Jose Maria Figueres is Chairman of The Carbon War Room, the former president of Costa Rica, and the former CEO of the World Economic Forum. Figueres was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and is the son of former President of Costa Rica, Jose Figueres Ferrer. Figueres finished his undergraduate studies at the United States Military Academy where he majored... read full bio
José Luis Rodríguez is a Venezuelan singer and actor who has recorded many international super hits and participated in a handful of telenovelas. Some of his more famous hits include: Dueño de Nada, Culpable Soy Yo, Pavo Real, and Agarrense De Las Manos. He also serves as a coach and mentor on the Argentine version of The Voice.... read full bio
Jose James is an American musician, composer, and bandleader who performs music which is a mixture of modern jazz, hip-hop and neo soul. James was born in Minneapois, Minnesota, and he began his career studying at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. After studying jazz, James went on to release his debut studio album, “The Dreamer,” through Brownswood... read full bio
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
