Question
Describe a famous person from your country.
Sample answer
I am from Australia and Hugh Jackman is one of the most famous persons in my country. His full name is Hugh Michael Jackman and he was born in 1968. He is a famous and critically acclaimed actor, producer and revered superstar for his superb performance in TV, film and musical theatre.
He is well known for the superhero character Wolverine in the X-Men series and his leading roles in many well-known movies like Australia, Kate & Leopold, Les Misérables, Van Helsing, The Prestige, Real Steel, and Prisoners.
I mention specifically him because I’m a big fan of his acting and performance. I have seen almost all of his movies and TV serials and consider him to one of the world’s most prominent actors alive.
He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and graduated from University of Technology, Sydney, in 1991 with a BA in Communications.
He is a philanthropist and is an active supporter for micro-credit. He is also one of the founders and the global advisor for the Global Poverty Project. Besides he is an ambassador of World Vision and participated in the climate week NYC ceremony. He is also an active supporter and donator for different charity and social welfare programs.
Through his acting, fame and donation he is trying to fight poverty and is trying to help the people in need. That’s a great way of extending hand for people in need and can be exemplary for others.
He is a world renowned actor and is revered by his countrymen. Through his acting he has increased the impression of an Australian born actor and through his charity and philanthropic activity he is helping others.
Tips for answering this Cue card topic:
Talk about a famous person from your country. S/he can be a famous person from any profession and you should be able to gives some statistics on her/ his life and achievements and successes. Not necessarily you have to describe a famous person who is still alive. You can talk about a famous deceased person who is famous and is from your country. Usually we know more details about famous writers, politicians, movie personnel and sportsmen than other famous persons. Pick someone about someone you would be able to give some details.
Some of the ideas for taking about a famous person:
A famous leader or political figure in your country.
A famous writer or a poet.
A famous movie star.
A famous sportsman.
A famous business man.
A famous scientist.
A famous inventor.
A famous artist.
