List of Famous people born on January 28th

Papa Bouba Diop was a Senegalese professional footballer. His preferred position was defensive midfield but he could also play as a centre back, where he previously played at Lens. Diop was considered a strong and aggressive player. His playing style and ability drew comparisons to Patrick Vieira.

Shruti Haasan is an Indian actress and singer who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. Born in the Haasan family, she is the daughter of actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur. She is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards, and has established herself as one of the leading actresses of Indian film industry.

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn is a German-born Danish entrepreneur.

Basavaraj Somappa Bommai is an Indian politician and engineer. On 28 July 2021, he will succeed B. S. Yediyurappa as Chief Minister of Karnataka. He is a 3-time member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Shiggaon since 2008. Bommai was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council between 1998 and 2008.

Camila Alves McConaughey is a Brazilian model and designer. She is married to American actor Matthew McConaughey.

Marthe Keller is a Swiss actress and opera director. She is perhaps best known for her role in the film Marathon Man (1976), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

Harvey Leigh Cantwell, also known by his stage name Hrvy, is an English singer and television presenter. He was a presenter on Friday Download on CBBC from 2014 to 2015, and in 2020 he competed in Strictly Come Dancing.

Emperor Taizong of Tang, previously Prince of Qin, personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is traditionally regarded as a co-founder of the dynasty for his role in encouraging Li Yuan, his father, to rebel against the Sui dynasty at Jinyang in 617. Taizong subsequently played a pivotal role in defeating several of the dynasty's most dangerous opponents and solidifying its rule over China.

Sergei Yevgenyevich Suponev was a TEFI-award winning Soviet and Russian television director, children's television presenter and a manager of children's programming on Channel One.

Rosalía Mera Goyenechea was a Spanish businesswoman and entrepreneur. At the time of her death, she was the richest woman in Spain and the world's richest self-made woman. In 1975, she co-founded the Zara retail chain with her then-husband Amancio Ortega Gaona. The company grew to become the world's largest fashion retailer.