List of Famous people born in Peru

Alberto Junior Rodríguez Valdelomar, nicknamed El mudo (mute), is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Alianza Atlético.

Pedro Carlos Olaechea Álvarez-Calderón is a Peruvian economist, vintner businessman and politician, who is the former President of the Congress of the Republic of Peru. Olaechea had served in Congress from 2016 to 2019, elected for the Peruvians for Change, representing the constituency of Lima.

Pedro Álvaro Cateriano Bellido is a Peruvian lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Peru from July to August 2020, under Martín Vizcarra's administration. He previously served as Ollanta Humala's Minister of Defense from July 2012 to April 2015, and Prime Minister from April 2015 to July 2016.

Daniel Belizario Urresti Elera is a Peruvian retired army general and politician who served as Minister of the Interior in the administration of President Ollanta Humala from 2014 to 2015. He is currently serving as Congressman representing Lima since 16 March 2020.

Gastón Acurio Jaramillo is a Peruvian chef and ambassador of Peruvian cuisine. He owns several restaurants throughout multiple countries and is the author of several books. In Peru, he is the host of his own television program and contributes to a few culinary magazines.

Gladys Rosa Zender de Meier is a Peruvian model and beauty queen who became the first Latin American woman to win the Miss Universe title. She was crowned Miss Peru Universe 1957 by Miss Peru Universe 1956, Lola Sabogal Morzán.

Daniel John Hannan, Baron Hannan of Kingsclere is a British writer, journalist and former politician serving as an adviser to the Board of Trade since 2020. He is the founding president of the Initiative for Free Trade. A member of the Conservative Party, he was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South East England from 1999 to 2020.

Mario Eduardo Testino Silva OBE HonFRPS is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity Fair and GQ. He has also created images for brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Versace, Michael Kors, Chanel, Stuart Weitzman, Carolina Herrera and Estée Lauder.

Hugo Blanco Galdós is a Peruvian political figure, leader of the Confederación Campesina del Perú, leader of Trotsky's Fourth International and a writer.

Marilú Martens is a Peruvian politician. She was Minister of Education of Peru from December 18, 2016, to September 17, 2017.