List of Famous people born in East Java, Indonesia

Musso was one of PKI leaders and one of figures in Madiun affair.

Maulidia Octavia, known professionally as Via Vallen, is an Indonesian dangdut singer. Her stage name, "Vallen", is taken from Evanescence's first album Fallen.

Tri Rismaharini is an Indonesian politician who is the current Minister of Social Affairs. Popularly known as Risma, she is both the first directly-elected and first female to be the Mayor of Surabaya.

Ari Bernardus Lasso, better known as Ari Lasso is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, musician and former lead vocalist of Dewa 19.

Ahmad Dhani Prasetyo, better known as Ahmad Dhani or Dhani S. Manaf, is an Indonesian rock musician, songwriter, composer, music arranger, record producer, entertainment manager, talent show judge, television personality, businessman, singer, and politician. He was the frontman of Dewa 19 and Ahmad Band, and also a member of the inter-continental band The Rock. He is the owner and chairman of Republik Cinta Management, an artist management company of MNC Media Group.

Yuki Anggraini Kato or better known as Yuki Kato is an Indonesian actress, model, and television presenter of mixed Javanese and Japanese descent.

Tiara Anugrah Eka Setyo Andini, known by her stage name Tiara Andini is an Indonesian singer, actress and presenter. She is known as runner up the tenth season of Indonesian Idol, broadcast by the national television channels RCTI in 2019–2020.

Gisella Anastasia or better known as Gisel Idol is a Singer who is the runner-up of Indonesian Idol.

Admiral (Ret.) Agus Suhartono is the former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.

Arthur Daniel Irawan is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Liga 1 club PSS Sleman.