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Revision as of 08:24, 23 July 2007
This is a list of notable Mexican-Americans.
Lists of Americans |
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By US state |
By ethnicity or nationality |
Authors and scholars
- Rudolfo Anaya[1]
- Gary Soto[2]
- Tomas Rivera
- Luis J. Rodriguez
- Richard Rodriguez
- Francisco Vázquez
- Victor Villasenor
Business
Entertainment
Actors and actresses
- Jessica Alba
- Kevin Alejandro
- Catherine Bach
- Alexis Bledel
- Vanessa Bryant
- Lynda Carter
- Cytherea (porn star)
- Clifton Collins Jr.[3]
- Jade Esteban Estrada
- Edward Furlong[4]
- Jorge Garcia
- Noel Gugliemi
- Laura Harring
- Salma Hayek[5]
- Jay Hernandez Hostel, World Trade Center
- Jenaveve Jolie pornographic actress, nude model and exotic dancer[6]
- Joanna Kerns
- Iyari Limón[7]
- Eva Longoria
- George Lopez
- Mario López[8]
- Oscar (Ozzy) Lusth runner-up, Survivor: Cook Islands
- Cheech Marin[9]
- Ricardo Montalbán
- Edward James Olmos[10]
- Joy Page
- Sara Paxton (Darcy's Wild Life, Aquamarine)[11]
- Micheal Pena
- Anthony Quinn
- Efren Ramirez
- Paul Rodriguez[12]
- Lauren Sanchez
- Jacob Vargas[13]
Directors
Models
- J.P. Calderon
- Megan Ewing[15]
- Yoanna House - America's Next Top Model winner(Cycle 2)
- Naima Mora - America's Next Top Model winner(Cycle 4)
- Pennelope Jimenez
Musicians and music groups
- Rikk Agnew (Adolescents, Social Distortion, Christian Death)
- Baby Bash
- B-Real rapper, lead member of Cypress Hill
- Joan Baez
- Chingo Bling
- Vicki Carr
- Dino Cazares (Brujeria)
- Carlos Coy Jr.
- Paula DeAnda
- Diana DeGarmo
- Zack de la Rocha[16]
- Freddy Fender
- Sheila E.
- Kid Frost
- Victoria Galvan
- Juan Gotti[17]
- Jimi Hendrix[18]
- Marcos Hernandez
- Raymond Herrera[19]
- David Hidalgo - Los Lobos[20]
- Marques Houston
- Frankie J
- Los Lonely Boys[21][22]
- Trini Lopez
- Natalie
- Dave Navarro
- Yolanda Perez
- Psycho Realm
- Johnny Rodriguez
- Chan Romero
- Linda Ronstadt
- Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.)
- Hope Sandoval
- Adan Sanchez
- Carlos Santana
- Selena
- Taboo (rapper) (Black Eyed Peas)
- Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls)[23]
- Ritchie Valens
- Jaci Velasquez
- Angela Via
- Julieta Venegas
- Omar Cruz
Visual arts
- Lalo Alcaraz, cartoonist
- Carlos Almaraz, painter
- Mister Cartoon, tattoo artist[24]
- Elsa Flores, muralist
- Harry Gamboa, Jr., photographer and conceptual artist
- Guillermo Gómez-Peña, performance artist
- Gronk, muralist and graphic artist
- Ester Hernandez, graphic artist
- Yolanda Lopez, painter
- Gilbert Luján, painter and graphic artist
- Mark Vallen, painter
- Carlos Mencia, comedian
Military
- Everett Alvarez Jr. - Navy LCdr/Pilot who endured 8.5 years in Vietnamese captivity and one of the longest periods as a U.S. prisoner of war (POW)
- Roy Benavidez - Medal of Honor (Vietnam War)
- Richard E. Cavazos - first U.S. Army Hispanic 4-star general, Distinguished Service Cross (Korea and Vietnam)
- Emilio A. De La Garza - Medal of Honor (Vietnam)
- Edward Gomez- Medal of Honor (Korean War)
- Harold Gonsalves - Medal of Honor (WWII)
- Ambrosio Guillen- Medal of Honor (Korean War)
- Silvestre S. Herrera- Medal of Honor (WWII)
- Jose F. Jimenez - Medal of Honor (Vietnam)
- Jose M. Lopez- Medal of Honor (WWII)
- Eugene A. Obregon- Medal of Honor (Korean War)
- Alfred V. Rascon - Medal of Honor (Vietnam)
- Cleto Rodriguez - Medal of Honor (WWII)
- Ricardo Sanchez- Retired Lieutenant General (Operation Iraqi Freedom)
Government
- Toney Anaya - former Governor of New Mexico[25]
- Xavier Becerra - U.S. Representative (CA-31)[26]
- Hilda Solis - U.S. Representative (CA-32)[27]
- Cruz Bustamante - former California lieutenant governor[28]
- César Chávez - labor leader and activist[29]
- Dennis Chavez - U.S. Senator from New Mexico[30]
- Henry Cisneros - former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development[31]
- Ruben Garcia Jr.- former Executive Assistant Director of FBI
- Alberto Gonzales - United States Attorney General
- Henry Gonzalez (1916 - 2000) U.S. Representative (Texas)[32]
- Ron Gonzales - former mayor of San José, California[33]
- Dolores Huerta - civil rights leader
- Nativo Lopez - civil rights activist
- Manuel Lujan Jr. - U.S. Representative from New Mexico[34]
- Gloria Molina - Los Angeles County Supervisor and former vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee[35]
- Joseph Montoya - former U.S. Senator from New Mexico[36]
- Fabian Núñez - California State Representative, current Speaker of the California State Assembly[37]
- Solomon Ortiz - U.S. Representative (TX-27)[38]
- Miguel Antonio Otero - former Governor of New Mexico
- Alex Padilla- Los Angeles City Council Member
- Federico Peña - former mayor of Denver, Colorado, former United States Secretary of Transportation and former United States Secretary of Energy
- Cruz Reynoso - Former judge on the Supreme Court of California, Presidential Medal of Freedom (Recipient)
- Bill Richardson - New Mexico governor, former U.S. Secretary of Energy[39]
- Edward Roybal - former U.S. Representative from California[40]
- John Salazar - U.S. Representative (CO-3)
- Ken Salazar - U.S. Senator (CO)
- Loretta Sanchez - U.S. Representative (CA-47)[41]
- Linda Sanchez - U.S. Representative (CA-39)[42]
- Antonio Villaraigosa - mayor of Los Angeles[43]
Science and technology
- France A. Cordova - former NASA Chief Scientist
- Sidney M. Gutierrez - former astronaut[44]
- Jose Hernandez - astronaut[45]
- Ellen Ochoa - astronaut[46]
- Elsa Salazar Cade - entomologist/science educator
Sports
- Hank Aguirre - MLB pitcher
- Raul Allegre - NFL placekicker[47]
- Tony Alva - skateboarding legend
- Paulie Ayala - world champion boxer
- Ivan Becerra - soccer forward for Columbus Crew[48]
- Carlos Bocanegra - MLS soccer[49]
- Tony Casillas - retired NFL defensive lineman[47]
- Bobby Chacon - boxer[50]
- Eric Chavez - MLB third baseman
- Oscar de la Hoya - world champion boxer [51]
- Donna de Varona - swimmer, two-time Olympic gold medalist
- Nick Diaz - UFC / mixed martial arts[52]
- Tom Fears - NFL wide receiver
- Tom Flores - NFL coach [47]
- Jeff Garcia - NFL quarterback[53]
- Nomar Garciaparra - MLB shortstop[54]
- Roberto Garza - NFL offensive guard
- Scott Gomez - ice hockey [55]
- Adrian Gonzalez- MLB first baseman
- Delia Gonzalez - boxer[56]
- Pancho Gonzales - tennis legend
- Eddie Guerrero - WWE
- Rocky Juarez - boxing
- Joe Kapp - retired NFL quarterback[47]
- Nancy Lopez - golf
- Ruby Lopez
- J. P. Losman - NFL quarterback[57]
- Max Montoya - retired NFL guard[47]
- Sergio Mora - boxer [58]
- Zeke Moreno - former NFL linebacker[59]
- Anthony Muñoz - retired NFL offensive guard, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame [47]
- Eduardo Najera - NBA player
- Derek Parra - speed skater, Olympic gold medalist[60]
- Jim Plunkett - retired NFL quarterback[47]
- Tito Ortiz - UFC / mixed martial arts
- Paul Rodriguez Jr. professional skateboarder
- Diego Sanchez - UFC / mixed martial arts[52]
- Mia St. John - boxer
- Johnny Tapia - boxer
- Lee Trevino - golf [61]
- Fernando Vargas - boxing[51]
- Tony Romo - NFL quarterback [62]
- Ismael Valenzuela - jockey, Kentucky Derby winner
- Patrick Valenzuela- jockey, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner
- Ted Williams - MLB left fielder and legend[54]
- JJ Yeley - NASCAR driver
- Joel Zumaya - MLB pitcher
- Frank Shamrock - UFC / Mixed martial arts fighter.
Footnotes
- ^ "Writer Rudolfo Anaya to Receive 2004 Luis Leal Award Saturday" (Press release). University of California, Santa Barbara. 2004-09-13. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
Rudolfo Anaya, a New Mexican writer whose novels and stories depict the lives of contemporary Mexican-Americans in the Southwest...
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(help) - ^ Wilson, Etta (2004). "Gary Soto -- A Mexican-American voice that speaks for all". BookPage.com. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
- ^ Hope, Darrell L. (1998). "Where's Clifton? Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez unleashes his Killer charm" (reprint). Venice Magazine. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
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(help) - ^ Rutter, Jared. "Jenaveve Jolie". AVN. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
- ^ Kregloe, Karman (2006-04-10). "Iyari Limon on Buffy, Bisexuality, and Cooking". AfterEllen.com. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
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(help) "I have hundreds of Mexican family and friends here—I mean I'm Mexican, I was born in Mexico, you know?" - ^ "Ask Mario Archives". The Official Mario Lopez Website. Retrieved 2007-07-17. Responding to a email question, Lopez replies, "I am Mexican..."
- ^ "Cheech Marin". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
- ^ "Edward James Olmos". ThomsonGale.com. Thomson Gale. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
- ^ "Sara Paxton: discovering "Darcy's Wild Life"" (fee required). Latino Leaders. Retrieved 2007-07-17. "The Los Angeles native, who is half Mexican, was six when she was discovered by a talent scout."
- ^ "Paul Rodriguez". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
- ^ Yvette, Mar (2005). "Jacob Vargas: Urban Latino" (reprint). Urban Latino. MarPop.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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- ^ "Zack de la Rocha biography". Zack de la Rocha Network (official website). Retrieved 2007-07-18. "As a Mexican-American, he Zack de la Rocha was victimized by his classmates and teachers."
- ^ Gotti, Juan (2007-06-25). "Welcome to the Dope House". Dope House Records.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "On This Day 18 September 1970: Rock legend Hendrix dies after party". BBC.com. BBC. 1970-09-18. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help)]"James Hendrix was part black, part Cherokee Indian and part Mexican." - ^ Lochhead, Carolyn (2006-05-13). "Anti-immigration caravan makes it to Washington". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "Los Lobos–Band". LosLobos.org. Retrieved 2007-07-18.]
- ^ "Los Lonely Boys Bio". LosLonelyBoys.org. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ Contreras, Felix (2003-12-26). "The Tex-Mix of Los Lonely Boys". Morning Edition. National Public Radio. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "Interview with tattoo artist Mister Cartoon". LatinRapper.com. 2004-06-02. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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- ^ "About the Congressman". Congressman Xavier Becerra. United States House of Representatives. 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "Short Biography". Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis. United States House of Representatives. 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "Cruz Bustamante Biography". State of California Office of Lieutenant Governor. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Cesar Chavez". CLNet. UCLA. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ {{cite web| title =Dennis Chavez| work =Hispanic Americans in Congress| publisher =[[Library of Congress| url =http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/congress/chavez.html%7C accessdate =2007-07-18}}
- ^ "Henry Cisneros". ThomsonGale.com. Thomson Gale. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Henry Gonzalez". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ Harper, Will (1998-05-07). "See Ron Run". Metroactive.com. Metro Silicon Valley. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "Manual Lujan, Jr". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "About Gloria Molina" (PDF). Gloria Molina, LA County Supervisor 1st District. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Joseph Manuel Montoya". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "The Speaker: Biography". Fabian Nuñez. California State Assembly. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "A Lifetime of Service". Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Governor Bill Richardson". Office of New Mexico Governor. State of New Mexico. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Edward R. Roybal". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "About Loretta". Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "About Linda". Congresswoman Linda Sanchez. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Mayor's Biography". Office of the Mayor. City of Los Angeles Office of the Mayor. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Biographical data: Sidney M. Gutierrez". Astronaut biographies. NASA Johnson Space Center. 1996. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "Crew Selects Three Players In 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft". OurSportsCentral.com. 2006-01-26. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) "He was born in San Luis Potose, Mexico, becoming the first Mexican-born player drafted by The Crew. His full name is Jorge Ivan Becerra." - ^ Wyllie, John Philip (2001-12-14). "Rimando and Bocanegra Vie for World Cup Berths". La Prensa San Diego. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ Sanderson, Matthew (2005-01-20). "Class of '05 Controversy". TigerBoxing.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ a b Gonzalez, Frank Jr. "Sharkie's Machine: When Muscle Mouth Meets 'Goody-Two-Shoes' Fist". EastsideBoxing.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ a b Probst, Jason (2005-11-02). "Head-2-Head: Sanchez vs. Diaz". Between Rounds. InsideFighting.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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- ^ a b "Exhibits Around Town". May 2006 E-Newsletter. OlveraStreet.com. 2006. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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- ^ Santiago, Antonio (2006-04-13). "A Chiquita with a Big Heart". RingsideReport.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ Brady, Erik (2005-07-20). "Losman growing at his own beat". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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(help) - ^ "In The Zone with San Diego Chargers Linebacker Zeke Moreno". Open Your Eyes. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ Cienfuegos, Ernesto (2002-02-20). "La Raza Prevails in Nordic Sport for Olympic Gold; Derek Parra wins First Olympic Gold Medal for Aztlan". La Voz de Azatlan. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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- ^ Townsend, Brad (2006-10-29). "Favorite son: Hometown cheers Romo's rise". CowboysPlus. Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
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