In Sports:
José Antonio Cortéz:
former NFL player of the Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins as well as with NMF Europe. 
Carlos Hernandez:
Lightweight World Boxing Champion. Also known as Carlos “El Famoso” Hernandez. He was El Salvador’s first Boxing World Champion. |
In the Media:
Christy Turlington:
Supermodel, who has modeled for companies such as Maybelline, Calvin Klein and Chanel. Although Christy was born in California, she is the daughter of Dwain Turlington and Maria Elizabeth from El Salvador. She volunteers much of her time to many humanitarian causes like the Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation. 
Vanesa Tomasino:
Born and raised in San Salvador. She has appeared in Smallville, Defying Gravity, The X Files, a leading role in “A Girl Like Me” and several other television shows. |
In Music:
Alvaro Torres:
From Bahía de Jiquilisco. He is thought to be one of the most influential and well known singer/song writers from El Salvador. Torres has sung duets with Selena, and many other well known Mexican singers.
From Bahía de Jiquilisco. He is thought to be one of the most influential and well known singer/song writers from El Salvador. Torres has sung duets with Selena, and many other well known Mexican singers.
