List of Famous people born on August 30th
Steven Wright
Steven Richard Wright is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Wright has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, having made his MLB debut in 2013; he was an All-Star in 2016. He is known for his knuckleball pitch.
Akshara Singh
Akshara Singh is an Indian actress who is primarily active in Bhojpuri films and, is a recipient of several awards. Singh is known for her roles in films like action drama Tabadala, political drama Sarkar Raj and action romance Satya. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Bhojpuri cinema.
Keith Payne
Keith Payne, is an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the presence of the enemy" awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Payne's VC was awarded for his actions during the Vietnam War. Aged 87, he is the last living Australian recipient of the original "Imperial" Victoria Cross.
Heo Young-ji
Heo Young-ji, referred to as Youngji, is a South Korean singer and television personality. She is best known as a member of girl group Kara after winning the TV show Kara Project in 2014, which saw her become the newest member of the group. Heo began her solo music career in August 2017 with her first single, "Memory Clock".
Chiu Tai-san
Chiu Tai-san is a Taiwanese lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Legislative Yuan from 1999 to 2004. He then served the Mainland Affairs Council as a vice chairman, and later as deputy mayor of Kaohsiung under Chen Chu. After leaving politics for a teaching position, Chiu was named the deputy mayor of Taoyuan under Cheng Wen-tsan in 2014. He resigned in 2016, and was appointed the Minister of Justice later that year. Chiu stepped down from the justice ministry in 2018, and served on the National Security Council until 2019.
Andrea Frigerio
Andrea Luisa Mitchelstein, better known as Andrea Frigerio is an Argentine actress, television presenter, former model and author.
Marlon Byrd
Marlon Jerrard Byrd is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and Cleveland Indians. He was suspended twice for using performance-enhancing drugs.
Inés Melchor
Inés Melchor is a Peruvian long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 25th with a time of 2:28:54. In September 2014 she placed 8th at the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:26.48, new Peruvian national record and the South America area record. Melchor also holds Peruvian records for the 5000 and 10,000 metres on the track.
Chuck Pankow
Chuck Pankow is a former American professional dart player who currently plays in the British Darts Organisation tournaments.
Michael Ohoven
Michael Ohoven is a German film producer and the founder and CEO of Infinity Media. He is the son of German Investment Banker Mario Ohoven and UNESCO Ambassador Ute-Henriette Ohoven. He is married to Puerto Rican model, actress, and former Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Joyce Giraud.