Miami, Florida, is a major tourism center and a culturally diverse city. It's also well known for its nightlife, beaches, cruise ships, and other forms of entertainment. Thanks to its rich history and strong presence in the entertainment industry, Miami is considered an international center for culture, entertainment, and commerce.

Over the years, Miami has given rise to a long list of prominent personalities who have made a name for themselves both locally and internationally. These celebrities are well known for their contribution to various fields such as sport, politics, music, and film.

Here is a list of several notable people from Miami:

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as "The Rock," is a former WWE champion and an acclaimed actor. He has played several leading roles in major Hollywood movies and is currently making his way up the Forbes list of highest-paid actors. Before his rise to fame, Johnson was a resident of Little River, Miami, where he played for the Miami Hurricanes.

Catherine Keener

Catherine Ann Keener is a seasoned American actress and two-time Academy Award nominee. She is known for her role in "Being John Malkovich," a comedy-drama about a puppeteer who curiously finds a portal that leads into the mind of famed actor Malkovich. Keener was born and raised in Miami, FL, near Princeton FL.

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama is another Miami-born actor, singer, and television personality who gained recognition for his role on the 90s hit sitcom "That '70s Show". He has also starred on multiple other television shows, including Grey's Anatomy, and NCIS to name a few.

William H. Macy, Jr

William Hall Macy, Jr. is a veteran American actor born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is mainly known for his star roles in Boogie Nights, Fargo, and Shameless films. He is the husband of award-winning actress Felicity Huffman.

Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan is a Cuban- born singer, songwriter, and businesswoman who gained worldwide fame as the lead singer of the Latin music band "Miami Sound Machine." She is considered one of the best-selling female artists of all time and an icon pop music industry. Estefan grew up in Miami after fleeing Cuba with her family during the Cuban revolution.

Other notable people who have been lucky to call Miami home include rapper Ace Hood, former Florida governor John Ellis Bush, Baseball Hall of Famer Steve Carlton, and award-wining novelist Edna Buchanan.