List of Famous people born in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Alberto Abarza
Alberto Caroly Abarza Díaz is a Chilean Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. He is a triple Parapan American Games champion and a four-time World bronze medalist.
Marcelino Núñez
Marcelino Ignacio Nuñez Espinoza is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chilean club Universidad Católica.
Francisca Merino
María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido, known as Pancha Merino, is a Chilean actress and television presenter. Her most prominent roles have been on Canal 13 series, including Adrenalina, Playa Salvaje and Cerro Alegre.
Pablo Aránguiz
Pablo Mauricio Aránguiz Salazar is a Chilean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Universidad de Chile.
Javier Parraguez
Javier Andrés Parraguez Herrera is a Chilean footballer who plays for Colo Colo.
Diana Bolocco
Diana Catalina Bolocco Fonck is a Chilean journalist, known as sister of Cecilia Bolocco, Miss Universe 1987.
Bastián Bodenhöfer
Bastián Lorenzo Bodenhöfer Alexander is a Chilean actor, theater director, musician and cultural manager. He served as cultural attaché of the Chile embassy in France between 2000 and 2002, during the government of president Ricardo Lagos. Bodenhöfer established himself as a renowned actor in the telenovela Ángel Malo in 1986. During the 1990s, due to his physical attractiveness, his solid presence and his talent, he became the highest paid male lead in Televisión Nacional de Chile.
Rodrigo Rojas Vade
Rodrigo Ernesto Rojas Vade is a Chilean political activist who was elected as a member of the Chilean Constitutional Convention. He became an icon of the 2019 Chilean protests.
Mónica Godoy
Mónica Alejandra Godoy Cabezas is a Chilean actress. She was born in Santiago, and began her career at the Chilean channel Televisión Nacional de Chile. The actress was notably successful for her role of Scarlette in the telenovela Aquelarre. Ms. Godoy is currently working with the soap operas Hijos del Monte, 40 y Tantos and El Laberinto de Alicia.
Marcelo Díaz
Marcelo Alfonso Díaz Rojas is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Racing Club and the Chile national team.