Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (1907–1954) was a Mexican painter known for her iconic self-portraits. She was a leading figure in surrealism and is celebrated for her exploration of identity, pain, and the human condition through her art.
César Estrada Chávez (1927–1993) was a Mexican American farmworker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. He co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) and played a pivotal role in improving working conditions for farmworkers.
Pablo Neruda, born Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto (1904–1973), was a Chilean poet and diplomat. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971 for his poetic works, which often explored themes of love, politics, and the human experience.
Gabriel García Márquez (1927–2014) was a Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate in Literature. He is best known for his magical realism and classic works such as 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' and 'Love in the Time of Cholera.'
Sonia Sotomayor (born 1954) is an American lawyer and Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She is the first Hispanic and Latina justice in the history of the Supreme Court and has had a distinguished legal career.
Diego Rivera (1886–1957) was a Mexican painter and prominent figure in the Mexican muralism movement. His large-scale murals can be seen in Mexico and the United States and often depicted social and political themes.
Rita Moreno (born 1931) is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer. She is one of the few artists to have won all four major annual American entertainment awards: an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony.
Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his eccentric and imaginative works. His paintings, sculptures, and writings explored the realms of dreams and the subconscious.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648–1695) was a Mexican writer, philosopher, and nun. She is considered one of the most important literary figures of the Spanish Golden Age and is known for her poetry and essays.
Oscar de la Renta (1932–2014) was a Dominican-American fashion designer. He dressed numerous celebrities and First Ladies and was known for his elegant and luxurious designs in the fashion world.