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Sean Wing

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Sean Wing – “You Again” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 2 Headshot – 0 – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Sean Michael Wing

Place of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 10, 1982

Ethnicity: Mexican (maternal grandmother), English, Irish, German

Sean Wing is an American film and television actor, and singer.

Sean is the son of Deborah (Sparenberg) Myers and Craig Niles Wing.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was Niles Mercer Wing (the son of Norman Arthur Wing and Mariam Boley). Niles was born in Utah. Norman was born in Utah, the son of John William King, Sr. and Martha Goates, who was English. Mariam was born in Utah, the daughter of Elisha Hildebrand Boley and Maacah Mercer, whose parents were English.

Sean’s paternal grandmother was LaVonne King (the daughter of Louis Debenham King and Emma Elizabeth Eames). LaVonne was born in Alberta, Canada. Louis was born in Utah, the son of English parents, Thomas Owen King, Jr. and Dorcas Georgina Debenham. Emma was born in Utah, the daughter of Robert James Eames, Sr., whose parents were English, and of Lucy Knight.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was Francis Everett “Mic” Sparenberg (the son of Herbert Sparenberg and Louise Gerdes). Francis was born in Illinois. Herbert was born in Illinois, to German parents, Jan Jorgens Sparenberg and Maria Ewerks. Louise was born in Illinois, the daughter of Herman F. Gerdes, whose parents were German, and of Greetje/Gertia Everts Saathoff, who was born in Germany.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Alicia Paez (the daughter of Juan Bautista “John” Paez and Enedina Y. Gutierrez). Alicia was born in Utah. Juan was born in Atlautla, Mexico State, Mexico, the son of Simon Paez Sipriano and Juana Bautista Modesta. Enedina was born in El Valle de San Buenaventura, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Agustin Lorenzo Gutierrez and Neponucena Garcia.

Sources: Obituary of Sean’s paternal grandfather, Niles Mercer King – http://www.deseretnews.com

Obituary of Sean’s paternal grandmother, LaVonne (King) Wing – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Sean’s maternal grandfather, Francis Everett “Mic” Sparenberg – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Sean’s maternal grandmother, Alicia Paez – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sean’s maternal grandmother, Alicia (Paez) Sparenberg Jackson-Simpson – http://www.legacy.com


Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller

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Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico

Date of Birth: 13 January, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*German, small amount of English (mother)

Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller is a Mexican writer and journalist.

Her father, Juan Gutiérrez Canet, is Mexican. Her mother, Nora Beatriz Müller Bentjerodt, is Chilean, from Valdivia.

Beatriz is married to the President-elect of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador, with whom she has a son.

Beatriz’s maternal grandfather was Adolfo Marcelo Müller Oliphant (the son of Walther Carl Müller and Nora Oliphant). Adolfo was born in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and lived in Valdivia until his death. Walther was a German emigrant, from Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, and was the son of Rudolph Carl Müller and Ida Johanna Luise Henriette Türk. Nora was an American emigrant, from Baltimore, Maryland, and was the daughter of Joseph W. Oliphant and Georgeanna Tidings.

Beatriz’s maternal grandmother was Berta Elvira Bentjerodt Becker (the daughter of Ernesto Bentjerodt Machmar and Olga Herminia Becker Wiswede). Berta was born in Valdivia. Ernesto was the son of German emigrants, Gottlieb Eduard Bentjerodt, of Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony, and Wilhelmine Machmar, of Kassel, Hesse. Herminia was the daughter of a German emigrant, Otto Becker, and of Elvira Wiswede Bentjerodt, whose own parents, Hermann Wiswede and Friederike Mathilde Bentjerodt, were German emigrants, from Haldensleben, Saxony-Anhalt. Eduard and Mathilde were siblings.

Beatriz’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifth great-grandmother, Johanna Dorothea Maria Wollwege.

Sources: Genealogy of Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://historiadevaldivia-chile.blogspot.com

News article about Beatriz’s maternal grandparents, Adolfo Marcelo Müller Oliphant and Berta Elvira Bentjerodt Becker – https://www.cooperativa.cl

Birth record of Beatriz’s maternal grandaunt, Beatriz Marianela Müller Oliphant – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Beatriz’s maternal great-grandfather, Walter Carl Müller – https://www.familysearch.org

Joseph Julian Soria

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Joseph Julian Soria – Crackle’s “The Oath” TV Series Los Angeles Photocall – The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, 1401 S Oak Knoll Avenue – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 28, 1981

Ethnicity: Mexican

Joseph Julian Soria is an American actor.

Joseph is the son of Dolores Perez (Antillon) Klausmeier. Joseph has Mexican ancestry.

Joseph has said:

I was born and raised in El Sereno in Los Angeles, California. I’ve lived out here in San Fernando Valley for a while now. I’m third-generation Mexican-American.

Joseph’s paternal grandmother is named Maria.

Joseph’s maternal grandfather was Atanacio Rueda Antillon (the son of Concepcion Antillon and Manuela Rueda). Atanacio was born in Mexico.

Joseph’s maternal grandmother was Irene V. Perez (the daughter of Teofilo/Theophilo Perez and Maria Vidales/Vedelez). Irene was born in Arizona, to parents from Mexico.

Sources: Birth record of Joseph Julian Soria – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Joseph’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Joseph’s maternal grandparents, Atanacio R. Antillon and Irene V. Perez – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joseph’s maternal grandmother, Irene V. (Perez) Antillon – http://calvary.tributes.com

Taylor Handley

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Taylor Handley – “Battle: Los Angeles” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Keywords: “World Invasion: Battle LA”, “Battle: LA”, “World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles” Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Taylor Laurence Handley

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Dutch (paternal grandmother), Danish (maternal grandmother), English, German, 1/8th Swedish, 1/16th Mexican

Taylor Handley is an American actor.

Taylor is the son of Patrice Ilene (Aspegren) and Laurence Owen Handley. Taylor’s father is mostly of English, German, Dutch, and possibly some Mexican, descent. Taylor’s mother has Swedish, English, German, and Danish roots.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Owen Barry Handley (the son of Owen Berry Handley and Martha Sophie Huchting). Taylor’s grandfather Owen was born in California. Taylor’s great-grandfather Owen was born in Kentucky, the son of Vandois Edward Handley and Emma/Emily Mary Wallace. Martha was born in California, the daughter of August H. Huchting, who was German, and of Concepcion Marie Gonzales, whose parents were Pablo Antonio Gonzales and Maria Del Refugio Ortega.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was Lucille Koel (the daughter of John Koel and Anna Buwalda/Buwoldo). Lucille was born in Iowa, to parents from the Netherlands.

Taylor’s maternal grandfather was Paul Edward Aspegren (the son of Wallace Walford Aspegren and Blanche May Riley). Paul was born in Kansas. Wallace was born in Iowa, to Swedish parents, Charles August Aspegren and Hulda S. Larson. Blanche was born in Kansas, the daughter of Samuel Edward Riley, whose father was English, and of Mary Elizabeth Freytag, whose parents were German.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother was Martha May “Marti” Lauritzen/Lauretzen (the daughter of Thomas Christian Lauritzen and Anna Jebina “Annie” Hansen). Martha was born in Kansas, to Danish parents, from Aadum and Sjelborg, Jutland, respectively.

Sources: Birth record of Taylor Handley – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Taylor’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Taylor’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Taylor’s paternal grandparents, Owen Barry Handley and Lucille Koel – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Taylor’s paternal great-grandmother, Martha Sophie (Huchting) Handley – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Paul Edward Aspegren – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Paul Edward Aspegren – http://obits.ocregister.com

Obituary of Taylor’s maternal grandmother, Martha May “Marti” (Lauritzen/Lauretzen) Aspegren – http://obits.ocregister.com

Peter Mel

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Birth Name: Peter J. Mel

Place of Birth: Santa Cruz, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 24, 1969

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, 1/16th mix of Mexican and Peruvian [including Spanish], 1/64 French

Peter Mel is an American professional surfer.

Peter is the son of Frances Kimberly “Kim” (Sartoriu/Sartorius) and John Michael Mel.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was Peter John Mel (the son of the Capt. John Mel and Margaret Ysabel Goffey/Gaffey). Peter was born in California. John was born in California, the son of Jean Hosten Henri Mel de Fontenay, whose father was born in England to a French father and an English mother, and of Nellie Forst Mann, whose father was German. Margaret was the daughter of John Tracy Gaffey, who was Irish, and of Maria Arcadia Bandini/Bandine, who was of Spanish, Mexican, and some Peruvian descent.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was Nancy Tillett/Tillet (the daughter of Ernest/Earnest Noel Tillett and Sue Bettie Reade). Nancy was born in North Carolina. Ernest was born in North Carolina, the son of James Wyche Tillett and Rachel Lucy Noel. Sue was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Thomas Burton Reade and Addie Cornelius Moore.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Robert Brooke “Bob” Sartorius (the son of August Matern Sartorius and Jessie/Jesse). Robert was born in New York. August was born in New York, to parents from Germany and England, respectively, Otto Sartorius and Margaret Annie Jessie Wills. Peter’s great-grandmother Jessie was born in New York.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Jean Tomlinson/Tomtinson (the daughter of Howard Holmes Tomlinson/Tomtinson and Frances Ford). Jean was born in New Jersey. Howard was born in Illinois, the son of Everett S. Tomlinson and Genevieve Rush. Frances was born in Indiana, the daughter of Charles Byron Ford and Elinor Nevins Baxter.

Sources: Birth record of Peter Mel – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Peter’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Peter’s paternal grandfather, Peter John Mel – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Peter’s paternal grandfather, Peter John Mel – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Peter’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Peter’s maternal grandfather, Robert Brooke “Bob” Sartorius – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Peter’s maternal grandmother, Jean (Tomlinson/Tomtinson) Sartorius – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Joel Pimentel

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Birth Name: Joel Esteban Pimentel de León

Place of Birth: Hesperia, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 28, 1999

Ethnicity: Mexican

Joel Pimentel is an American singer. He is a member of the Latin boyband CNCO. His bandmates include Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Zabdiel de Jesús, and Christopher Vélez.

Joel is the son of Esteban Pimentel and Patricia de León, who is from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Joel’s maternal grandfather was named Luis Pimentel. A picture of him can be seen here.

Joel’s maternal grandmother is named Teresa “Chula”. A picture of her can be seen here.

Photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Jaclyn Betham

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Jaclyn Betham – 18th Annual Satellite Awards – Arrivals – InterContinental Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Jaclyn Michelle Betham

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 4, 1986

Ethnicity: English, Irish, some German, around 1/8th Mexican, 1/16th Tongan, 1/32 Samoan, and 1/32 Azorean Portuguese

Jaclyn Betham is an American actress.

Jaclyn is the daughter of Sandra R. (Hoyt) and John D. Betham. Jaclyn’s father has English, Mexican, Azorean Portuguese, Tongan, and Samoan, ancestry. Jaclyn’s mother is mostly of English and Irish, along with some German, descent. Jaclyn is married to actor Lane Toran.

Jaclyn has described herself as “A cocktail of Samoan, Navajo, Irish, and a hint of Spanish.”

Jaclyn’s paternal grandfather was August Gird Betham (the son of Augustus Silver Betham and Mary Jane Johnson). Jaclyn’s grandfather August Gird was born in Lotopa, Apia, Samoa.

Jaclyn’s great-grandfather Augustus was born in Samoa, the son of Montgomery Frederick Betham, who was English, and of Catherine Anna de Silva Nobres de Graça, who was born in Samoa to an Azorean Portuguese father from Faial and an ethnic Samoan mother. Jaclyn’s great-grandmother Mary Jane was born in Vava’u, Tonga, to an English father, Henry Gird Johnston (the son of John Johnston and Elizabeth Gird), and a mother from Tonga, Pepa (the daughter of Pehs).

Jaclyn’s paternal grandmother was Gertrude Laura Brown (the daughter of Earnest/Edward Leroy Brown and Urbana Martina Serna). Gertrude was born in Texas. Earnest was born in Nevada, the son of James Alfreid/Alfred Brown and Laura Adeline Haws. Urbana was born in New Mexico, the daughter of Gregorio Serna, who was of Mexican descent, and of Maria Guadalupe Aleja Ramos Terrazas, who was born in Mexico.

Jaclyn’s maternal grandfather was Leonard Elmer Hoyt (the son of Elmer Wallace Hoyt and Edith Rosetta Howes). Leonard was born in Wisconsin. Elmer was born in Wisconsin, the son of Wallace Elmer Hoyt and Lillian Roxanne Wisner. Edith was born in Iowa, the daughter of Archie Ernest Howes and Ina Faith Caruth.

Jaclyn’s maternal grandmother was Dixie Richardson (the daughter of Kermit Ray Richardson and Ada Violet Bodle/Boddle). Dixie was born in Minnesota. Kermit was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Walter Raymond Richardson and Florence Nightingale Shaver. Ada was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Benjamin Bodle and Mary Leo Avery.

Sources: Birth record of Jaclyn Betham – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jaclyn’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jaclyn’s paternal grandfather, Augustus Gird Betham – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jaclyn’s paternal grandparents, Augustus Gird Betham and Gertrude Laura Brown – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Jaclyn’s paternal great-great-great-great-grandparents, Augustino/Agostinho Silveira Nobres da Graça and Mele Malaisala Maria Mafua Malua’itoga Clotilda Fiame – http://groups.google.com

Genealogy of Jaclyn’s maternal grandparents, Leonard Elmer Hoyt and Dixie Lee Richardson – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jaclyn’s maternal grandfather, Leonard Elmer Hoyt – http://www.superiortelegram.com

JT Hodges

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JT Hodges – 2012 CMT Music Awards – Arrivals – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Justin Taylor Hodges

Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 6, 1977

Ethnicity: English, some Irish, 1/16 Mexican

JT Hodges is an American country music singer and actor.

JT is the son James McKinley “Jim” Hodges, a composer and producer, and Marsha Kathleen McDade, a former country music singer.

JT’s maternal grandfather was John Harold “Jack” McDade (the son of Leo Emmett McDade and Marguerite Williams). Leo was the son of Charles Patrick McDade, who was Irish, from County Donegal, and of Mary Elizabeth Nealon, who was from New York. Marguerite was the daughter of Thomas J. Williams and Maria Ochoa, who was Mexican, from Mexico City.

JT’s maternal grandmother was Faye A. Bramlett (the daughter of Gus B. Bramlett and Carrie Adaline/Addeline Rust). Gus was the daughter of John Wesley Bramlett and Jane Tidwell. Carrie was the daughter of Noble Marion Rust and Jimmie Bell Grissom.

Sources: Biography of JT’s father – http://www.jimhodgesproductions.com

Genealogy of JT Hodges (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogies of JT’s maternal grandparents, John Harold “Jack” McDade and Faye A. Bramlett – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy 0f JT’s maternal grandmother, Faye A. Bramlett – http://www.wuelzer.com

Obituary of JT’s maternal grandmother, Faye A. (Bramlett) McDade – https://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of JT’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Francis Marion Rust (through Francis’ sister, Louisa D. Carter Rust) – https://www.geni.com


Libe Barer

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Birth Name: Libe Alexandra Barer

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 19, 1991

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, some Mexican

Libe Barer is an American actress.

Libe is the daughter of Ana and Sergio Barer. Her sister is actress Ariela Barer. Her family is Mexican. Their ancestry is mostly Ashkenazi Jewish, from Eastern Europe, with at least one Mexican (Catholic) great-grandfather, and possibly other Mexican lineage.

Libe’s sister has stated:

Both my parents were born in Mexico. They’re also both Jewish. We’re pretty much from everywhere, in all honesty. I feel most connected to my Latina heritage, for sure. Most of my family, except for my parents, lives in Mexico. So, whenever we visit anywhere it’s to Mexico. I’ll be going there for the holidays.

Libe’s maternal grandfather was Ernesto Benjamin Rittner Pedroza (the son of Carlos Rittner Kuttner and Ruth Pedroza). Carlos was born in Lithuania.

Libe’s maternal grandmother is Lya Monzón (the daughter of Justino Guillermo Antonio Monzón and Michalina Bornstein). Justino was a Mexican Catholic, from San Agustín, Jonacatepec, Morelos, and was the son of Antonio Monzón Pérez and Justina Estrada. Libe’s great-grandmother Michalina was born in Poland, to a Jewish family, and was the daughter of Joszef Mordejai Bornstein and Sara Rojl Engel. Libe’s great-great-grandmother Sara was the daughter of Jaim Mayer Engel and Laya Rochma.

Sources: Genealogy of Libe Barer – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Libe’s maternal grandfather, Ernesto Benjamin Rittner Pedroza – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Libe’s maternal great-grandfather, Justino Guillermo Antonio Monzón – https://www.familysearch.org

Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Baby Bash

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Baby Bash – Palms Casino Resort Hosts The 2nd Annual “Love Festival” With Special Performance By Jason Derulo – Palms Pool at Palm Casino and Resort – Las Vegas, NV USA – Keywords: – 0 – – Photo Credit: PRN / PR Photos

Birth Name: Ronald Ray Bryant

Place of Birth: Vallejo, Solano, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 18, 1969

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Mexican (mother)

Baby Bash is an American rapper and singer.

Baby is the son of Mary Juarez and Ronald Bryant. His father is African-American. His mother is of Mexican descent.

Baby’s paternal grandfather was named James Cullen Bryant.

Baby’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor/Elnora Melissa Walker (the daughter of Jessie/Jesse James Walker and Courtney/Cara Russell). Eleanor was born in Virginia.

Sources: Divorce record of Baby’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Baby’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor/Elnora Melissa Walker, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Baby’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor/Elnora Melissa (Walker) Bryant – http://www.findagrave.com

Xolo Maridueña

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Xolo Mariduena – FOX’s Teen Choice Awards 2018 – Arrivals – The Forum Arena, 3900 W Manchester Boulevard – Inglewood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 9, 2001

Ethnicity: Mexican, Cuban, Ecuadorian

Xolo Maridueña is an American actor. He is known for his role on the series Cobra Kai.

Stephanie Kurtzuba

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Stephanie Kurtzuba – “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephanie L. Kurtzuba

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 20, 1972

Ethnicity:
*Polish, English, Swedish, likely some Mexican (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Stephanie Kurtzuba is an American film, television, and theater actress.

Stephanie is the daughter of Concetta Joyce “Connie” and Raymond “Ray” Kurtzuba. Stephanie has two children with her husband, Joshua Coakley.

Stephanie’s paternal grandfather was Stanley John Kurtzuba, Sr. (the son of Joseph Kurtzuba and Katherine/Catherine Podraza). Stanley was born in Nebraska. Joseph was born in Galicia, Austria, and was of Polish descent. Katherine was born in Poland.

Stephanie’s paternal grandmother was Lou Vene Joy Medina/Medcina (the daughter of Ricardo/Richard Medina and Ethel Nelson). Ricardo was most likely born in New Mexico. Ethel was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Victor Adolph Nelson, who was Swedish, and of Viola Booze.

Stephanie’s maternal grandfather was Antonino/Anthony S. “Tony” Pirruccello (the son of Salvatore Pirruccello and Carmela Breci). Anthony was born in Carlentini, Sicily, Italy.

Stephanie’s maternal grandmother was Cornelia “Nellie” Gibilisco (the daughter of Rosario Gibilisco/Gevilisco and Concetta DePetro). Nellie was born in Nebraska. Rosario was born in Carlentini, Sicily, Italy, the son of Paulo Gibilisco and Giuseppa Rossitto. Concetta was also Italian.

Sources: Obituary of Stephanie’s paternal grandmother, Lou Vene Joy Medina/Medcina – http://www.omaha.com

Obituary of Stephanie’s maternal grandmother, Nellie C. (Gibilisco) Pirruccello – http://heafeyheafey.com

 

Lil Xan

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Birth Name: Diego Alexander Leanos

Place of Birth: Redlands, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 6, 1996

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father and possibly maternal grandfather)
*English, possibly other (maternal grandmother)

Lil Xan is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

His stage name is derived from the name of the prescription drug Xanax.

His mother is named Candy Sue (Bryant) Leanos.

Lil Xan’s maternal grandmother was also surnamed Bryant.

Source: Birth record of Lil Xan’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Yalitza Aparicio

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Gabriela Rodriguez, Nancy García García, guest, Yalitza Aparicio, Alfonso Cuarón, Marina de Tavira, Tess Bu Cuarón, Olmo Teodoro Cuarón, David Li – 75th Annual Venice International Film Festival – “Roma” – Arrivals – Sala Grande – Venice, Italy – Photo Credit: Laurent Koffel / PRPhotos.com

Ethnicity: Mexican

Yalitza Aparicio is a Mexican actress. She stars in Alfonso Cuaron’s 2018 film Roma.

Marina de Tavira

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Gabriela Rodriguez, Nancy García García, guest, Yalitza Aparicio, Alfonso Cuarón, Marina de Tavira, Tess Bu Cuarón, Olmo Teodoro Cuarón, David Li – 75th Annual Venice International Film Festival – “Roma” – Arrivals – Sala Grande – Venice, Italy – Photo Credit: Laurent Koffel / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico

Date of Birth: c. 1974

Ethnicity: Mexican

Marina de Tavira is a Mexican actress.


Keean Johnson

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Keean Johnson – TheWrap’s 2nd Annual Emmy Party – Arrivals – The London Hotel – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 25, 1996

Ethnicity: English, three eighths Latino (Mexican, Chilean)

Keean Johnson is an American actor. He will co-star in the film Alita: Battle Angel. His father is British and his mother is American. His mother is of three quarters Latino descent. Through her, Keean is of one eighth Mexican and one quarter Chilean ancestry.

Keean’s maternal grandfather was Manuel Federico Alonso (the son of Manuel Federico Alonso and Sylvia O’Dell Case). Keean’s grandfather Manuel was born in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina. Keean’s great-grandfather Manuel was Mexican, and was born in Monterrey. Keean’s great-grandmother Sylvia was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Grover Franklin Case and Metta Fairchild.

Keean’s maternal grandmother is Kena Avendano (the daughter of Claudio Hernan Avendaño Gómez and Rebeca Lucero). Claudio was born in Santiago, Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile, the son of Francisco Javier Avendaño Álvarez and Julia Gómez Villanueva. Rebeca was also born in Santiago.

Sources: Obituary of Keean’s maternal grandfather, Manuel Federico Alonso – https://www.legacy.com

Death record of Keean’s maternal great-grandmother, Sylvia O’Dell (Case) Stephanofsky – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Keean’s maternal great-grandfather, Claudio Hernan Avendaño Gómez – https://www.familysearch.org

Ryan Ochoa

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Ryan Ochoa – “Bachelor Lions” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – The ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 17, 1996

Ethnicity: Mexican, one quarter Italian, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish

Ryan Ochoa is an American actor. He is the brother of actors Rick Ochoa, Robert Ochoa, and Raymond Ochoa.

Ryan’s brother Raymond has described himself as a “white Mexican.” The siblings also have a Jewish paternal great-grandfather and an Italian-American maternal grandmother.

The surname Ochoa is usually of Basque origin.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of William Solgonick and Mary Isabel Garcia. William was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents, Louis Solgonick and Kat Kosen. Mary was the daughter of Pedro E. Garcia and Mary Colmernero.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather is named Phil A. Espero.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother is Arlene Frances DeRenzi (the daughter of Mario Frank DeRenzi/De Renzi and Doralba Juliana Pignataro). Mario was the son of Italian parents, Gray DeRenzi/De Renzi and Lena Mangano. Doralba was also the daughter of Italian parents, Salvatore Pignataro and Josephine.

Source: Marriage record of Ryan’s paternal great-grandparents, William Solgonick and Mary Isabel Garcia – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal great-grandmother, Doralba Juliana (Pignataro) DeRenzi – https://www.thereporter.com

Stephanie Kurtzuba

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Stephanie Kurtzuba – “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephanie L. Kurtzuba

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 20, 1972

Ethnicity:
*Polish, English, Swedish, likely some Mexican (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Stephanie Kurtzuba is an American film, television, and theater actress.

Stephanie is the daughter of Concetta Joyce “Connie” and Raymond “Ray” Kurtzuba. She has two children with her husband, Joshua Coakley.

Stephanie’s paternal grandfather was Stanley John Kurtzuba, Sr. (the son of Joseph Kurtzuba and Katherine/Catherine Podraza). Stanley was born in Nebraska. Joseph was born in Galicia, Austria, and was of Polish descent. Katherine was born in Poland.

Stephanie’s paternal grandmother was Lou Vene Joy Medina/Medcina (the daughter of Ricardo/Richard Medina and Ethel Nelson). Ricardo was most likely born in New Mexico. Ethel was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Victor Adolph Nelson, who was Swedish, and of Viola Booze.

Stephanie’s maternal grandfather was Antonino/Anthony S. “Tony” Pirruccello (the son of Salvatore Pirruccello and Carmela Breci). Anthony was born in Carlentini, Sicily, Italy.

Stephanie’s maternal grandmother was Cornelia “Nellie” Gibilisco (the daughter of Rosario Gibilisco/Gevilisco and Concetta DePetro). Nellie was born in Nebraska. Rosario was born in Carlentini, Sicily, Italy, the son of Paulo Gibilisco and Giuseppa Rossitto. Concetta was also Italian.

Sources: Obituary of Stephanie’s paternal grandmother, Lou Vene Joy Medina/Medcina – http://www.omaha.com

Obituary of Stephanie’s maternal grandmother, Nellie C. (Gibilisco) Pirruccello – http://heafeyheafey.com

Ryan Ochoa

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Ryan Ochoa – “Bachelor Lions” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – The ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 17, 1996

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Mexican
*25% Italian
*12.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Filipino
*12.5% mix of English, German, and Scottish

Ryan Ochoa is an American actor. He is the brother of actors Rick Ochoa, Robert Ochoa, Raymond Ochoa, and Destiny Ochoa.

Ryan’s brother Raymond has described himself as a “white Mexican.” The siblings also have an Italian-American maternal grandmother, a Jewish paternal great-grandfather, a Filipino maternal great-grandfather, and a maternal great-grandmother who was of English, German, and Scottish ancestry.

The surname Ochoa is usually of Basque origin.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of William Solgonick and Mary Isabel Garcia. Ryan’s great-grandfather William was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish/Ukrainian Jewish parents, Louis Solgonick, from Kruti, and Kat Rosen, from Zhitmoir. Ryan’s great-grandmother Mary was of Mexican descent, and was the daughter of Pedro E. Garcia and Mary Calmenero/Colmernero.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather is the son of Dalmacio/Alex Mayo Espero and Mary Grace Wilson. Ryan’s great-grandfather Dalmacio was born in Municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines. Ryan’s great-grandmother Mary had English, German, and Scottish ancestry, and was the daughter of Ira Elmer Wilson and Jane Sophia Reener.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother is Arlene Frances DeRenzi (the daughter of Mario Frank Derenzi/De Renzi and Doralba Juliana Pignataro). Arlene was born in California. Mario was the son of Grazioso/Gray Bimgnamo Derenzi/De Renzi, from Verbicaro Cosenza Province, Calabria, Italy, and of Lena Antoinette Mangano, whose family was also Italian. Doralba was also the daughter of Italian parents, from Calabria, Salvatore Pignataro, from Verbicaro, Cosenza, and Josephine Helen Lucchesi.

Sources: Marriage record of Ryan’s paternal great-grandparents, William Solgonick and Mary Isabel Garcia – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ryan’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Grace Wilson – https://www.genealogy.com

Genealogy of Ryan’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Jane Sophia (Reener) Wilson (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal great-grandmother, Doralba Juliana (Pignataro) DeRenzi – https://www.thereporter.com

Michael Mando

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Place of Birth: Québec City, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: July 13, 1981

Ethnicity: Mexican, possibly other

Michael Mando is a Canadian actor, writer, and director.

Michael is said to be of Mexican descent. He is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.

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