10 most influential people in the world

Johanna Sigurdardottir

After Iceland's economy collapsed in October 2008, Sigurdardottir rode a wave of discontent all the way to the premiership. A former flight attendant and the world's first openly gay head of state, she must rebuild the nation's economy while boosting confidence abroad. She is trying to pay debts on Netherlands and England for Iceland.

Kim Yu-Na

A Korean Figure skater, she has won many hearts of Koreans as she gained several medals for her nation. She managed waver Koreans away from the golf channel.

Oprah Winfrey

The legendary talk-show woman, who has continued the Oprah Winfrey show for 24 years, has given so much inspiration for women world-wide.  

James Cameron

He is the director of several famous movies such as The Terminator 1-2, Alien, and Titanic. The most recent movie he created is the Avatar, which has turned the movie industry upside down.

Hillary Clinton

Hilary Clinton is a key member of America’s top diplomat. She has overseen made outreach to Iran, Nuclear talks with Russia, and several is defending human rights. 

Barack Obama

President Obama’s first year of presidency was rather difficult, as he struggled with two wars, right a listing economy, and enacts ambitious agendas. After winning a battle over health care, he became the first president in 40 years to enact a historic piece of social welfare legislation. He now faces the fight over financial re-regulation

Seth MacFarlane

He is the creator of Family guy, and American dad. He is the cartoon king, and has a large influence in the media.

 

Muammar Gaddafi

Since 2001, he has sought to improve his relations with the West by aiding the fight against al-Qaeda and ending a program of weapons of mass destruction.

Lindsey Vonn

Vonn became the first American Woman to win a gold medal in the downhill ski race, despite major shin injuries. She clinched her third straight world cup title. She is the second woman to accomplish this.

Han Han

A Chinese race-car driver and author, he made debates about the problems of Chinese education, including the problems with the strictness and rigidness of Chinese education. In his blog, he pokes fun at incompetent politicians.

Sources

www.wikipedia.com