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. Similarly, the Arabic "reyes" (رئيس) signifies a ruler or head of a company or organization. People with the name include:

Given name

Reyes Estévez Reyes Estévez López (born 2 August 1976 in Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain) is a Spanish 1500 metres runner. He won the European Championships' final 1998 in Budapest. In addition, he won bronze medals at the 1997 World Champion ...

(born 1976), Spanish 1500 metres runner *

Reyes Maroto María Reyes Maroto Illera (born 19 December 1973) is a Spanish economist and politician who served as minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism in the government of prime minister Pedro Sánchez from 2018 to 2023. Early life and education Alth ...

(born 1973), Spanish economist and politician *

Reyes Moronta Reyes Armando Moronta (born January 6, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. Moronta signed with the San Francisco Giants as an international free agent in 2010. He has played in Major League Baseb ...

(born 1993), Dominican professional baseball pitcher *

Reyes Tamez Reyes Tamez Guerra (born 18 April 1952 in Monterrey) is a Mexicans, Mexican Immunochemistry, immunochemist and politicians. He is a former Secretary of Education for the State of Nuevo León, a former president of the Autonomous University of N ...

(born 1952), Mexican immunochemist

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Arts

Alfonso Reyes Alfonso Reyes Ochoa (17 May 1889 in Monterrey, Nuevo León – 27 December 1959 in Mexico City) was a Mexican writer, philosopher and diplomat. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times and has been acclaimed as one of th ...

(1889-1959), a Mexican writer, philosopher, and diplomat *

Alisa Reyes Alisa Adriana Reyes is an American actress, best known for three seasons that she appeared on Nickelodeon's ''All That'' (1994–97) and providing the voice of LaCienega Boulevardez in the Disney Channel original series, ''The Proud Family'' (200 ...

(born 1981), an American actress *

Andre Reyes Gipsy Kings are a group of flamenco, salsa, and pop musicians from Arles and Montpellier in southern France, who perform mostly in Catalan but also mix in Spanish with southern French dialects. Although the group members were born in France, ...

, vocalist and guitarist in the Gipsy Kings *

Aurora Reyes Flores Aurora Reyes Flores (born in Hidalgo del Parral, September 9, 1908 – Mexico City, April 26, 1985) was a Mexican artist, known as a painter and writer, and she was the first female muralist in Mexico and first exponent of Mexican muralism. ...

(1908–1985), a Mexican painter *

Canut Reyes François Reyes (born 9 June 1954), better known as Canut Reyes, is a French guitarist of Spanish Gitano descent, singer, songwriter and painter, best known for being part of the group The Gipsy Kings. Biography Canut Reyes was born in Stras ...

, vocalist in the Gipsy Kings *

Coney Reyes Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipina film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer. Coney made her debut on the silver screen in the 1975 film '' ...

(born 1954), Filipina actress, host, and producer *

Cristine Reyes Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk (born February 5, 1989), known professionally as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. She is often called as the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity. ...

(born 1989), a Filipina actress * Emma Reyes (1919–2003), Colombian painter and writer * Ernie Reyes, Jr., an American Taekwondo practitioner and actor *

Ginger Reyes Ginger A. Pooley ( née Reyes, born April 22, 1977) is an American rock musician, best known as a bassist and backing vocalist for the Chicago alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. More recently she has played bass for Gwen Stefani and ...

(born 1980), an American rock musician *

Jesús Reyes Ferreira Jesús Reyes Ferreira, (1880-1977) born José de Jesús Benjamín Buenaventura de los Reyes y Ferreira and also known as Chucho Reyes, was a self-taught artist and antiques/art collector and vendor. Reyes Ferreira began painting on crêpe paper, a d ...

(1880-1977) a Mexican self-taught artist and antiques/art collector and vendor *

Jorge Reyes (Argentine actor) Jorge "Che" Reyes (14 February 1907 – 29 March 1985) was an Argentine-Mexican actor. He appeared in more than seventy films from 1941 to 1970. Selected filmography References External links * 1907 births 1985 deaths Mexican male ...

(1907–1985) *

Jorge Reyes (Venezuelan actor) Jorge Luis Reyes Graterol (born August 28, 1971 in Caracas) is a Venezuelan actor and model best known for his work in Venezuelan telenovelas. Reyes began his artistic career as a model before going into acting where he played secondary roles. ...

(born 1971) *

Judy Reyes Judy Reyes (born November 5, 1967) is an American actress, model and producer, best known for her roles as Carla Espinosa on the NBC/ABC medical comedy series '' Scrubs'' (2001–2009), and as Zoila Diaz in the Lifetime comedy-drama ''Devious M ...

(born 1968), an American actress *

Nicolas Reyes Nicolas Reyes (born 22 November 1958) is the lead singer, guitarist, songwriter, arranger, producer and founder of the French musical group Gipsy Kings, along with Tonino Baliardo, the group popular for their Spanish music in the 1980s. Even tho ...

(born 1958), lead vocal of the Gipsy Kings *

Madison Reyes Madison Reyes (born June 25, 2004) is an American actress and singer, who is known for playing the character Julie Molina in the Netflix musical series ''Julie and the Phantoms'' (2020), for which she won an MTV Award and received a nomination ...

, (born 2002), Latin-American actress mostly known for

Julie and the Phantoms ''Julie and the Phantoms'' is an American musical comedy-drama streaming television series created by Dan Cross and David Hoge that was released via streaming on Netflix on September 10, 2020. The series is based on the Brazilian television serie ...

Patchai Reyes Gipsy Kings are a group of flamenco, salsa, and pop musicians from Arles and Montpellier in southern France, who perform mostly in Catalan but also mix in Spanish with southern French dialects. Although the group members were born in France, ...

, vocalist and guitarist in the Gipsy Kings *

Paul Reyes Gipsy Kings are a group of flamenco, salsa, and pop musicians from Arles and Montpellier in southern France, who perform mostly in Catalan but also mix in Spanish with southern French dialects. Although the group members were born in France, t ...

, vocalist and guitarist in the Gipsy Kings *

Ron Reyes Ron Reyes (born July 24, 1960) is an American musician most noted as the second singer for the Los Angeles punk rock group Black Flag. Reyes joined Black Flag after original vocalist Keith Morris had quit to form the Circle Jerks. Black Fla ...

, a singer for the band Black Flag *

Santa Reyes Santa Reyes known professionally as Santaye, is a Dominican singer-songwriter based in Miami. She began her music career in 2010. Several of Santaye's singles have charted on US Billboard Tropical Songs. She was twice nominated for the Lo Nuest ...

, Dominican singer-songwriter, known professionally as

Santaye Santa Reyes known professionally as Santaye, is a Dominican singer-songwriter based in Miami. She began her music career in 2010. Several of Santaye's singles have charted on US Billboard Tropical Songs. She was twice nominated for the Lo Nuest ...

Sofía Reyes Úrsula Sofía Reyes Piñeyro (born 25 September 1995) is a Mexican singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2018 with her song " 1,2,3", which featured Jason Derulo and De La Ghetto. In 2019, she released the song " R.I.P." with Brazilian si ...

, a Mexican singer-songwriter and actress *

Xiomara Reyes Xiomara Reyes (born October 28, 1973, in Havana, Cuba) is a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. After retiring from performing she was appointed the Head of School of The Washington Ballet School. Training and Career Born in Cu ...

, principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre

Politicians

Edward Diego Reyes Edward Diego "Eddie" Reyes (January 24, 1930 – April 14, 2018) was a Guamanian politician and retired United States Air Force colonel. Reyes served as the 4th Lieutenant Governor of Guam from January 3, 1983, to January 5, 1987, under Governor ...

(1930-2018), Guamanian politician * José Reyes Ferriz (born 1961), a Mexican politician, mayor of Ciudad Juárez *

José Reyes Baeza Terrazas José Reyes Baeza Terrazas (born 20 September 1961) is a Mexican politician and lawyer. In 2004, he was elected Governor of Chihuahua as a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party for the term ending in 2010. Prior to that, he was Chair o ...

(born 1961), a Mexican politician, governor of Chihuahua *

José Reyes Estrada Aguirre José Reyes Estrada Aguirre (Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chihuahua (state), Chihuahua, 1929 – Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua (state), Chihuahua, 31 March 1989) was a Mexican politician, affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party ...

(1929–1989), a Mexican politician, mayor of Ciudad Juárez *

Juan Francisco Reyes Juan Francisco Reyes López (10 July 1938 – 10 January 2019) was a Guatemalan politician who served as Vice President of Guatemala from 14 January 2000 to 14 January 2004 in the cabinet of president Alfonso Portillo. In 1989, Reyes was one of ...

, a Vice President of Guatemala *

Rafael Reyes Rafael Reyes Prieto (December 5, 1849 – February 18, 1921) was a Colombian politician and soldier who was the Chief of Staff of the Colombian National Army and President of Colombia (1904–1909).Gobernantes Colombianos, Ignacio Arismendi Posa ...

(1849-1921), a president of Colombia *

Raúl Reyes Luis Edgar Devia Silva (30 September 1948 – 1 March 2008), better known by his ''nom de guerre'' Raúl Reyes, was a leader, Secretariat member, spokesperson, and advisor to the Southern Bloc of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia–Pe ...

(1948–2008), a leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia *

Silvestre Reyes Silvestre "Silver" Reyes (born November 10, 1944) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for , serving from 1997 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligen ...

(born 1944), an American politician from the state of Texas

Sports

General

Dominick Reyes Dominick Reyes (born December 26, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former college football player. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of December 6, 2 ...

(born 1989), an American mixed martial artist *

Efren Reyes Efren Manalang Reyes (born August 26, 1954), popularly known by the nickname "Bata" (English: "Kid"), is a Filipino professional pool player. Reyes is widely considered one of the greatest pool players of all time. A winner of over 100 inte ...

("Bata") (born 1954), a Filipino pool player *

Faustino Reyes Faustino Reyes López (born 4 April 1975 in Marchena, Seville) is a former boxer from Spain, who represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he won the silver medal in the featherweight division (– 57 ...

(born 1975), a Spanish boxer *

Mika Reyes Mika Aereen Marcaliñas Reyes (born June 21, 1994) is a Filipino volleyball player. She is a Middle Hitter/Blocker and is currently playing in the PVL Premier Volleyball League in the Philippines. Early life Reyes grew up in Pulilan, Bulacan w ...

, a Filipino volleyball player *

Polo Reyes Polo is a ball game played on horseback, a traditional field sport and one of the world's oldest known team sports. The game is played by two opposing teams with the objective of scoring using a long-handled wooden mallet to hit a small hard ...

(born 1984), a Mexican mixed martial artist *

Ricky Reyes Reyes Nunez (born August 28, 1978), better known by the ring name Ricky Reyes, is a Cuban-American professional wrestler. He is known for his appearances in Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, World Wrestling Council, Lucha Underground and va ...

(born 1978), a Cuban American professional wrestler *

Sammis Reyes Sammis Daniel Reyes Martel (born October 19, 1995) is a Chilean-born former professional American football tight end. He was the first player from Chile to play in the NFL. Reyes grew up playing basketball as a youth member of the Chile nati ...

(born 1995), Chilean-American football player

Football (soccer)

* David Reyes (born 1985), a Chilean footballer *

Diego Antonio Reyes Diego Antonio Reyes Rosales (; born 19 September 1992) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga MX club Tigres UANL. He is an Olympic gold medalist. Reyes made his professional debut with Club América in Apri ...

(born 1992), a Mexican footballer *

José Antonio Reyes José Antonio Reyes Calderón (; 1 September 1983 – 1 June 2019) was a Spanish professional footballer who played mainly as a left winger and also as a forward. He made his debut for Sevilla aged 16 and signed for English club Arsenal in Ja ...

(José Antonio Reyes Calderón) (1983–2019), a Spanish international and Sevilla football player * Lorenzo Reyes (born 1991), Chilean footballer * Lorenzo Reyes (Mexican footballer) (born 1951), Mexican footballer

Baseball

Al Reyes Rafael Alberto "Al" Reyes (born April 10, 1970) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. A right-handed pitcher and career reliever, he played for seven teams; debuting on April 27, 1995, with the Milwaukee Brewers and playing for the Baltimore ...

(born 1970), a Major League Baseball pitcher *

Anthony Reyes Anthony Loza Reyes (born October 16, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He pitched primarily as a starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians. ...

(born 1981), an American baseball pitcher *

Dennys Reyes Dennys Reyes (; born April 19, 1977) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. In more than a decade-long career in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for 11 different teams, often as a left-handed specialist. Nicknamed "The Big Swe ...

(born 1977), a Mexican baseball pitcher * Denyi Reyes (born 1996), a Dominican baseball pitcher *

Franmil Reyes Franmil Federico Reyes (born July 7, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indian ...

(born 1995), a Dominican baseball player *

Gerardo Reyes (baseball) Gerardo Reyes (born May 13, 1993) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels. Career Reyes attended Hidalgo High School ...

(born 1993), a Dominican baseball pitcher *

José Reyes (catcher) José Ariel Reyes Ramírez (born February 26, 1983, in Barahona, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He is not related to All-Star shortstop José Reyes. Career Reyes was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur ...

(born 1983), a Dominican baseball catcher *

José Reyes (shortstop) José Reyes may refer to: Arts and entertainment *José Reyes Meza (1924–2011), Mexican painter and costume and set designer * José Reyes (flamenco) (1928–1979), Spanish flamenco singer with Manitas de Plata *Jose Javier Reyes (born 1954), Fil ...

(born 1983), a Dominican baseball player *

Nap Reyes Napoleón Aguilera Reyes (November 24, 1919 – September 15, 1995) was a Major League Baseball third baseman–first baseman who played for the New York Giants from 1943 to 1945, and again in 1950. A native of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, ...

(1919-1995), a Cuban baseball player * Pablo Reyes (born 1993), a Dominican baseball player *

Víctor Reyes Víctor José Reyes (born October 5, 1994) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder in the Chicago White Sox organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. He made his MLB debut in 2018. Career Atlant ...

(born 1994), a Venezuelan baseball player

Basketball

Chot Reyes Vincent "Chot" P. Reyes (born August 1, 1963) is a Filipino basketball head coach for the TNT Tropang Giga for the Philippine Basketball Association. He is also the head coach of the Philippine national basketball team, where he led the team to a ...

(born 1963), Filipino basketball coach * Jose Reyes, Filipino basketball player *

Jay-R Reyes Jay-R C. Reyes (born July 16, 1984) is a Filipino former professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association. Professional career Reyes was the youngest player in the 200 ...

, Filipino basketball player *

Raphael Reyes Raphael Carlo "Raphy" Reyes is a Filipino professional basketball player for Bicol Volcanoes of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He is a former UE Red Warrior and the point guard for the Big Chill Super Chargers in the PBA D-Le ...

, Filipino basketball player * Renato Reyes, Filipino basketball player *

Robert Reyes Robert Reyes is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He last played for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He spent his college years in the United States at Flagler College. He was draf ...

, Filipino basketball player *

Ryan Reyes Ryan Jay Reyes (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Nicknamed D-Energizer for his energetic style of play, he was drafted third overall b ...

, Filipino basketball player

Other

Alba Reyes Alba Giselle Reyes Santos (born June 15, 1981) is a Puerto Rican actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the title of Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2004 in which later on she placed 2nd Runner-Up at the Miss Universe 2004 pageant, and ...

(born 1981), beauty pageant contestant *

Bernardo Reyes Bernardo Doroteo Reyes Ogazón (30 August 1850 – 9 February 1913) was a Mexican general and politician, with aspirations to be President of Mexico. He died in a coup d'état against President Francisco I. Madero. Born in a prominent liberal ...

(1850-1913), Mexican general * Carlos Reyes (disambiguation), multiple people * Gabriel M. Reyes (1892-1952), Filipino Archbishop * Guadalupe Reyes (1918 – 2000), American activist *

J. B. L. Reyes Jose Benedicto Luis Luna "J.B.L." Reyes (August 19, 1902 – December 27, 1994) was a noted Filipino jurist who served as Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court from 1954 until 1972. After his retirement, Reyes became the first presi ...

(1902–1994), Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court * José Adriosola Reyes y Mariano, Filipino revolutionary *

Luz Mely Reyes Luz Mely Reyes (born 1967 or 1968) is a Venezuelan journalist, writer, and analyst. She is known as the director and co-founder of the digital media franchise '' Efecto Cocuyo''. She has received multiple honors for her work. Education Reyes gr ...

(born 1967 or 1968), Venezuelan journalist, writer, and analyst *

Pedro Reyes (comedian) Pedro Reyes (8 May 1961 – 25 March 2015) was a Spanish comedian, humorist, actor and television presenter. He was known for his surreal humour and collaboration with in the 1980s. Biography Reyes was born in Tangier, Morocco, in 1961 but ear ...

(1961–2015), Spanish comedian

Fictional characters

* Joslin Reyes, a member of the Endurance Crew and Technicians in the game

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(2013) * Reyes Alexander Farrow, the Son of Satan in

Darynda Jones Darynda Jones is the American literature, American author of the ''Charley Davidson'' series of paranormal romantic thrillers and a young adult series called The Darklight Trilogy. She lives in New Mexico. She is a recipient of the RITA Award. ...

's "Charley Davidson" series *

Cecilia Reyes Dr. Cecilia Reyes is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Scott Lobdell and Carlos Pacheco, the character first appeared in ''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #65 (June 1997). She belongs to the subspeci ...

, a character from the Marvel comic book series ''X-Men'' * Erica Reyes, a werewolf in the MTV television series ''

Teen Wolf ''Teen Wolf'' is a 1985 American coming-of-age romantic fantasy comedy film directed by Rod Daniel and written by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman. Michael J. Fox stars as the title character, a high school student whose ordinary life is changed ...

'' *

Hugo "Hurley" Reyes Hugo "Hurley" Reyes is a fictional character on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television series ''Lost (TV series), Lost'', played by Jorge Garcia. For most of the show's run, Hurley served as the show's comic relief, but occasionally, an ...

, a character from the television series ''Lost'' *Carlos Reyes, a character in '' 9-1-1: Lone Star'' *

Jaime Reyes Jaime is a common Spanish and Portuguese male given name for Jacob (name), James (name), Jamie, or Jacques. In Occitania Jacobus became ''Jacome'' and later ''Jacme''. In east Spain, ''Jacme'' became ''Jaime'', in Aragon it became ''Chaime'', and i ...

, the current Blue Beetle in DC Comics *

Monica Reyes Monica Julieta Reyes is a fictional character in the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox science fiction-supernatural fiction, supernatural television series ''The X-Files''. She is portrayed by Annabeth Gish. At first a Field Agent before becoming a ...

, a fictional FBI agent in ''The X-Files'' * Nick Reyes, protagonist in '' Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'' * Raven Reyes, a fictional, highly skilled zero-gravity mechanic in ''

The 100 The 100 may refer to: Arts and entertainment * 100 (DC Comics), fictional organized crime groups appearing in DC Comics * ''The 100'' (novel series), a 2013–2016 science fiction novel series written by Kass Morgan * ''The 100'' (TV series), 20 ...

'' * Robbie Reyes, the current Ghost Rider in Marvel Comics * Samantha Reyes, District Attorney from season 2 of '' Daredevil'' *

Gabriel Reyes Gabriel Martelino Reyes (March 24, 1892 – October 10, 1952) was the 28th archbishop of Manila, and the first native Filipino to hold that post. He previously served as Archbishop of Cebu from 1934 to 1949, and then served as Archbishop of Mani ...

, playable character in the Blizzard Entertainment video game ''Overwatch'', also known as "Reaper" *Cassia Reyes, protagonist of the Matched trilogy by Allie Condie

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