We'll Give You 3 Celebrities, You Tell Us What Country They're From

By: Olivia C
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We'll Give You 3 Celebrities, You Tell Us What Country They're From
Image: Maggie from Palm Springs, United States via Wiki Commons, nicogenin via Wiki Commons, Chrisa Hickey at https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisahickey/ via Wiki Commons

About This Quiz

When we say "celebrity," how do you define the word?

There are various ways of becoming a celebrity. Some are accidental while some are intentional. For example, people who achieved some kind of milestone in their life's work might get honored, one way or another, and their product will be known by many people. That could be inventors, scientists, authors or any other kind of artist. 

The intentional celebrities, meanwhile, are those who really seek out the limelight so that their names would become household names, and their images would be easily recognizable anywhere. This is done as a result of their pursuit of a line of work. Being in the entertainment business is an example of this. There are actors, directors, photographers, writers and other people who intentionally create work or do jobs that will propel them into the limelight. The more exposure, the better the celebrity becomes!

But in this quiz, we tossed up the mix, for fun. There are the usual default celebs globally known as entertainers. But there are also those who made it big because of earnest efforts, or made significant contributions to society, one way or another. And of course, there are also the controversial figures in there. 

So go ahead and see the eclectic mix! Start the quiz, now!

Princess Diana, Adele, Emma Watson
Nick Parfjonov via Wiki Commons, nikotransmission via Wiki Commons, Georges Biard via Wiki Commons
Princess Diana, Adele, Emma Watson. Where are they from?
England
England is home to many wonderful celebrities. These three female examples inspire women today.
Zambia
Canada
Uruguay
Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth
Steve Lipofsky Basketballphoto.com via Wiki Commons, TheAgency (CJStumpf) 22:01, 6 April 200 via 7 (UTC)Wiki Commons, George Grantham Bain via Wiki Commons
Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth. Where did these dudes excel in their sports?
USA
The USA exports its culture in various ways. American sports is one commodity, garnering global fans for athletes.
Vanuatu
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Natalie Portman, Gal Gadot, Uri Geller
Siebbi via Wiki Commons, Gage Skidmore via Wiki Commons, Dmitry Rozhkov via Wiki Commons
Natalie Portman, Gal Gadot, Uri Geller. Where did these showbiz people originally hail from?
Nicaragua
Peru
Israel
Israel is home to many wonderful women and men. These three celebs are popular during different generations.
Oman

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Rose Byrne, Hugh Jackman, and Iggy Azalea
Eva Rinaldi via Wiki Commons, Grant Brummett at https://www.flickr.com/photos/grantbrummett/ via Wiki Commons, Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA via Wiki Commons
Actor-performers Rose Byrne, Hugh Jackman and Iggy Azalea are from where?
Poland
Australia
Australians have been making their mark in the international arena. Most of them made it to America first, to do that.
Norway
Niger
Justin Bieber, Alanis Morissette, and Michael J. Fox
Lou Stejskal via Wiki Commons, Andrew Ward (glafRo4s) from Biddeford, United States via Wiki Commons, Thomas Atilla Lewis at https://www.flickr.com/people/51761894@N00 via Wiki Commons
Syrupy sweet and eclectically edgy entertainment talents Justin Bieber, Alanis Morissette and Michael J. Fox are from what country?
Macau
Iceland
Canada
There are many Canadian talents in American pop culture that it surprises people sometimes to learn of their true nationality. But it's a hoot to discover!
Scotland
Famke Janssen, Anne Frank, and Eddie Van Halen
Jacque Braun at https://www.flickr.com/photos/24979433@N02/ via Wiki Commons, Unknown photographer; Collectie Anne Frank Stichting Amsterdam via Wiki Commons, Alan Light via Wiki Commons
Which European country do we have to thank for introducing us to Famke Janssen, Anne Frank and Eddie Van Halen?
Iran
Netherlands
The Netherlands is the birthplace of these colorful celebrities. Some are accidental celebs like Anne Frank, while the rest are not.
Lithuania
Mauritius

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Charlize Theron, Trevor Noah, and Elon Musk
Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America via Wiki Commons, 1000heads via Wiki Commons, Heisenberg Media via Wiki Commons
What country is proud to claim Charlize Theron, Trevor Noah and Elon Musk as their own?
India
Jamaica
South Africa
South African talents have also crossed over to the USA. And now, the world!
Kosovo
Seal, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Hakeem Olajuwon
Eva Rinaldi via Wiki Commons, Liberty Media for Women, LLC via Wiki Commons, University of Houston Digital Library via Wiki Commons
Where did it start for Seal, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Hakeem Olajuwon?
Finland
Tuvalu
Philippines
Nigeria
A lot of Nigerian talents find themselves traveling to Europe, specifically the UK, to get better chances. Sometimes, it works.
Keith Urban, Russell Crowe, and Sir Edmund Hillary
Eva Rinaldi via Wiki Commons, Danrok via Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons
Great achievers like Keith Urban, Russell Crowe and Sir Edmund Hillary came from which country?
New Zealand
Sometimes, people mistake New Zealand as part of Australia. Nope, these celebs will disagree!
Gabon
Morocco
Estonia

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Imelda Marcos, Manny Pacquiao, and Pia Wurtzbach
SSGT Marvin D. Lynchard, USAF via Wiki Commons, inboundpass via Wiki Commons, Marktanoja78 via Wiki Commons
Colorfully controversial figures like Imelda Marcos, Manny Pacquiao and Pia Wurtzbach can be found in which archipelago nation?
Indonesia
Fiji
Philippines
The Philippines has a world-class boxer, a Miss Universe and a dictator's wife all co-existing in the present. How cray cray is that?
New Zealand
Colin Farrell, Bono, and The Cranberries
gdcgraphics via Wiki Commons, the International Monetary Fund via Wiki Commons, Xeric Island via youtube
Dynamic and influential artists like Colin Farrell, Bono and The Cranberries came from which European country?
Guatemala
Ireland
Ireland is home to many angsty and edgy talents from the music world and the entertainment sector. The Cranberries is one such example.
Hungary
Kuwait
Ken Watanabe, Akira Kurosawa, and Haruki Murakami
Eric Ishii Eckhardt from Brooklyn, USA via Wiki Commons, 映画の友 (Eiga no tomo) via Wiki Commons, Galoren.com via Wiki Commons
Ken Watanabe, Akira Kurosawa and Haruki Murakami: Where do you think they hail from?
Lebanon
Japan
Japan is an interesting mix of the old and the new. Their celebrities also embody that in their works.
Kenya
Mali

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Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Andy Lau
Siebbi via Wiki Commons, ABC Television, restore by BevinKacon via Wiki Commons, Original image: Pete Yeung via Wiki Commons
Fighters and performers like Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee and Andy Lau are aplenty in which Asian country?
Saint Lucia
Guam
Marrakech
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is home of the action-packed martial arts-heavy films. But they also have dramatic and comedic celebrities.
Alexander Skarsgard, ABBA, and PewDiePie
Thierry Sollerot from Vernon (Eure, Hte Normandie), FRANCE via Wiki Commons, AVRO via Wiki Commons, Original author: camknows from Seattle, WA, USA via Wiki Commons
Past and present pop culture influencers like Alexander Skarsgard, ABBA and PewDiePie come from which country?
Russia
Sweden
Sweden has produced many global talents for generations. These celebrities are famous everywhere!
Uruguay
Tonga
Pablo Neruda, Augusto Pinochet, and David Pizzaro
Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile via Wiki Commons, Emilio Kopaitic~commonswiki assumed via Wiki Commons, Fanny Schertzer via Wiki Commons
Pablo Neruda, Augusto Pinochet and David Pizzaro: What Spanish-speaking country are they from?
Yemen
Uzbekistan
Chile
Chile is home to many writers, thinkers and sadly, a dictator. But they recovered!
Tuvalu

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Jean Claude Van Damme, Gotye, and Agnes Varda
U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell via Wiki Commons, Eva Rinaldi via Wiki Commons, Festival Internacional de Cine en Guad alajara via Wiki Commons
Jean Claude Van Damme, Gotye and Agnes Varda. Where were these talented people born?
Belgium
Belgium is where eclectic celebs come from. From filmmakers to martial artists to musicians, they've got talent indeed!
Venezuela
Caribbean
Jamaica
Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz, and Javier Bardem
David Shankbone via Wiki Commons, Joelle Maslaton from New York, usa via Wiki Commons, Georges Biard via Wiki Commons
Good-looking talents like Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem abound in this country. What nation is it?
Iceland
Uganda
Spain
Spain has a vibrant pop culture. Their cinema has produced talents who are now celebrities in Hollywood.
Yemen
Shakira, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Pablo Escobar
Dardanianwiki via Wiki Commons, Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara via Wiki Commons, Colombian National Police via Wiki Commons
Controversial global figures like Shakira, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Pablo Escobar came from which South American country?
Macedonia
Nepal
Rwanda
Colombia
Colombia is home to a renowned singer, a drug lord and an author, among many others. How about that for a list of celebs?

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Nicki Minaj, Wendy Fitzwilliam, and Billy Ocean
Nicki_Minaj.jpg: Philip Nelson via Wiki Commons,Wendy Fitzwilliam via youtube, Eva Rinaldi via Wiki Commons
Nicki Minaj, Wendy Fitzwilliam and Billy Ocean were born in this country. What is it?
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is where some past and current celebs were born. It's a Caribbean nation.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Bosnia and Herzegovina
USSR
Jean Reno, Eva Green, and Marion Cottilard
Georges Biard via Wiki Commons, Caroline Bonarde Ucci at https://www.flickr.com/photos/caroline_bonarde/ via Wiki Commons, Georges Biard via Wiki Commons
Jean Reno, Eva Green and Marion Cottilard always toast to their native land, which is what?
Seychelles
France
France has their own vibrant entertainment industry. But it's more seductive sometimes to become a celeb in Hollywood.
Romania
Iceland
Psy, Gong Yoo, and Park Chan-wook
Eva Rinaldi via Wiki Commons, blessingbell via Wiki Commons, Masha Kuvshinova at https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuvshinova/ via Wiki Commons
Psy, Gong Yoo and Park Chan-wook have international acclaim alright, but they’re also big in their home country. Where is that?
Slovakia
Kiribati
South Korea
South Korea's celebrities exploded in many places, thanks to K-Pop and Korean movies. Korean television serials are also a hit.
Jamaica

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Heidi Klum, Oskar Schindler, and Frederick Nietzsche
Bob Bekian from Thousand Oaks Ca., USA via Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons
Heidi Klum, Oskar Schindler and Frederick Nietzsche are but three of the most interesting personalities that came from this once-divided nation. What is it?
Iran
Guyana
Germany
Germany's celebrities also garner fame in Europe. Some don't feel the need to cross over to the Americas, but we're glad they do!
Hong Kong
Mila Kunis, Milla Jovovich, and Olga Kurylenko
Gage Skidmore via Wiki Commons, Rita Molnár via Wiki Commons, Виктория Тихонова via Wiki Commons
It may not be obvious that Mila Kunis, Milla Jovovich and Olga Kurylenko came from this nation, but they did! What country is it?
India
Ukraine
Who would have thought that Hollywood now has a host of beautifully talented Ukrainian celebs? There's something in their really lovely eyes that make their personalities magnetic.
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Sean Connery, William Wallace, and Rob Roy
Georges Biard via Wiki Commons, Kunst für Alle via Wiki Commons, W.H. Worthington via Wiki Commons
Sean Connery, William Wallace and Rob Roy are but three of the strong and brave men to have come from these lands. What country is it?
Djibouti
Morocco
El Salvador
Scotland
Scotland has many great thinkers and doers. They also have great heroes treated as celebrities.

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Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, and Confucius
Gavatron at English Wikipedia viz Wiki Commons, Georges Biard via Wiki Commons, Confucius, gouache on paper, c. 1770. Encyclopedia Britannica. via Wiki Commons
Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi and Confucius are generational representatives of this very hugely populated country. What is it?
Timor-Leste
China
China has a great list of actors, filmmakers, writers, musicians and other artistically inclined people. Hey, they invented many things in this world, so they're true celebs!
Burkina Faso
Congo
Anggun, Pramoedya Ananta Toer, and Suharto
Ueli Frey - www.drjazz.ch via Wiki Commons, Deppen via Wiki Commons, State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia via Wiki Commons
Anggun, Pramoedya Ananta Toer and Suharto put their country in the global map in different fields. What country is this?
Indonesia
Indonesia has many celebrities who have graced the international stage. But they also have controversial politicians who become celebrities due to other reasons.
Costa Rica
Botswana
Andorra
Bob Marley, Usain Bolt, and Uriah Hall
Kevens via Wiki Commons, Arcimboldo (Eckhard Pecher) via Wiki Commons, The Ultimate Fighter via youtube
Bob Marley, Usain Bolt and Uriah Hall prove that talents abound in this small nation. What country is this?
Austria
Moldova
Jamaica
Jamaica's colorful culture will indeed produce many celebrities ready for the global stage. Hey, it's the home of reggae, mon!
Palau

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Aristotle Onassis, El Greco, and Vangelis
El Greco via Wiki Commons, El Greco via Wiki Commons, Ian Patterson via Wiki Commons
Aristotle Onassis, El Greco and Vangelis were all born in this colorfully rich country. Where is this?
China
Greece
Business magnates and entrepreneurs are also celebrities in Greece. Of course they also have a very, very, very long line of celebrities from the humanities.
Seychelles
Taiwan
Cris Cyborg, Paulo Coelho, and Pele
https://www.flickr.com/photos/acidhelm/ (Michael Dunn) via Wiki Commons, Ricardo Stuckert/PR via Wiki Commons, Atr1992 via Wiki Commons
South Americans — and the world — love Cris Cyborg, Paulo Coelho and Pele. Where are they from?
Uganda
Yemen
Vanuatu
Brazil
Brazil has so many celebrities that have graced the international arena. From soccer greats to mixd martial artists to actors and musicians and authors, they really have it all!
Anna Kournikova, Grigory Rasputin, Leo Tolstoy
Jon E. Dougherty, U.S. Army via Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons, Ivan Kramskoi via Wiki Commons
Anna Kournikova, Grigory Rasputin, Leo Tolstoy: What huge country are they from?
Myanmar
Russia
Before Russia became Russia, some of their celebrities defected to democratic countries to escape their communist society. But now that the Soviet Union is gone, celebrities there don't need to do that anymore.
Tibet
Laos

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Gregor Mendel, Johann Strauss, and Sigmund Freud
Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons, Max Halberstadt via Wiki Commons
Great thinkers and professionals Gregor Mendel, Johann Strauss and Sigmund Freud are from which country?
Senegal
Austria
Austria has always been the home to many well-regarded scientists and philosophers of olden and modern times. They also have a formidable history of musical greats.
Germany
Spain
Evita Peron, Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriela Sabatini
Reyes123456 via Wiki Commons, Grete Stern (1904-1999) via Wiki Commons, United States Embassy to Argentina, Buenos Aires via Wiki Commons
Evita Peron, Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriela Sabatini: What South American country are they from?
Colombia
Argentina
Argentina has produced many celebrities popular in many sectors. They also have a great lineup of beauty pageant contestants.
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Frederic Chopin, Marie Curie, and Rosa Luxemburg
Louis-Auguste Bisson via Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons
Frederic Chopin, Marie Curie and Rosa Luxemburg all hail from which European nation?
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Poland
Poland has always produced highly respected celebrities who are regarded because of their cultural contribution. So it's not just sheer shallow "star power" that happens here.

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Aishwarya Rai, Mother Teresa, and Indira Gandhi
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ via Wiki Commons, Túrelio via Wiki Commons, Wiki Commons
Influential in their own sectors, Aishwarya Rai, Mother Teresa and Indira Gandhi are celebrities from which nation?
United Arab Emirates
India
India doesn't really need to "export" their entertainment celebrities to the world, simply because they already have a huge following in their homeland. But the global stage is thankful for Indian talents who also cross the mainstream.
South Sudan
Tajikistan
Giorgio Armani, Leonardo da Vinci, and Monica Bellucci
GianAngelo Pistoia via Wiki Commons, Francesco Melzi via Wiki Commons, Georges Biard via Wiki Commons
Giorgio Armani, Leonardo da Vinci and Monica Bellucci are cultural superstars of which country?
Serbia
Italy
Italy has a lot of celebrities from many industries: entertainment, fashion, food and many more! What's not to love with the Italian brand?
Panama
Cuba
Ricky Martin, Miguel Cotto, and Luis Fonsi
Usuario joeltelling via Wiki Commons, Chamber of Fear via Wiki Commons, Horacio Cambeiro via Wiki Commons
Performers in different stages like Ricky Martin, Miguel Cotto and Luis Fonsi are from which country?
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been supplying teenage celebrities for decades with the musical vocal group Menudo. Yep, they already have "boy bands" even before the boy band explosion, well, exploded!
Nicaragua
Monaco
Libya

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Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, and Tony Fernandes
World Travel & Tourism Council via Wiki Commons, Rita Molnár (cropped by Machocarioca) via Wiki Commons, Tony_Fernandes.jpg: lastsham/derivative work: Flyz1 (talk) viaWiki Commons
Big names like Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Tony Fernandes call this country home. What is it?
Lesotho
Kenya
Malaysia
Malaysian celebrities like Michelle Yeoh and Henry Golding bring their Asian talents to the global stage. The same is true for airline tycoon Tony Fernandes.
Taiwan
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Maggie from Palm Springs, United States via Wiki Commons, nicogenin via Wiki Commons, Chrisa Hickey at https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisahickey/ via Wiki Commons