This is a list of notable Minangkabau people.
Academics
Arbi Sanit, political scientist Arifin Bey, social scientist Azyumardi Azra, social religion scientist, rector Deliar Noer, political scientist Dewi Fortuna Anwar, political scientist Ismail Mohammad Ali, governor of Bank Negara Malaysia James Mahmud Rice, sociologist Moeslim Taher, rector and owner Jayabaya University Riri Fitri Sari, computer scientist Rustam Sani, political scientist Said Djauharsjah Jenie, technology scientist Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, Astronaut, Malaysian orthopaedic surgeon Syahril Sabirin, governor of Bank Indonesia Syahrir, economist Werry Darta Taifur, economist Yurdi Yasmi, forestry scientist Zakiah Daradjat, Islamic psychologist
Artists Amrus Natalsya, realism painter, wood sculpture Huriah Adam, dancer, dance choreographer Iwan Tirta, batik designer Mochtar Apin, painter Sutan Amrull, American make-up artist Whulandary Herman, model, Puteri Indonesia 2012-2013, Top 16 Miss Universe 2013 Yunizar, painter
Athletes
Aero Sutan Aswar, Indonesian jet skier Alan Martha, Indonesian football athlete Ananda Mikola, Indonesian race car driver Aqsa Sutan Aswar, Indonesian jet skier Bona Septano, Indonesian badminton athlete Defia Rosmaniar, Indonesian taekwondo athlete Denny Sumargo, Indonesian basketball athlete Gitra Yuda Furton, Indonesian football athlete Hari Novian Caniago, Indonesian basketball athlete Hengky Ardiles, Indonesian football athlete Indra Sjafri, Indonesian football athlete Irsyad Maulana, Indonesian football athlete Jandia Eka Putra, Indonesian football athlete Jafri Sastra, Indonesian football coach Leo Guntara, Indonesian football athlete Markis Kido, Indonesian badminton athlete Aidil Zafuan, Malaysian football athlete Zaquan Adha, Malaysian football athlete Moreno Suprapto, Indonesian race car driver Muhammad Fauzan Jamal, Indonesian football athlete Nasrul Koto, Indonesian football athlete Nil Maizar, Indonesian football coach and former football player Novrianto, Indonesian football athlete Novri Setiawan, Indonesian football athlete Oktavianus, Indonesian football athlete Pia Zebadiah Bernadet, Indonesian badminton athlete Raphael Maitimo, Indonesian football athlete Rommy Diaz Putra, Indonesian football athlete Rully Desrian, Indonesian football athlete Silvi Antarini, Indonesian badminton athlete Sutan Anwar, Indonesian football athlete Syamsir Alam, Indonesian football athlete Teja Paku Alam, Indonesian football athlete Tommy Pranata, Indonesian football athlete Tri Rahmad Priadi, Indonesian football athlete Usman Diarra, Indonesian football athlete Yaspi Boby, Indonesian sprinter Yeyen Tumena, Indonesian football athlete Zahra Muzdalifah, Indonesian football athlete
Authors
Abdul Muis, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Salah Asuhan Afrizal Malna, Indonesian writer Ahmad Fuadi, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Negeri 5 Menara Alfian Sa'at, Singaporean writer Ali Akbar Navis, Indonesian author, famous novel: Kemarau Gus tf Sakai, Indonesian writer Hamka, Islamic scholar, Indonesian novelist, famous novels: Merantau ke Deli, Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck, Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah Idrus, Indonesian author, famous story: "Dari Ave Maria ke Jalan Lain ke Roma" Karim Halim, Indonesian author Marah Roesli, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Siti Nurbaya Marina Mahathir, Malaysian novelist Motinggo Busye, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Malam Jahanam Nur Sutan Iskandar, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Hulubalang Raja Saadah Alim, Indonesian author Sariamin Ismail, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Kalau Tak Untung Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Layar Terkembang Tulis Sutan Sati, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Sengsara Membawa Nikmat Wisran Hadi, Indonesian novelist Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Malaysian writer and language experts Zuber Usman, Indonesian writer
Businesspeople Abdul Latief, owner of ALatief Corporation Ahmad Sahroni, owner of fuel shipping company Basrizal Koto, owner of Basko Group, Indonesia Handry Satriago, CEO of General Electric Indonesia Hasnul Suhaimi, CEO of Excelcomindo Pratama Hasyim Ning, Indonesian car assembly businessman Joesoef Isak, founder of Hasta Mitra publishing house Kamarudin Meranun, Chairman of AirAsia and CEO of the Tune Group Mohamed Taib bin Haji Abdul Samad, tycoon in the early history of Kuala Lumpur Mokhzani Mahathir, owner of Kencana Capital Sdn. Bhd Nadiem Makarim, founder and CEO of Go-Jek and Indonesian government minister Nasimuddin Amin, Malaysian car assembly businessman Rinaldi Firmansyah, CEO of Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tunku Imran, owner of Antah Holdings, Malaysia Tunku Naquiyuddin, owner of Antah Holdings, Malaysia Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah, owner of Melewar Group, Malaysia
Composers and musicians Guruh Sukarnoputra, choreographer and songwriter Saiful Bahri, composer and songwriter Wandly Yazid, composer Zubir Said, composer of the national anthem of Singapore, "Majulah Singapura"
Diplomats Dino Patti Djalal, Indonesian ambassador and deputy Foreign Minister Fouad Abdulhameed Alkhateeb, Saudi Arabian ambassador Hasjim Djalal, Indonesian ambassador Razali Ismail, Malaysian ambassador Zahrain Mohamed Hashim, Malaysian ambassador
Entertainers
Acha Septriasa, actress Aliando Syarief, actor, model Angela Nazar, actress, singer Atta Halilintar, actor, influencer, singer Awaludin, actor Aznil Nawawi, actor, TV host Billy Syahputra, actor, comedian Bunga Citra Lestari, actress, pop singer Camelia Malik, actress Christine Hakim, actress Dede Yusuf, actor Dude Harlino, actor Eva Arnaz, actress Hilbram Dunar, presenter HIM Damsyik, actor Imelda Therinne, actress, model Karina Nadila, actress, model Kirana Larasati, actress Kiwil, comedian Laudya Chintya Bella, actress Marissa Anita, actress Marshanda, actress Masayu Anastasia, actress Melanie Putria Dewita Sari, actress and television hostess Meuthia Kasim, presenter Nagita Slavina, actress and singer Nikita Mirzani, actress, model and presenter Nikita Willy, actress Niniek L. Karim, actress Nirina Zubir, actress Okky Lukman, comedian Olga Syahputra, comedian Raihaanun, actress Rano Karno, actor, governor of Banten Revalina Sayuthi Temat, actress Ria Irawan, actress Sheila Dara Aisha, actress and singer Shireen Sungkar, actress and singer Soekarno M. Noer, actor Soloz Faris, Malaysian esports player Sukma Ayu, actress Titi Rajo Bintang, actress and musician Zainal Abidin, actor Zaskia Adya Mecca, actress Zaskia Sungkar, actress
Filmmakers
Andjar Asmara, film director Arizal, film director Asrul Sani, screenwriter Bachtiar Effendi, film director Djamaluddin Malik, film producer Jajang C. Noer, film producer John de Rantau, film director Misbach Yusa Biran, film director and pioneer of Indonesian film archive Nan Achnas, film director Nasri Cheppy, film director Nia Dinata, film director Roestam Sutan Palindih, film director Salman Aristo, screenwriter and film director Upi Avianto, film director Usmar Ismail, film producer U-Wei Haji Saari, film director
First Ladies
Fatmawati, Indonesian first lady Rosmah Mansor, Malaysian first lady Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, Malaysian first lady Tuanku Bahiyah, Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia and Sultanah of Kedah Tuanku Najihah, Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia and Tunku Ampuan of Negeri Sembilan Tunku Kurshiah, Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia and Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Journalists Abdoel Rivai, journalist in colonial era and founder of Pewarta Wolanda Ani Idrus, founder of Waspada daily newspaper Atika Suri, TV newscaster and newscast producer Budi Putra, technology journalist Djamaluddin Adinegoro, journalist in the colonial era Desi Anwar, reporter of Metro TV Erwin Arnada, journalist, film director Mahyuddin Datuk Sutan Maharadja, early newspaper editor, journalist and intellectual Rohana Kudus, first Indonesian female journalist Rosihan Anwar, founder of Pedoman Yusril Djalinus, co-founder of Tempo magazine
Monarchies Adityawarman, founder royal dynasty of Pagaruyung Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia Antah, king of Negeri Sembilan Dara Jingga, Dharmasraya princess Dara Petak, Dharmasraya princess Jaafar of Negeri Sembilan, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia Raja Kecil, sultan of the Sultanate of Siak Sri Indrapura Melewar, king of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan, Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Legal system Arminsyah, vice attorney general of Indonesia Basrief Arief, attorney general of Indonesia Saldi Isra, justice of the Indonesian Constitutional Court Sukma Violetta, deputy chairwoman of the Judicial Commission of Indonesia
Military
Adnan Bin Saidi, Malayan World War II 1st Malay Regiment, battle of bukit candu, commander Cut Nyak Dhien, commander of Aceh War Chappy Hakim, Indonesian Air Force's chief of the air staff Daan Jahja, chief of staff of the Siliwangi Division and military governor of Jakarta Dato' Bahaman, Malaysian warrior Doni Monardo, head of the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management. Kemal Idris, Indonesian commander of KOSTRAD Kivlan Zen, Indonesian commander of KOSTRAD Teuku Umar, commander of Aceh War Tuanku Imam Bonjol, commander of Padri War Tuanku Tambusai, leader of Padri War Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali, General (Rtd), 9th Commander, Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces
Politicians
Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin, Malaysian minister Abdul Halim, Indonesian prime minister Abdullah CD, chairman of the Communist Party of Malaya Abdul Rahim Ishak, Singaporean government minister Abdul Samad Idris, Malaysian minister Abubakar Jaar, resident of North Sumatra and West Sumatra Adnan Kapau Gani, deputy prime minister of Indonesia Agus Salim, Indonesian diplomat, former Indonesian government minister Ahmad Boestaman, chairman of Parti Rakyat Malaysia Ahmad Kanedi, mayor of Bengkulu Ahmad Riza Patria, Indonesian government deputy minister Aishah Ghani, Malaysian government minister Amirsham Abdul Aziz, Malaysian government minister Arcandra Tahar, Indonesian government minister Arifin Tasrif, Indonesian government minister Armida Alisjahbana, Indonesian government minister Arsyadjuliandi Rachman, governor of Riau Assaat, acting president of Indonesian Aziz Ishak, Malaysian government minister Azwar Anas, Indonesian government minister Bachtiar Chamsyah, Indonesian government minister Bagindo Azizchan, mayor of Padang Bahaman Samsudin, Malaysian government minister Bahder Djohan, Indonesian government minister Burhanuddin al-Helmy, president of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Bustanil Arifin, Indonesian government minister Chaerul Saleh, deputy prime minister of Indonesia Dipa Nusantara Aidit, leader of the Communist Party of Indonesia Emil Salim, Indonesian government minister Eny Karim, Indonesian government minister Erry Nuradi, governor of North Sumatra Fachrul Razi, Indonesian government minister Fadli Zon, Indonesian government minister Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysian government minister Fahmi Idris, Indonesian government minister Gamawan Fauzi, Indonesian government minister Ghafar Baba, deputy prime minister of Malaysia Ghazali Shafie, Malaysian government minister Giring Ganesha, Indonesian government deputy minister Hamdan Sheikh Tahir, Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang, Malaysia Hamzah Abu Samah, Malaysian government minister Harry Azhar Azis, chairman of the Audit Board of Indonesia Harun Zain, Indonesian government minister Hasan Basri Durin, Indonesian government minister Hasan Malek, Malaysian government minister Hasan Nasbi, chief of Presidential Communication Office Hazairin, Indonesian government minister