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....more
Radama II
Dec. at 34 (1829-1863)Radama II (September 23, 1829 – May 12, 1863 [contested]) was the son and heir of Queen... moreJohn Caesar
Dec. at 32 (1764-1796)John Caesar (1764 – 15 February 1796), nicknamed "Black Caesar", was the first Australian... moreD'Gary
Age: 58D'Gary (Ernest Randrianasolo born 22 July 1961) is a Malagasy musician of Bara ethnicity. His... morePhilippe Eidel
Age: 63Philippe Eidel (22 December 1956 – 6 September 2018) was a French music producer, writer and... moreCarolus Andriamatsinoro
Age: 31Charles Carolus Andriamatsinoro (born 6 July 1989) is a Malagasy international footballer who... morePascal Razakanantenaina
Age: 33Pascal Razakanantenaina (born 19 April 1987) is a Malagasy footballer who plays as a centre... moreEric-Julien Rakotondrabe
Age: 39Eric-Julien Rakotondrabe (born December 1, 1980) is a Malagasy footballer currently plays for... moreAnicet Abel
Age: 30Anicet Abel Andrianantenaina (born 13 March 1990) is a Malagasy professional footballer who... moreJimmy Radafison
Age: 40Jimmy Radafison (born March 15, 1980) is a Malagasy footballer currently plays for Saint Louis... moreRaymond Ranjeva
Age: 78Raymond Ranjeva (born August 31, 1942) served as a judge on the International Court of Justice... moreJean-Joseph Rabearivelo
Dec. at 36 (1901-1937)Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo (4 March 1901 or 1903 – 22 June 1937), born Joseph-Casimir... moreÉric Pichet
Age: 60Éric Pichet is a professor at KEDGE Business School teaching at a post-graduate level and... moreSamoëla
Age: 44Samoëla Rasolofoniaina, better known as Samoëla, is a Malagasy vocalist and composer of... moreNinie Doniah
Ninie Doniah is a Malagasy singer and composer of salegy music that originates from the... moreOlombelona Ricky
Olombelona Ricky, also known as Ricky, is a Malagasy vocalist and roots musician based in... moreVaiavy Chila
Vaiavy Chila, also known as Chila, is a vocalist and composer of salegy music from the... moreMadagascar Slim
Age: 63Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin (born October 31, 1956 in Antananarivo, Madagascar)... moreClaude Simon
Dec. at 92 (1913-2005)Claude Simon (French: [simɔ̃]; 10 October 1913 – 6 July 2005) was a French novelist and... moreNirina Zubir
Age: 40Nirina Zubir (born March 12, 1980) is an Indonesian MTV Movie Award winning actress in modern... moreLalaina Nomenjanahary
Age: 34Lalaïna Henintsoa Nomenjanahary (born 16 January 1986) is a Malagasy professional footballer... moreClaudio Ramiadamanana
Age: 31Claudio Ramiadamanana (born 22 October 1988) is a Malagasy footballer who currently plays for... moreDidier Ratsiraka
Age: 83Didier Ignace Ratsiraka (born 4 November 1936) is a Malagasy politician and naval officer who... moreSedera Randriamparany
Age: 30Sedera Mathieu Randriamparany (born May 3, 1990) is a Malagasy footballer. He currently plays... more- Albert Kwan is an actor.... more
Richard Ratsimandrava
Dec. at 44 (1931-1975)Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava (March 21, 1931 Antananarivo – February 11, 1975 Antananarivo)... more