10 Famous People You Didn’t Know Had Maltese Roots

1. Oliver Reed

Famous for films like Gladiator, Oliver Reed lived in Malta and even passed away there. He loved the island so much, he made it his home.

2. Emma Muscat

She’s a singer, a pianist and represented Malta at Eurovision 2022. Emma was born in Malta and started her music career young!

3. Sebastian Vettel

His grandmother was reportedly Maltese, which makes the four-time Formula One World Champion part-Maltese too!

4. Mika

Known for hits like Grace Kelly and Love Today, Mika’s mother is part-Maltese. He even spent time on the island as a child.

5. Queen Elizabeth II

Not Maltese, but she lived in Malta with Prince Philip when he was in the navy. It was the only place she ever lived outside the UK.

6. Joseph Calleja

Born in Attard, he’s one of the top tenors in the world. He sings on the biggest stages and still lives in Malta.

7. Luke Arnold

Best known for playing Michael Hutchence in INXS: Never Tear Us Apart and for the show Black Sails. His family has Maltese heritage.

🎹8. Alex Vella Gregory

A modern composer who mixes Maltese themes with classical music. He’s proud of his heritage and shares it in every performance.

9. Destiny Chukunyere

Born in Malta, she won the Junior Eurovision in 2015 and wowed everyone again at Eurovision 2021. She’s got both Maltese and Nigerian roots.

10. DJ Ruby

Famous for putting Malta on the map in the world of electronic music. He plays at festivals and clubs all over the globe.

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