List of Famous people born in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia

Victor Julio Patiño Fomeque is a Colombian narcotrafficker member of the Cali Cartel and Norte del Valle Cartel, currently active again in the narcotics trade after serving six years in prison in the United States. Patiño was responsible for ensuring the security and effectiveness of the Cali Cartel's maritime operations of drug shipments. He surrendered to Colombian authorities on June 24, 1995, and was sentenced to 12 years' in prison.

José Adolfo Valencia Arrechea is a Colombian footballer who plays for Delfín

Carlos Darwin Quintero Villalba is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS club Houston Dynamo. Quintero is also known by his nickname of El Científico del Gol. He has played various roles throughout his career, spending time leading the line as a striker, playing out wide as a winger, and playing underneath another striker as a second striker and central attacking midfielder throughout his career. His main attributes throughout his career have been his pace, creativity, and technical and dribbling ability.

Diana Goldenberg Jiménez, better known as Diana Golden, is a Mexican actress and playwright of Colombian origin.

Johan Arango is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Correcaminos UAT.

Jefferson Cuero Castro is a Colombian footballer.

Damir Ceter Valencia is a Colombian football player who plays as forward for Italian Serie B team Pescara, on loan from Cagliari.

Bernardo Redín Valverde is a retired Colombian football player. He is currently the assistant coach of Colombia national football team, working with the head coach Reinaldo Rueda.

Miguel Ángel Murillo García is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as forward for Categoría Primera A club Rionegro Águilas.

Hárold Santiago Mosquera Caicedo Santi Mosquera is a Colombian footballer who plays as a winger.