Jamaican Famous Girl Names with Letter M

Is a Cuban volleyball player, world champion and Olympic champion. She was a member of the Cuban win

Is a Cuban volleyball player, world champion and Olympic champion. She was a member of the Cuban winning team at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games.

Is a female fencer from Cuba. She competed for her native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the

Is a female fencer from Cuba. She competed for her native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the sabre competition, and won two gold medals at the 2007 Pan American Games.

Was a famous Cuban actress, who performed the character Cachucha in perhaps the most remembered Cuba

Was a famous Cuban actress, who performed the character Cachucha in perhaps the most remembered Cuban comedy show of its era “Cachucha y Ramon” (1955-65 approx.). She later became a household name in Puerto Rico during the 70s as she became part of the cast in the show Los Garcia, a show considered by many to be among the best comedy shows in Puerto Rican TV history.

An American singer and actress of Puerto Rican background based in Mexico who has had a long career

An American singer and actress of Puerto Rican background based in Mexico who has had a long career that continues to this day. She has recorded over 350 songs by famous songwriters such as Armando Manzanero, Juan Carlos Calderón, Juan Gabriel, Manuel Alejandro and Rafael Pérez Botija to name a few.Her Puerto Rican parents Felicia Calderón and Jorge Torres had a total of six children, Gloria being the oldest one. She developed an affinity to singing since childhood and would sing for her family. Fighting alcoholism, Jorge Torres and his wife decided to separate and their children were sent to boarding schools while they worked out their problems

Was an actress of telenovelas and the cinema of Mexico. She is the mother of Mexican actor Luis Gati

Was an actress of telenovelas and the cinema of Mexico. She is the mother of Mexican actor Luis Gatica, the wife of Lucho Gatica, the niece of Puerto Rican actress Mapy Cortés, and the niece in law of Mexican actor Fernando Cortés. Mapita Cortés is also the cousin of famous Paquito Cordero, two years her junior.Mapita Cortés demonstrated desire to become an actress since she was a child. As she and her cousin grew, her cousin became a known personality in Puerto Rico. Mapita Cortés, however, tried her luck in Mexico, since her aunt had adopted her and was a celebrity there. Mapita Cortés took her last name from her uncle and aunt.

Was a famous actress that participated in many films during the Mexican film industry's golden era.

Was a famous actress that participated in many films during the Mexican film industry's golden era. Contrary to popular belief, Cortes was not Mexican; she was Puerto Rican, but she adopted Mexico as her residential country from her youth and almost until she died.Mapy Cortes began experimenting as an actress since an early age, working in various Puerto Rican radio shows, with lukewarm success. Never considered a superstar, glamour girl, or actress of merit, she was a beloved fan favorite.

A Puerto Rican soap opera actress.Croatto started her acting career as a narrator in El Show de Show

A Puerto Rican soap opera actress.Croatto started her acting career as a narrator in El Show de Shows (The Show of Shows) which aired locally on Channel 11. She also worked as a dancer on such television shows Juventud 83 and Juventud 84 during her adolescence.[3] [2]During her early adulthood, she won a small part on the television show La Pension de Doña Tere (Mrs. Tere Boardinghouse) starring Norma Candal. That year, she also worked in her first mini soap opera in which the members of Menudo participated. Her character was that of the sister of Ricky Martin who happened to be in love with Robby Rosa.

Was one of the original vocalists with the prominent pop vocal group, Boney M.Although Boney M. coun

Was one of the original vocalists with the prominent pop vocal group, Boney M.Although Boney M. counted four members, only Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett were in the studio when Boney M.'s records were recorded. Producer Frank Farian (and from 1982-85 also new male member Reggie Tsiboe) provided the male vocals. While Liz Mitchell is generally considered the lead singer of Boney M. due to an overall larger number of lead vocals, Marcia Barrett sang on all of the group's hits and also shared the lead vocals with Mitchell on such hits as "Ma Baker", "Rasputin" and "Gotta Go Home". She was also featured as a lead singer on a couple of tracks on each of the group's studio albums up to Christmas Album (1981) including the title track of the first album Take the Heat Off Me and "Lovin' or Leavin'" (both previously recorded in German by Gilla).

A successful female singer.Griffiths started her career in 1964. From 1970 to 1974 she worked togeth

A successful female singer.Griffiths started her career in 1964. From 1970 to 1974 she worked together with Bob Andy in the group Bob and Marcia, on the Harry J label. Between 1974 and 1981 she was a member of the I-Threes, a background group, which supported Bob Marley & the Wailers.Her song "Electric Boogie" released in 1976 and re-released in 1989, made the Electric Slide, a line dance, an international dance craze. It remains the highest-selling single by a female Reggae singer of all time.

A Puerto Rican/Cuban-American comedian, playwright, and humorist. She is openly lesbian.Gomez got he

A Puerto Rican/Cuban-American comedian, playwright, and humorist. She is openly lesbian.Gomez got her start in the gay comedy clubs of San Francisco in the mid 1980s, including the Valencia Rose Cafe founded by Ron Lanza and Hank Wilson. She tours nationally in concert, at universities, nightclubs, cruiseships, and political events. She has appeared on HBO's Comic Relief, Showtime's Latino Laugh Festival, Comedy Central's Out There and the PBS series In The Life. Marga's comedy recording, Hung Like a Fly, is available on Uproar Records. She is profiled in the 2003 award winning documentary Laughing Matters along with Kate Clinton, Suzanne Westenhoefer and Karen Williams.

Is a female beach volleyball and volleyball player and coach from the Dominican Republic, who compet

Is a female beach volleyball and volleyball player and coach from the Dominican Republic, who competed for her native country at the 2001 FIVB Junior Volleyball World Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic wearing the number #4 jersey.

Was a member of the Cuban House of Representatives (1948- 1952) and the sister of Cuban President, C

Was a member of the Cuban House of Representatives (1948- 1952) and the sister of Cuban President, Carlos Prío Socarrás.She was married to Dr. Enrique C. Henriquez Lauranzon. She is buried in Woodlawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum (now Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North Park Cemetery and Mausoleum) in Miami, Florida.

A noted Puerto Rican actress. She also had some success as a singer and recording artist.Pabón grew

A noted Puerto Rican actress. She also had some success as a singer and recording artist.Pabón grew used to life in the spotlight: her father, Mario Pabón, was one of Puerto Rico's most famous actors and directors. She was named after him; her family used the name "Marian" as a version of "Mario".Pabón was one of Puerto Rico's most prolific actresses when telenovelas were produced there. Pabón was active in these Spanish soap operas until 1989, when the last Puerto Rican telenovela was produced.

Was the Puerto Rican - American author of a book which was the basis for the 1960s television sitcom

Was the Puerto Rican - American author of a book which was the basis for the 1960s television sitcom, The Flying Nun. Ríos was the mother of Humbert Roque Versace, the first U.S. Army Prisoner of war in Southeast Asia awarded the Medal of Honor.During World War II, Ríos (now Ríos Versace) drove Army trucks and buses. She also served as a pilot for the Civil Air Patrol. Ríos Versace wrote and edited for various newspapers around the world, including places such as Guam, Germany,Wisconsin, and South Dakota, and publications such the Armed Forces Star & Stripes and Gannett.[1]

Is the director of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education in Havana and an activist for LGBT ri

Is the director of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education in Havana and an activist for LGBT rights in Cuba.She is the daughter of Cuban president Raúl Castro Ruz and Vilma Espín Guillois, and the niece of former president Fidel Castro Ruz.

An American character actress, most noted for the role of Veronica Loughran in Clerks. Both of her p

An American character actress, most noted for the role of Veronica Loughran in Clerks. Both of her parents are from Puerto Rico.Clerks director Kevin Smith cast her for her ability to cry while doing a monologue for the audition. She later auditioned for Smith's Mallrats and was offered the role of Kim in Chasing Amy, but wasn't "comfortable" with kissing another girl on film. [1]She moved to Sayreville, New Jersey and graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1979. After high school, she earned her beautician license to do make-up and hair professionally. She worked at hair salons and later entered acting.

Was the very first Puerto Rican woman to be crowned Miss Universe.She started to work from an early

Was the very first Puerto Rican woman to be crowned Miss Universe.She started to work from an early age due to the death of her father and chronic illness of her mother. She was reportedly persuaded by Puerto Rican make-up artist Carmen Andino to compete in the Miss Puerto Rico pageant, then owned by Puerto Rican modeling guru and businesswoman Anna Santisteban. Malaret's strong will, impeccable ethics and stunning beauty made her a crowd favorite in the local contest. Before winning, she worked as an executive secretary for a telephone company.

Is a Cuban volleyball player, world champion and Olympic champion. She was a member of the Cuban win

Is a Cuban volleyball player, world champion and Olympic champion. She was a member of the Cuban winning team at the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympic games.

A Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, record producer and dancer who fuses genres such as pop, merengue,

A Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, record producer and dancer who fuses genres such as pop, merengue, rap, and reggaetón. She is known as one of first female rap artists to debut in Puerto Rico.She started her career in the mid-80's with her debut album Trampa (Trap) on Prime Records in Puerto Rico, home to some of the founders of the genre such as DJ Negro and Playero. Hits from this album including Trampa (Trap) and La Segunda Cita (The Second Encounter), which put her on the map as the first Latin female rapper. She became an overnight success and became solicited to perform at top rated events. After the release, album sales exceeded in the weeks making the album go gold. This made Lisa M. the highest paid rapper in Puerto Rico, the U.S. and Latin America of this genre.

Was a Puerto Rican actress, singer and dancer who became the first Puerto Rican actress to appear in

Was a Puerto Rican actress, singer and dancer who became the first Puerto Rican actress to appear in a major Hollywood motion picture, Road to Rio, opposite Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour [2]. The Smithsonian Institution is currently planning a Living Portrait in her honor[citation needed].Dubbed the "Queen of La Conga," "Queen of Latin Rhythm" and "Latin Hurricane" during various stages of her career, Rivera, went on to enjoy a strong musical career both in the United States and in her native Puerto Rico.

The former president of Manhattan School of Music.Eventually, Casals Istomin was awarded a scholarsh

The former president of Manhattan School of Music.Eventually, Casals Istomin was awarded a scholarship to attend Mannes College of Music in New York City to study cello. In 1952, her uncle Rafael took the 15 year old to the Prades Festival. There she first met the Maestro Pablo Casals (1876-1973) who was very impressed when he heard her play. Casals recommended that she return to New York where he would accept her as a student. In 1954, Casals Istomin graduated "summa cum laude" from Mannes College and joined Casals in France where she became an active participant in the Prades Festival. [2]

Was a Cuban mezzo-soprano and the first Cuban to sing in Milan’s famed La Scala opera house.Miss P

Was a Cuban mezzo-soprano and the first Cuban to sing in Milan’s famed La Scala opera house.Miss Perez' artistic talents were recognized early in life and as a little girl she studied singing with Marila Granowska. By the age of 13, she was performing as a soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Havana. In the 1940s she began a series of tours with Ernesto Lecuona. Perez was the first to record Gonzalo Roig’s zarzuela, "Cecilia Valdes". She sang at the renowned opera house La Scala in Milan, Italy in 1955, in the role of Preciosilla in Verdi’s opera La Forza del Destino, sharing the stage with Renata Tebaldi and Giuseppe di Stefano. In 1961, she performed on the Ed Sullivan Show.

An actress and singer, who was one of the pioneers in Puerto Rican television.Her debut in televisio

An actress and singer, who was one of the pioneers in Puerto Rican television.Her debut in television was in 1956, in Telemundo. Romero starred in over 25 soap operas such as La Divina Infiel (The Divine Unfaithful) in 1962. Her leading man during those times, was the late Spanish actor Ricardo Palmerola. Soap operas were performed live, at those times, since video tape didn't yet exist. Among other soap operas in which she participated were, Cuatro Mujeres (Four Women), La sombra del otro (The Shadow of the Other) in 1966; La infamia (The Infamy) in 1967; Cuando los Hijos Condenan (When the Children Condemn) in 1968, and Entre la Espada y la Cruz (Between the Spade and the Cross) with Cuban actor Jose Yedra", among others. In 1975, she made her last appearance in a telenovela, performing in Pueblo Chico (Small Town).

Is a Jamaican international basketball and netball player. Borrego grew up playing netball in Jamaic

Is a Jamaican international basketball and netball player. Borrego grew up playing netball in Jamaica, but gave up the sport to play women's basketball, first at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale before gaining a scholarship to the University of Miami. B

Was the leader of the Maoist Movimiento Popular Dominicano (MPD), a militant organization opposed to

Was the leader of the Maoist Movimiento Popular Dominicano (MPD), a militant organization opposed to the Joaquín Balaguer government and to U.S. presence in the Dominican Republic. Commended by some, repudiated by others, the controversial figure of Maxim