UNICEF People

National ambassadors

Argentina	Julián Weich, TV Actor, 2000
Armenia	Alla Levonyan, Singer, 18 April 2007
Australia	Jimmy Barnes, Singer, 2004
	Gretel Killeen, Author, TV personality, 2001
	Yvonne Kenny, Opera singer, 2002
	Greig Pickhaver and John Doyle, Comedy Duo (known as "Roy and HG"), 1993
	Mikii Tsunoda, Violinist, 2005
	Layne Beachley, World Female Surfing Champion, 2004
	Ken Done, Artist, Designer, 1988
Austria	Thomas Brezina, Author, 1996
	Christiane Hoerbiger, Actress, 2003
Belgium	Frank De Winne, Astronaut, 2003
	Alain Hubert, Explorer, 2002
	Dixie Dansercoer, Explorer, 2002
	Axelle Red, Singer, 1998
	Khadja Nin, Singer, 1998
	Helmut Lotti, Singer, 1997
	Salvatore Adamo, Singer, 1997
Benin	Zeynab, Singer, 5 September 2007
Brazil	Renato Aragao, Actor, 1991
	Daniela Mercury, Singer, 1995
Canada	Beckie Scott, Olympian, Gold medallist cross-country skiing, 2002
	Catherine Brunet, Television actress, 2000
	Corneille, Singer, April 2006
	Ben Mulroney, Television host, July 2006
	Kate Wheeler, Journalist, Daytime anchor, 2005
	Veronica Tennant, Prima Ballerina, Author, Actress, Producer/Director, 1992
Chile	Ivan Zamorano, Soccer player, 1998
Colombia	Margarita Rosa de Francisco, Actress/Singer, 18 May 2000
Côte d’Ivoire	Basile Boli, Soccer player, April 2001
Croatia	Zlatan Stipisic Gibonni, Songwriter/Pop singer, 9 July 2003
	Bojana Gregoric, Actress and Television show host, 26 August 2004
Czech Republic	Jirina Jiraskova, Actress
Denmark	HRH Princess Alexandra
	Kurt Flemming "Pjerrot"
	Jesper Klein, Actor
	Bubber, Chief Editor/TV and entertainer
	Peter Frödin, Actor
	Anne Louise Hassing, Actress
	Trine Dyrhold, Actress
	Caroline Henderson, Singer
	Tue West, Singer
	Peter Gantzler, Actor
	Anders W. Berthelsen, Actor
	Mick Øgendahl, Stand-up Comedian
	Sebastian Dorset, Stand-Up Comedian
	Mek Pek, Singer
	Martin Keller, Children's Entertainer
	Naser Khader, Politician, Member of the Danish Parliament
	Malene Birger, Designer
	Kasper Hvidt, Handball Goalkeeper on the Danish National Team
Egypt	Khaled Abol Naga, Actor, 10 April 2007
Estonia	Eri Klas, Musician, 1999
	Erki Nool, Athlete, 1999
	Maarja-Liis Ilus, Singer, 1999
Ethiopia	Berhane Adere, Athlete, 24 March 2004
	Kenenisa Bekele, Athlete, 27 July 2004
Finland	Mr. Micke Rejström, Actor, Juggler, 1996
	Mr. Jorma Uotinen, Dancer, 1993
	Mr. Juha Laukkanen, Puppeteer, 1994
	Mr. Rainer Kaunistor, Puppeteer, actor, 2002
	Ms. Anna Hanski, Singer, May 1993
	Ms. Eija Vilpas, Actress, May 1993
	Trio Töykeät, Jazz band, May 1993
	Ms. Katri Helena Kalaoja, Singer, 1990
	Mr. Jyrki Linnankivi (Jyrki69), Musician, 2005
	Ms. Eppu Nuotio, Actress, Writer 2002
	Ms. Eija Ahvo, Actress, Singer, 1986
	Ms. Susanna Haavisto, Actress, Singer, 1986
	Mr. Axl Smith, Host at MTV, Musician, 2006
France	Bernard Lama, Former Soccer Champion, 2004
Gambia	Jaliba Kuyateh, Musician, December 2006
Germany	Sabine Christiansen, Journalist, Producer, TV Presenter, Moderator, 1997
	Joachim “Blacky” Fuchsberger, Actor, 1984
Ghana	Marcel Desailly, Football player, 20 August 2007
Greece	Helene Glykatzi-Ahrweiler
	Antonis Samarakis, Author, 1989
Hong Kong	Kelly Chen, China Children’s Health Ambassador, Pop Singer and Actress, November 1999
	Daniel Chan, "Children in War Ambassador, Pop Singer, June 2002
	Charlie Yeung (aka Yang Caini), Education Ambassador, April 2004
Hungary	Ms. Judit Halász, Actress, December 2003
	Mr. Gábor Presser, Musician, Composer, December 2003
	The Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, December 2006
India	Sharmila Tagore, Actress, December 2005
	Ravi Shastri, Cricket captain & Commentator, 1996
	Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Sarod player, 1996
Indonesia	Christine Hakim, Actress, 2004
	Ferry Salim, Actor, 2004
Iran	Mahtab Keramati, Cinema actress, August 2006
Ireland	Pierce Brosnan, Actor, 2001
	Gabriel Byrne, Actor, 2004
	Cathy Kelly, Author, 2005
	Stephen Rea, Actor, 2005
	Liam Neeson, Actor, 1996
	Samantha Mumba, Singer, Actress, 2002
Israel	David Broza, Singer/musician, 1996
Italy	Alessio Boni, Actor, 2006
	Francesco Totti, Soccer player, 2003
	Amii Stewart, Pop singer, 2001
	Daniela Poggi, TV actress, 2001
	Bianca Pitzorno, Writer, 2001
	Lino Banfi, TV/movie actor, 2000
	Leo Nucci, Opera singer, 2000
	Vincenzo La Scola, Opera singer, 2000
	Mauro Serio, Children's TV entertainer, 2000
	Roberto Bolle, Dancer, La Scala’s Etoile, 1999
	Milly Carlucci, TV entertainer, 1996
	Vigili del Fuoco, Italian Firemen, 1989
	Simona Marchini, TV & theater, 1987
Japan	Agnes Chan Miling, Singer, TV Personality, 1998
	Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, Medical Doctor, 2007
Kenya	Honorable Lady Justice Effie Owour, EBS, 1997
Korea	Mr. Sohn, Pum-Soo, Emcee, October 1999
	Mr. Ryu, Si Won, Actor, October 1999
	Ms. Kim, Mee-Hwa, Comedienne, December 1999
	Ms. Chung, Myung-Hwa, Cellist, December 1999
	Little Dinosaur Dooly, Cartoon, October 1997
	Mr. Hwang, Byung-Ki, Artist, December 1996
	Mr. Ahn, Sung Ki, Film actor, May 1993
	Ms. Park, Wan Suh, Novelist, May 1993
Kuwait	Ms. Suad Abdullah, Actress, 23 November 2002
Malaysia	Celina Khor, Television Host, 22 June 2005
	Kartini Kamalul Ariffin, Television Host, 22 June 2005
	Rafidah Abdullah, Television Host, 22 June 2005
Mexico	Cesar Costa, Actor, Singer TV Personality, August 2004
Mongolia	Mrs. Tumur Ariuna, Pop Singer, 1 June 2001
	Mr. Asashoryu Dagvadorj, Grand Sumo Champion, 26 November 2003
Montenegro	Antonije Pusic (Rambo Amadeus), Musician, 11 October 2006
Morocco	Mme Naïma Elmecherqui, Actress, 2000
	Mme Rajae Belemlih, Singer, 2000
	Mme Nawal El Moutawakel, Athlete, 2000
	Mr. Hicham El Guerrouj, Runner, 2000
Namibia	Frank Fredericks, Athlete, 27 September 2005
	Agnes Samaria, Athlete, 27 September 2005
Netherlands	Monique van de Ven, Actress, 1996
	Paul van Vliet, Entertainer, 1992
New Zealand	Hayley Westenra, Singer, 2003
Nigeria	Nwankwo Kanu, Soccer player, June 2005
Norway	Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Soccer player, 2001
	Sissel Kyrkjebø, Singer, November 2005
Pakistan	Strings, Pop singing group, September 2005
Panama	Danilo Perez, Jazz pianist, November 2004
Paraguay	Menchi Barriocanal, Journalist/TV Entertainer/Singer, July 2005
Peru	Gian Marco Zignago, Singer, 6 February 2006
Philippines	Gary Valenciano, Singer, 1997
Poland	Malgorzata Foremniak, Actress, 2006
	Majka Jezowska, Singer, 2003
Portugal	Pedro Couceiro, Race car driver, April 1995
	Luis Figo, Soccer player, 2003
	Mariza, Fado singer, 21 October 2005
Romania	Andreea Marin Bânicâ, TV Journalist, Producer, 11 December 2006
Russia	Oleg Gazmanov, Singer & Songwriter, 2003
Serbia	Emir Kusturica, Film director, 1 February 2002
	Aleksandar Djordjevic, Basketball player, 28 January 2005
	Ana Ivanovic, Tennis player, 14 September 2007
	Jelena Jankovic, Tennis player, 6 December 2007
Slovakia	Kamila Magalova, Actress, 1995
	Peter Dvorsky, Opera singer, 1998
	Vaso Patejdl, Pop singer, 1995
	Stanislav Stepka, Actor, Director, 2001
Slovenia	Tone Pavcek, Writer, 1998
	Lado Leskovar, Pop singer, 1998
	Lado Bizovicar, Television host, 2006
	Zlatko Zahovic, Soccer player, 2002
	Marko Simeunovic, Soccer player, 2002
	Vita Mavric, Chansonnier and performer, November 2002
South Africa	Quinton Fortune, Soccer player, March 2004
	Gavin Rajah, Couturier, 11 August 2007
Spain	Joan Manuel Serrat, Singer, March 1998
	Emilio Aragon "Miliki", Singer/Clown, 17 March 2000
	Imanol Arias, Actor, 22 May 2000
	Pedro Delgado, Former Cyclist, 8 September 2000
	Joaquin Cortes, Dancer, 26 March 1999
	Ana Duato, Actress, 12 December 2000
	Teresa Viejo, Journalist, 15 December 2000
	Eusebio Sacristan, Former Footballer, 14 December 2002
	Pau Gasol, NBA Basketball player, 8 May 2003
	Silvia Abascal, Actress, 10 September 2003
	Maria Bayo, Opera singer, 31 January 2004
	Fernando Alonso, Formula One Race Driver, 11 March 2005
	Rafael Guijosa, Former Handball player, 11 March 2005
	Samuel Etoo, Football player, 11 March 2005
	"Los Lunnis," Muppets, 11 March 2005
Sweden	Liza Marklund, Writer and Journalist, December 2004
	Mikael Persbrandt, Actor, 2006
	Eva Rose, Actress, 2007
	Kajsa Bergqvist, Athlete, October 2005
	Lill Lindfors, Singer and Actress, October 1998
Switzerland	Kurt Aeschbacher, TV Show Host, 20 October 2004
Thailand	H.E. Anand Panyarachun, Businessman & Former Prime Minister, 1996
Turkey	Nilufer Yumlu, Singer, November 1997
Ukraine	Ruslana, Pop singer, 10 May 2005
United Kingdom	Andrew O’Hagan, Writer 2001
	Martin Bell, Journalist OBE, 2001
	Jemima Khan, Humanitarian, 2001
	Manchester United Football Club (United for UNICEF Partnership), Soccer Team, 1999
	Ralph Fiennes, Actor, 2001
	Sir Alex Ferguson, Manager, Manchester United, 2002
	Trudie Styler, Film Producer/Environmentalist/Actor, 2004
	Paul Clark, Broadcaster, Ambassador for UNICEF Northern Ireland, 2004
	Elle Macpherson, Model, Actress and Businesswoman, UNICEF UK Ambassador for Baby Friendly Initiative, 2005
	Ewan McGregor, Actor, 2004
	Robbie Williams, Singer/Songwriter, 2000
	James Nesbitt, Actor, 2006
	Ryan Giggs, Soccer Player, 2006
	Claudia Schiffer, Model and Businesswoman, 2006
United States	Laurence Fishburne, Actor, 1996
	James Kiberd, Actor, 1995
	Alyssa Milano, Actress, 2003
	Jane Curtin, Actress, 1991
	Sarah Jessica Parker, Actress, 1998
	Téa Leoni, Actress, 2001
	Summer Sanders, Swimmer, TV Personality, 1998
	Marcus Samuelsson, Chef, 2000
	Liv Tyler, Actress, 2003
	Clay Aiken, Singer, 2004
	India.Arie, Singer, 2004
	Lucy Liu, Actress, 2005
Uruguay	Diego Forlan, Soccer player,
	Enzo Francescoli, Soccer player, 1996
Venezuela	National System of Children and Youth Orchestras of Venezuela, 18 November 2004
Viet Nam	Le Huynh Duc, Football player, April 2000

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