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

Stephen Crichton

Stephen Crichton, 24

Rugby Player

1

Sika Anoa'i

Sika Anoa'i (1945-2024)

Wrestler

2

David Tua

David Tua, 51

Boxer

3

Afa Anoa'i

Afa Anoa'i (1942-2024)

Wrestler

4

Uce Gang

Uce Gang

YouTube Star

5

Pua Magasiva

Pua Magasiva (1980-2019)

TV Actor

6

Leati Anoa'i

Leati Anoa'i, 79

Wrestler

7

Peter Maivia

Peter Maivia (1937-1982)

Wrestler

8

Mary Grace Buckner

Mary Grace Buckner, 23

TikTok Star

9

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 31

Rugby Player

10

Penei Sewell

Penei Sewell, 24

Football Player

11

Henry Tuilagi

Henry Tuilagi, 48

Rugby Player

12

Monica Galetti

Monica Galetti, 49

Chef

13

Alesana Tuilagi

Alesana Tuilagi, 43

Rugby Player

14

Mae Sandler

Mae Sandler, 15

Family Member

15

Frankie Luvu

Frankie Luvu, 28

Football Player

16

Manu Tuilagi

Manu Tuilagi, 33

Rugby Player

17

Frankie Adams

Frankie Adams, 30

TV Actress

18

Wallace Sititi

Wallace Sititi, 22

Rugby Player

19

Jaiyah Saelua

Jaiyah Saelua, 36

Soccer Player

20

Jerry Collins

Jerry Collins (1980-2015)

Rugby Player

21

Asuelu Pulaa

Asuelu Pulaa, 29

Reality Star

22

JR King

JR King, 39

Reggae Singer

23

Tau Moe

Tau Moe (1908-2004)

Guitarist

24

Ojay Malala

Ojay Malala, 24

TikTok Star

25

Oscar Kightley

Oscar Kightley, 55

TV Actor

26

Mike Iupati

Mike Iupati, 37

Football Player

27

Joe Onosai

Joe Onosai, 58

Bodybuilder

28

Jerome Kaino

Jerome Kaino, 41

Rugby Player

29

Vaaiga Tuigamala

Vaaiga Tuigamala, 55

Rugby Player

30

Victoria Key

Victoria Key, 31

YouTube Star

31

Mikaele Pesamino

Mikaele Pesamino, 40

Rugby Player

32

Orene Ai'i

Orene Ai'i, 45

Rugby Player

33

Eteuati Ete

Eteuati Ete

Comedian

34

Tim Lafai

Tim Lafai, 33

Rugby Player

35

Opeta Palepoi

Opeta Palepoi, 48

Rugby Player

36

James Katina

James Katina, 52

Bassist

37

Kegisa Peata

Kegisa Peata, 27

TikTok Star

38

Alapati Leiua

Alapati Leiua, 36

Rugby Player

39

Joe Katina

Joe Katina, 54

Drummer

40

Alama Ieremia

Alama Ieremia, 54

Rugby Player

41

Tusi Pisi

Tusi Pisi, 42

Rugby Player

42

Isaac Sopoaga

Isaac Sopoaga, 43

Football Player

43

Jimmy Thunder

Jimmy Thunder (1966-2020)

Boxer

44

Siaosi Key

Siaosi Key, 34

YouTube Star

45

Mosi Tatupu

Mosi Tatupu (1955-2010)

Football Player

46

Isaia Toeava

Isaia Toeava, 38

Rugby Player

47

Mahonri Schwalger

Mahonri Schwalger, 46

Rugby Player

48

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