Juan Pablo Raba, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?
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According to a reliable source, Juan Pablo Raba is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the actor's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 25/07/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Raba for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 53-year-old actor, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Raba so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the actor have already been named ‘Colombian Of The Year’ by some major Colombian newspapers and even ‘Bogotá Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Bogotá (Juan Pablo Raba's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the actor was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Juan Pablo Raba Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 24 Jul 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveJuan Pablo”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 24 Jul 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Juan Pablo Raba?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Jul 2025
Could 2025 officially be the Year of Juan Pablo Raba?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?
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