Palermo, Italy

1. Tommy Lucchese (1899)

Criminal

Sicilian-born American gangster who was a founding member of the Mafia in the United States, which branched off of the Cosa Nostra in Sicily. He was the boss of the...

2. Maria Catalano (1980)

YouTube Star

Creator with a YouTube channel called Follettina Creation Official who originally posted content featuring handmade creations and reborn dolls. She later included gameplay and challenge content.

3. Cristian Imparato (1996)

Singer

Italian singer who is best known for winning the first edition of the competition series Io Canto hosted by Gerry Scotti. He is also known for his popular cover of the James...

4. Stefano Maniscalco (1982)

Martial Artist

Career martial artist who is recognized for having been the world champion and vice-champion of Europe per the World Karate Federation. 

5. Franco Franchi (1928)

Italian Comedian

Italian comedian who was part of the famous comedy duo Franco & Ciccio from 1961 until 1992. He has als obeen seen in films like The Exorciccio and Kaos.

6. Mario Balotelli (1990)

Italian Footballer

Rose to prominence as a striker for Manchester City and the Italian national team, and developed a reputation for his spontaneity. He joined AC Milan in 2013 after three years with Manchester City. 

7. Viola Musaraj (1991)

Novelist

Novelist and interactive game writer for the application Episode Interactive, where she have more than 25 million reads. Her young adult book, Dark Dreams: 1 (Volume 1), is based on...

8. Claudio Casisa (1991)

Facebook Star

One-half of the comedy duo I Soldi Spicci that acts and writes comedy sketches as seen on Facebook and YouTube. 

9. Gabriele Parisi (2002)

Instagram Star

Italian social media star who is widely known for his eponymous GabrieleParisi Instagram account. He earned popularity there for his modeling and lifestyle photography. 

10. Davide Greco (1993)

Instagram Star

Social media star who is famous for his davide_greco_barber Instagram account. He has garnered massive popularity there for showcasing his hair styling as a trendy men's barber. 

11. Miriam Dalmazio (1987)

Actress

Italian actress who's known for playing Margherita Morbidelli in the TV series Che Dio ci aiuti. She also starred as Chiara in the film Insane Love and Giada Stranzi in TV series Il cacciatore.

12. Alessandra Tripoli (1987)

TV Show Host

Dancer best known for her appearances on Italy's version of Dancing with the Stars, Ballando con le stelle. She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram. 

13. Francesco Vullo (1970)

Multimedia Artist

Artist who founded the world-famous Instagram art account the.pinklemonade, which has grown to 2.4 million followers. He has collaborated with big name brands like Levi's and had his work featured...

14. Gianluca Pellerito (1994)

Drummer

Professional drummer and band leader who is recognized for heading the Gianluca Pellerito Quintet. In 2016, he was the only Italian band leader to sell out a performance at the legendary Blue...

15. Giusy Ferreri (1979)

Singer

Italian pop singer known for her octuple-platinum debut album Gaetana. She's also known for the albums Fotografie and L'attesa as well as the EP Non ti Scordar Mai di Me.

16. Daniele De Martino (1982)

Pop Artist

Prolific pop singer based in Italy. He's released six albums in the years since his debut in 2009 and he's signed with the Bar 25 record label.

17. Luca Guadagnino (1971)

Director

Director who has won international acclaim for such films as I Am Love (2010), A Bigger Splash (2015) and Call Me by Your Name (2017). He has served on the jury of...

18. Salvatore Schillaci (1964)

Italian Footballer

Italian striker who won the Golden Boot at the 1990 FIFA World Cup after leading the tournament with six goals.

19. Chiara Picone (1988)

Model

Model and social media sensation who has cultivated an audience of more than 20,000 fans on Instagram. She has appeared in numerous fashion shows and appeared in several television programs.

20. Federico Amador (1975)

Tv Actor

Argentinian actor known for his appearances in both film and television. He is most recognized for his recurring role of Rafael in the 2011 series Heirs of a Revenge on...

21. Tony Colombo (1986)

World Music Singer

Italian singer-songwriter who released several albums such as Sicuro, Quello che vorrei, Il principe e il povero, and Il giorno e la notte. He competed in the tenth season of the reality talent show Ballando...

22. Alessandro Enriquez (1983)

Fashion Designer

Fashion and accessories designer who is recognized for creating unique handbags. He has also worked as an influential fashion journalist whose work has been published in Elle and Marie Claire.

23. Enza Hibler (1972)

Family Member

Entrepreneur best known as the mother of Jaxon Hibler. She was the CEO and creator of IncrediPops, a non-dairy and organic frozen dessert. 

24. Roberta Tirrito (1995)

Model

Model and Instagrammer known for for her appearances in publications like Maxim Italia. She earned an Instagram fanbase of more than 240,000 followers through her modeling posts. 

25. Leandro Rinaudo (1983)

Footballer

Leandro Rinaudo is an Italian defender who currently plays for Serie A club Livorno.

26. Tony Sperandeo (1953)

Italian Actor

Tony Sperandeo is an Italian actor of cinema and television. Sperandeo is notable for frequently playing the roles of characters from his native region Sicily. As of 2011 he was...

27. Paolo Briguglia (1974)

Actor

Nasce a Palermo il 27 maggio del 1974, secondo di quattro figli. Dopo la maturità classica, si iscrive all'università per studiare Lettere Antiche, facoltà che abbandona dopo due anni per...

28. Giorgio Corona (1974)

Football (soccer) Player

Giorgio Corona is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for Messina.

29. Antonino Bonvissuto (1985)

Italian Footballer

Antonino Bonvissuto is an Italian footballer who plays for Italian Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Frosinone.

30. Filippa Giordano (1974)

Italian Singer

Giordano is an Italian crossover singer.

31. Claudio Gioè (1975)

Italian Actor

Claudio Gioè is an Italian actor of the cinema theatre and television. Gioè made his acting debut in the 1997 film Qui and has since performed in many other films...

32. Isabella Ragonese (1981)

Italian Actor

Isabella Ragonese is an Italian actress. She studied acting at the Teatès School in Palermo under director Michele Perriera. During her studies she wrote directed and starred in several adpations...

33. Andrea Lisuzzo (1981)

Italian Footballer

Andrea Lisuzzo is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie B team Novara. Lisuzzo has played over 200 matches in Serie C1/Lega Pro Prima Divisione.

34. Roberta Giarrusso (1982)

Actress

35. Vincenzo La Scola (1958)

Italian Opera Singer

Vincenzo La Scola was an Italian tenor who had a successful international opera career for more than 25 years. He was particularly admired for his portrayals in operas by Giuseppe...

36. Franco Maresco (1958)

Director

37. Max Crivello (1958)

Artist

Max Crivello is an Italian artist illustrator and art cartoonist.

38. Guido Davì (1990)

Italian Footballer

Guido Davì is an Italian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Juve Stabia in the Serie B.

39. Carla Calò (1926)

Actress

40. Francesco Aldi (1981)

Tennis Player

sco Aldi is an Italian professional tennis player.

41. Piero Selvaggio (Unknow)

Italian Distance Runner

Piero Selvaggio is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy.

42. Giovanni Narzisi (1929)

Italian Cinematographer Film Dir

Giovanni Narzisi is an Italian cinematographer director and screenwriter. Born in Palermo Narzisi started his career in the 1950s as cameraman and assistant cinematographer of Mario Bava and Massimo Dallamano.

43. Antonio Selvaggio (Unknow)

Italian Distance Runner

Antonio Selvaggio is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy.

44. Antonio Bua (1990)

Italian Footballer

Antonia Bua is an Italian footballer who currently plays for the Harrisburg City Islanders in USL Pro.

45. Marco Torcivia (1982)

Footballer

Marco Torcivia is an Italian futsal player who plays for Acireale and the Italian national futsal team.

46. Gianvito Misuraca (1990)

Italian Footballer

Gianvito Misuraca is an Italian professional footballer who currently plays for Gorica on loan from Parma.

47. Pietro Tripoli (1987)

Italian Footballer

Pietro Tripoli is an Italian footballer who currently plays for Lega Pro side Ascoli on loan from Parma.

48. Gaetano Starrabba (1932)

Italian Racing Driver

Prince Gaetano Starrabba di Giardinelli is a former racing driver from Italy. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix on September 10 1961. He scored no championship...

49. Lucio Maria Attinelli (Unknow)

Italian Journalist And Writer

Lucio Maria Attinelli is a journalist and an Italian writer.

50. Ignazio Dolce (1933)

Actor

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