List of Famous people born in Spain
Antonio López García
Antonio López García is a Spanish painter and sculptor, known for his realistic style. He is criticized by some art critics for what they consider neo-academism, but praised by others, such as Robert Hughes, who consider him a master realist. His style sometimes is deemed hyperrealistic. His painting was the subject of the film El Sol del Membrillo, by Victor Erice, in 1992.
Sergio Escudero
Sergio Escudero is a naturalized Japanese football player. He is the son of Argentine-Japanese footballer Sergio Ariel Escudero.
Jorge Fernández Díaz
Jorge Fernández Díaz is a Spanish politician and a member of the Partido Popular (PP).
Antonio Gala
Antonio Gala Velasco is a Spanish poet, playwright, novelist and writer.
Pedro de la Rosa
Pedro Martínez de la Rosa is a Spanish former Formula One driver who has participated in 107 Grands Prix for the Arrows, Jaguar, McLaren, Sauber and HRT teams. He made his Formula One debut on 7 March 1999, becoming one of very few drivers to score a point in his first race. He has scored a total of 35 championship points, which includes a podium finish at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Pepu Hernández
José Vicente "Pepu" Hernández Fernández is a Spanish former professional basketball coach.
Julio Alberto Moreno
Julio Alberto Moreno Casas, known as Julio Alberto, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a left back.
J. J. Arcega-Whiteside
José Joaquín Arcega-Whiteside is a Spanish-American professional American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford University.
Silvia Munt
Silvia Munt Quevedo, is a Spanish actress and film director. She has won two Goya Award, Best Actress for her role in Alas de mariposa, and Best Short Documentary, Lalia, written and directed by Munt. She has a sister and two brothers.
Eusebio Sacristán
Eusebio Sacristán Mena, known simply as Eusebio in his playing days, is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who played as a central midfielder.