Famous People

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  1. 3. Brazilian soccer legend Pelé earned his fame during a time with less global media coverage than the modern era of American athlete LeBron _____.
  2. 5. Egyptian actor Adel Emam is famous for his comedic roles, a genre that American actor _____ Ferrell also specializes in.
  3. 8. Turkish actor Can Yaman is known for his good looks and romantic roles, while American actor Dwayne "The _____" Johnson is famous for his action roles.
  4. 9. Japanese animator Hayao _____ creates worlds with whimsical and fantastical creatures, a contrast to the more realistic characters found in many American films.
  5. 11. Egyptian singer Amr Diab is a pioneer of Mediterranean music, a genre that is distinct from the rock and roll popularized by American artist Elvis ______.
  6. 12. Turkish musician Tarkan is popular for his pop music, a genre that American singer _____ Timberlake also excels in.
  7. 14. Brazilian supermodel _____ Bündchen dominated the fashion world in the 2000s, a period when American model Cindy Crawford had already established her career.
  8. 15. Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake pioneered the use of innovative technology in clothing design, a concept that American designer Tom _____ has also embraced.
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  1. 1. Japanese director Akira _____ influenced filmmakers worldwide with his epic storytelling, a legacy that is just as strong as that of American director Steven Spielberg.
  2. 2. Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho was known for his amazing tricks and flair on the field, a trait that is less associated with the practical style of American soccer player Landon _______.
  3. 4. Egyptian actor Omar Sharif successfully crossed over into Hollywood films, a feat achieved by American-Egyptian actor Rami _____ more recently.
  4. 6. Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer designed curved and organic buildings, a style that is visually different from the more rigid designs of American architect Frank Lloyd ______.
  5. 7. Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto created iconic characters like Mario and Link, which have a similar status to the classic characters developed by American animator Walt ______.
  6. 10. Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa is known for his dense, realistic novels, a style that differs from the more fantastical works of American author _____ King.
  7. 11. Egyptian actor Ahmed Zaki portrayed a wide range of complex characters, a versatility that American actor Al ______ also demonstrated.
  8. 13. Brazilian soccer star _____ plays with a flashy and individualistic style, a contrast to the more team-oriented approach of American basketball player Stephen Curry.