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 | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Edinson Cavani | February 14, 1987 | Uruguayan | Edinson Cavani is a Uruguayan professional footballer |
Sofia Balbi | November 10, 1989 | Uruguayan | Sofia Balbi is the wife of famous Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez |
Eduardo Galeano | September 3, 1940 | Uruguayan | Eduardo Galeano was a famous Uruguayan writer, novelist and journalist |
Carlos Páez Vilaró | November 1, 1923 | Uruguayan | Carlos Paez Vilaro was a multifaceted Uruguayan artist |
Mama Bee | October 2, 1979 | Canadian | Mama Bee is a well-known Canadian YouTuber, social media star & Viner |
Luis Alberto Lacalle | July 13, 1941 | Uruguayan | Luis Alberto Lacalle was the President of Uruguay from 1990 to 1995 |
José Mujica | May 20, 1935 | Uruguayan | Jose Mujica was the former President of Uruguay, who is known for implementing progressive reforms and legalizing marijuana sales in the country |
Ruben Rada | July 17, 1943 | Uruguayan | Ruben Rada is a famous Uruguayan composer and singer |
Jorge Drexler | September 21, 1964 | Uruguayan | Jorge Drexler is a Uruguayan singer-songwriter |
Luis Suarez | January 24, 1987 | Uruguayan | Luis 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 Suárez (Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Uruguay national team.
Edinson Cavani
Edinson Cavani is a Uruguayan professional footballer