Find out more about the greatest Colombian, including Pablo Escobar, Shakira, James Rodríguez, Manuela Escobar and Griselda Blanco.
When we talk of famous Colombians, singer Shakira and actress Sofía Vergara are undoubtedly among the first names that come to our minds. This is not at all surprising given that Columbians are well known for their love for dance, music and entertainment, supported by their diverse tradition in the arts. Ethnically diverse, Columbia has a rich cultural heritage as it was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples including the Muisca, Quimbaya, and Tairona. The influence of European culture is also evident as the nation was once under the colonial rule of Spain. Even after gaining independence in the mid-19th century, Colombia faced a century of war, violence and political chaos and was able to gain relative political stability only in the recent decades.
Radamel Falcao(Association football player)
10 February 1986
Andrés Escobar(Association football player)
13 March 1967
Carlos Valderrama(Association football player)
02 September 1961
David Ospina(Association football player)
31 August 1988
Juan Fernando Quintero(Association football player)
18 January 1993
René Higuita(association football player)
27 August 1966
Juan Carlos Osorio(Association football player, Association football manager)
08 June 1962
Alfredo Di Stéfano(Association football player, Association football manager)
04 July 1926
Carlos Bacca(Association football player)
08 September 1986
Luis Garavito(Colombian serial killer)
25 January 1957
Juan Pablo Montoya(Racecar driver)
20 September 1975
Jackson Martínez(Association football player)
03 October 1986
Nairo Quintana(Sport cyclist)
04 February 1990
Cristián Zapata(Association football player)
30 September 1986
Luis Muriel(Association football player)
16 April 1991
Fernando Botero(painter, sculptor, artist)
19 April 1932
Lupe Fuentes(Adult Film Star, Disc jockey, Actor)
27 January 1987
Juanes(Musician, Singer)
1972 AD
Faustino Asprilla(Association football player)
10 November 1969
Faryd Mondragón(Association football player)
21 June 1971
Víctor Ibarbo(Association football player)
19 May 1990
Abel Aguilar(Association football player)
06 January 1985
Diana Turbay(Journalist)
09 March 1950
Fredy Montero(Association football player)
26 July 1987
Mario Yepes(Association football player)
13 January 1976
Giovanni Moreno(Association football player)
01 July 1986
Danna García(actor)
02 February 1978
Hugo Rodallega(Association football player)
25 July 1985
Iván Córdoba(Footballer)
11 August 1976
Manuela Arbeláez(Model, Actor)
09 September 1988
Adrián Ramos(Association football player)
22 January 1986
Pablo Armero(Association football player)
02 November 1986
Samael Aun Weor(writer)
03 March 1917
Juan Agudelo(Association football player)
23 November 1992
Radamel Falcao García(Colombian footballer)
10 February 1986
Breidis Prescott(Boxer)
03 May 1983
Bernardo Espinosa(Association football player)
11 July 1989
Pedro Franco(Association football player)
23 April 1991
Mauricio Molina(Association football player)
30 April 1980
Álvaro Uribe(Former President of Colombia)
04 July 1952
Éder Álvarez Balanta(Association football player)
28 February 1993
Óscar Pareja(Association football player, Association football manager)
10 August 1968
Hard working and resilient, Columbians have emerged from their difficult past to become one of the most vibrant peoples in the world. While the likes of Shakira have taken the entertainment world by storm, others like artist Miguel Gómez, actor John Leguizamo, and businessman Fuad Ricardo Char Abdala have carved a niche for themselves in their respective fields. This section provides you information about the life and works of famous Colombians.
