America might have created the blueprint for the modern world of entertainment, but our stars are far from the only ones in the galaxy.
Around the world, countries clamor for luminaries from their own hometowns. While some are content to remain big fish in slightly smaller ponds, every so often one takes off and goes from star to supernova—a true international superstar. These are the top 7 women we think are poised to do just that.
7….Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Her work has premiered multiple times at the Cannes Film Festival and in the UK, making her arguably one of the best known actresses outside Bollywood
she skyrocketed to international fame when she won Miss World in 1994. Since then she has acted in over 40 films, modeled for brands such as L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Philips and was named the official brand ambassador for De Beers in India. She ranked 21st on New York magazine’s list of “Forty Women That Women Find Beautiful” and has been called one of the world’s most influential people by Time magazine
Her work has premiered multiple times at the Cannes Film Festival and in the UK, making her arguably one of the best known actresses outside Bollywood
she skyrocketed to international fame when she won Miss World in 1994. Since then she has acted in over 40 films, modeled for brands such as L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Philips and was named the official brand ambassador for De Beers in India. She ranked 21st on New York magazine’s list of “Forty Women That Women Find Beautiful” and has been called one of the world’s most influential people by Time magazine
6…Genevieve Nnaji
One of the most powerful actresses working in Africa, Nnaji began her career at age eight, and has been constantly working in commercials and movies ever since.
In 2005 she was awarded Best Actress at the inaugural African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), and used her fame to launch her clothing line, St. Genevieve, in 2008 with the proceeds from sales supporting orphanages.
in 2009 Nnaji was profiled on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, with the host referring to her as one of the most popular people around the world and the “Julia Roberts of Africa.”
In 2005 she was awarded Best Actress at the inaugural African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), and used her fame to launch her clothing line, St. Genevieve, in 2008 with the proceeds from sales supporting orphanages.
in 2009 Nnaji was profiled on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, with the host referring to her as one of the most popular people around the world and the “Julia Roberts of Africa.”
5…Katrina Kaif
The Hong Kong-born, globally raised Bollywood actress has all the makings of aninternational star
Her role in the Bollywood film Malliswari made her a household name, and her electric on-screen presence has won her numerous awards. Called the most photographed woman in India, she’s the face of 17 different brands and counting, making her one of the best-paid women in Bollywood cinema.
The Hong Kong-born, globally raised Bollywood actress has all the makings of aninternational star
Her role in the Bollywood film Malliswari made her a household name, and her electric on-screen presence has won her numerous awards. Called the most photographed woman in India, she’s the face of 17 different brands and counting, making her one of the best-paid women in Bollywood cinema.
4….Haifa Wehbe
The Lebanese beauty queen has been famous in her home country since her teenage pageant wins but has been building a music career since 2002
she’s been featured on over 150 magazine covers, and in 2006 was named to People’s “50 Most Beautiful” list. In 2008, Wehbe became the first artist in the Arab world to perform with 50 Cent,
Her 2012 techno-pop album, MJK, debuted at No. 1 in the iTunes Top World Albums list, making her the first Lebanese artists to hold a No. 1 position of any sort on U.S. iTunes with a foreign language album—so she’s finally poised to make her global debut.
The Lebanese beauty queen has been famous in her home country since her teenage pageant wins but has been building a music career since 2002
she’s been featured on over 150 magazine covers, and in 2006 was named to People’s “50 Most Beautiful” list. In 2008, Wehbe became the first artist in the Arab world to perform with 50 Cent,
Her 2012 techno-pop album, MJK, debuted at No. 1 in the iTunes Top World Albums list, making her the first Lebanese artists to hold a No. 1 position of any sort on U.S. iTunes with a foreign language album—so she’s finally poised to make her global debut.
3…Anahí
singer Anahí came to fame as a member of Latin pop group RBD, which has sold more than 20 million records.
The Mexican beauty was named one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” by People en Español in 2010 and one of “The World’s Most Beautiful Women” by Maxim two years later.
A recovered anorexic, she often uses her fame as a platform to speak about body issues and also works as an arts ambassador for Imagine One Billion Faces for Peace.
singer Anahí came to fame as a member of Latin pop group RBD, which has sold more than 20 million records.
The Mexican beauty was named one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” by People en Español in 2010 and one of “The World’s Most Beautiful Women” by Maxim two years later.
A recovered anorexic, she often uses her fame as a platform to speak about body issues and also works as an arts ambassador for Imagine One Billion Faces for Peace.
2…Pixie Lott
Lott has been Britain’s answer to Britney Spears ever since her debut single, “Mama Do,” which premiered at No. 1 in 2009…
she’s had songs featured in shows like Dancing With the Stars, The Hills, and Melrose Place, and she opened for Rihanna on the UK leg of her Last Girl on Earth tour
Lott has been Britain’s answer to Britney Spears ever since her debut single, “Mama Do,” which premiered at No. 1 in 2009…
she’s had songs featured in shows like Dancing With the Stars, The Hills, and Melrose Place, and she opened for Rihanna on the UK leg of her Last Girl on Earth tour
1…Kim Hyuna
You might recognize Hyuna from her star turn playing opposite PSY in his “Gangnam Style” music video, but she also starred in his companion “girl version” of the piece “Oppa Is Just My Style,” which quickly became an international viral hit.
She’s the newest model for G by Guess and Toyota Corolla just made her its spokesmodel. If you’re a K-pop fan you already know her‚ but if you’re not, you will soon.
You might recognize Hyuna from her star turn playing opposite PSY in his “Gangnam Style” music video, but she also starred in his companion “girl version” of the piece “Oppa Is Just My Style,” which quickly became an international viral hit.
She’s the newest model for G by Guess and Toyota Corolla just made her its spokesmodel. If you’re a K-pop fan you already know her‚ but if you’re not, you will soon.
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