List of Famous people born in October

Mirhan Hussein Bassyouni Ahmed is an Egyptian singer and actress. She was born in Cairo on 28 October. She gained her popularity through the Arabic version of the reality talent show Star Academy during the 5th season, representing Egypt in 2008. Before Star Academy Mirhan Hussein studied travel and tourism and then worked in an advertising agency. She loves drawing and singing. Her talent is comprehensive as she has proven her ability to sing, dance, act and present programs. This great diversity and coloured talent is due to her charismatic character, her perseverance to be outstanding, and her belief in her abilities. Although she hasn't studied singing or acting in any educational institute, as she is a graduate of tourism, she has been able to prove her talent in this popular program and to surpass some of her colleagues in the academy who have studied or practised music prior to their participation in Star Academy 5. Furthermore, Despite the fact that the program is built on competition among the candidates, she was very friendly, helpful, and supportive to all her colleagues. Mirhan has a very lively, talented, friendly and supportive personality. Her path after the academy proves that she is determined to pursue her career rationally, slowly, and persistently. In 2016, Mirhan was arrested but was released shortly afterwards.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Raful and the second or maternal family name is Soriano.

William Lok is a Hong Kong racing driver currently competing in the FIA World Touring Car Championship for Campos Racing.

Choi Yu-na, better known by her stage name Yuju (Korean: 유주), is a South Korean singer-songwriter. She participated in various singing competitions and was signed to Source Music in 2014. She is best known for being a former member of the South Korean girl group GFriend. She is the first Korean female idol to be declared as the winner on Fantastic Duo 2.

Izumi Yamaguchi is a Japanese actress. She is represented with F Road. Her son is actor Kento Yamaguchi.

Seiichi Eto is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet. A native of Ōita, Ōita and graduate of Oita University, he had served in the city assembly of Ōita for two terms since 1973 and the assembly of Ōita Prefecture for two terms since 1979. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990 after an unsuccessful run in 1986. In 2000 he lost the seat but was re-elected three years later. He, however, lost the seat again in 2005. In 2007 he ran for the House of Councillors and was elected.

Daniella Rahme is a Lebanese actress and TV presenter. She was the winner of Miss Lebanon Emigrant 2010, and winner of Dancing with the Stars: Raqs el Noujoum Season 2.

Alexis Contin is a French speed skater. He is ranked 63 on the Adelskalender and is coached by Jan ven Veen.

Jean-Jacques Aillagon is a French politician, a close confidant of Jacques Chirac and member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) political party. From 1972 to 1976 he was a high school teacher in the Corrèze region of France. From 1982 to 2002 he was an administrator and eventually Chairman of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.

Samingad is an aboriginal Taiwanese pop singer and songwriter. She is an ethnic Puyuma. In her native Puyuma language Samingad means "Unique or Without equal". She was born 2 October 1977 in a Puyuma Township in Taitung County, to a father of Bunun descent and a mother of Puyuma descent. Her uncle is Purdur, the winner of the Best Mandarin Male Singer of the 11th Golden Melody Awards. Her younger sister, Jia Jia, is also a singer.