Celebrity Adoptions

Famous Adopted New Zealanders

Liam Messam

Liam is best known as a rugby player where he plays as a loose forward. He represented New Zealand Under 16, Schools and Under 19. Liam made his debut in the New Zealand sevens team in 2002 at the age of 18, and was made captain in 2004 at the age of 20; he was New Zealand Sevens Player of the Year in 2004.  For more click here.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

Dame Kiri Janette Te Kanawa is an internationally famous opera singer. In 1981, she was seen and heard around the world by an estimated 600 million people when she sang Handel's "Let the Bright Seraphim" at the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. For more click here.

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Other Famous Adopted People

There are many celebrities worldwide who were adopted. For find out more about some of them click here or here

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