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Samantha Mumba - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 18, 1983 |
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| Age | 43 |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Samantha Mumba's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Her debut hit single 'Gotta Tell You' and starring in the film 'The Time Machine' (2002). |
Intro
Samantha Mumba is an Irish singer, songwriter, actress, and model who rose to fame in the early 2000s with her hit single 'Gotta Tell You.' She later starred in the film 'The Time Machine' (2002).
Early Life & Background
Samantha Mumba was born to a Zambian father and Irish mother in Dublin, Ireland. She attended Dublin’s Billie Barry Stage School from a young age, where she developed her performance skills.
Career Highlights
- Debut single 'Gotta Tell You' reached No. 1 in Ireland and No. 2 in the UK charts (2000).
- Her album 'Gotta Tell You' was Grammy-nominated and certified multi-platinum.
- Starred as Mara in the Hollywood film 'The Time Machine' (2002).
- Appeared on several UK and Irish television shows.
Trivia
- She was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical in 2001.
- She has a younger brother, Omero Mumba, who is also a performer.
- She was a contestant on 'Dancing on Ice' (UK series) in 2008.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Samantha Mumba?
Samantha Mumba is 43 years old.
When was Samantha Mumba born?
Samantha Mumba was born the 18 January 1983.
Where is Samantha Mumba from?
Dublin, Ireland.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 18th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 18, 1983, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) returned Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals to his children in a ceremony in Los Angeles. Thorpe had been stripped of his medals in 1913 for violating amateurism rules by playing minor league baseball before the 1912 Olympics. The IOC reinstated his medals in 1982, presenting replicas to his family, and officially restored his status as the sole champion of the decathlon and pentathlon events in 2022.
- Day of the week: January 18th, 1983 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Down Under by Men At Work
- #1 UK song: You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 18th, 1983.