Famous Hispanic Americans
Christina Aguilera is a famous hispanic american singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has won five Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy Award and a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Staten Island (New York City), her father is from Ecuador. She has had success in both English and Spanish language music songs.
César Chávez (1927-1993) was an American labor leader and Latino American civil rights activist. He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, later renamed the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. His family was Mexican-American. He became the best known Latino American civil rights activist and was strongly promoted by the American labor movement.
Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, better known as Celia Cruz (1925-2003) was a Cuban singer and one of the most famous Latin artists in the XX century. She rose to fame singing guarachas in Cuba, then she became known internationally as 'The Queen of Latin Music' due to her contributions to Latin Music in the United States.
Luis Walter Alvarez (1911-1988) was a famous experimental physicist, inventor and professor who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968. His mother was from Spain. The American Journal of Physics considered him as one of the most brilliant physicists of the XX century.
Jennifer López is a famous actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer, producer and businesswoman. Born in 1969, she is considered nowadays as the most famous Latin actress in the world. She contributed to make top hits in music like the song 'On the Floor' that has almost 1260 million visits in Youtobe.
Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker, better known as Roberto Clemente (1934-1972) was a famous professional baseball player. He was introduced into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. Born in Puerto Rico, he was also involved in charity work with Latin American and Caribbean countries, often giving baseball equipment and food to those in need.
Severo Ochoa de Albornoz (1905-1993) was a famous Spanish-American physician and biochemist, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959. Born in Spain, he became an American citizen in 1956.
Salma Hayek is a famous Mexican and American film actress and producer. Born in 1966 at Veracruz (Mexico), she is involved in charitable work, which includes increasing awareness on violence against women and discrimination against immigrants.