List of Famous people born on January 2nd

André Aciman is an Italian-American writer. Born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, he is currently distinguished professor at the Graduate Center of City University of New York, where he teaches the history of literary theory and the works of Marcel Proust. Aciman previously taught creative writing at New York University and French literature at Princeton and Bard College.

Glenn E. Cadrez is a former American football linebacker who played 11 seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Denver Broncos. He played for the Broncos from 1995 to 2000 and was a starter in Super Bowl XXXIII and also played in Super Bowl XXXII making him a two-time Super Bowl Champion.

Rebekka Haase is a German athlete specialising in the sprinting events. She won three gold medals at the 2015 European U23 Championships.

Reed Garrett is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.

Syesha Raquel Mercado is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Mercado was the third-place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, Mercado was on The One: Making a Music Star and she won Florida Super Singer. Her musical influences are Whitney Houston, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Zap Mama, Lauryn Hill, and Aretha Franklin.

Yang Shuo is a Chinese actor. He is known for his role as Bao Yifan in the drama Ode to Joy.

Calvin G. Hill is a retired American football player. He played running back in the National Football League for twelve seasons. Hill played for the NFL Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns. He also played a season with The Hawaiians of the World Football League in 1975.

Harry Lee Forrester is an English professional footballer who plays for Orange County SC in the USL Championship.

Danielle Souza is a Brazilian model, reporter and businesswoman.

Valeria Morales Delgado is a Colombian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2018 on 30 September 2018. She represented Colombia at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand but failed to place in the Top 20.