List of Famous people born in Galicia, Spain

Mariano Rajoy Sobredo, was a Spanish jurist and magistrate, president of the provincial court of Pontevedra, and father of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.

Benito de Soto Aboal was a Galician pirate, and captain of the Burla Negra.

Fernando Casado Arambillet, best known as Fernando Rey, was a Spanish film, theatre, and television actor, who worked in both Europe and the United States. A suave, international actor best known for his roles in the films of surrealist director Luis Buñuel and as the drug lord Alain Charnier in The French Connection (1971) and French Connection II (1975), he appeared in more than 150 films over half a century.

Alejandro Gómez Cabral was a Spanish long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon and cross-country running.

Francisco "Paco" Buyo Sánchez is a Spanish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Tamara Abalde Díaz is a Spanish basketball player, currently player for Spanish team Valencia Basket. She played for Spain in the 2008 Summer Games and for the Lamar Cardinals in the NCAA. She is 6 feet, one inch, and weighs 159 pounds.

Adrián Ben Montenegro is a Spanish middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres and 1500 metres.

Roberto Lago Soto is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left back.

Laura Ponte y Martínez is a Spanish model, daughter of José Manuel Ponte Mittelbrunn and wife Marcela Martínez Zapico. She entered the fashion industry in 1993, and has worked for Valentino, Lagerfeld, and Ralph Lauren, among others.

José Manuel Franco Pardo is a Spanish politician. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), he has been the Secretary-General of the PSOE of the Community of Madrid since September 2017.