Famous people from Argentina according to my mum
He must be the most famous person from Argentina in the world. This man could be the best footballer of all time, he currently lives in Miami and is a also citizen of Spain.
Lionel Messi
This singer from the coast of Colombia sings in English and Spanish. Her most famous song might be "hips don't lie" or "soltera", she also sang the official song of the 2026 World Cup.
Shakira
He is an Irish actor who became famous for playing the lead role in the television series Peaky Blinders. He must have spent a long time preparing for his role in Oppenheimer, which won him an Academy Award.
Cillian Murphy
He is often considered the best football player of all time. He might have been even better if he hadn't struggled with "off the pitch" distractions. In England, we can't forget two iconic goals he scored in the Azteca in 1986.
Diego Maradona
This famous person was from Medellín and became known around the world because he led one of the country's largest criminal organisations. He must have been one of the most powerful and feared criminals of the twentieth century.
Pablo Escobar
This singer was in One Direction. He might not be one of the most famous members of the group, but he has blonde hair and played semi-professional rugby.
Niall Horan
This author was born in Buenos Aires but died in Switzerland in 1986. I ought to read his most famous collection of short stories "fictions", which he translated into English himself. The national library in Palermo is named after him.
Jorge Luis Borges
This current superstar is famous for singing reggaeton, salsa and pop. She is from Medellín and her most famous songs include "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" and "Provenza".
Karol G
She was an Irish singer who became famous around the world in the 1990s for her powerful voice and distinctive appearance. You might have heard her most famous song, Nothing Compares 2 U, even if you don't recognise her name. She must have influenced an entire generation of musicians because her music is still widely admired today.
Sinéad O’Connor
My mum described this political leader as "the crazy one who must have been inspired by Donald Trump". He currently lived in a big pink house in Buenos Aires and thinks he ought to be a rock star.
Javier Milei
This famous person is from Colombia and became internationally famous after an outstanding performance at the 2014 World Cup. He may be one of the best footballers Colombia has ever produced and played at Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Everton.
James Rodríguez
He was an Irish writer who is widely regarded as one of the most important authors of the twentieth century. You may not have read his novel Ulysses, but you have probably heard his name if you have studied English literature.
James Joyce
This he was born in France and died in Colombia, but this person might be the most famous Tango dancer ever. He has an underground station named after him in Almagro and his house was turned into a museum.
Carlos Gardel
This author may be the originator of the genre "magical realism", his style is unique and he combines real history with fantasy. His most famous book was recently made into a Netflix TV series.
Gabriel García Márquez
He is an Irish actor who became famous for playing one of the most recognisable characters in film history. You might have seen him in one of the James Bond films or in Mamma Mia.
Pierce Brosnan