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Mike Judge
(Actor, Cartoonist, Director, Musician)
Mike Judge
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Birthdate: October 17, 1962
Sun Sign: Libra
Animator and filmmaker Michael Judge is best known for creating the iconic animated series Beavis and Butt-Head. Fans also loved his Emmy- and Annie Award-winning work in King of the Hill, one of the longest-running U.S. animated series, and his Critics' Choice Award-winning work in Silicon Valley.
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Gerardo
(Rapper)
Gerardo
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 16, 1965
Sun Sign: Aries
 3 
Pancho Segura
(Ecuadorian Tennis Player and Coach)
Pancho Segura
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 20, 1921
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: November 18, 2017
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Maria Elisa Camargo
(Actress)
Maria Elisa Camargo
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Birthdate: December 21, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Andres Gomez
(Ecuadorian Former Professional Tennis Player)
Andres Gomez
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 27, 1960
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Julio Jaramillo
(Singer)
Julio Jaramillo
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 1, 1935
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: February 9, 1978
 7 
Frederick Ashton
(British Choreographer and Ballet Dancer)
Frederick Ashton
5
Listed In: Dancers
Birthdate: September 17, 1904
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: August 18, 1988

Frederick Ashton was a British choreographer and ballet dancer. He is best remembered for his work as a choreographer and director in opera, film, and revue. He achieved popularity as the chief choreographer at the Royal Ballet, where he worked alongside Ninette de Valois. Frederick Ashton succeeded de Valois as the company's director, serving until his retirement in 1970.

 8 
Jaime Roldós Aguilera
(Former President of Ecuador)
Jaime Roldós Aguilera
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 5, 1940
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: May 24, 1981

Jaime Roldós Aguilera was an Ecuadorian political figure who served as the President of Ecuador from 1979 until his death in 1981. Although his presidency was short-lived, Jaime Roldós Aguilera achieved immense popularity and reverence for his support for human rights.

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Rafael Correa
(45th President of Ecuador (2007 - 2017))
Rafael Correa
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 6, 1963
Sun Sign: Aries

Rafael Correa is an Ecuadorian economist and politician. From 2007 to 2017, Correa served as the president of Ecuador. During his presidency, Ecuador managed to reduce its poverty and raised the minimum wage, which in turn enhanced the standard of living in the country.

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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
(Former United States Representative for Florida's 26th district (2019 to 2021))
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
2
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 18, 1971
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Danilo Carrera
(Actor)
Danilo Carrera
5
Birthdate: January 17, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 12 
Hugo Savinovich
(Best known as part of the Spanish language commentary team for the professional wrestling promotion WWE from 1994 to 2011.)
Hugo Savinovich
5
Birthdate: February 15, 1959
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 13 
Nicolás Lapentti
(Ecuadorian Former Professional Tennis Player)
Nicolás Lapentti
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 13, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Roberto Quiroz
(Ecuadorian Professional Tennis Player)
Roberto Quiroz
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 23, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 15 
Abdalá Bucaram
(President of Ecuador from 1996 to 1997)
Abdalá Bucaram
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 20, 1952
Sun Sign: Pisces

Abdalá Bucaram is an Ecuadorian lawyer and politician. He is best known for his service as the President of Ecuador from 1996 to 1997. An influential politician, Abdalá Bucaram also served as the Mayor of Guayaquil from August 1984 to September 1985.

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Cynthia Viteri
(Ecuadorian Politician Who is Currently Serving as the Mayor of Mayor of Guayaquil)
Cynthia Viteri
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 19, 1965
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Cynthia Viteri is an Ecuadorian politician, journalist, and lawyer. She is currently serving as the Mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador's second-largest city. After starting her career as a public relations manager for lawyer and politician, Jaime Nebot, Cynthia Viteri went on to establish herself as a successful politician. She even competed in the 2006 presidential elections, where she finished fifth.

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Andres Crespo
(Actor)
Andres Crespo
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Birthdate: November 6, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Roberto Manrique
(Model)
Roberto Manrique
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Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: April 23, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Alfredo Palacio
(President of Ecuador from 2005 to 2007)
Alfredo Palacio
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 22, 1939
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Alfredo Palacio is an Ecuadorian former politician best known for his service as the President of Ecuador from 2005 to 2007. A prominent politician, Palacio also served as the Minister of Health from 1994 to 1996 and as the Vice President of Ecuador from 2003 to 2005. Since retiring from politics, Palacio has focused on his career as a cardiologist.

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León Febres Cordero
(President of Ecuador from 1984 to 1988)
León Febres Cordero
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 9, 1931
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 15, 2008

León Febres Cordero was an Ecuadorian political leader best remembered for his service as the President of Ecuador from 1984 to 1988. During his presidency, Febres-Cordero led a security crackdown on an infamous guerrilla group called Alfaro Vive, Carajo (AVC). An important politician, León Febres Cordero also served as the Mayor of Guayaquil from 1992 to 2000.

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Gabriel García Moreno
(Former President of Ecuador)
Gabriel García Moreno
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 24, 1821
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: August 6, 1875

Gabriel García Moreno was an Ecuadorian aristocrat and politician. He is best remembered for his service as the President of Ecuador on two occasions; from 1861 to 1865 and again from 1869 to 1875. He was also the Interim President of Ecuador on two occasions between 1861 and 1869. Gabriel García Moreno is also remembered for his stance against corruption.

 22 
Zoraida Córdova
(Ecuadorian-American Writer Who Specializes in Children's Literature)
Zoraida Córdova
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 26, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer

Zoraida Córdova is an Ecuadorian-American writer who specializes in children's literature. She is best known for a series of novels, collectively known as Brooklyn Brujas. Zoraida Córdova also writes short stories and works as an editor.

 23 
Maria Alejandra Vicuna
(Ecuador's 49th Vice President)
Maria Alejandra Vicuna
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 13, 1978
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Ecuador’s 49th vice-president, Maria Alejandra Vicuna has also led the country as its Minister of Urban Development and Housing. The PAIS Alliance member also co-founded the Ecuadorian Commission on Education, Science, Technology, and Communication. She has also spent a year in prison for receiving money illegally.

 24 
José Joaquín de Olmedo
(Former President of Ecuador)
José Joaquín de Olmedo
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 20, 1780
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 19, 1847

José Joaquín de Olmedo was an Ecuadorian political leader best remembered for his service as the President of Ecuador from March 1845 to December 1845. A prominent politician, José Joaquín de Olmedo also served as the Vice President of Ecuador from 12 September 1830 to 15 September 1831.

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Alfredo Pareja Diezcanseco
(Ecuadorian Novelist and a Founding Member of the Literary Group 'Grupo de Guayaquil')
Alfredo Pareja Diezcanseco
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: October 12, 1908
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: May 3, 1993

Alfredo Pareja Diezcanseco was an Ecuadorian essayist, novelist, journalist, diplomat, and historian. He is credited with co-founding a popular literary group called Grupo de Guayaquil. Over the course of his illustrious career, Pareja won many literary awards, including the prestigious Eugenio Espejo National Award. From 1979 to 1980, Alfredo Pareja Diezcanseco also served as Ecuador's foreign minister.

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Giovanni Lapentti
(Ecuadorian Retired Tennis Player)
Giovanni Lapentti
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 25, 1983
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Monica Ojeda
(Ecuadorian Author Known for Her Depiction of Taboo Topics)
Monica Ojeda
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus

Ecuadorian author Monica Ojeda is known for her use of taboo topics as themes in her works. She depicts issues such as sexual perversion, religion, and pain with a feminist tone and is known for works such as Mandibula. She also calls her genre of work “Andean Gothic.”

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Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy
(President of Ecuador from 1961 to 1963)
Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 24, 1919
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: March 5, 2004

Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy was an Ecuadorian politician best remembered for his service as the President of Ecuador from 1961 to 1963. During his presidency, Arosemena Monroy modernized the telecommunications network and launched road construction work in Ecuador. A prominent political leader, Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy also served as the Vice President of Ecuador from 1960 to 1961.

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Emilio Gómez
(Ecuadorian Professional Tennis Player)
Emilio Gómez
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 28, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Gabriela Pazmino
(Presenter)
Gabriela Pazmino
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Birthdate: July 30, 1975
Sun Sign: Leo
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Ivonne Baki
(Ecuadorian Politician and Diplomat)
Ivonne Baki
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: February 23, 1951
Sun Sign: Pisces

Lebanese-origin Ecuadorian politician Ivonne Baki, who is the Ecuadorian ambassador to the US, has previously been Ecuador’s Minister of Industries and Productivity. The Harvard-educated diplomat has also been the President of the Andean Parliament. She is also an artist and painter and has been a UNESCO Dialogue of Civilizations goodwill ambassador.

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Sharon la Hechicera
(Actress)
Sharon la Hechicera
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 28, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 4, 2015
 33 
Joaquín Gallegos Lara
(Ecuadorian Novelist, Poet, Short Story Writer, and Essayist)
Joaquín Gallegos Lara
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: April 9, 1909
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 16, 1947

Joaquín Gallegos Lara was an Ecuadorian novelist, poet, short story writer, and essayist. An exponent of social realism, Lara is best remembered for writing poems that discussed the social and political situations of his country. His poems were often published in literary magazines like Cosmos, Ilustración, Letras y Números, and Variedades.

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Olga Álava
(Model)
Olga Álava
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: February 14, 1988
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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José de la Cuadra
(Ecuadorian Writer and One of the Most Important Exponents of Social Realism)
José de la Cuadra
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 3, 1903
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: February 27, 1941

José de la Cuadra was an Ecuadorian writer and one of the most important exponents of social realism. His short stories are counted among the most prominent in Ecuadorian literature. José de la Cuadra was part of Guayaquil Group, one of the most popular Ecuadorian literary groups. Many of his works have been translated into several languages.

 36 
Cristina Reyes
(Ecuadorian Lawyer, Politician, and Poet)
Cristina Reyes
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo

Cristina Reyes is an Ecuadorian lawyer, politician, and poet. She previously served as a member of the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly from 2007 to 2008, and is currently serving as a member of the National Assembly. As a poet, Cristina Reyes is best known for Travesía, a collection of 62 poems.

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Mirella Cesa
(Singer)
Mirella Cesa
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 18, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Araceli Gilbert
(Artist)
Araceli Gilbert
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Birthdate: December 6, 1913
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: February 17, 1993
 39 
Karina Galvez
(Ecuadorian American Poet and TV Presenter)
Karina Galvez
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: July 7, 1964
Sun Sign: Cancer

Karina Galvez is an Ecuadorian American poet and TV presenter. Many of her Spanish-language poems have been translated into several languages, including English, Italian, French, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Romanian, Czech, and Slovakian. Karina Galvez has also received several awards, including the prestigious Crystal Condor at the Ecuadorian Achievement Awards.

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Carolina Jaume
(Television Actress)
Carolina Jaume
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Birthdate: October 18, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
 41 
Rosa Borja de Ycaza
(Ecuadorian Poet, Essayist Writer and an Ardent Advocate for Women's Rights)
Rosa Borja de Ycaza
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: July 30, 1889
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: December 22, 1964

Rosa Borja de Ycaza was an Ecuadorian poet, essayist, writer, dramatist, novelist, sociologist, activist, and feminist. She is credited with founding a magazine called Nuevos Horizontes. An ardent advocate for women's rights, Rosa Borja de Ycaza is also credited with establishing the Women's Legion of Popular Culture with other popular feminists like Amarilis Fuentes.

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Diego Hidalgo
(Ecuadorian Tennis Player)
Diego Hidalgo
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 18, 1993
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Pamela Cortes
(Singer)
Pamela Cortes
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Birthdate: January 9, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Martha Bucaram
(Lawyer)
Martha Bucaram
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Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: October 12, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: May 24, 1981
 45 
Valeska Saab
(Model)
Valeska Saab
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Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: May 7, 1984
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 46 
Demetrio Aguilera Malta
(Ecuadorian Writer, Diplomat, Painter, and Film Director)
Demetrio Aguilera Malta
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 24, 1909
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: December 29, 1981

Demetrio Aguilera Malta was an Ecuadorian writer, diplomat, painter, and film director. He is best remembered for his 1970 novel, Siete lunas y siete serpientes, which was translated into English by Gregory Rabassa as Seven Serpents and Seven Moons in 1979. In 1981, Demetrio Aguilera Malta was honored with the prestigious Eugenio Espejo Prize for his outstanding literary career.

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Marieta de Veintemilla
(Former Ecuadorian First Lady and a Feminist Author)
Marieta de Veintemilla
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: 1855 AD
Died: 1907 AD

Ecuadorian feminist author Marieta de Veintemilla served as the First Lady of Ecuador during the presidency of her uncle, Ignacio de Veintemilla, who was unmarried. She introduced the norm of women going out without male guardians and wearing bright colors in Ecuador. She also controlled the army in her uncle’s absence.

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Ricardo Ycaza
(Ecuadorian Tennis Player)
Ricardo Ycaza
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 16, 1958
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Susana Gonzalez Rosado
(Ecuadorian Politician and Journalist)
Susana Gonzalez Rosado
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 12, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces

Ecuadorian politician and the Prefect of Guayas Province, Susana Gonzalez Rosado has also been a well-known journalist. The Social Christian Party member has also served as a Member of the National Assembly of Ecuador and as the municipal councilor of Guayaquil. She is married to Spanish entrepreneur Antonio Sola Ortigosa.

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Martha Roldos
(Economist)
Martha Roldos
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Birthdate: 1963 AD