Jamaican Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Is a right-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and Camagüey of the Cuban National S

Is a right-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and Camagüey of the Cuban National Series. Nicknamed "Villo", Odelín was part of the Cuban team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

A Cuban-born American model, actress, and singer. Her first notable appearance was in the U.S. editi

A Cuban-born American model, actress, and singer. Her first notable appearance was in the U.S. edition of FHM magazine in December 2002; since then, she has modeled for many other men's magazines.Guerra fled to the United States with her family via boat soon after, ending up in the town of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.[2][verification needed] While growing up, she entered several fashion shows modeling swim wear, and appeared in a few music videos.[1]

Was a former Cuban chemical engineer and revolutionary who was married to Raúl Castro, the current

Was a former Cuban chemical engineer and revolutionary who was married to Raúl Castro, the current Cuban President and brother to Former Cuban President Fidel Castro. Espín had four children (Deborah - married to Luis Alberto Rodríguez López-Calleja -, Mariela, Nilsa and Alejandro Castro Espín) and seven grandchildren. Her daughter, Mariela Castro, currently heads the Cuban National Center for Sex Education. Espín was often described as "Cuba's First Lady".

An affable player of the 1930’s, Vincent Valentine was born in Portland, Jamaica. He was a fast-me

An affable player of the 1930’s, Vincent Valentine was born in Portland, Jamaica. He was a fast-medium bowler that never really gave batsmen an easy shot, keeping as he did a perfect length, turning the ball both ways off the pitch and swinging it sharpl

Is a former Jamaican athlete, winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1952.Rhoden, who lived in San Fra

Is a former Jamaican athlete, winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1952.Rhoden, who lived in San Francisco, was one of the successful long sprinters from Jamaica in the late 1940s and early 1950s, along with Arthur Wint and Herb McKenley. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, but did not medal, being eliminated in the heats of the 100 m and the semi-final of the 400 m. He was also a member of the heavily favoured Jamaican 4 x 400 m relay team, but when Wint pulled a muscle in the final, their chances at a medal were gone. On August 22, 1950 at Eskilstuna, Sweden, Rhoden set a new world record in 400 m of 45.8 s. He also won the AAU championships in 400 m from 1949 to 1951 and as a Morgan State University student, won the NCAA championships in 220 yd (200 m) in 1951 and in 440 yd (400 m) from 1950 to 1952.

An American actor. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985 and later in 2002.Vincent Iriza

An American actor. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985 and later in 2002.Vincent Irizarry got his start in daytime television in 1983 as Brandon/Lujack Luvonaczek on Guiding Light. He was paired up with Judi Evans Luciano and they were considered a "supercouple." He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985, but lost to future All My Children co-star Michael E. Knight. He also portrayed the role of Nick McHenry Spaulding on the show from 1991 to 1996.

Is a professional boxer. He is a former WBF Americas Welterweight titleholder. Before becoming a pro

Is a professional boxer. He is a former WBF Americas Welterweight titleholder. Before becoming a professional boxer, Barrett had a very successful amateur career, winning the Jamaican Amateur Championships four times, achieving an alternate spot on the Ja

Was a Puerto Rican poet, an educator, politician and businessman. He is considered by many to be one

Was a Puerto Rican poet, an educator, politician and businessman. He is considered by many to be one of Puerto Rico's greatest representatives of the modern literary era.Dávila was influenced by the literary collection of his parents, both of whom were teachers, at an early age. He attended private schools were he received both his primary and secondary education. Dávila earned his Bachelors degree from the Civil Institute of Higher Learning in 1895. He taught school in the town of Gurabo.

Was a Cuban author, playwright, poet, short-story writer, and essayist.Among his most famous poems a

Was a Cuban author, playwright, poet, short-story writer, and essayist.Among his most famous poems are "La isla en peso" (1943), and "La gran puta" (1960). He was a member of the Origenes literary group, although he often differed with the conservative views of the group. In the late 1950s he co-founded the literary journal Ciclón.

One of the most influential Reggae artists that emerged in the late 1990s. Stephens is most known fo

One of the most influential Reggae artists that emerged in the late 1990s. Stephens is most known for her hits "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet" — the single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album — and "It's a Pity", which achieved Tanya international recognition as a one of a kind artist.In an industry historically dominated by male artists with an occasional sexy vixen, Stephens introduces an element of advanced creativity not common in her era. She is both ahead of her time, with ideological dissertation and reminiscent of a past era when soul music by the likes of Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley reigned supreme.

Was a Cuban catcher, coach and interim manager in American Major League Baseball during the first ha

Was a Cuban catcher, coach and interim manager in American Major League Baseball during the first half of the 20th century. Along with Adolfo Luque, Gonzalez was one of the first Cubans or Latin Americans to have a long off-field career in the U.S. major leagues.

Is the mother of the late rapper and hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G. She is the founder of the Chr

Is the mother of the late rapper and hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G. She is the founder of the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation in his memory, and remains a well-known figure in hip-hop, often appearing in documentaries and television specials ab