Jamaican Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Was a Cuban politician and attorney.Supervielle was the Cuban Treasury Minister during the governmen

Was a Cuban politician and attorney.Supervielle was the Cuban Treasury Minister during the government of Ramon Grau San Martin. He later became the Mayor of Havana in September 1946. He had promised to build an aqueduct for the city, but was unable to fulfill his promise.

Was a Cuban-Spanish chess master.In 1922, he lost a mini match to Alexander Alekhine (+0 –1 =1) in

Was a Cuban-Spanish chess master.In 1922, he lost a mini match to Alexander Alekhine (+0 –1 =1) in Madrid. In 1924, he took 8th in first unofficial Chess Olympiad (Championship Final) at Paris 1924 (Hermanis Matisons won). In 1928, he took 4th in the Amateur World Championship in The Hague (Max Euwe won)

Is an amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg)

Is an amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg) category at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Re

Was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from February 27 to April 30, 1889.

Was a well known writer who worked in journalism, radio broadcasting, television and teaching.Manuel

Was a well known writer who worked in journalism, radio broadcasting, television and teaching.Manuel Mendez Ballester was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in 1909, where he was raised and received his primary education. Relocating to New York in his teens, he initiated secondary schooling, but upon his return to Puerto Rico, continued his studies on his own. While still in his adolescence, and due to economic urgency, he begins to work as a clerk in several commercial houses of Aguadilla and San Juan. He later served in the offices of the District Court of Aguadilla. His next profession was as the Administrator of the Central Coloso,(sugar cane refinery) a task that allows him first hand account of the social life, customs and problems of the sugar cane workers. This association and knowledge would prove of great value for the development of his literary role as a dramatist.

Is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Narvaez has played in the NBDL, National Associati

Is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Narvaez has played in the NBDL, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN) with Santurce Crabbers, Coamo Marathon Runners, Pon

Was a prolific Cuban film director and writer.

Was a prolific Cuban film director and writer.

Was a Cuban composer of the highest importance for his invention and development of genuinely creoli

Was a Cuban composer of the highest importance for his invention and development of genuinely creolized forms of music. For this reason he gets the credit for being the first to cultivate Cuban musical nationalism, and is of similar standing to Glinka who initiated Russian musical nationalism with A Life for the Tsar at about the same time.

Ruled the Dominican Republic from 1940 until 1952. Prior to ascending to the Presidency, he was Vice

Ruled the Dominican Republic from 1940 until 1952. Prior to ascending to the Presidency, he was Vice-President from 1933-1940. His term began upon the death of President Jacinto Peynado.Troncoso founded the commercial and civil law firm of Oficina Troncos

Is an award-winning Cuban poet, writer and journalist.[1]He won three official prizes between 1984 a

Is an award-winning Cuban poet, writer and journalist.[1]He won three official prizes between 1984 and 1993[specify]. In 1995, he was expelled by the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) because of his dissident views.[1]He was incarnated during the "Black Spring" in 2003.[1] The Committee to Protect Journalists awarded him the International Press Freedom Award in 2003.[2]

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.

Is an American Grammy award-winning, Latin Grammy award-winning, and Premio Lo Nuestro award winning

Is an American Grammy award-winning, Latin Grammy award-winning, and Premio Lo Nuestro award winning singer/songwriter/actor. He is best known for his salsa music and ballads and for his wide-ranging tenor vocals. He is also the highest selling salsa artist of all time. He released his dance-flavored album "When The Night Is Over" with Little Louie Vega before switching to salsa music. He was the first solo salsa act to ever sell out Madison Square Garden.

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as defender for the Grenada national football te

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as defender for the Grenada national football team.

Is a Bahamian cricketer. Taylor is a right-handed batsman who currently represents the Bahamas natio

Is a Bahamian cricketer. Taylor is a right-handed batsman who currently represents the Bahamas national cricket team. Taylor made his senior debut for the Bahamas against Jamaica in the 1st round of the 2008 Stanford 20/20. Taylor scored 4 runs before being run out by Carlton Baugh. Taylor represented the Bahamas in the 2010 ICC Americas Championship Division 2. Taylor will represent the Bahamas in the 2010 ICC Americas Championship Division 1.

Was a Cuban singer and songwriter who spent much of his life in the United States. His primary role

Was a Cuban singer and songwriter who spent much of his life in the United States. His primary role was as a segunda voz, or harmony, singer.Guerra was born in Cienfuegos to an impoverished family, and was orphaned at age five. He was raised by his grandmother, who gave him the nickname Rapindey. In 1931 he moved to Havana, where he sang in Ignacio Piñeiro's Septeto Nacional and took guitar lessons from Rafael Rebuifero. He worked in various groups in Havana through the 1930s, joining Arsenio Rodríguez's orchestra in 1938 and performing frequently on national radio.

Was an Puerto Rician film and television actor. He is primarily remembered for playing Rembrandt in

Was an Puerto Rician film and television actor. He is primarily remembered for playing Rembrandt in the cult classic film The Warriors, and as Ricardo on The Bloodhound Gang mystery vignettes featured on the 1980s children's educational television show 3-2-1 Contact.

Was a Cuban painter. Born in Havana, he spent his childhood between Cuba and Europe, beginning his a

Was a Cuban painter. Born in Havana, he spent his childhood between Cuba and Europe, beginning his artistic study in Italy. He briefly studied engineering and philosophy in the United States before entering the Art Students League to study painting. He was attracted to Surrealism and Futurism, incorporating elements of both into his work. He exhibited at numerous venues in both Cuba and Europe before losing his vision in 1938. He later returned to Cuba and became an essayist, novelist and critic, living both there and in Mexico. He died in Havana in 1988.

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.

Is a former international freestyle swimmer from Cuba, who participated in two consecutive Summer Ol

Is a former international freestyle swimmer from Cuba, who participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 2000.

Is a right-handed pitcher in the Chicago Cubs system. He is currently on the Cubs 40-man roster.

Is a right-handed pitcher in the Chicago Cubs system. He is currently on the Cubs 40-man roster.

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as a striker for the Grenada national football t

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as a striker for the Grenada national football team.

Was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator. Marcus Gar

Was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator. Marcus Garvey was founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL).