List of Curaçaoans
This is a list of notable Curaçaoans by category.
Arts and culture
- Akisha Albert, beauty queen
- Izaline Calister, singer-songwriter
- Joceline Clemencia, writer
- Peter Hartman, past-CEO of KLM
- May Henriquez, writer and sculptor[1]
- Tip Marugg, writer
- Kizzy, a singer songwriter and television personality based in the United States
- Ruënna Mercelina, model, actress, beauty queen
- Robby Müller, cinematographer, closely associated with Wim Wenders and Jim Jarmusch[2]
- Wim Statius Muller, composer, pianist[3]
- Pernell Saturnino, a graduated percussionist of Berklee College of Music[4]
- Sherman Smith (musician), singer-songwriter
- Ellen Spijkstra, ceramist
- Siny van Iterson, children's writer
Politics and government
- Luis Brión, admiral in the Venezuelan War of Independence
- Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez, first Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles
- George Maduro, a war hero and namesake of Madurodam in The Hague
- Manuel Carlos Piar, general and competitor of Bolivar during the Venezuelan War of Independence
- Tula, leader of the 1795 slave revolt
- Daniël Corsen, Chairperson of the World Scout Committee
Sports
Baseball
Players in Major League Baseball:
- Ozzie Albies, professional second baseman[5]
- Wladimir Balentien, professional outfielder[6]
- Roger Bernadina, professional outfielder[7]
- Didi Gregorius, professional shortstop[8]
- Kenley Jansen, professional pitcher[9]
- Andruw Jones, professional outfielder[10]
- Jair Jurrjens, professional pitcher[11]
- Shairon Martis, professional pitcher[12]
- Hensley Meulens, professional baseball player and hitting coach[13]
- Jurickson Profar, professional outfielder[14]
- Ceddanne Rafaela, professional outfielder[15]
- Jonathan Schoop, professional infielder[16]
- Andrelton Simmons, professional shortstop[17]
- Randall Simon, first baseman[18]
Football
- Vurnon Anita, a football player for Al-Orobah FC in the Saudi Arabian First Division[19]
- Juninho Bacuna, footballer playing for Al Wehda in the Saudi Professional League.
- Leandro Bacuna, footballer playing for FC Groningen in the Dutch Eerste Divisie.
- Roly Bonevacia, a footballer who plays for Al-Faisaly in the Saudi Professional League[20]
- Tahith Chong, a footballer playing for Sheffield United in the English Championship.
- Juriën Gaari, footballer playing for RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Eredivisie.
- Sontje Hansen, footballer playing for Middlesbrough FC in the English Championship.
- Rangelo Janga, a footballer who plays for Bnei Sakhnin in the Israeli Premier League.
- Jürgen Locadia, footballer playing for Cangzhou Mighty Lions in the Chinese Super League.
- Cuco Martina, footballer playing for NAC Breda in the Dutch Eerste Divisie
- Roshon van Eijma, footballer playing for Top Oss in the Dutch Eerste Divisie
- Jeremy Antonisse, footballer playing for Moreirense in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
- Darryl Lachman, footballer who plays for Perth Glory in the Australian A-League.
- Eloy Room, footballer playing for Vitesse Arnhem in the Dutch Eredivisie.
- Gino van Kessel, footballer playing for MFK Zemplín Michalovce in the Slovak Niké liga.
- Jetro Willems, footballer playing for Heracles Almelo in the Dutch Eredivisie.[21]
Other sports
- Jemyma Betrian, professional mixed-martial-arts (MMA) fighter[22]
- Liemarvin Bonevacia, professional sprinter
- Marc de Maar, professional cyclist[23]
- Churandy Martina, gold medalist 100 metres at the Pan American Games 2007[24]
- Jordann Pikeur, professional kickboxer
- Jean-Julien Rojer, professional tennis player[25]
- Roelly Winklaar, IFBB pro bodybuilder
References
- ^ Wim Rutgers. "Alvarez Correa, May (1915–1999)". Digitaal Vrouwenlexicon van Nederland (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "Mixed Emotions (BREAKING THE WAVES) | Jonathan Rosenbaum". www.jonathanrosenbaum.net. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Wim Statius Muller overleden". Antilliaans Dagblad. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Pernells at Urnino – Adult". pernellsaturnino.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2007. Retrieved 4 November 2007.
- ^ "Ozzie Albies Stats, Fantasy & News". Atlanta Braves. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Japan home run leader Wladimir Balentien arrested in Fla". USA Today. Associated Press. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "Nationals rookie Roger Bernadina steals the show with two homers, great catch against New York Mets". Daily News. New York. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Gregorious, D-backs' SS of the future, shut down with elbow injury – Major League Baseball – SI.com". Sports Illustrated. 12 February 2013. Archived from the original on 9 March 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ Saxon, Mark (13 March 2013). "Kenley Jansen refines game". ESPN. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "Outfielder Andruw Jones returning to Japan for 2014 season". Fox Sports. Associated Press. 28 May 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ Will Hammock. "Curaçao's Jair Jurrjens starring for Atlanta Braves". Infosurhoy.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ Shipley, Amy (10 April 2009). "Control Is No Longer an Issue for Nationals Pitcher Shairon Martis". The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ Jenkins, Bruce (27 March 2014). "Giants coach Hensley Meulens a true man of the world". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "Texas Rangers' Jurickson Profar won't play for Holland in World Baseball Classic – ESPN Dallas". ESPN. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Red Sox name Ceddanne Rafaela to Opening Day roster – the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Connolly, Dan (25 March 2014). "With Orioles' Jonathan Schoop and others, Curaçao becoming baseball hotbed". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "Simmons makes bittersweet journey to Taiwan". Major League Baseball. 23 February 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ Anderson, Shelly (11 May 2003). "Pirates' Simon is a sweet guy who doesn't see many pitches he doesn't like". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "853. Vurnon Anita | 1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao". 1000awesomethingsaboutcuracao.com. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Roly Bonevacia". FTBL. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "879. Jetro Willems | 1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao". 1000awesomethingsaboutcuracao.com. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Jemyma Betrian dazzles in MMA debut". curacaochronicle.com. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ Pierre Carrey (31 July 2011). "Marc De Maar Wears First Ever Curaçao Champion's Jersey". Cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ Churandy Martina (23 September 2011). "Churandy Martina | Curaçao Athletics Association (CAB)". Curaçaoatletiekbond.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Jean-Julien Rojer Profile | 2012 US Open Official Site – A USTA Event". 2012.usopen.org. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2013.