Miami is a major tourist center and culturally diverse city. It is also known for its nightlife and beaches. Miami is a global center for culture and entertainment due to its rich history.

Miami has seen many prominent people make a name for their self over the years. These stars are known for their contributions to many fields, including politics, music and film.

Here’s a list with several prominent Miamians:

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Douglas Johnson is also known as “The Rock” and is a former WWE champion. He is also an actor who has been widely praised. Johnson has been a leading role in many major Hollywood movies, and is currently on the Forbes list for highest-paid actors. Johnson was born near Miami Shores and grew up in Miami. He played for the Miami Hurricanes.

Catherine Keener

Catherine Ann Keener, a veteran American actress, is a two-time Academy Award nominee. Her role in “Being John Malkovich”, a comedy-drama about an amateur puppeteer who discovers a way to enter the mind of Malkovich’s, is well-known. Keener was raised near Princeton FL.

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama, another Miami-born actor and singer, is a television personality who was recognized for his role in the hit 90s sitcom “That’s ’70s Show”. He has also appeared on numerous other television shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and NCIS.

William H. Macy, Jr

William Hall Macy, Jr., is an American veteran actor, born and raised in Miami, Florida. His most prominent roles include the Boogie Nights, Fargo and Shameless films. Felicity Huffman, Felicity’s award-winning wife, is his husband.

Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan, a Cuban-born singer, songwriter and businesswoman, gained international fame as the lead vocalist of Latin music band, “Miami Sound Machine.” Estefan is a legend in the pop music industry and one of the most successful female artists. Estefan was born in Miami, after she fled Cuba with her family during Cuba’s revolution.

Other notable Miami residents include Ace Hood, ex-florida governor John Ellis Bush and Steve Carlton, both members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Edna Buchanan, a novelist who won an award, and Ace Hood.