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Henry Ian Cusick is a Peruvian-Scottish actor and television director. He is best known for playing Desmond David Hume in the popular ABC television series Lost. Henry Ian Cusick received a nomination at the Primetime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Desmond Hume.
Pilar Pallete is a Peruvian actress whose professional career has been greatly overshadowed by her personal life, including her high-profile marriage to legendary American actor John Wayne. Through her marriage with John Wayne, Pallete was blessed with many grandchildren, including actress and musician Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June fame.
Stephanie Cayo is a Peruvian actress, songwriter, and singer. She is best known for playing the female lead Paloma Velacochea in the popular telenovela, Besos robados. Stephanie Cayo has also played main roles in other popular telenovelas like La marca del deseo, El Secretario, and La hipocondríaca.
Christian Meier is a Peruvian singer and actor. Over the course of his acting career, Meier has achieved popularity in Latin America and in the Spanish speaking world. As a musician, Christian Meier achieved fame after forming an alternative-rock band named Arena Hash, where he performed as a keyboardist and occasional singer during the 1980s and 1990s.
Laura Bozzo is a Peruvian talk show host renowned for hosting her popular Spanish-language talk show, Laura. The occurrence of regular fights and the discussion of the sensitive subject matter have made her shows controversial in nature. In 2008, Laura Bozzo landed in trouble when the Peruvian press discovered that some of her shows were staged for entertainment purposes.
Flavia Laos is a Peruvian model, actress, singer, and TV host. She achieved popularity in 2005, when she won a variety show titled Miss Pequeñita. Her popularity increased in 2007, when she started hosting another variety show titled La Hora Warner, which she hosted until 2009. Apart from appearing in variety shows, Flavia also appears in TV series and films.
Peruvian-Venezuelan actor Jorge Aravena is best known for his roles in telenovelas and soaps, such as Girasoles Para Lucia and La Revancha. He began his acting career at age 10, when he moved from Peru to Venezuela with his parents. His first major break was in the telenovela La loba herida in 1992.
Elodie Frenck is a Peruvian-Swiss-French actress best known for her portrayal of Marlène Leroy in the popular French television program, Les Petits Meurtres d'Agatha Christie. In addition to playing important roles in TV series, Elodie Frenck also plays prominent roles in feature films, short films, TV movies, and on stage.
Tongo is a Peruvian entertainer, singer, and YouTuber. After starting his career as a singer of Peruvian cumbia, Tongo achieved national fame when his song La pituca became famous among music lovers. He then went on to achieve international fame by making comedic cover versions of famous songs like Psy's Gangnam Style and Justin Bieber's Baby.
Apart from being a successful international model, Franco Noriega is also a well-known culinary entrepreneur, with his own Peruvian restaurant. Initially a professional swimmer, too, he has represented Peru in several global tournaments. He has also had a successful stint as a TV personality and a singer.
Initially trained to be a high-school teacher, Peruvian entertainer María Julia Mantilla later became a Triathlon and Pentathlon national champion, before winning Miss World 2004 for Peru. Also known as Maju Mantilla, she has appeared in telenovelas such as Te volveré a encontrar and movies such as Mundo Gordo.
Peruvian actor and singer Diego Bertie was known for his roles in telenovelas. He was also part of the Peruvian band Imágenes. He died in an accidental fall from his 14th-floor apartment at age 54. He is remembered for his role as Adolfo in the movie Los Andes no creen en Dios.
Peruvian actor Silvana Arias is known for her roles in projects such as Cold Case and The Glades. She is also educated in fashion design. Born to a classic theater actor and singer father, she was destined to be part of the show business. She is also known as Michelle Arias.
Veronica Montes is a Peruvian model and actress based in Miami, Florida, USA. She is known for playing important roles in popular telenovelas such as La Piloto, El Señor de los Cielos, and Papá a toda madre. Veronica Montes made her feature film debut in 2019, when she appeared in an Indian Bengali-language film titled Password.
Ricardo Blume was a Peruvian theatre director and actor. He mostly worked in Mexico and appeared in popular Mexican telenovelas like Cumbres Borrascosas, Muchacha italiana viene a casarse, and Inocente de ti. In addition to playing lead roles in telenovelas, Ricardo Blume also played important roles in films and on stage.
Best known to American audiences as Fabrizio Ramírez from the series Playing with Fire, Peruvian actor Jason Day is also popular for his roles in the series Esta Sociedad and movies such as Mancora. He has also been part of stage plays such as Bodas de Sangre.
Gianella Neyra is a Peruvian model and actress. Over the course of her career, Neyra has played important roles in popular telenovelas, such as María Rosa, búscame una esposa and Bésame tonto. Apart from appearing in Peruvian productions, Gianella Neyra has also appeared in Venezuelan and Argentinian productions.
Peruvian singer-songwriter Pedro Suárez-Vértiz is best known as a co-founder of the rock band Arena Hash. Inspired by bands such as the Beatles, the communication sciences graduate consciously chose a music career. He suffers from ADHD, which has had a significant impact on his singing ability.
Mónica Santa María was a Peruvian TV hostess and model. She achieved popularity when she began hosting the popular children's show, Nubeluz. However, the show got cancelled in 1996, partly due to Mónica Santa María's suicide by gunshot at the age of 21.
Melissa Loza is a Peruvian model and TV personality. She is best known for appearing in a popular dance reality TV show called El Gran Show. Melissa Loza and Sergio Álvarez won season 12 of El Gran Show and achieved national prominence. Melissa Loza is also popular on social media platforms, such as Instagram.
Marisol Aguirre is a French Peruvian model, actress, and TV host. She is best known for playing an important role in the popular telenovela, Gorrión. Marisol Aguirre is also known for hosting a TV show called Locademia de TV.
Magaly Solier is a Peruvian singer and actress. She achieved popularity as a singer in 2003, when she emerged victorious at the Festival de la Canción Ayacuchana. She made her acting debut the following year with the film, Madeinusa. Magaly Solier is also a public speaker who often stresses the prominence of supporting indigenous traditions, culture, and language.
Saby Kamalich was a Peruvian-Mexican actress best remembered for playing the title role in a Peruvian telenovela titled Simplemente María. Over the course of her illustrious career, Saby Kamalich also played important roles in popular Mexican film productions, such as Valente Quintero, where she portrayed Leonor Carrillo.
La Tigresa del Oriente is a Peruvian singer, actress, hairdresser, model, and makeup artist. She is best known for her distinctive style, which includes her extravagant makeup, hairstyle, and her leopard garb. La Tigresa del Oriente has also achieved international fame, thanks to her YouTube videos and internet memes.
Best known for her Academy Award-nominated 2009 film The Milk of Sorrow, Peruvian director-writer Claudia Llosa has also penned a children’s book. Her debut film, Madeinusa, too was critically acclaimed and had won multiple awards. She is the niece of author Mario Vargas Llosa and director Luis Llosa.
Natalie Vértiz is a Peruvian model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. In 2011, she represented Peru at Miss Universe pageant. Prior to her participation in the Miss Universe pageant, Natalie Vértiz competed in Miss USA Perú and Miss Perú 2011 pageants.
Beto Benites is a Peruvian actor, producer, and casting director. He is best known for his portrayal of Don Luis Sandoval in the 2011 action thriller film Colombiana, which starred American actress Zoe Saldaña. Beto Benites has also played important roles in other popular films like Bad Hair and Babysitting 2.
Diana Quijano is a Peruvian model and actress. She is best known for playing prominent roles in telenovelas like Tierra de reyes, Los herederos del Monte, and Secreto de amor. Over the course of her career, Diana Quijano has also appeared in films and on stage.
Peruvian dancer, actor, and singer Anna Carina is known as the Queen of Peruvian pop. Also known for her skills on the guitar, she gained fame as a runner-up at the 1998 Viña del Mar International Song Festival. Her hit singles include Amándote and Callao. She has also appeared on several TV shows.
Ismael La Rosa is a Peruvian actor best known for playing important roles in popular telenovelas like Gata Salvaje, Ángel Rebelde, and El amor no tiene precio. In addition to appearing in Peruvian productions, Ismael La Rosa also appears in Venezuelan and Mexican telenovelas.
Peruvian intellectual and literary critic Marco Aurelio Denegri was also a sexologist. He had also contributed to many significant works on Spanish linguistics. He was also a long-time host of the TV show A solas con Marco Aurelio Denegri. In his younger days, he visited red-light areas to study sexual encounters.
Vanessa Terkes is a Peruvian actress best known for her portrayal of Lola in the popular Mexican TV series, El Pantera. She first achieved popularity in Peru after appearing in the famous soap operas, Boulevard Torbellino and Torbellino. Vanessa Terkes is also active in the Peruvian film and theater scene.
Monica Sanchez is a Peruvian actress best known for her portrayal of important roles, such as Charo and Malena Elvira, in Al fondo hay sitio and De vuelta al barrio respectively. Apart from appearing in TV series, Monica Sanchez has also played prominent roles in films and in theater.
Peruvian actor and singer Gisela Ponce de León has been equally successful in films, on TV, and on stage. Starting her career as a child actor, playing Peeper in the musical Annie, she later soared to fame with musicals such as Cabaret and films such as Quizás mañana.
Magaly Medina is a Peruvian radio and television producer, presenter, and entrepreneur. She is best known for Magaly TeVe, her own celebrity gossip show, which ran from 1997 to 2012. After starting her career as a journalist for Oiga, Magaly Medina went on to establish herself as a TV personality by appearing in news programs and other TV shows.
Peruvian actor Roberto Moll is best known for his roles in telenovelas. His first big breakthrough was in the Venezuelan telenovela Cristal. He later went on to star in the hit Spanish telenovelas El Clon and El Cuerpo del Deseo. He has also starred in telenovelas such as Abigail and Kassandra.
Jazmin Pinedo is a Peruvian television personality, presenter, and former model. Over the course of her career, Pinedo has achieved both fame and infamy. She started her career as a model before establishing herself as a film actress. Jazmin Pinedo's popularity increased when she became a popular TV presenter, covering events like the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Denisse Dibós is a Peruvian actress, music director, singer, theatrical producer, dance instructor, art educator, and businessperson. She is credited with creating Preludio Asociación Cultural, which she uses to produce musicals and plays. The musicals that Denisse Dibós produces are usually adaptations of Broadway originals productions.
Peruvian entertainer Maricarmen Marín started her career as a dancer on La movida de los Sabados, before she gained fame as the lead vocalist of the cumbia group Agua Bella. She has also appeared in the series Yo no me llamo Natacha and has penned a children’s book.
Beto Ortiz is a Peruvian writer and TV personality. He achieved national fame in 2000, when he started appearing in his TV talk show, Beto A saber, through which he criticized Alberto Fujimori's government at a time when nobody in the Peruvian media spoke about Fujimori's presidency. Beto Ortiz has also won several awards, including Lima's Citizens for Peace Award.
Peruvian TV personality and host Gisela Valcárcel initially worked as a secretary and receptionist before bagging projects such as Risas y Salsa. She is also an entrepreneur, with investments in salons and spas. An icon of Peruvian daytime TV, she appeared on successful shows such as Alo Gisela.
Luis Repetto was a Peruvian museologist, television host, and cultural manager. He is best remembered for his service as the director of several organizations, including the National Institute of Culture and the Centrum Católica Museum of Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. In 2014, Luis Repetto was honored by the Ministry of Culture with the prestigious Meritorious Person of Culture award.
