Famous People From Madagascar

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Updated June 9, 2017 57.6K views106 items

List of famous people from Madagascar, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Madagascar, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Madagascar you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Madagascar, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.

List below includes Zarah Razafimahatratra, Eliane Saholinirina and more people.

If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Madagascar?" or "Which celebrities were born in Madagascar?" then this list is a great resource for you.
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  • Radama II

    Dec. at 33 (1829-1863)
    Radama II (September 23, 1829 – May 12, 1863 [contested]) was the son and heir of Queen Ranavalona I and ruled from 1861 to 1863 over the Kingdom of Madagascar, which controlled virtually the entire ...more

  • John Caesar

    Dec. at 32 (1764-1796)
    John Caesar (1764 – 15 February 1796), nicknamed "Black Caesar", was the first Australian bushranger and one of the first people of African descent to arrive in Australia.

  • D'Gary

    Age: 61
    D'Gary (Ernest Randrianasolo born 22 July 1961) is a Malagasy musician of Bara ethnicity. His primary instrument is the acoustic guitar.

  • Philippe Eidel

    Age: 66
    Philippe Eidel (22 December 1956 – 6 September 2018) was a French music producer, writer and film music composer.

  • Carolus Andriamatsinoro

    Age: 33
    Charles Carolus Andriamatsinoro (born 6 July 1989) is a Malagasy international footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Professional League side Al-Adalah and the Madagascar national team.

  • Pascal Razakanantenaina

    Age: 36
    Pascal Razakanantenaina (born 19 April 1987) is a Malagasy footballer who plays as a centre back for JS Saint-Pierroise.