Celebrities You Didn’t Know were Jamaican!

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12 Celebrities You Didn’t Know were Jamaican!

In celebration of Jamaica’s independence , we bring you an article highlighting those individuals who have made their mark in the world, but who also have Jamaican blood running throw their veins.1. Heavy D
Heavy D was born in Mandeville Jamaica and moved to America with his parents in the early 1970′s.

2. Pepa from Salt n Pepa
Pepa (right) was born in Kingston Jamaica and moved to the New York when she was 5.


3. Dj Drama
Dj Drama is of Jamaican and Albanian decent .


4. Corbin Bleu
This High School Musical Star was born to an Italian mother and Jamaican father.

5. Kid from Kid and Play
Kid whose real name is Christopher Reid was born in New York. His father is Jamaican.


10. Roy Hibert (NBA)
Born in Queens to a Jamaican father. Roy was even a member if the Jamaican National Basketball team
12. Pet Wentz
A member of the Fall Out Boy group, he has a Jamaican mother.

More here: http://jamblogg.com/12-celebrities-y...were-jamaican/

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One more based in Canada:

Bruce Croxon
Bruce Croxon draws his business enthusiasm from venturing off the beaten path and approaching potential opportunities from unique angles. Whether it’s seeing an opportunity with a nascent technology or seizing an idea “off piste” in the wilds of Whistler, BC, Bruce defines his entrepreneurial philosophy as “serendipity mixed with smarts.” He credits his upbringing with a Jamaican mother and a British father as part of the motivation that drove him towards success and he celebrates his mixed-race heritage.

Bruce started his fortune by being an early adapter in the digital realm. Capitalizing on the growing interest in phone telepersonals combined with the timely development of the internet, he spotted an opportunity to earn some serious coin. In 1987, Bruce co-founded Lavalife, the internationally recognized online dating service. He wore many different hats at the company, including Partner, Chairman and CEO and guided Lavalife to the position of category leader, achieving revenues of close to $100 million prior to its sale in 2004.

Bruce is an active outdoorsman and an avid skier. After spending a number of years in Whistler, he realized that the path to a healthy and fulfilling life was through sport and wellness, founding Vida Spas through his West Coast Company. His interest in wellness and technology remains strong and his current ventures include Sprigg Software, Walkaway Canada and Mobilemiser.com. He also sits on the board of the Trans Canada Trail and Points.com.

Bruce currently lives in Toronto with his wife and two children. He stays connected to his Jamaican roots and has a fondness for reggae music, spicy food and warm weather.

http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/dragons_bruce.html

[Fancy DatdamnDiva]

cool...some mi did kno