List of Famous people born in Manabí Provin, Ecuador

Marlon Vera is an Ecuadorian mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He first appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America. As of February 15, 2021, he is #15 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

Irina Falconi is a professional American tennis player, who was born in Portoviejo, Ecuador. She moved to Manhattan, New York, as a toddler. Her highest WTA singles ranking is world No. 63, which she reached in May 2016. Her career-high in doubles is No. 70, set in June 2013.

Junior Nazareno Sornoza Moreira is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Tijuana on loan from Corinthians.

Faberth Manuel 'Manu' Balda Rodríguez is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for Guayaquil City on loan from Atlas as a winger.

Carlos Jhon Garcés Acosta is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Barcelona S.C. and the Ecuador national team.

Jordan Steeven Sierra Flores is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Liga MX side UANL. He made his debut for Ecuador on 22 February 2017 in a match against the Honduras.

Frank Vargas Pazzos is a former commander of the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE). He also served as Chief of the Joint Armed Forces Command of Ecuador.