List of Famous people born in Bolívar Department, Colombia

Virginia Vallejo García is a Colombian author, journalist, television director, anchorwoman, media personality, socialite, and political asylee in the United States of America.

Diego Luis Valoyes Ruíz is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Talleres, on loan from La Equidad.

Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guardo is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Argentine club River Plate.

Roger Beyker Martínez Tobinson is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club América and the Colombia national team.

Antonio Cervantes aka Kid Pambelé is a Colombian boxing trainer and former two time world Jr. Welterweight champion. He successfully defended the title 16 times. Cervantes fought 21 world title fights, keeping the 140 pounds title for almost 8 years. Cervantes, who is Afro-Colombian, was born in Palenque, also known as the first site of a slave rebellion in the Americas. Cervantes used to sell contraband cigarettes and shine shoes as a child to survive.

Wilmar Enrique Barrios Terán is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg and the Colombia national team.

Zharick Andrea León Villalba is a Colombian actress and model. She is known for her modeling work and portrayal of characters in Doña Bella, Pasión de Gavilanes, and for her leading role in Los Ajenos Fútbol Club and Decisiones: Unos ganan, otros pierden.

Giovanny Urshela Salcedo is a Colombian professional baseball third baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians.

Andrea María Nocetti Gómez is a Colombian model, actress, and former Miss Colombia. She was born on 18 March 1978 in Cartagena de Indias.

José Guillermo Quintana is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs.