List of famous people from Dominican Republic, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Dominican Republic, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Dominican Republic you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Dominican Republic, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People include everything from Ramon Orlando to Marien Zagarella.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Dominican Republic?" or "Which celebrities were born in Dominican Republic?" then this list is a great resource for you.1
Dania Ramirez
Age: 36Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Dania Jissel Ramirez (born November 8, 1979) is a Dominican television and film actress. Her... more2
Albert Pujols
Age: 40Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (born January 16, 1980) is a Dominican-American professional... more3
David Ortiz
Age: 44Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975), nicknamed "Big Papi", is a... more4
Amelia Vega
Age: 35Birthplace: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Amelia Vega Horford (née Vega Polanco; born 7 November 1984) is a Dominican model, actress,... more5
José Rijo
Age: 55Birthplace: San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
José Antonio Rijo Abreu (born May 13, 1965) is a Dominican former pitcher in Major League... more6
Julissa Bermudez
Age: 37Birthplace: Dominican Republic
Julissa Bermúdez (born September 28, 1983) is a Dominican-American television personality,... more7
Joaquín Balaguer
Dec. at 96 (1906-2002)Birthplace: Bisonó, Dominican Republic
Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Ricardo (1 September 1906 – 14 July 2002) was the President of the... more
8Sandra Zaiter
Age: 76Birthplace: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
Sandra Zaiter (born 21 November 1943) is an actress, television children's show host, singer,... more- 9
Angelo Encarnacion
Age: 51Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Eleutero Benjamin "Angelo" Encarnación is a former professional baseball player who played... more 10
Michel Camilo
Age: 66Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Michel Camilo (born April 4, 1954) is a Grammy-award winning pianist and composer from Santo... more- 11
Carlos Julio Martínez
Age: 26Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Carlos Julio Martínez Rivas is a Dominican footballer who plays as a defender for Spanish club... more 12
Pedro Santana
Dec. at 63 (1801-1864)Birthplace: Dominican Republic
Pedro Santana y Familias, 1st Marquis of Las Carreras (June 29, 1801 – June 14, 1864), better... more13
Pedro Álvarez
Age: 33Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Pedro Manuel Álvarez Jr. (born February 6, 1987) is a Dominican-American professional baseball... more14
Pedro Borbón
Dec. at 66 (1946-2012)Birthplace: Mao, Dominican Republic
Pedro Borbón Rodriguez (December 2, 1946 – June 4, 2012) was a relief pitcher who played Major... more15
Francisco Gregorio Billini
Dec. at 54 (1844-1898)Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Francisco Gregorio Billini Aristi (May 25, 1844 – November 28, 1898 in Santo Domingo) was a... more16
Manuel de Regla Mota
Dec. at 69 (1795-1864)Birthplace: Baní, Dominican Republic
Manuel de Regla Mota y Álvarez (November 21, 1795 – May 1, 1864) was a Dominican military... more17
Eladio Victoria
Dec. at 75 (1864-1939)Birthplace: Dominican Republic
Eladio Victoria y Victoria (July 30, 1864 in Baní – July 27, 1939 in Santiago de los... more18
Nelson de la Rosa
Dec. at 38 (1968-2006)Birthplace: Bayaguana, Dominican Republic
Nelson de la Rosa Martínez (c. 1967/1968 – October 22, 2006), a.k.a. Mahow, was a Dominican... more19
Cesareo Guillermo
Dec. at 38 (1847-1885)Birthplace: Hato Mayor Province, Dominican Republic
Cesáreo Guillermo y Bastardo; (March 8, 1847 – November 8, 1885) was President of the... more20
Fernando Martínez
Age: 31Birthplace: Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic
Jesús Fernando Martínez Álvarez (born October 10, 1988) is a Dominican former professional... more21
Aramis Ramírez
Age: 42Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Aramis Nin Ramírez (; born June 25, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball third... more22
Alfonso Soriano
Age: 44Birthplace: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7, 1976) is a Dominican former professional baseball... more23
Danilo Medina
Age: 68Birthplace: Bohechío, Dominican Republic
Danilo Medina Sánchez (born November 10, 1951) is a Dominican politician and the current... more24
Rafael Filiberto Bonnelly
Dec. at 75 (1904-1979)Birthplace: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Rafael Filiberto Bonnelly Fondeur (August 22, 1904 – December 28, 1979) was a lawyer, scholar,... more25
Juan Isidro Jimenes Pereyra
Dec. at 73 (1846-1919)Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Juan Isidro Jimenes Pereyra (November 15, 1846 – May 9, 1919) was a Dominican political... more
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