Guillermo facts for kids

Guillermo is the Spanish form of the boy's name William. It is a very common name in many Spanish-speaking countries around the world. People sometimes shorten the name to 'Guille'. In Latin America, a common nickname for Guillermo is 'Memo'.

Famous People Named Guillermo

Many interesting people throughout history and today share the name Guillermo. Here are a few of them:

Athletes

• Guillermo Amor (born 1967) is a Spanish football manager and a former player. He played as a midfielder for teams like FC Barcelona.
• Guillermo Barros Schelotto (born 1973) is an Argentine former football player. He also became a successful football manager.
• Guillermo Cañas is an Argentine tennis player. He was known for his strong performances on clay courts.
• Guillermo Coria is another Argentine tennis player. He was once ranked among the top players in the world.
• Guillermo Díaz (born 1985) is a Puerto Rican basketball player. He has played for teams like the Los Angeles Clippers.
• Guillermo García López (born 1983) is a Spanish tennis player. He has won several titles during his career.
• Guillermo Muñoz (born 1993) is a Mexican football (soccer) player. He plays as a defender.
• Guillermo Ochoa (born 1985) is a famous Mexican national goalkeeper. He has played in many FIFA World Cups.
• Guillermo Rigondeaux (born 1980) is a Cuban boxer. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
• Guillermo Vilas (born 1952) is an Argentine former tennis player. He was one of the best players in the world in the 1970s.

Actors and Entertainers

• Guillermo Dávila (born 1955) is a Venezuelan actor and singer. He is well-known for his roles in telenovelas.
• Guillermo Díaz (born 1975) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
• Guillermo del Toro (born 1964) is a famous Mexican filmmaker. He is a director, screenwriter, and producer known for fantasy and horror films.
• Guillermo Rodriguez (born 1971) is a talk show sidekick. He is known for his funny appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
• Guillermo Marquez is one of the baby twins of Dora in the popular children's cartoon Dora the Explorer.

Other Notable People

• Guillermo Bermejo (born 1975) is a Peruvian politician. He serves as a member of the Peruvian Congress.
• Guillermo Chong is a Chilean geologist. Geologists study the Earth's physical structure and substances.
• Guillermo Endara (1936–2009) was a Panamanian politician. He served as the President of Panama from 1989 to 1994.
• Guillermo Lasso (born 1955) is an Ecuadorian businessman and politician. He served as the President of Ecuador.
• Guillermo Rawson (1821–1890) was an Argentinian doctor and politician. He was an important figure in Argentina's history.

See also

• Hurricane Guillermo
• In Spanish: Guillermo para niños

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