10 Countries' Biggest Celebrities That You've Probably Never Heard Of

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1. India: Shah Rukh Khan (SRK)

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Often referred to as the "King of Bollywood," Khan has appeared in over Bollywood 80 films, with roles ranging from the the villain in Baazigar to the love interest in Chennai Express. His Bollywood debut dates back to 1992, and since then, he has acquired a net worth of $600 million.

2. China: Yang Mi

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After receiving widespread recognition for her role in 2011's Palace, Yang has skyrocketed to become one of China's most renowned actresses. She's famous for her television acting, singing, and starring in China's hit horror film Mysterious Island, and she's used her A-List status to amass over 100 million followers on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform comparable to Twitter.

3. Japan: Naomi Watanabe

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While you may recognize her from her appearance on Queer Eye: We're in Japan!, the comedian became known as the "Beyoncé of Japan" back in 2008 for her viral imitation of Queen Bey. She's maintained that success with her musical parody videos and TV & movie appearances as she approaches 10 million Instagram followers.

4. Indonesia: Prilly Latuconsina

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The most famous Indonesian expat is probably singer Agnez Mo, but Prilly Latuconsina has given her a run for her money on social media. With nearly 36 million Instagram followers, the 23-year-old actress and singer is the most followed Indonesian on the app.

5. Brazil: Anitta

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With nearly 48 million Instagram followers, this Brazilian singer is the real deal. Her breakout single "Show das Poderosas" has been viewed over 150 million times on Youtube. Now on her fifth studio album and with multiple television stints under her belt, she's been working with Ryan Tedder, lead singer of the band OneRepublic, as her executive producer, indicating she's getting ready to take America by storm.

6. Nigeria: Davido and WizKid

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Davido and Wizkid are two of Nigeria's biggest musicians. Due to their public feud back in 2017, they've been referred to as Africa's Biggie and Tupac. Davido has seen success in the American market, having recently appeared on the Tonight Show, but Wizkid isn't far behind- each has garnered hundreds of millions of views on YouTube with their music videos.

7. Sweden: Zlatan Ibrahimović

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This Swedish footballer (soccer player) has a massive following on and off the field. By day he's a striker for A.C. Milan, holding a slew of records, and by night he entertains nearly 44 million Instagram followers. So while he's not as well known in the States as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, he has certainly earned his label as a famous powerhouse.

8. Germany: Herbert Grönemeyer

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This rockstar is the best selling-artist ever in Germany with over 18 million records sold. His LP Mensch is Germany's all-time best-selling record with another one of his albums, 4630 Bochum, ranking third. The 64-year-old has been in the music business for over four decades, solidifying his place as German musical royalty.

9. Egypt: Amr Diab

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The Egyptian singer had his international breakthrough in 1995 with his multi-platinum-selling album Nour el Ain, and since then, Diab has become known as the "Father of Mediterranean Music." After dabbling in film in the '90s, he refocused on music and in 2016, Guinness World Records recognized him for the "Most World Music Awards Wins."

10. Lebanon: Nancy Ajram

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As a singer, TV personality, and businesswoman, Ajram is a triple threat. Her 2004 album Ah W Noss was a major stepping stone in her career, which made her the best-selling Middle Eastern female singer of the decade (2000–2009). Having served as a judge on Arab Idol and a coach on The Voice Kids Arabia, she ranked #2 on Forbes' "Top Arab Celebrities" list in 2017, falling only behind Amr Diab.