List of Famous people who born in 1979
Houda-Imane Faraoun
Houda-Imane Faraoun, also spelled Feraoun, is an Algerian physicist and materials scientist who has served as the Minister of Post, Information Technology & Communication in the government of Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal since 1 May 2015. She is also a professor of Physics at the University of Tlemcen, a post she has held in various capacities since 2006. She holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Sidi Bel Abbès and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard.
Katy Brand
Katherine Frances Brand is an English actress, comedian and writer, known for her ITV2 series Katy Brand's Big Ass Show and for Comedy Lab Slap on Channel 4.
Choo Ja-hyun
Choo Ja-hyun is a South Korean actress. Best known in Korea for the films Bloody Tie (2006) and Portrait of a Beauty (2008), Choo has mostly worked in mainland China since 2007, notably in television drama The Temptation to Go Home (2011).
Maxut Shadayev
Maxut Igorevich Shadayev is the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation since 21 January 2020.
Nasser Zefzafi
Nasser Zefzafi or Zefzafi is a Moroccan political activist, who has been described as the leader of the protest movement in the Rif and the city of Al Hoceima, commonly known as Hirak Rif. On May 29, 2017 he was arrested by the Moroccan police and charged with a list of crimes such as undermining state security, disrespecting the king and receiving funds from abroad used for plots to destabilize the country. These crimes might amount to life imprisonment. He is currently being defended by a team of lawyers, which include Moroccan politician and former Minister, Mohammed Ziane.
Jannero Pargo
Jannero Pargo is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He played college basketball for Neosho County CC and Arkansas.
Annett Fleischer
Annett Fleischer is a German presenter and actress.
Diva Zappa
Diva Muffin Zappa is an American artist, also known for several acting roles in film and television, as well as recording a one-off comedy single. She is the youngest child of Gail Zappa and musician Frank Zappa.
Jon Redwine
Jon Redwine is an American hip hop, R&B, and pop music producer. Active since 2006, he's worked with musicians such as Tinashe, Chris Brown, Bobby Brackins, G-eazy, Zendaya, REDi, Waka Flocka Flame, Mario, Ludacris, Tabi Bonney, Christina Milian, Jeremih, Colette Carr, MKTO, Jake Miller
Mike Swick
Michael Timothy Swick is a retired American professional mixed martial artist, who spent most of his career, competing for the UFC's middleweight division. Swick, who trains at American Kickboxing Academy alongside fellow welterweight standout Jon Fitch, entered the UFC after appearing on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter.