Jamaican Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a former Cuban actress who became a star in Italian cinema, and ultimately a 1960s cult film hero

Is a former Cuban actress who became a star in Italian cinema, and ultimately a 1960s cult film heroine and sex symbol in the U.S. She was well-known for playing femme fatales with fiery tempers and sensual dance scenes.

A Jamaican actress and Dancehall/Reggae vocalist.Anderson's acting career began with a role in Dance

A Jamaican actress and Dancehall/Reggae vocalist.Anderson's acting career began with a role in Dancehall Queen (1997); she is also known for playing the character Serena in the 2003 Jamaican film, One Love.[2Anderson has worked and performed with musician Sly & Robbie[3], Sting, Wyclef Jean, Bootsy Collins[4], Jimmy Cliff, Michael Franti and others[5]. She contributed to several IODA compilation releases prior to the success of her January 2006 single, "Good Love", which appeared on a compilation[6][7] showcasing the riddim of Jimmy Riley's "Love & Devotion". "Good Love" appears on the 2008 Grammy Nominated album "Anniversary" by Sly & Robbie and the Taxi Gang.

Was a backing vocalist for the original Wailers from 1963-1966.According to Bob Marley's official we

Was a backing vocalist for the original Wailers from 1963-1966.According to Bob Marley's official website Bunny Wailer and Beverley Kelso were the only surviving members of the original Wailers until Smith's death. However, it did not list Smith as an official member of the group.

Is a West Indian cricketer who plays for Derbyshire. He was born in Anguilla. Having signed for the

Is a West Indian cricketer who plays for Derbyshire. He was born in Anguilla. Having signed for the side in June 2009, and holding a British passport, Hughes made his List A debut for the side during the 2009 Pro40 League against Warwickshire, scoring 4 r

Played seven Tests for the West Indies in the early 1960's. Was nicknamed 'Black Magic'.

Played seven Tests for the West Indies in the early 1960's. Was nicknamed 'Black Magic'.

Is a roots reggae singer.[1] He is known for his hit singles, "Call Pon Dem" (featured in GTA IV), "

Is a roots reggae singer.[1] He is known for his hit singles, "Call Pon Dem" (featured in GTA IV), "Can't Hear Must Feel", "Inna Di Road", and "Leave De Trees".Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann's Bay Marching Band.[2] After finishing school he performed on sound systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and DJing at various dance and talent shows.

Was the longest-lived and one of the most important members of the Cuban trova. Unlike most of the o

Was the longest-lived and one of the most important members of the Cuban trova. Unlike most of the others, he specialized in Afro-Cuban genres. He was a disciple of the tresero Eduardo Fusté, and a member of early groups in Cárdenas, such as Peonia and that of Benito Tumborombo. Later he moved to Havana, where he joined Los Veintiuno, directed by Alejandro Sotolongo, which used claves, maracas, marimbula, bongó and pianito (a wooden instrument with hemp cords)

Recognized as a highly accomplished female singer, percussionist, actor and dancer from Puerto Rico.

Recognized as a highly accomplished female singer, percussionist, actor and dancer from Puerto Rico. As a sonera, (improvisational vocalist) this Puerto Rican sensation has a passionate and extroverted style that makes the most of her sensual, deep and emotional contra-alto voice. The performer, whose real name is Virgen Milagros Orta Rodríguez, is considered the natural successor to Celia Cruz.As a singer, Choco has performed with the orchestras of Nacho Sanabria, Roberto Angleró, Waldo Borres and Julio “Gunda” Merced. She has recorded several albums including Reina del Sabor and Sentimiento y Sabor. In the past few years, Choco has been singing all over Puerto Rico, France, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Chicago, Tampa (as Puerto Rican Cultural Ambassador),

Is the founder of Island Records. Born in London to an Irish father and a Costa Rican-born Sephardic

Is the founder of Island Records. Born in London to an Irish father and a Costa Rican-born Sephardic Jewish mother, Blackwell spent his childhood in Jamaica. He was sent to England to continue his education. Deciding not to go to university, he returned t

Is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. He is the second son of the legendary Puerto Rican

Is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. He is the second son of the legendary Puerto Rican basketball star Raymond Dalmau. Dalmau has played in the NCAA, NBDL, and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN) with the Piratas de

An American film and television actress and singer. She is best known for her role in the Nickelodeo

An American film and television actress and singer. She is best known for her role in the Nickelodeon sitcom Taina in which she played the title character.Vidal's acting career started when one of her teachers told her there was an audition for the movie Life with Mikey (1993), starring Michael J. Fox. She auditioned and got the part of "Angie Vega", and was therefore the first Puerto Rican child actress to play a lead in an American film.[4] Since then, Vidal has appeared in numerous films and television series, with her most notable role being Taina Maria Morales in the Nickelodeon show Taina. The sitcom was at first successful and ran for two seasons until it was surprisingly cancelled in the summer of 2002 because Nickelodeon felt that it only appealed to girls.

Is a Bahamian athlete competing mainly in the 400 metres.

Is a Bahamian athlete competing mainly in the 400 metres.

Is an English-born Trinidadian footballer who currently plays in midfield for Major League Soccer si

Is an English-born Trinidadian footballer who currently plays in midfield for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy. Forging his career with local club Port Vale, he earned worldwide recognition by playing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup for Trinidad and

Is a West Indian cricketer who plays international cricket for the West Indies and domestic cricket

Is a West Indian cricketer who plays international cricket for the West Indies and domestic cricket for Jamaica. He is a hard-hitting left-handed opening batsman who can bowl right-arm off spin when called upon. Gayle has a variety of quality shots that h

Is a Bahamian athlete who mainly competes in the 400 metres. In addition to winning medals in indivi

Is a Bahamian athlete who mainly competes in the 400 metres. In addition to winning medals in individual contests, he has been a successful relay runner with four World Championships medals.

Is a West Indian cricketer who is captain of the West Indies cricket team and plays domestic cricket

Is a West Indian cricketer who is captain of the West Indies cricket team and plays domestic cricket for Jamaica. He is a hard-hitting left-handed opening batsman with a wide-range of shots, and bowls useful part-time right-arm off spin. Gayle is a succes

Was a Puerto Rican-American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the la

Was a Puerto Rican-American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the late 1990s. He first appeared on albums from The Beatnuts on the track "Off the Books" and on Fat Joe's second album Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E), on the track "Watch Out", prior to signing to Loud Records as a solo artist. Big Pun's career was cut short in 2000 at age 28 by a fatal heart attack due to his obesity. He is survived by his wife, Liza Rios, and three children.

Is a female volleyball player from the Dominican Republic, who twice won the bronze medal with the D

Is a female volleyball player from the Dominican Republic, who twice won the bronze medal with the Dominican women's national team at the NORCECA Championship.

Is a female volleyball and beach volleyball player from Dominican Republic, who participated in the

Is a female volleyball and beach volleyball player from Dominican Republic, who participated in the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit 2007 with Ysaires Restituyo finishing in the 9th. place.

Was a Cuban poet, essayist, and novelist.[2] Upon winning the Juan Rulfo Prize, the award jury calle

Was a Cuban poet, essayist, and novelist.[2] Upon winning the Juan Rulfo Prize, the award jury called him "one of the most important writers of his generation".[3]Vitier began as a writer of hermetic poetry. Other themes in his poetry included the nature of poetry, the function of memory, and the role of language in the creative process. After Fidel Castro's revolution, critics said that Vitier captured the spirit of the revolution without resorting to propaganda.[5]

Cuban poet, novelist, journalist and freedom fighter.His novel Cecilia Valdés, published in 1882, i

Cuban poet, novelist, journalist and freedom fighter.His novel Cecilia Valdés, published in 1882, is considered one of the most important works of Cuban literature. Although at the beginning of his political career, he favored U.S. annexation of Cuba, as he aged he grew disillusioned with the American imperial project, and pushed for true Cuban independence instead. Villaverde would never see the fruits of his lifelong labor, since he died before Cuba gained autonomy in 1898.

A Puerto Rican actress who is famous both in her native Puerto Rico and in Argentina.Medina worked w

A Puerto Rican actress who is famous both in her native Puerto Rico and in Argentina.Medina worked with Luis Vigoreaux in the 1983 theater production, "La Verdadera Historia de Pedro Navaja". Prior to that, she had made her television debut, on a telenovela named "La Verdadera Eva", and graduated from the Universidad de Puerto Rico.Her first shot at fame in Puerto Rico came early in 1984, when she worked, alongside Braulio Castillo, hijo, Sully Díaz and Salvador Pineda, among others, in the Telemundo Puerto Rico telenovela "Coralito". "Coralito" became a viewer favorite, and Medina had a prominent character in the soap opera.

Was a West Indian cricketer who toured with the second West Indian touring side to England in 1906 a

Was a West Indian cricketer who toured with the second West Indian touring side to England in 1906 as their wicket-keeper. In 1904-05 he played for Barbados against Lord Brackley's team and then for the combined West Indies team in Barbados.

Was a Jamaican writer and poet. He was a communist in his early life, but after a visit to the Sovie

Was a Jamaican writer and poet. He was a communist in his early life, but after a visit to the Soviet Union, decided that communism was too disciplined and confining. He was never an actual member of the Communist Party. McKay was involved in the Harlem R

Is an American poet born in 1963 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica and New York City. She has taught a

Is an American poet born in 1963 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica and New York City. She has taught at Case Western Reserve University, Barnard College, University of Georgia, and in the writing program at the University of Houston. She currently teaches a