Taoyuan has been home to numerous influential figures in politics, sports, and entertainment.
* **Cheng Wen-tsan:** Prominent politician and former two-term Mayor of Taoyuan City who oversaw the city's elevation to a special municipality. * **Tseng Ya-ni:** Professional golfer born in Taoyuan; former World No. 1 and youngest player ever to win five major championships. * **Chou Tien-chen:** Elite professional badminton player, consistently ranked among the top men's singles players in the world. * **Jerry Yan:** Actor, singer, and model; gained pan-Asian fame as a member of the boy band F4 and star of *Meteor Garden*. * **Lu Shao-kang (Jaw Shaw-kong):** Notable Taiwanese media personality and politician, born in Taoyuan.
