Most Famous Samoan Individuals in the World

Chloe Auliʻi Cravalho is an American actress. She made her acting debut at the age of 16 as the voice of the title character in the Disney animated musical film Moana. 

Born: 2000, Kohala, Hawaii

Brian Pala Lima OM (born 25 January 1972) is a Samoan former rugby union player who was inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame in 2011.

Faumuina To'aletai Mafaufau David Tua ONZM, best known as David Tua, is a Samoan-New Zealand former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2013. A highly ranked heavyweight contender for most of his career, Tua was known for his formidable punching power, especially in his devastating left hook. 

Born: 1972, Faleatiu

Dwayne Johnson's full name is Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known by his stage name The Rock, is an American retired professional wrestler, film actor and producer.
Date/place of birth: May 2, 1972, Hayward, California, United States

Etuini Haloti Ngata is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, earning consensus All-American honors. 

Born: 1984, Inglewood, CA

Isa'ako "Isaac" Sopoaga is a former American football nose tackle. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Hawaii. 

Born: 1981, Pago Pago, American Samoa

Jerry Fealofani Afemata, better known by his stage name J Boog, is an American-Samoan reggae singer and songwriter. J Boog has released three albums that reached the top ten of the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, debuting with Hear Me Roar in 2007. 

Born: 1983, Long Beach, CA

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa is an American actor, director and film producer. Jason Momoa is famous for his superhero roles in the DC Extended Universe, starting in 2016 as the water god Aquaman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League and Aquaman.
Date/place of birth: August 1, 1979, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Joseph Dennis Parker, OM is a New Zealand professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Organization interim heavyweight title since March 2024. Previously, he held the WBO heavyweight title from 2016 to 2018. 

Born: 1992, South Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau Jr. was an American professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League, mostly with the San Diego Chargers. Known for his passionate play, he was a six-time first-team All-Pro, twelve-time Pro Bowl selection, and named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.

Born: January 19, 1969, San Diego, CA

Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota is an American football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, becoming the first player at the school and the first Hawaii-born athlete to win the Heisman Trophy among many other awards in 2014. 

Born: 1993, Honolulu, HI

Maselino Francis Masoe Fao is a retired Samoan boxer who represented American Samoa at three Olympics starting with the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Born: 1966, Apia, Samoa

Sir Michael Niko Jones KNZM is a New Zealand former rugby union player and coach. Jones was a member of the Auckland team which dominated New Zealand rugby in the late 1980s and 1990s, and the Auckland Blues team which won the first two Super 12 championships, in 1996 and 1997. 

Born: 1965, Auckland, New Zealand

Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She is a former member of the pop group and dance ensemble The Pussycat Dolls. With only two albums and over 55 million records sold worldwide, The Pussycat Dolls are one of the world's best-selling female groups. 

Born: June 29, 1978, Honolulu, HI

Nuufolau Joel "Joe" Seanoa, better known by the ring name Samoa Joe, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling, where he is a former AEW TNT Champion and AEW World Champion. 

Born: 1979, Orange County, CA

The Usos were an American professional wrestling tag team consisting of twin brothers Joshua and Jonathan Fatu, better known as Jey and Jimmy Uso, signed with the WWE. 

Troy Aumua Polamalu is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. 

Born: 1981, Garden Grove, CA

Tuanigamanuolepola Donny Tagovailoa is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, winning a national championship in 2017, and named the Offensive MVP of the national championship game as a freshman. 

Born: 1998, Ewa Beach, HI