Famous Uruguayan - Uruguayan Celebrities - page 2

Squeezed between the European countries of Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay has always been deemed as an underdog by rest of the world. However, after thriving under the shadows of its two powerful neighbors, Uruguay, South America’s smallest country, has finally succeeded to find its place under the sun. Dynamic, safe, and sophisticated, Uruguay has plenty of opportunities and experiences to offer to its visitors. But that is not the sole unique selling point of Uruguay. To tell the truth, the ingenious, extraordinary men and women are the real asset of Uruguay. Diego Forlan, Carlos Gardel, Juan Carlos Onetti, Horacio Quiroga, Jose Gervasio Artigas, Barbara Mori, Cristina Perri Rosi, and Jorge Drexler are just some of the exemplary Uruguayans the world looks up to. Join us as we explore the legendary Uruguayans — the rich, the famous, and the extraordinarily talented men and women whose biographies will surely serve as an inspiration to many. All said, their timeline, trivia, and interesting facts is worth your perusal.

Find out more about the greatest Uruguayans, including Edinson Cavani, José Mujica, Tabaré Vázquez, Luis Suarez and Sofia Balbi.

The Most Famous Uruguayan

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Edinson CavaniFebruary 14, 1987UruguayanEdinson Cavani is a Uruguayan professional footballer
Sofia BalbiNovember 10, 1989UruguayanSofia Balbi is the wife of famous Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez
Eduardo GaleanoSeptember 3, 1940UruguayanEduardo Galeano was a famous Uruguayan writer, novelist and journalist
Carlos Páez VilaróNovember 1, 1923UruguayanCarlos Paez Vilaro was a multifaceted Uruguayan artist
Mama BeeOctober 2, 1979CanadianMama Bee is a well-known Canadian YouTuber, social media star & Viner
Luis Alberto LacalleJuly 13, 1941UruguayanLuis Alberto Lacalle was the President of Uruguay from 1990 to 1995
José MujicaMay 20, 1935UruguayanJose Mujica was the former President of Uruguay, who is known for implementing progressive reforms and legalizing marijuana sales in the country
Ruben RadaJuly 17, 1943UruguayanRuben Rada is a famous Uruguayan composer and singer
Jorge DrexlerSeptember 21, 1964UruguayanJorge Drexler is a Uruguayan singer-songwriter
Luis SuarezJanuary 24, 1987UruguayanLuis Suárez (Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Uruguay national team.
Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez

Luis Suárez (Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Uruguay national team.

UruguayanJanuary 24, 1987172 views

Mama Bee

Mama Bee is a well-known Canadian YouTuber, social media star & Viner

CanadianOctober 2, 1979252 views

Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani is a Uruguayan professional footballer

UruguayanFebruary 14, 1987694 views