Ruiz
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Ruiz refers to:
- Persons
- *Ashley Ruiz (1976–), American singer, former member of Menudo
- *Blas Ruiz, Spanish explorer
- *Carlos Ruiz (1979–), Guatemalan football player
- *Chris Ruiz (contemporary), German electronic DJ and producer
- *Estela Ruiz, Mexican-American Marian visionary
- *Fermín Cacho Ruiz (contemporary), Spanish athlete, 1992 Olympics medalist
- *Héctor Ruiz (1945–), Mexican-American businessman, CEO of AMD
- *John Ruiz a.k.a. “The Quiet Man” (1972–), Puerto Rican boxing champion
- *Jose Ruiz (1795–1840), Texas revolutionary and politician
- *José Ruiz, pseudonym Azorin (1873–1967), Spanish poet and writer
- *José Ruiz (1952–), Spanish politician and Member of the European Parliament
- *Juan Ruiz (1283–1350), Spanish priest and poet
- *Lorenzo Ruiz (c. 1600–1637), Filipino saint
- *Miguel Ángel Ruiz (1952–), Mexican author, shaman, and teacher
- *Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881–1973) Spanish painter and one of the recognized figures in 20th century art, probably most famous as the co-founder, along with Georges Braque, of cubism.
- *Renata Ruiz (1984–), Chilean model, 2005 Miss Universe contestant
- *Rodrigo Ruiz (1972–), Chilean-Mexican football player
- *Rosie Ruiz (1953-), woman who finished first in the 1980 Boston Marathon but was later found to have cheated by jumping in during the middle of the race
- *Samuel Ruiz (1924-), Mexican bishop from the state of Chiapas
- Other
- *Nevado del Ruiz, volcano in Colombia
- *Ruíz, Nayarit, city in Mexico
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