International Celebrities Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ireland

Although born in Ireland, Barry McGuigan represented both Ireland and Northern Ireland in international competitions. Clones is located on the border of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. McGuigan became the WBA World Featherweight Boxing champion in 1985.

Terry Wogan (1938-2016), from Limerick, was one of the best-loved entertainers on British radio and television. He had two very successful spells presenting the breakfast show on Radio 2 (1927-1984 and 1993-2009). He was the front man for "BBC Children in Need" for over 30 years, in which time it raised more than half a million pounds for charity.

Enya (Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin) was born in 1961 in Donegal. After five years as a member of Clannad, she went solo in 1985. One of the most successful solo Irish recording artists, her songs include "Orinoco Flow" (1988) and "May It Be" (2002).

Answer: Wales

Star of "Underworld" (2003) and "Frost/Nixon" (2008), Michael Sheen was born in Newport in 1969.

Charlotte Church (born in Llandaff in 1986) was a child star, whose 1998 album "Voice of an Angel" sold millions of copies. She also sang for the Pope. Her later career embraced pop and avant garde music.

Catherine Zeta Jones, born in Swansea in 1969, had a big break when she appeared on British TV in "The Darling Buds of May" (1991-93). She moved into the film business and appeared in "The Mask of Zorro" (1998). Her performance in "Chicago" (2002) won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Answer: Germany

With his shades, white mane, and strange high shirt collars, Karl Lagerfeld was one of the most identifiable figures in the world of fashion. Born in Hamburg, he was the chief designer for Chanel for over thirty years.

Actor Diane Kruger, born in Lower Saxony, starred in major motion pictures such as "Troy" (2004, playing Helen), "National Treasure" (2004) and "The Host" (2013).

The actor, producer, and director Til Schweiger's debut film was the award winning "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" (1997). His movie "1½ Knights - In Search of the Ravishing Princess Herzelinde" (2008) was a hit despite unfavourable reviews.

Answer: Austria

Arnold Schwarzenegger developed from a body builder and "Mr Olympia" into a movie star in films such as "Pumping Iron" (1977, as himself), "The Terminator" (1984) and "Total Recall" (1990). He then went into politics, serving as Governor of California between 2003 and 2011.

Conchita Wurst was a creation of Thomas "Tom" Neuwirth, whose song "Rise Like a Phoenix" won Austria the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest.

Johann (Hans) Hölzel, who performed as Falco, was the best-selling Austrian singer of all time, with hits such as "Vienna Calling", "Rock Me Amadeus" and "Der Kommisar".

Answer: Australia

The creator of "Housewife Superstar" Dame Edna Everage, Barry Humphries was born in Melbourne in 1934. His voice performance as Bruce, the shark aspiring to be a vegetarian, was one of the highlights of "Finding Nemo" (2003).

Geoffrey Rush has appeared in major motion pictures such as "Shine" (1996, Academy Award for Best Actor), "Elizabeth" (1998), and "The King's Speech" (2010).

Dannii Minogue started as child performer in Australian TV programmes such as "The Sullivans" and "Home and Away". She went on to have a career as a singer, whose hits included "I Begin to Wonder", and a cover of "This Is It".

Answer: Brazil

Born in Salvador, Astrud Gilberto was a bossa nova and jazz singer with a unique voice whose recordings included "Fly Me to the Moon", "Who Can I Turn To" and "The Girl From Ipanema".

Gisele Bündchen has been one of the most successful fashion models of all time. She branched out into movies ("Taxi", 2004) and recording ("Heart of Glass"). She came out of retirement to walk on a catwalk at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Ayrton Senna (1960-1994) was one of the most exciting talents ever to appear in Formula One motor racing, winning three world championships. His death at the San Marino Grand Prix, following the death in practice of another driver, Roland Ratzenberger, shocked the sport. The Brazil football team dedicated their World Cup win that year in his memory.

Answer: Canada

Celine Dion, from Montreal, won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988, representing Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". Her string of hits included "The Power of Love", "Think Twice" and the theme from the movie "Titanic" (1997), "My Heart Will Go On".

Born in New Brunswick, Donald Sutherland's movie career included highlights such as "M*A*S*H" (1970), "Don't Look Now" (1973) and "Ordinary People" (1980).

Montreal-born Melissa Auf der Maur was a singer-songwriter, musician, actor and photographer. She was bassist for the group "Hole" from 1994-1999, and also performed with the "Smashing Pumpkins" before going solo. Her photography was featured in "National Geographic".

Answer: New Zealand

Sir Edmund Hillary, born in Auckland, was world-famous as one of a pair of mountaineers, with Tenzing Norgay, who in 1953 were the first to climb Mount Everest.

Hayley Westenra, from Christchurch, was a singer whose "Pure" (2003) sold millions worldwide. She appeared as part of the group Celtic Women, and acted as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Russell Crowe, born in Wellington, won the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in "Gladiator" (2000). His other movies include "Romper Stomper" (1992), "L.A. Confidential" (1997), and "Les Misérables" (2012).

Answer: South Africa

Hugh Masekela was a trumpeter from Witbank who worked in "The Jazz Epistles", whose personnel included fellow South Africans Dollar Brand and Jonas Gwangwa. Following the Sharpeville massacre in 1960, he left for the USA. He had hits such as "Grazing in the Grass" (1968) and arranged the music festival that accompanied the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing event. He performed with Paul Simon on his "Graceland" tour. "Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)" (1987) was a protest song picked up by the anti-apartheid movement.

The actor Charlize Theron, from Benoni, appeared in movies such as "The Devil's Advocate" (1997) and "The Cider House Rules" (1999). She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Monster" (2003).

Born in Johannesburg, Dave Matthews's family moved to the USA when he was two. He was a singer and songwriter primarily with the "Dave Matthews Band", with songs such as "So Much to Say", and "Gravedigger". He also acted on TV including an episode of "House" and in movies such as "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" (2008).

Answer: France

Maurice Chevalier, from Paris, was an all-round entertainer. He was an actor on stage and film and his hit songs included "Louise" (1929) and "Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" (1930). He was best remembered for "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" from the 1958 movie "Gigi".

Brigitte Bardot, born in Paris, was a sensational movie star of the 1950s and 1960s in movies such as "And God Created Woman" (1956) and "Le Mépris" (1963). She retired in the 1970s to devote herself to animal rights.

Born in Paris, Françoise Hardy was a singer who also acted in several movies. Her songs included "Tous les garçons et les filles" (1962) and "Mon amie la rose" (1964). Her style and look were influential in the fashion world.