Prominent Cuban Americans

May 30
1 min

René Buch, In Memoriam

René Buch, a co-founder and the artistic director of Repertorio Español, a repertory theater in Manhattan, died on April 19, he was 94.

Nov 16, 2019
1 min

Jorge Perez, The Cuban Lorenzo de Medici

Jorge Pérez, philanthropist, real estate developer and art patron (founder of the PAMM) will open El Espacio 23 on a 20,000 sq. ft. wareh...

Nov 1, 2019
1 min

Marlene Urbay

Marlene Urbay, founder of Florida Chamber Orchestra (FCO) on Facts About Cuban Exiles (FACE).

Oct 16, 2019
1 min

Antonio Prohías

Antonio Prohías was the premier non-political cartoonist in Cuba's Zig-Zag Magazine, especially with his character El Hombre Siniestro who w

Oct 8, 2019
1 min

Nat Chediak

Nat Chediak, a Cuban exile active in the world of film, helped to launch the Miami International Film Festival.

Sep 25, 2019
1 min

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale is an actor how has starred in The Station Agent (2003), Shall We Dance? (2004), and The Other Guys (2010).

Sep 22, 2019
1 min

María Conchita Alonso

Maria Conchita Alonso was born in Cuba and raised in Caracas. She became a popular actress in Latin America.

Sep 15, 2019
1 min

Elizabeth Peña

Cuban-American Elizabeth Peña was a seasoned Hollywood actress.

Sep 13, 2019
1 min

FIU’s new medical school dean was raised right in school’s own backyard

Dr. Robert Sackstein, the new dean of Florida International University’s medical school

Sep 12, 2019
1 min

Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso is of Cuban descent and is now a Hollywood actor. Read more on Facts About Cuban Exiles www.facecuba.org

Sep 8, 2019
1 min

Rogelio Zelada, the Miami Catholic who has cared for La Ermita de la Caridad

Rogelio Zelada came to Miami from Puerto Rico after leaving Cuba in 1980.

Aug 27, 2019
1 min

Tony Plana

Tony Plana was born José Antonio Plana in Havana. His family fled to Culver City, California. He has played leading and supporting roles ...

Aug 24, 2019
1 min

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes is a Cuban American Actress who was born in Miami and raised in Los Angeles.

Aug 20, 2019
1 min

Mel Ferrer

Cuban American actor, Mel Ferrer, was born in New Jersey, the son of a Cuban surgeon.

Aug 15, 2019
1 min

Cameron Diaz

The daughter of Cuban-American Emilio Díaz, Cameron Díaz was born in San Diego and is the most recognized Cuban-American actresses worldwide

Aug 14, 2019
1 min

Steven Bauer

Steven Bauer, Cuban American actor known for his character on Que Pasa USA, is featured on Facts About Cuban Exiles.

Aug 12, 2019
1 min

Andy Garcia

García, the most recognized Cuban film actor in the world, is active in Cuba’s plight.

Jun 24, 2019
1 min

Joey Barreiro from Miami, now a Broadway Star

Joey Barrerio a Broadway Star comes home to his native Miami. Read more on Facts About Cuban Exile Blog.

Jun 19, 2019
1 min

City of Miami Mayor Frances Suarez making a 'moral statement' against Cuban artists

City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez making a 'moral statement' against Cuban Artists.

Jun 3, 2019
1 min

Dr. Alejandro de Quesada - Thirst Quencher

The doctor who helped launch Gatorade and the start of a multi-billion dollar sports drink industry in the United States, is a Cuban exil...

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