List of Famous people born in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia

James David Rodríguez Rubio, commonly known as James Rodríguez or James, is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Everton and the Colombia national team. He has been praised for his technique, vision and playmaking skills, and often referred as the successor to his compatriot Carlos Valderrama.

Gregorio Pernía is a Colombian actor of television.

Endry Cardeño is a transgender actress from Cúcuta, Colombia. Born in 1975, she has acted in several Colombian soap operas. Her most recent role was in the highly rated RCN TV telenovela, "Los Reyes". Endry also played the lead role in the 2009 Venezuelan film "Cheila, Una Casa Pa' Maita."

Joao Leandro Rodríguez González is a Colombian professional footballer who last played as a forward for Liga MX club Necaxa. He was the first Colombian to sign for Chelsea.

María Camila Osorio Serrano is a Colombian professional tennis player. She has been ranked as high as No. 33 in singles and No. 278 in doubles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). She has won one singles title on the WTA Tour and three singles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.

Jossimar Orlando Calvo Moreno is a Colombian male artistic gymnast, part of the national team. At the 2015 Pan American Games he won three individual gold medals, becoming in the first Colombian to do so. He competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He was the first Colombian gymnast to qualify for an Olympic final, ranking tenth in the All-around event.

Lincoln Palomeque is a Colombian actor.

Lionard Fernando Pajoy Ortiz is a Colombian striker who currently plays for Alianza Universidad.

Héctor Epalza Quintero P.S.S. was a Colombian Roman Catholic bishop.