanie Küster is a German dancer and model. In the 2000s, Küster achieved popularity for her relationship with Dieter Bohlen, who is 25 years her senior. She then went on to appear in magazines like Playboy and also featured in several music videos.

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Francisco Solano López
(Former President of Paraguay)
Francisco Solano López
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 24, 1827
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Asunción
Died: March 1, 1870

Francisco Solano López was a Paraguayan politician who served as the president of Paraguay from 1862 to 1870. Before becoming a leader, López played an important role in the Platine Wars where he fought against Juan Manuel de Rosas, serving in the Paraguayan Army. A controversial figure, Solano López is sometimes held responsible for the outbreak of the Paraguayan War. 

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Silvana López Moreira
(First Lady of Paraguay)
Silvana López Moreira
5
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 31, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Asunción
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Horacio Cartes
(President of Paraguay)
Horacio Cartes
4
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 5, 1956
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Asunción

Horacio Cartes is a Paraguayan politician and businessman. From 2013 to 2018, he served as the president of Paraguay. Apart from being an important member of the Colorado Party, Cartes is also an influential businessman. He owns the business conglomerate Grupo Cartes, which includes about two dozen businesses, including Paraguay's largest cigarette manufacturer Tabacalera del Este.

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Larissa Riquelme
(Model)
Larissa Riquelme
1
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: February 22, 1985
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Carlos Gamarra
(Paraguayan Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre Back)
Carlos Gamarra
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 17, 1971
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ypacaraí
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Nelson Valdez
(Paraguayan Professional Football Coach and a Former Player Who Played as a Striker)
Nelson Valdez
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Caaguazú
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Ana Lucrecia Taglioretti
(Violinist)
Ana Lucrecia Taglioretti
4
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 25, 1995
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Paraguay
Died: January 7, 2020
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Justo Villar
(Paraguayan Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
Justo Villar
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 30, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cerrito
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Leryn Franco
(Paraguayan Model, Actress and Former Athlete)
Leryn Franco
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 1, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Verónica Cepede Royg
(Professional Paraguayan Tennis Player)
Verónica Cepede Royg
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 21, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Eliza Lynch
(Former First Lady of Paraguay)
Eliza Lynch
4
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 19, 1833
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cork
Died: July 27, 1886
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Augusto Roa Bastos
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 13, 1917
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Asunción
Died: April 26, 2005
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Cristian Riveros
(Paraguayan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Cristian Riveros
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 16, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Juan Augusto Saldívar
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Juan Iturbe
(Paraguayan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Juan Iturbe
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 4, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Buenos Aires
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Julieta Granada
(Paraguayan Professional Golfer)
Julieta Granada
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 17, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Clara Sosa
(Model)
Clara Sosa
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Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: September 25, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Paul Landó
(YouTube Star)
Paul Landó
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Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: April 24, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Paraguay
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Yanina González
(Model)
Yanina González
2
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: December 6, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Óscar Cardozo
(Paraguayan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Óscar Cardozo
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Raúl Arsenio Oviedo
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Carlos Franco
(Paraguayan Professional Golfer)
Carlos Franco
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 24, 1965
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Victor Espinola
(Paraguayan Multi-instrumentalist)
Victor Espinola
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthplace: Paraguay
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Fabrizio Zanotti
(Paraguayan Professional Golfer)
Fabrizio Zanotti
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 21, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Romerito
(Paraguayan Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Romerito
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 28, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Luque
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Víctor Pecci
(Former Professional Tennis Player)
Víctor Pecci
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 15, 1955
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Fernando Lugo
(A Catholic Bishop Who Later Led as Paraguay's President)
Fernando Lugo
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: May 30, 1951
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Solano

Initially a Roman Catholic bishop, Fernando Lugo later led Paraguay as its president. His election as the president ended the long reign of over 6 decades of the Colorado Party. He made headlines when he was dragged into a sex scandal, which proved he had fathered several illegitimate children.

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Ramón Delgado
(Paraguayan Retired Tennis Player and Current Tennis Coach)
Ramón Delgado
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 14, 1976
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Asuncion
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Faith Wilding
(Multidisciplinary artist)
Faith Wilding
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Birthdate: 1943 AD
Birthplace: Paraguay
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Antolín Alcaraz
(Paraguayan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
Antolín Alcaraz
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 30, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: San Roque González
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Lucas Barrios
(Argentine-Paraguayan Footballer)
Lucas Barrios
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 13, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Fernando
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Hernando Arias de Saavedra
(Former Governor of Governorate of the Río de la Plata)
Hernando Arias de Saavedra
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: September 10, 1561
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Asunción
Died: 1634 AD

Hernando Arias de Saavedra was a politician and soldier of criollo ancestry. He served as the governor of Governorate of the Río de la Plata on two occasions, becoming the first person to serve as governor of a New World's European colony after being born in the Americas. He also served as the Governorate of Paraguay from 1615 to 1617.

Manuel Ortiz Guerrero
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: July 16, 1894
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Villarrica
Died: May 8, 1933
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Perla
(Singer)
Perla
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 17, 1952
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Paraguay
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Juan Carlos Giménez Ferreyra
(Boxer)
Juan Carlos Giménez Ferreyra
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 20, 1960
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Asunción
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Raúl Bobadilla
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker and Winger)
Raúl Bobadilla
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 18, 1987
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Formosa
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Federico Franco
(Former President of Paraguay Who Is Also a Practicing Surgeon)
Federico Franco
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 24, 1962
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Asunción

Former president of Paraguay Federico Franco is also a qualified surgeon who co-owns a hospital with his brothers. The Authentic Radical Liberal Party member was known for establishing economic stability in his country but was later blamed for corruption and accused of depleting the country of its resources.

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Derlis Ayala
(Runner)
Derlis Ayala
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 7, 1990
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ciudad del Este
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Vivian Benitez
(Model)
Vivian Benitez
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: October 1, 1970
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Asuncion
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Carlos Antonio López
(The 1st President of Paraguay Whose Rule Was Marked by Corruption)
Carlos Antonio López
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 4, 1792
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Asunción
Died: September 10, 1862

The 1st president of Paraguay, Carlos Antonio López started his career as a lawyer. His tenure was marked by corruption, as he owned half the country’s lands. However, he encouraged European professionals to visit his country and engage in trade. He also abolished slavery and torture.

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Andrés Rodríguez
(Military Officer and Politician Who Served as 43rd President of Paraguay)
Andrés Rodríguez
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 19, 1924
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Borja
Died: April 21, 1997

Military officer and politician Andrés Rodríguez served as 43rd President of Paraguay. He led the 1989 Paraguayan coup d'état against regime of dictator Alfredo Stroessner resulting in end of thirty-four year rule of Stroessner, and rise of Rodríguez as new President. Presidency of Rodríguez led to several reforms which abolished many draconian laws and paved way for liberalization of Paraguay.

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Wanda Seux
(Vedette, dancer, and actress, who enjoyed a long career in film, television, and theatre in Mexico)
Wanda Seux
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Birthdate: January 3, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Paraguay
Died: September 2, 2020
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Renato Prono
(Swimmer)
Renato Prono
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 2, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Paraguay
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Nicanor Duarte
(Former President of Paraguay)
Nicanor Duarte
3
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 11, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Coronel Oviedo

Paraguayan politician Nicanor Duarte, presently a Senator for life, served as the 47th President of Paraguay from August 15, 2003 to August 15, 2008. He earlier held office as Minister of Education and Culture from 1993 to 1997 and as President of the ANR-Colorado Party from 2001 to 2004. He also served as Ambassador to Argentina from 2013 to 2016.

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Juan Carlos Wasmosy
(First Freely Elected President of Paraguay)
Juan Carlos Wasmosy
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 15, 1938
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Asunción

Juan Carlos Wasmosy of Colorado Party was the first freely elected president of Paraguay as also first civilian president of the country in thirty-nine years. He held office from August 15, 1993 to August 15, 1998. Wasmosy was convicted of defrauding the Paraguayan state in 2002 and sentenced to four-years in prison which was later reduced to bail and house-arrest.

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Montserrat González
(Paraguayan Former Tennis Player)
Montserrat González
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 1, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Asunción
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Arnaldo Andre
(Actor)
Arnaldo Andre
2
Birthdate: November 12, 1943
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Bernardino
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Julio César Chaves
(Historian)
Julio César Chaves
1
Birthdate: November 27, 1907
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Asunción
Died: February 20, 1989
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)