Jamaican Famous Names Starting with Letter R

An American film and television actress.In 1978, Rachel appeared as a dancer in the film King of the

An American film and television actress.In 1978, Rachel appeared as a dancer in the film King of the Gypsies, making that her official film debut. She also acted on the Off-Broadway production of Miguel Piñero's The Sun Always Shines for the Cool. (During this period, she also received an onscreen credit as a production assistant on Brian De Palma's Dressed to Kill.) Her first big break came in 1981, when she was cast as "Isabella" opposite Paul Newman in the movie Fort Apache, The Bronx. That same year, she was listed as one of 12 promising New Actors in John Willis Screen World Vol.33.

Is a Trinidadian professional footballer who currently plays for Football League Championship side S

Is a Trinidadian professional footballer who currently plays for Football League Championship side Swansea City on loan from Caledonia AIA. Abu Bakr made his debut for the Trinidad and Tobago national team in a 2–1 loss against Mexico and found the net in

Was a musician, composer, bandleader and the first Puerto Rican to compose the music score for a Hol

Was a musician, composer, bandleader and the first Puerto Rican to compose the music score for a Hollywood feature film.Upon finishing his musical instruction, Alers went to play for various national and international bands and Symphony Orchestras. Eventually, he formed his own band and recorded the Puerto Rican danzas composed by Juan Morel Campos, Manuel Gregorio Tavarez and Angel Mislan.In 1933, Alers was the conductor of Carmelo Diaz Soler's Orchestra, which had a daily segment in a radio program. Alers took charge of the orchestra upon the death of Diaz Soler and in 1935, he felt the inspiration to compose a danza. He composed, what was to become his greatest danza and named it "Violeta" and the following day he played it on the radio.[2]

An American voice actor best known for voicing Rick Hunter from Robotech and Arsene Lupin III from L

An American voice actor best known for voicing Rick Hunter from Robotech and Arsene Lupin III from Lupin The 3rd. He has also done voicework in various Power Rangers series (one of his best-known roles being that of Saba in MMPR), and has also written several episodes of Power Rangers, between MMPR Season 1 and Power Rangers Turbo. He was also the supervising producer for the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, VR Troopers, and Masked Rider, as well as the co-producer for Power Rangers: Zeo.

Is a famous Puerto Rican sportscaster. Bracero graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag

Is a famous Puerto Rican sportscaster. Bracero graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez then known as Colegio de Artes y Artes Mecánicas (College of Arts and Mechanical Arts - CAAM in Spanish) with a degree in civil engineering, and then h

Is a former basketball player from Cuba, who won the bronze medal with the men's national team at th

Is a former basketball player from Cuba, who won the bronze medal with the men's national team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

Is a retired boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympic

Is a retired boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964.

Ferrer is the son of José Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney, and the brother of Miguel and Gabriel. He is

Ferrer is the son of José Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney, and the brother of Miguel and Gabriel. He is a cousin of George Clooney. Ferrer is best known for his voiceover work in commercials, trailers and on-air promotions. He is also known for the popular videogame Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, where he provided the voice for Darth Malak.

Was a lawyer, scholar, diplomat, and, from from 1962 until 1963, the President of the Dominican Repu

Was a lawyer, scholar, diplomat, and, from from 1962 until 1963, the President of the Dominican Republic.1944–46 Minister of the Interior; 1946–48 Minister of Labor; 1948–49 Attorney General; 1949–53 Dean of the University of Santo Domingo; 1949–53 Profes

Is a Dominican politician and the current vice president of the Dominican Republic, under President

Is a Dominican politician and the current vice president of the Dominican Republic, under President Leonel Fernández, since August 2004 and re-elected in May 2008. He was sworn to office on 16 August 2008 for a four-year term.

Was a Cuban politician and former Vice President of Cuba.Dr. Guas was son of Carlos Guas Pagueras, a

Was a Cuban politician and former Vice President of Cuba.Dr. Guas was son of Carlos Guas Pagueras, a Cuban independence general and senator and Rosa Inclan. He was graduate of the University of Havana School of Law where he also later taught classes. Dr. Guas was life-long member of the Liberal Party, in 1925 was the youngest elected person to the Cuban House of Representatives, which he presided until 1933.

Was a Cuban politician and former Vice President of Cuba.Dr. Guas was son of Carlos Guas Pagueras, a

Was a Cuban politician and former Vice President of Cuba.Dr. Guas was son of Carlos Guas Pagueras, a Cuban independence general and senator and Rosa Inclan. He was graduate of the University of Havana School of Law where he also later taught classes. Dr. Guas was life-long member of the Liberal Party, in 1925 was the youngest elected person to the Cuban House of Representatives, which he presided until 1933.

Is a former President of the Dominican Republic. He served from August 16, 2000 to August 16, 2004.A

Is a former President of the Dominican Republic. He served from August 16, 2000 to August 16, 2004.At age twenty-four, he was appointed director and undersecretary of the national Tobacco Institute. In 1978, he was appointed Minister of Agriculture under

Was the son of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina and María Martínez. Like his close friend (and for

Was the son of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina and María Martínez. Like his close friend (and for a time brother-in-law) Porfirio Rubirosa , he was regarded by most as a reckless and spoiled playboy, though he is also remembered for his ruthlessness and c

Was a Cuban politician born in Banes who served as Majority Leader of the Cuban House of Representat

Was a Cuban politician born in Banes who served as Majority Leader of the Cuban House of Representatives and Minister of the Interior during the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista.

Was a Cuban intellectual who worked alongside Fidel Castro to topple Fulgencio Batista but, opposing

Was a Cuban intellectual who worked alongside Fidel Castro to topple Fulgencio Batista but, opposing communism, broke with Castro after he gained power.

Was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. H

Was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1967 season, and later drafted by the San Diego Padres from the Giants as the

Was a businessman and a pioneer in Puerto Rico’s radio and television broadcasting industry. He ow

Was a businessman and a pioneer in Puerto Rico’s radio and television broadcasting industry. He owned one of the most successful radio stations on the island (WKBM AM) and in 1954 founded Puerto Rico’s television Channel 11, which now is known as Tele Once and owned and operated by Univision, the largest Hispanic television network in the United States.Perez Perry returned to Puerto Rico in 1934 with the intention of going into business as an electronic engineer. At first he failed in his attempts because of the lack of experience and capital. However, it wasn’t long before he was able to establish several radio workshops in San Juan, Rio Piedras and Santurce. [1]

Is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico.

Is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico.

A Puerto Rican actor, comedian, director and, more notably, producer of television shows and concert

A Puerto Rican actor, comedian, director and, more notably, producer of television shows and concerts.The son of legendary comic actor and producer Tommy Muñiz and brother of Pedro Muñiz; who is also a producer and actor, Rafo began acting as the young neighbor of M"Miguel" in "Gloria y Miguel" in wapa Television then after graduating from high school, with his father as his father's son in law, in the legendary sitcom Los Garcia (The Garcias) on Puerto Rico's Canal 4' (channel 4) during the late 1970s.

Is a volleyball player from Cuba, who plays in different positions. He was named Most Valuable Playe

Is a volleyball player from Cuba, who plays in different positions. He was named Most Valuable Player at the 2005 NORCECA Championship in Winnipeg, Canada, where Cuba ended up in second place.

Was a leading Cuban trombonist, composer and bandleader.Valenzuela studied music under his father, L

Was a leading Cuban trombonist, composer and bandleader.Valenzuela studied music under his father, Lucas: he learnt piano, viola, percussion, but was first employed by Orquesta Flor de Cuba as a trombonist. He was playing for La Flor in the Alhambra theatre in Havana in 1869, when a group of Spanish anti-revolutionary volunteers attacked the theatre and its patrons.

Was a cricket player for the West Indies for a short while. He played only four Tests and six one-da

Was a cricket player for the West Indies for a short while. He played only four Tests and six one-day internationals. Later, he was more successful playing for the Trinidad & Tobago team.

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in four Tests in 1953.

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in four Tests in 1953.

Played cricket as a batsman for the Leeward Islands in the 1980s, and has subsequently coached and m

Played cricket as a batsman for the Leeward Islands in the 1980s, and has subsequently coached and managed the team. He managed the Antigua and Barbuda team that competed in the 2008 Stanford 20/20 tournament.