List of Famous people born in West Papua, Indonesia
S. Olvah Alhamid
Syarifah Olvah Bwefar Alhamid or beter known as S. Olvah Alhamid is an Indonesian model from Kaimana Regency and became the first Papuan women who won the title of Puteri Indonesia Perdamaian, precisely at the beauty pageant of Puteri Indonesia 2015. For her victory in the Top 5 Puteri Indonesia 2015, Olvah then appointed by the Puteri Indonesia Foundation to represent Indonesia in the Miss Eco Universe 2016 beauty pageant held in Egypt. At the pageant, he managed to occupy the Top 16 position and also won best national costume with costume named 'Bird of Paradise'.
Ricky Kambuaya
Ricky Richardo Kambuaya, is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Persebaya Surabaya and the Indonesia national team.
Boaz Solossa
Boaz Theofilius Erwin Solossa is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains Liga 1 club Persipura Jayapura, and the Indonesia national team. He is known for his high-level dribbling technique, shooting accuracy, and left-foot passing.
Patty Brard
Patty Brard is a Dutch entertainer of Indo (Dutch-Indonesian) descent. She is a TV personality and a singer notable as a former member of the girl group Luv'. For four decades, she has often hit the headlines of the tabloid press.
Ali Mochtar Ngabalin
Edo Kondologit
Dominggus Mandacan
Dominggus Mandacan is an Indonesian politician and the current Governor of West Papua.
Mathius D. Fakhiri
Yohana Yembise
Yohana Susana Yembise is an Indonesian academician and politician who currently serves as Indonesia's Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection in Joko Widodo's Working Cabinet.