List of Famous people born in January

Yukari Tomizawa , better known as Yukari Kabutomushi , is a Japanese actress who was last represented by the talent agency, Oscar Promotion.

Mehmet Hasan Altan is a Turkish academic economist, journalist, and author of over 25 books. Describing himself as a "Marxist-liberal", he is the originator of the term "Second Republic", arguing that Turkey needs to reconstitute its republic as a true democracy. He is a strong supporter of the Accession of Turkey to the European Union.

Lütfullah Kayalar is a Turkish lawyer from profession and politician, who served twice as government minister. He graduated from the Law School of Ankara University with a Bachelor of Laws degree. He entered politics as a member of the Motherland Party, and was elected into the parliament as Deputy of Yozgat. Lütfullah Kayalar served in the cabinet of Turgut Özal and later of Yıldırım Akbulut as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Affairs between 1989 and 1991, and in the cabinet of Mesut Yılmaz as Minister of Finance in 1996.

Terutsuyoshi Shōki is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hyōgo Prefecture. He made his debut in March 2010, and wrestles for Isegahama stable. He reached the top makuuchi division in March 2019 and has a special prize for Fighting Spirit. His highest rank has been Maegashira 3.

Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas Moreno is a Spanish handball player for FC Barcelona Lassa and the Spanish national team.

Maho Matsunaga is a former Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She was a member of the pop idol unit StylipS. She is currently retired from her voice acting career and graduated from StylipS in May 2016.

Jean Philippe Cretton Vásquez is a Chilean television presenter and journalist. He was the co-hoster of Televisión Nacional de Chile's program Calle 7 until 31 August 2010, and main hoster beginning on 26 October of that year and until 2013.

Marc Keller is a French former professional footballer who played primarily as a midfielder. In his club career he played in France, Germany and England. For the national side he played seven times, scoring one goal against Brazil. He later became general director of RC Strasbourg and AS Monaco.

Wilson Rodrigues de Moura Júnior, known simply as Wilson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Coritiba.

Niklas Fernando Nygård Castro is a football forward who currently plays for Aalesund. Born in Norway, Castro represents the Chile national team.