Did you know that quite a few celebrities and Hollywood stars were born in Canada? You might be surprised by some of the people on the list. Most of them were born in Canada, but some became Canadian over time.
Jim Carrey
Perhaps this comedian needs no introduction. The only thing we would like to note is his place of birth - Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
Pamela Anderson ( Pamela Anderson)
Fun fact about Pamela Anderson: she was officially the first child to be born on Canada's 100th birthday. Place of birth: Ladysmith, British Columbia.
Ryan Gosling
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves was born in Lebanon but is a Canadian citizen.
Celine Dion
Photo By Denise Truscello
Near, far...wherever you are, lines that are familiar to everyone. Famous singer born in the province of Quebec.
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry was one of the main actors in the cult series Friends, which many watch to this day. Despite the fact that Matthew was born in the USA in Massachusetts, his mother is a Canadian citizen, which automatically gave Matthew dual citizenship.
Mike Myers
Austin Powers or Mike Myers is also a native of Canada. He was born in Scarborough, Ontario. In general, he has 3 citizenships - British, American and Canadian.
Deadmau5
Famous producer and performer electronic music born in Toronto.
Shay Mitchell (Shay Mitchell)
Pretty Little Liars fans may not realize that Shay is a Toronto native.
Patrick J. Adams
The main character of the series Suits, like Shay Mitchell, was also born in Toronto.
Seth Rogen
Famous producer and actor Seth Rogen is a native of Vancouver. By the way, most of his films were shot in British Columbia, including his latest acclaimed film, a comedy about North Korea, "Interview".
Avril Lavigne
The famous pop-punk rock singer was born in Ontario, in a city called Belleville.
Justin Bieber
One of the most popular and, probably, hated singers of our time. He was born in London, which is in Ontario. By the way, many Canadians are not proud that Justin is a native of Canada. Read more in our article The list can be continued with such people as Evangeline Lilly, Ellen Page, Michael Fox, Nelly Furtado, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Reynolds Reynolds), Leslie Nielsen and others.
Who did we forget to mention on the list? Write in the comments!
Did you know that quite a few celebrities and Hollywood stars were born in Canada? You might be surprised by some of the people on the list. Most of them were born in Canada, but some became Canadian over time.
Jim Carrey
Perhaps this comedian needs no introduction. The only thing we would like to note is his place of birth - Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
Pamela Anderson ( Pamela Anderson)
Fun fact about Pamela Anderson: she was officially the first child to be born on Canada's 100th birthday. Place of birth: Ladysmith, British Columbia.
Ryan Gosling
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves was born in Lebanon but is a Canadian citizen.
Celine Dion
Photo By Denise Truscello
Near, far...wherever you are, lines that are familiar to everyone. The famous singer was born in the province of Quebec.
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry was one of the main actors in the cult series Friends, which many watch to this day. Despite the fact that Matthew was born in the USA in Massachusetts, his mother is a Canadian citizen, which automatically gave Matthew dual citizenship.
Mike Myers
Austin Powers or Mike Myers is also a native of Canada. He was born in Scarborough, Ontario. In general, he has 3 citizenships - British, American and Canadian.
Deadmau5
The famous producer and performer of electronic music was born in Toronto.
Shay Mitchell (Shay Mitchell)
Pretty Little Liars fans may not realize that Shay is a Toronto native.
Patrick J. Adams
The main character of the series Suits, like Shay Mitchell, was also born in Toronto.
Seth Rogen
Famous producer and actor Seth Rogen is a native of Vancouver. By the way, most of his films were shot in British Columbia, including his latest acclaimed film, the North Korea comedy The Interview.
Avril Lavigne
The famous pop-punk rock singer was born in Ontario, in a city called Belleville.
Justin Bieber
One of the most popular and, probably, hated singers of our time. He was born in London, which is in Ontario. By the way, many Canadians are not proud that Justin is a native of Canada. Read more in our article The list can be continued with such people as Evangeline Lilly, Ellen Page, Michael Fox, Nelly Furtado, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Reynolds Reynolds), Leslie Nielsen and others.
Who did we forget to mention on the list? Write in the comments!
This small selection of the 10 most famous Canadians will remind us that besides the United States, there are other countries where celebrities are born.
William Shatner, actor.
William is a famous Canadian actor who gained fame for his role as James Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise in the TV series " Star Trek". In addition to his acting talents, he is also known as the author of a series of books that describe his work on the Star Trek series.
Michael J. Fox, actor.
Michael is an actor, producer and director. His most famous roles- Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy and Alex Keaton in the Family Ties series. After he was diagnosed with Parkinson's syndrome, he stopped actively acting. Michael organized a foundation to finance the search for a cure for Parkinson's disease, he actively appears on television, talking about this disease, and supports those suffering from this disease.
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor.
Alexander Graham Bell is known throughout the world as the inventor of the telephone. In 1877 he founded the international company Bell Telephone. He also conducted research in various fields of technology, including aeronautics and the use of light beams in telecommunications.
Alex Trebek, popular TV presenter.
Alex earned his popularity by starting his career as a TV news anchor and sports commentator. He himself was born into the family of a Ukrainian immigrant and a French-Canadian mother. Currently the host of the popular game show Jeopardy!
Wayne Gretzky, athlete.
Wayne is one of the most famous athletes 20th century. This Canadian hockey player won the Stanley Cup four times as a member of the Edmonton Oilers club. In 1999, Wayne Gretzky ended his sports career, and in 2002 he was awarded the Olympic Order. After retiring from sports, Gretzky went into business and social activities.
Pierre Trudeau, politician
Pierre Trudeau is the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, who opened this country to the rest of the world, thereby winning the favor of the majority of citizens. He was named Canada's most popular man of the 20th century. It was he who made the country finally independent from Britain. Trudeau served as Prime Minister of Canada for 16 years, starting in 1968, with a nine-month break in 1979-1980.
John Kenneth Galbraith, economist.
John is one of the most famous American economic theorists of the 20th century. He was a professor of economics at Harvard, served on the Price Committee during World War II, and served as ambassador to India. Among his merits, one should also note his work as an adviser to the president. In 1993 he was awarded the gold medal named after. M. V. Lomonosov for outstanding achievements in the field of economic and social sciences.
James Cameron, director.
If you ask any person to name the three most famous directors, the answer usually consists of names like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and James Cameron. Thanks to James Cameron, the world saw such films as The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Titanic and Avatar. And the most surprising thing is that James did not graduate from any specialized educational institution, he is completely self-taught.
Neil Young, singer/composer.
Neil Young is a famous Canadian musician with a unique guitar playing technique. He wrote all the songs for himself. Along with Bob Dylan, he is one of the most prolific and influential songwriters in the history of rock music. Music magazine Rolling Stone conducted a large-scale survey of status musicians and critics, during which Young was named 34th on the list greatest musicians rock and roll era.
Shania Twain, singer/composer.
Shania is one of the most famous Canadian singers, her style is country and pop music. Since the age of 11, Shania has constantly performed on various television and radio programs. Her album, Come on Over, released in 1997, became a real bestseller. It sold approximately 40 million copies, making it the best-selling album in the history of modern music.
Canadian artists, who you've never heard of (or didn't know were Canadian).
Following the advice girlnextdoor, I present the magnificent seven talented Canadians whom I met through local radio and Spotify Music Canada. All genres are represented, for every taste and color: hip-hop, alternative rock, pop, electronica and country. The number seven is my favorite on the blog, because seven is the optimal number for the list, not too little and not too much.
There are a lot of videos and photos in the post.
I'll start with the number one star on the list - Drake. Now he is on a wave of popularity, but once he was a simple black guy from the suburbs of Toronto. Although there is a lot of gossip about his family, origins and parents. I once heard in a conversation that Aubrey (as his acquaintances call Drake) did not start from the bottom, being from a wealthy Jewish family, he attended an elite closed school for young talents. And that his song Started from the Bottom and the ghetto surroundings are nothing more than a lie and a desire to squeeze into the cohort of African-American rappers. After reading his Wikipedia page, I came to the conclusion that Aubrey Drake is from a middle-class family, although he was raised by a single (white) mother. I don't think to be talented singer, one must be born in the lower social layers. Drake is a very talented performer and deserves to be called the number one singer in North America. Even though I don't listen to hip-hop, I sometimes make an exception for Drake. Favorite songs: One Dance and Hold On, We're Coming Home.
Rapper Drake is a symbol of Canadian multiculturalism
My university youth (the first five years of university) – Metric. I accidentally heard one song in a selection of tracks on my cousin’s flash drive and Googled their albums. For me, hearing Metric on local Canadian radio was like a miracle. At first I thought I had turned on my playlist. I'm so used to the realization that Metric is an unknown alt-rock band that is never played on the radio, and which I discovered completely by accident on the Internet. I still rejoice when I hear the voice of Emily Haynes when I walk down the street or sit in a cafe. As someone correctly noted in the musical review of their album Fantasies, Emily’s voice is a mixture of the hoarseness of Nina Persson from The Cardigans and a certain hysteria of Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. If Madonna's voice is the canon of American pop music, the voice of Metric's Emily Haynes is the canon of alternative North American music (IMHO). Metric is originally from Toronto and came to Calgary three years ago for a concert, which I didn’t have time to attend. Canadians don't really know them (or I'm talking to the wrong people), but they are often played on alternative radio.
Their most popular songs (Help I’m Alive and Gimme Sympathy) are probably familiar to you if you often watch shows like The Vampire Diaries (which I don’t watch, but I heard that Metric is included in the soundtrack of the series). I love their video Gimme Sympathy – unusual and very alternative. One of the most underrated rock bands, in my opinion. Perhaps they should change the composer and songwriters, because Emily's voice is worthy of conquering the charts. By the way, “the face of Canada” Kristen Stewart admitted that the song Metric Satellite Mind is one of her favorites.
I also love Emily's clothing style (glamrock!)
Metric will remind you of the slightly forgotten, but nevertheless beautiful in their time, The Cardigans
Tegan and Sara
In Canada they are considered a mainstream pop group, despite their unconventional surroundings. In the States, they are also considered a group for gays, but in Canada, some do not even know that the twins Tegan and Sarah have been fighting on the other side of the front for a long time. They can probably be compared to our Russian Tattoos, everyone knows about their reputation, but they are still at the top of the charts. I remember when I was in middle school, many girls dressed like Tatu soloists. And no one attached much importance to this. Simply fashionable. The same goes for Canadian twins Teagan and Sarah Queen. An American friend heard Tegan and Sarah’s song and immediately said: “Ugh, they’re Canadian lesbians!” (not that lesbians – ugh, but that Canadians, some Americans don’t like Canadians). A Canadian colleague admitted that she didn’t even suspect that Tegan and Sara belonged to gay people.
If someone hears the sweet voices of the Queen twins in your headphones, no one will look at you askance - local radio stations love to play Tegan and Sara's cute pop songs on the daytime airwaves. Fortunately, their latest album is very cool and catchy.
Also, Tegan and Sarah are from Calgary, raised by the same mother and lived near me (Silver Springs). That's why people in Calgary love them in a special way.
Forget the Night Snipers, the glamorous and feminine Tegan and Sara will win your heart with just their cute looks.
Coleman Hell
Bearded Ontario electronica artist Coleman Hell offers a stylish mix of country music and electronic beats, just right for a disco dance in a town like Deep River or Fort McMurray. You can feel nostalgic for beautiful views Canadian nature and country bars, sitting at the bar in big city like Toronto.
Every time I hear the first notes of 2 Heads, I remember my two years in the small town of Fairbanks, Alaska. And the clip is appropriate - a country wedding in a small place with a beautiful blonde bride and a smug groom.
Dear Rouge
I once shared a room with a student journalist, Annie, from Juneau, Alaska. Annie graduated and set out to conquer New York. Arriving in Calgary, I saw a video clip of the band Dear Rouge with a girl who strikingly reminded me of my Alaskan neighbor. However, the vocalist's voice and style of music were strikingly different from musical material, which I sometimes heard performed by Annie in the local pub. Having experienced powerful cognitive dissonance, I went to research information about the group on Google and YouTube. Dear Rouge's Danielle does look like Annie's big sister, but she's from Red Deer in northern Alberta.
Dear Rouge is a very interesting alternative team, which is quite unusual for the Prairies. Perhaps the fact that the guys started climbing from Alberta, and not from Ontario or British Columbia, somehow influenced their popularity and recognition, but at the moment, Dear Rouge is not particularly known outside of Canada. But it's worth listening to them. Canadian alternative music itself is quite popular (Alanis Morissette, Lights, Feist, Half Moon Run), but I think I won’t hear Dear Rouge in Russia for a long time.
Annie, take your refrigerator from my room
Alessia Cara
Despite her young age (20), Alessia Cara wrote an unexpectedly very mature song, Here. When I heard her song on the radio, I thought, wow, finally someone thought of writing a song about stupid house parties from which you want to go home as quickly as possible.
Looking at such young singers (Kara was born in 1996), you think how much I have matured and how quickly time flies. However, Alessia Cara compares favorably with girls of her same age, mainly due to her lyrics and beautiful vocals.
For some reason, I always thought that Alessia Cara was a singer of Afro-Caribbean origin, but Wikipedia corrects me, saying that Cara is Italian. However, it doesn’t matter, the important thing is that despite her youth, Kara manages to write excellent lyrics and be sincere in her songs.
I would love to go to her concert.
Oh, these Italians: if Alessia Cara is African-Canadian for me, then Ariana Grande is Asian
The Weeknd
We started with a world hip-hop star, and we’ll finish our list with a Canadian rap artist as well.
Everyone knows Weekend, but not everyone knows that he is Canadian from Ontario. Unlike Drake-Aubrey, whose father is African-American, Weekend's parents are Ethiopian. What's interesting about Canada is the fact that African-Canadians, unlike African-Americans, are usually descendants of immigrants from former British colonies in Africa, or from the Caribbean islands (Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Islands).
As I said, I don't particularly prefer hip-hop, but I like Weekend's duets with Lana Del Rey (Stargirl and Lust for Life). I think many people know The Weeknd, if not by name, then by his songs.
Which Canadians do you listen to?
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