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This iconic Filipino singer became famous for songs like " Dahil Sa lyo" and was known as " Asia's Queen of Songs".
Who is Pilita Corrales?
This "Superstar" Filipino actress, singer, and film producer rose to massive fame during the 1970s.
Who is Nora Aunor?
This German tennis player won Wimbledon (annual international grass-court tennis tournament) at age 17 in 1985.
Who is Boris Becker?
This Mexican American singer became a global icon in the early 1990s and was tragically murdered in 1995.
Who is Selena?
This Lebanese singer became one of the most popular Arab pop stars with hits like "Akhasmak Ah".
Who is Nancy Ajram?
This desert stretches across northern Africa and is the largest hot desert in the world.
What is the Sahara Desert?
This genre of Filipino music blending rock with local themes became popular during the 1970s.
What is Pinoy Rock?
What is the One-Child Policy?
This Hong Kong action star became internationally famous with films like " Rush Hour" during the 1990s.
Who is Jackie Chan?
This Gulf country experienced rapid modernization and global branding projects like luxury islands and skyscrapers in the 2000s.
What is United Arab Emirates?
This Manila-based university became a center of student activism during the late 1960s.
What is the University of the Philippines?
This reggae musician from Jamaica became a global icon with songs like " No Woman, No Cry".
Who is Bob Marley?
This woman became the first female president of the Philippines in 1986.
Who is Corazon Aquino?
These small texting devices became extremely popular in the Philippines during the 1990s.
What are pagers?
This British author became globally famous in the 2000s for the " Harry Potter" book series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This South African leader was imprisoned in 1962 for opposing racial segregation and discrimination.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This martial arts actor became internationally famous before his death in 1973.
Who is Bruce Lee?
This 1984 German fantasy film became internationally famous and featured " The Nothing".
What is " The NeverEnding Story"?
This Chinese New Year tradition involves giving money in red envelopes for good luck.
What are hongbao (red envelopes)?
This Filipino shopping mall chain became one of the largest mall operators in the world during the 2000s.
What is SM Supermalls?
This first lady became known for her glamour and influence in Philippine Society and politics during the late 1960s.
Who is Imelda Marcos?
This type of traditional Mexican street music often features in trumpets and guitars and was widely popular in the 1970s.
What is Mariachi?
These portable music players became popular among Filipino teens in the 1980s.
What are Walkmans?
This popular dance craze and song by Los del Rio became huge at Filipino parties and school events during the 1990s.
What is the Macarena?
What is Italy?