List of Famous people born in Ouest, Haiti
Louis-Philippe Dalembert
Louis-Philippe Dalembert is a Haitian poet and novelist. He writes in both French and Haitian creole. His works have been translated into several languages. He now divides his home between Berlin, Paris and Port-au-Prince.
Raquel Pélissier
Raquel Pélissier is a Haitian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Haiti 2016. She represented Port-au-Prince at the pageant and represented Haiti at Miss Universe 2016 where she ended as 1st Runner-Up, being the first Haitian delegate to place in the finals in 41 years, with their last placement being back in 1975.
Lee Holdridge
Lee Elwood Holdridge is an American composer and orchestrator.
Fabienne Colas
Fabienne Colas Joseph,, is a Haitian-Canadian actress, director and producer. She is head of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, which is dedicated to the promotion of film, art and culture as it organizes many festivals. Fabienne is also a recipient for the 2018 Canada's 40 under 40 award.
Samuel Dalembert
Samuel Davis Dalembert is a Haitian-Canadian former professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Seton Hall University. During his active career, Dalembert was known for his rebounding as well as his shot blocking ability.
Hervé Télémaque
Hervé Télémaque, is a French painter of Haitian origin, associated with the surrealism and the narrative figuration movements. He has lived and worked in Paris since 1961.
Yanick Lahens
Yanick Lahens is a Haitian Francophone writer, novelist, teacher, and lecturer. She became a Prix Femina laureate in 2014.
Jack Guy Lafontant
Jack Guy Lafontant is a Haitian politician who served as Prime Minister of Haiti from 21 March 2017 until 16 September 2018.
Ducange Sylvain
Sylvain Ducange S.D.B. was a Haitian Roman Catholic prelate. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Port-au-Prince from 2016 to 2021.