List of Minahasa people

This is a list of notable Minahasa people.

Activism

• Maria Walanda Maramis, Indonesian national hero, pioneer of women's rights in Indonesia

Journalism

• Alex Mendur, co-founder of the Indonesian Press Photo Service (IPPHOS), photographer of iconic photo of Bung Tomo
• Frans Mendur, co-founder of the Indonesian Press Photo Service (IPPHOS), photographer of Soekarno proclaiming the independence of Indonesia

Literature

• F. D. J. Pangemanan, author of Tjerita Si Tjonat

Military

• Alexander Evert Kawilarang, former commander of the Siliwangi Division
• Willy Ghayus Alexander Lasut, former governor of North Sulawesi
• Adolf Gustaaf Lembong, former commander of 16th Division
• Elias Daniel (Daan) Mogot, first director of the Tangerang Military Academy
• Robert Wolter Monginsidi, Indonesian national hero
• Herman Nicolas Ventje Sumual, leader of Permesta movement
• Pierre Andries Tendean, Indonesian revolutionary hero
• Jacob Frederick (Joop) Warouw, former commander of TT-VII/Indonesia Timur, leader of Permesta movement

Entertainers

• Angel Karamoy, Pop singer and actress
• Audy Item, Pop & Rock singer
• Donna Agnesia, Presenter, actress and model
• Januarisman, Musician and singer-songwriter
• Lydia Kandou, Prominent indonesian actress and model (half-Dutch)
• Pinkan Mambo, Pop & R&B singer
• Stefan William, Actor and singer (half-American)

Politics

• Alexander Andries Maramis, former Indonesian finance minister
• Lambertus Nicodemus Palar, Indonesian national hero, first Indonesian representative to the United Nations
• Gerungan Saul Samuel Jozias (Sam) Ratulangi, Indonesian national hero, member of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence, governor of Celebes

Science

• Arie Frederik Lasut, Indonesian national hero, co-founder of Indonesia's first Mining and Geological Service

Sports

• Flandy Limpele, Indonesian badminton player
• Liliyana Natsir, Indonesian badminton player
• Greysia Polii, Indonesian badminton player
• Rebecca Jocom, Indonesian softball player