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Jirí Vala was born on 27 November 1926 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He was an actor and writer, known for Poklad byzantského kupce (1967), Snatky z rozumu (1968) and Zlá krev (1986). He died on 15 November 2003 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Daniela Hantuchová is a Slovak tennis commentator and retired player. She turned professional in 1999 and had her breakthrough year in 2002, when she won her first WTA Tour title at the Indian Wells Masters, defeating Martina Hingis in the final and becoming the lowest-ranked player to ever win the tournament. She also reached the quarterfinals of that year's Wimbledon Championships and US Open, ending the year in the top ten. She was part of the Slovak team that won the 2002 Fed Cup and the 2005 Hopman Cup.

Katarina Pavelek was born on 17 November 1981 in Poprad, Slovakia. She was an actress, known for The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018), Default and Fox Sports Live (2013). She died on 1 June 2023 in Liestal, Switzerland.

Pavol Pekarcik was born in 1972 in Spisská Sobota, Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. Pavol is a director and writer, known for Photophobia (2023), Velvet Terrorists (2013) and Silent Days (2019).

Anna Kornajová was born on 30 December 1965 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. She is an actress, known for Hody (1987), Eygletiérovci (1986) and Staroruzová dráma (1989).

Ján Gallovic was born on 22 November 1960 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He is an actor, known for A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), Ceské století (2013) and Spievankovo 5: O povolaniach (2015).

Andrej Kisak is a Slovak entrepreneur and philanthropist who has been President of Slovakia since 2014. He ran as an independent candidate in the 2014 presidential election and was elected as President in a second round of voting. In the first round of the 2014 presidential election, Kiska placed second with 24% of the vote, behind Prime Minister Robert Fico (28%). As none of candidates got more than 50% of votes, Kiska and Fico progressed to a presidential runoff vote on 29 March 2014. Kiska won decisively in the second round, receiving nearly 60% of the vote. He took office on 15 June 2014.

Sebastian Kuckovsky was born on 15 April 1999 in Poprad, Slovakia. He is an editor and director, known for EQUALITY (2017), Nodum (2017) and Restore Point (2023).

Rudolf Icsey was born on 18 May 1905 in Poprádfelka, Austria-Hungary [now part of Poprad, Slovakia]. He was a cinematographer, known for Macumba Love (1960), Szíriusz (1942) and Pókháló (1936). He was married to Gizella Bucsinszky. He died on 13 July 1986 in Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Dalibor Cernák was born on 13 November 1970 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He is an actor, known for The Labyrinth (2015), Cops and Robbers (1997) and Blue Code (2017).

Vlado Kubenko was born on 10 August 1924 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He was a director and writer, known for Insitne umenie (1967), Cas, ktorý zijeme (1968) and Tryzna (1969). He died on 26 May 1993 in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Anton Majercík was born on 11 June 1947 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He is a director and actor, known for Vták nociar (1981), Roky prelomu (1989) and Zlaté casy (1979).

Marián Zázrivý was born on 1 March 1974 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia].

Born on 4 February 1978 in Poprad, Slovakia, Hurajt is the most successful retired biathlete his country ever produced. He made his World Cup debut on 8 December 1999. Hurajt participated in three Winter Olympic Games - in 2006, 2010 and 2014. The highlight in his entire career was winning a bronze Olympic medal in the 15 km mass start event in 2010 in Vancouver. Those Games were the most successful of all. He landed a 5th place in the Individual, 7th in the sprint, 16th in the pursuit and 15th in the relay. Hurajt competed in 12 World Championships during his career from 2000 until 2013. His best individual results from all World Championships are 14th place in the sprint in Ostersund, 13th again in the sprint in 2003 in Khanty-Mansiysk and 19th in the mass start in 2008. Of course when he was with team, he achieved good placings too - 9th in 2008, 10th in Oberhof in 2004 and in 2013 in Czech Republic. On the World Cup tour, Hurajt was twice 3rd - in the sprint in Fort-Kent and the pursuit in Brezno-Osrblie during the 2003-2004 season. He also made one 4th place in the mass start in Fort-Kent in 2003-2004, 5th in the Individual in Antholz-Anterselva in 2009-2010 and twice 8th in the sprint in 2004 and the pursuit in Kontiolahti in 2009-2010. His best overall finish is 19th in the 2003-2004 season. Pavol Hurajt made great accomplishments. He was considered not only a stable shooter but a fast skier. He announced his retirement after the Olympics in 2014.

Peter Paulíny was born on 3 December 1963 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He is an actor, known for Ulice bez mena (1990), Zaby a iné ryby (1986) and Eygletiérovci (1986).

Agnes Dimun was born on 15 August 1984 in Poprad, Slovakia. She is a director and cinematographer, known for Dekadentaci, Metal Heart (2006) and Kde je?! (2007).

Emil Scuka was born on 9 September 1957 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He is an actor, known for Radikální rez (1984), Bohemia docta aneb Labyrint sveta a lusthauz srdce (Bozská komedie) (2000) and Vsechnopárty (2005).

Izabela Pazitková was born on 30 October 1947 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. She is an actress, known for Pomsta mrtvych rýb (1981).

Viera Langerová was born on 13 March 1961 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. Viera is a writer, known for Infantkine narodeniny (1991) and Co dievcatká nevedia (1990).

Gabriela Matecná was born on 28 November 1964 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia].

Juraj Weincziller was born on 16 January 1937 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He died on 7 December 1995 in Bratislava, Slovakia.

József Rolkó was born on 19 March 1897 in Poprád, Austria-Hungary [now Poprad, Slovakia]. He is known for A csodadoktor (1927).

Born in Czechoslovakia, (now Slovak Republic), Peter's passion for film developed at an early age when his Father took him to the cinemas at the age of 9. The picture being shown was 'Once Upon a Time in the West.' Since then music and film have become relevant in Peter's life.

Today, residing in Brooklyn, NY, he is pursuing his devotion to the film medium as a Director. Other aspects of his talents include editing, and scoring. Self-taught, he continues to work on his first short, 'Relapsed', among other projects.