Notable Individuals
Several Colombian immigrants to the UK as well as British born people of Colombian descent have gained notable success, some examples are listed here. Jorge Castano is a Cali born professional wrestler who has made a new life and career for himself in the UK, Phil Manzanera a musician and record producer who was the lead guitarist with Roxy Music was born in London to a Colombian mother and English father. Luis Lopez, a young entrepreneur/model currently residing in London. Colombian American journalist, Sonia Uribe studied in and now lives in London. José Fernández Madrid was a former ambassador to the UK for Colombia who lived in the UK for a number of years where he subsequently died. Another notable expatriate in the UK of Colombian origin is Australian actor Adam Garcia who has found fame in many US and British films. Also Colombian born Carolina Herrera holds a surgical post in London, where she resides although she is more famed for her music. In 2010 Miss Great Britain winner Tara Hoyos-Martinez of Colombian parentage became the first Latina to represent the country in the global Miss Universe pageant.
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