Former NASA astronaut, Jose Hernandez was recently honored with the USHLI National Hispanic Hero Award. Growing up in both California and Mexico, he spent his childhood working alongside his family throughout the fields of the central valley, not learning English until he was twelve. Following his high school graduation, he majored in electrical engineering, moving on to UCSB, where he... read full bio
José González is the only member in his class. González has been praised by Rolling Stone as "someone whose subtle, carefully crafted music delivers rewards to listeners who know how to wait," and his illustrious career can only be called a dreary example of what great music may be. González is one of the most exciting and sought-after touring musicians today, selling... read full bio
Jose Francisco Torres is an American professional soccer player who most recently has played for the Liga MX club, Puebla, on loan from UANL. Torres was born in Longview, Texas, and he began his career playing soccer at his high school where he was scouted and signed by the Mexican club Pachuca. While with Pachuca, Torres appeared in three matches... read full bio
Jose Feliciano is a Puerto Rican musician, singer, and composer who is best known for his Christmas single “Feliz Navidad” and for his cover of The Doors’ single “Light My Fire”. Feliciano was born blind but always had a love for music and taught himself how to play the accordion at just 7 years old. A few years later he... read full bio
Jose Carreras’ meteoric musical career resulted in early debuts at the world's most prestigious opera theatres and festivals, including the Teatro alla Scala of Milan, the New York Metropolitan Opera House, the Vienna Staatsoper, London Royal Opera House and many more. His repertoire includes over sixty operas. His extensive discography includes over 150 recordings. He has been awarded many Gold... read full bio
Canseco established himself in 1986, his first full season, being named the American League's Rookie of the Year. In April of 1988, Canseco guaranteed he would hit at least 40 home runs and steal at least 40 bases in the upcoming season. He went on to record 42 home runs and 40 steals becoming the first player in MLB history... read full bio
The well-known chef José Andrés is regarded as a culinary pioneer and has been instrumental in introducing Spanish cuisine to Americans. José has received considerable praise and recognition throughout his career for his original ideas and persistent love of cuisine. José was the driving force behind the development of various notable eating places as the creator of ThinkFoodGroup (TFG). His eateries,... read full bio
Jose Altuve is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of the MLB. Altuve was born in Maracay, Venezuela, and went on to begin his career after attending a Houston Astros’ tryout camp where they ended up signing him to a contract. After playing in the Venezuelan Summer League, Altuve moved to the United States where he... read full bio
Joschka Fischer is a German politician who is apart of the Alliance ‘90/The Greens. Fischer was born in Gerabronn, Wurttemberg-Baden, Allied-occupied Germany and he later in life became active in the German student movement and left-wing movement. Fischer began working at a bookstore where he also studied at universities. Throughout his career, Fischer first began working as a member of... read full bio
A dynamic and multidimensional innovator, Jos Dirkx has made significant contributions to the fields of technology, entrepreneurship, education, and literature. She has established herself at the forefront of ground-breaking developments that are altering sectors and accelerating global transformation as a recognized World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer. Jos Dirkx established Beenova AI, a cutting-edge platform that uses artificial intelligence to unearth revolutionary... read full bio
Jorja Smith is a British singer and songwriter known for being a skilled lyricist that writes songs that comment on current events, social issues, and tell poignant stories. Growing up, Jorja listened to artists such as Curtis Mayfield and Damien Marley, and she cites artists such as The Streets, Lauryn Hill, and Mos Def as heavy influences on her musical... read full bio
Joris Voorn is a producer and DJ from Rotterdam, who was raised in a musical family where music played a big role in his life. Electronic music caught his attention for the first time. Getting deeper into this music as he started DJing, Voorn developed an interest in techno and house. He started thinking about making his own music and... read full bio
Jorge Posada is a former MLB catcher who played for the New York Yankees his entire seventeen-season career. He is a switch hitter, who was on five All-Star teams, won five Silver Sluger Awards and was on the roster for four World series championship teams. He attained more RBIs and home runs than any other catcher in baseball. He is... read full bio
JordyPurp is a DMV-based artist whose music is just as unique as he is. With each song he appears on, JordyPurp infuses genuine emotions with melodious joy. His musical tastes started out wide, ranging from bands like Mayday Parade, Three Days Grace, and I Set My Friends On Fire to artists like Chief Keef, Future, and Speaker Knockerz. He was... read full bio
Jordynne Grace is a very proficient professional wrestler, primarily recognized for her affiliation with Impact Wrestling. Jordynne remains the only holder of the distinction of being Impact Wrestling's first female Triple Crown Winner. She holds three Georgia State weightlifting records in the categories of bench press, squat, and deadlift. She is also a professional bodybuilder and powerlifter.... read full bio
By the age of sixteen, country-pop singer Jordyn Shellhart was a published songwriter and major label recording artist with an appearance at the Grand Ole Opry under her belt. Born in Wheatland, Wyoming, and raised in Santa Rosa, California, Shellhart started writing songs at ten, but it wasn’t until she picked up the guitar three years later that she became... read full bio
Jordy Searcy is a folk-pop singer-songwriter from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who began his career playing music with his family as well as in church, and by himself. Searcy went on to begin pursuing a musical career after trying out for the reality competition series “The Voice.” He ended up getting through where he joined Team Pharrell Williams. During his time... read full bio
Jordy Nelson is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the NFL. Nelson was born in Manhattan, Kansas, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named Flint Hills Player of the Year by the Manhattan Mercury, and also exceled in both basketball and track and field. From there, Nelson went on... read full bio
Jordss is a DJ and Rinse FM host who is located in London. Boiler Room dubbed Jordss the "Queen of R&B Edits" for her skill at giving familiar songs a fresh spin and her willingness to throw in a few curveballs. Jordss is a third-generation Jamaican who grew up in London. Her music is influenced by the Caribbean, gritty London... read full bio
Since the release of his mixtape Almost An Adult, Jords, a rapper from south-east London, has incorporated diaspora and the Black British experience into his music. He explores his needs, goals and values in an unabashed manner, drawing motivation from the Black Lives Matter movement, demonstrating his Jamaican heritage, and taking part in charitable endeavors like Pickni Uniforms. "Dirt In The Diamond,"... read full bio
