What artists should I choose?

Hi guys. I am Jefferson, from Venezuela, and I have been learning English for two years. Last Saturday, my teacher told me that I have to make a biography related to my favourite film start, a musical legend, my sports hero, etc. The point is that I have a lot of names in my mind: from philosophers (I am studying philosophy), to sportspeople as Michael Phelps, but I do not want to make a biography about them.

I want you to help me with some recommendations. Maybe you can send me names of famous singers, artists, athletes, etc. from your country (people that I have not heard about) and I can do my biography about him/her. this could help me to improve my general knowledge; maybe it teaches something new about your culture, about your country.

Hi Jefferson, I can recommend one famous athlete from my area.  Jim Thorpe.  He was a famous football player and Olympic athlete.  He was also Native American.  Take a look!