This is a list of prominent people from Réunion, an Indian Ocean island that is an overseas department and region of France.
Artists Serge Huo-Chao-Si, artist, designer, engineer
Musicians Ann O'aro Baster Célimène Gaudieux Gérald De Palmas Olivier Ker Ourio Ravan' Kamal Krishna Baral Sabiah Tonton David Tess Ziskakan, musical group
Poets Évariste de Forges de Parny Léon Dierx Boris Gamaleya Charles Marie René Leconte de Lisle
Politicians Huguette Bello, politician Ibrahim Dindar, politician Jean-Claude Fruteau, politician Margie Sudre, politician Paul Vergès, regional president Roland Robert, politician
Writers Michel Houellebecq, novelist Charles Marie René Leconte de Lisle Yves Manglou Jean-Régis Ramsamy Ambroise Vollard Julie Bernard
Other notable people Keiiti Aki, professor, seismologist, author and mentor Edmond Albius, horticulturalist Gilbert Aubry, Bishop of St-Denis Joseph Bédier, academic and member of the Académie française (born in Paris to Réunionnais parents, raised on the island) Jeremy Flores, professional surfer Roland Garros, war hero Yoël Armougom Georges Guibert, Bishop of St-Denis Pauline Hoarau, model Claudia Carpentier, model Dimitri Payet, footballer Jacques Payet, world-renowned aikido master Manu Payet, comedian and radio host Florent Sinama Pongolle, footballer Laurent Robert, footballer Ludovic Ajorque Bao Vang (Yves Claude Vinh-San), son of Emperor Duy Tân Georginio Rutter, footballer Melvine Malard, footballer
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