Samoa

Formation

Jan 1, 1962

Capital

Apia

Population

218,764 (2021)

Samoa

About

A Polynesian island country consisting of two main islands, two smaller islands and several uninhabited islands. It is located 40 miles west of American Samoa. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Trivia

It gained independence from New Zealand in 1962. The most popular sports are rugby, cricket, netball and volleyball. Traditional dances are the siva and sasa.

Celebrities Born In Samoa

Sika Anoai

Sika Anoai, 79

Wrestler

1

Uce Gang

Uce Gang

YouTube Star

2

Afa Anoa'i

Afa Anoa'i, 81

Wrestler

3

Pua Magasiva

Pua Magasiva (1980-2019)

TV Actor

4

Peter Maivia

Peter Maivia (1937-1982)

Wrestler

5

Leati Anoa'i

Leati Anoa'i, 79

Wrestler

6

Stephen Crichton

Stephen Crichton, 23

Rugby Player

7

David Tua

David Tua, 51

Boxer

8

Jaiyah Saelua

Jaiyah Saelua, 35

Soccer Player

9

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 30

Rugby Player

10

Mary Grace Buckner

Mary Grace Buckner, 23

TikTok Star

11

Penei Sewell

Penei Sewell, 23

Football Player

12

Manu Tuilagi

Manu Tuilagi, 32

Rugby Player

13

JR King

JR King, 38

Reggae Singer

14

Asuelu Pulaa

Asuelu Pulaa, 28

Reality Star

15

Oscar Kightley

Oscar Kightley, 54

TV Actor

16

Tau Moe

Tau Moe (1908-2004)

Guitarist

17

Mikaele Pesamino

Mikaele Pesamino, 40

Rugby Player

18

Vaaiga Tuigamala

Vaaiga Tuigamala, 54

Rugby Player

19

Frankie Adams

Frankie Adams, 30

TV Actress

20

Ojay Malala

Ojay Malala, 24

TikTok Star

21

Frankie Luvu

Frankie Luvu, 27

Football Player

22

Mae Sandler

Mae Sandler, 14

Family Member

23

Monica Galetti

Monica Galetti, 48

Chef

24

Jerry Collins

Jerry Collins (1980-2015)

Rugby Player

25

Mosi Tatupu

Mosi Tatupu (1955-2010)

Football Player

26

Jerome Kaino

Jerome Kaino, 41

Rugby Player

27

Eteuati Ete

Eteuati Ete

Comedian

28

Frederick Mauigoa

Frederick Mauigoa, 26

Football Player

29

Alesana Tuilagi

Alesana Tuilagi, 43

Rugby Player

30

Mike Iupati

Mike Iupati, 36

Football Player

31

Victoria Key

Victoria Key, 31

YouTube Star

32

James Katina

James Katina, 52

Bassist

33

Alama Ieremia

Alama Ieremia, 53

Rugby Player

34

Joe Katina

Joe Katina, 54

Drummer

35

Tusi Pisi

Tusi Pisi, 41

Rugby Player

36

Isaac Sopoaga

Isaac Sopoaga, 42

Football Player

37

Jimmy Thunder

Jimmy Thunder (1966-2020)

Boxer

38

Orene Ai'i

Orene Ai'i, 44

Rugby Player

39

Siaosi Key

Siaosi Key, 34

YouTube Star

40

Isaia Toeava

Isaia Toeava, 38

Rugby Player

41

Henry Tuilagi

Henry Tuilagi, 47

Rugby Player

42

Mahonri Schwalger

Mahonri Schwalger, 45

Rugby Player

43

Kegisa Peata

Kegisa Peata, 27

TikTok Star

44

Alapati Leiua

Alapati Leiua, 35

Rugby Player

45

Joe Onosai

Joe Onosai, 58

Bodybuilder

46

George Pisi

George Pisi, 37

Rugby Player

47

Francis Meli

Francis Meli, 44

Rugby Player

48

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