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J.D. Martinez

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Birth Name: Julio Daniel Martinez

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 21, 1987

Ethnicity: Cuban

J.D. Martinez is an American professional baseball player. He is an outfielder and designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).

J.D. is the son of Mayra and Julio Martinez. Both sides of his family are of Cuban descent.

Source: https://boston.cbslocal.com

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Mikael Daez

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Birth Name: Mikael Banzon Daez

Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: January 6, 1988

Ethnicity: Filipino [Kapampangan, Tagalog], Chinese, small amount of Spanish

Mikael Daez is a Filipino model, actor, and news anchor. He is the son of Leonides “Leo” Adriano Daez and Monique Delgado Banzon. He is married to beauty queen titleholder Megan Young.

Mikael’s paternal grandfather was Hilarion Salvador Daez (who was likely the son of Valentin P. Daez and Julia L. Salvador).

Mikael’s paternal grandmother is Amelita Villanueva Adriano (the daughter of Felipe Adriano y Tiongson, or Felipe Tiongson Adriano in Filipino, and of María A[mparo] “Mariquita” Villanueva y Reyes, or María A[mparo] Reyes Villanueva in Filipino). Felipe was the son of Eladio Adriano y Rodríguez (or Eladio Rodríguez Adriano in Filipino) and Filomena Tiongson y Olivares (or Filomena Olivares Tiongson in Filipino). The surname Tiongson is of Chinese origin. Mariquita was the daughter of José Villanueva y Romuáldez (or José Romuáldez Villanueva in Filipino), who was of part Spanish descent, and of Cresenciana Reyes y Chávez (or Cresenciana Chávez Reyes in Filipino).

Mikael’s maternal grandfather was ophthalmologist Conrado “Rado” Arca Banzon (the son of Manuel Banzón y de León and Arcadia Arca). Conrado was born in Balanga, Bataan. Manuel represented Bataan in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, from 1925 to 1928, and was the son of Cándido Banzón and Juliana de León.

Mikael’s maternal grandmother is Filomena “Nenita” Concepcion Delgado (the daughter of José María Delgado y Salcedo, or José María Salcedo Delgado in Filipino, and of Felisa Tambuting y Concepción, of Felisa Concepción Tambunting in Filipino). Filomena was born in Manila. José was the son of Juan Fausto Delgado y López (or Juan Fausto López Delgado in Filipino) and Eustaquia Salcedo y Concepción (or Eustaquia Concepción Salcedo in Filipino). Felisa was the daughter of Ildefonso Tambunting y Cosiam (or Ildefonso Cosiam Tambunting in Filipino), who was of Chinese descent, and of Filomena Concepción.

Source: Genealogy of Mikael Daez – https://www.geni.com

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Justin Tipping

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01/14/2019 – Justin Tipping – Showtime’s “Black Monday” TV Series Season 1 Premiere – Arrivals – The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S Broadway – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Justin James Tipping

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 26, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, Swedish
*mother – Filipino, possibly some Chinese and Spanish

Justin Tipping is an American film writer and director.

Justin has stated:

I’m Filipino, some Chinese and Spanish on [his mom’s] side. And then my dad is Swedish-English.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was named Kenneth W. Tipping.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Virginia Temple Newton (the daughter of Raymond Merritt Newton and Beulah/Beula N. Milks). Virginia was born in New York. Raymond was born in New York, the son of Asahel/Asell/Richel Vaughn Newton and Mary Ellen Strohuber, whose parents were from Bavaria, Germany, and Alsace-Lorraine, France. Beulah was born in New York, the daughter of Frank W. Milks and Gertrude Herrick.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was named Ambrose Luzano Loyola. Ambrose was born in the Philippines, to a mother surnamed Luzano.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Isabel Barlaan (the daughter of Filomeno Barlaan and Modesta Sarmiento). Isabel was born in San Juan, La Union, the Philippines.

Sources: Obituary of Justin’s father – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Justin’s maternal grandmother, Isabel (Barlaan) Loyola – http://www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

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Immortal Technique

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05/19/2012 – Immortal Technique and Amanda Diva Seales – 2012 Malcolm X Day Block Party Presented by The Source Magazine in New York City on May 19, 2012 – 165th Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Bernadette Giacomazzo/PR Photos

Birth Name: Felipe Andres Coronel

Place of Birth: Lima, Peru

Date of Birth: February 19, 1978

Ethnicity: Peruvian [Spanish, French, African]

Felipe Andres Coronel, also known as Immortal Technique, is a Peruvian-American musician. He and his family emigrated to Harlem, New York, to escape the Peruvian Civil War.

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AJ Lamas

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10/15/2009 – AJ Lamas – 2009 MTV Latin VMAs – Arrivals – Gibson Amphitheater – Universal Amphitheater, CA. USA – Keywords: AJ Lamas – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Alvaro Joshua Lamas

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 19, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Argentinian [Spanish, possibly other], Norwegian
*mother – English, possibly Polish, other

AJ Lamas, also credited as A.J. Lamas, is an American actor.

He is the son of publicist Michele Smith and actor Lorenzo Lamas. His sister is actress Shayne Lamas and his half-sister is actress Paton Lee.

AJ’s paternal grandfather was actor Fernando Lamas (born Fernando Álvaro Lamas y de Santos). Fernando was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

AJ’s paternal grandmother is actress Arlene Dahl (born Arlene Carol Dahl; the daughter of Rudolph Sylvester Dahl and Idelle Ingeborg Swan). Arlene was born in Minnesota, of Norwegian descent. Rudolph was the son of Jacob/Jakob Andreas Hanson Dahl/Øksendahl, who was born in Oksendal, Bakkesogn, Vest Agder, Norway, and of Ingeborg Emma/Emily Orwoll, whose parents was Norwegian, from from Sogndal, Sogn og Fjordane. Idelle was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Johan Jensen Svangrønning, who was born in Buvika, Sør-Trøndelag, and Anne Brubakk.

AJ’s maternal grandfather likely was Roger Stewart Smith (the son of Frank Winn Smith and Beatrice Belle Henshaw). Frank was the son of Henry Lewis Smith and Jane Louise Bond. Beatrice was the daughter of Samuel Heathwood Henshaw, whose father was English and whose mother was born in India, to English parents; and of Bertha Winifred Caldwell, who was born in Wilmot, Nova Scotia, Canada.

AJ’s maternal grandmother likely was Joy Cathy Fooryes (the daughter of parents surnamed Fooryes and Strychowski). Joy was born in New York.

Sources: Genealogies of AJ Lamas (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

AJ’s paternal grandmother, Arlene Dahl, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of AJ’s likely maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Belle Henshaw – http://www.rawbw.com

AJ’s likely maternal great-great-grandfather, Samuel Heathwood Henshaw, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of AJ’s likely maternal grandmother, Joy Cathy (Fooryes) Smith – https://www.familysearch.org

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Christian Pitre

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11/24/2013 – Christian Pitre – Kaunis Launch Party Benefiting Toys for Tots – Arrivals – Coast Anabelle Hotel – Burbank, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Christian Leah Pitre

Place of Birth: Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 31, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Cajun/French, Spanish, some German
*mother – English, possibly other

Christian Pitre is an American actress.

Her father’s family is from Louisiana, and is of Cajun/French, Spanish (with some roots in Cádiz, Andalusia, and the Canary Islands), and some Alsatian German, ancestry.

Christian is married to Robbie Davis, with whom she has one child.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Pitre (the son of Thomas Joseph Pitre and Blanche Gaudet). Christian’s grandfather Thomas was born in Louisiana. Christian’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Louisiana, the son of Charles Pitre and Julia Dantin. Blanche was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Allen Gaudet and Marcelite Aspasie Falgout.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Florence Thibodeaux (the daughter of Alces/Alsace Thibodeaux/Thibodand and Melodia Marguerite Fonseca). Florence was born in Louisiana. Alces was born in Louisiana, and likely was the son of Drauzin Marcelin/Marcel Thibodeaux/Thibodand and Aurelie/Oralie Delphine Ordoyne. Melodia was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Alidore Lezin Fonseca and Armantine Valerie Plaisance.

Christian’s maternal grandfather was possibly surnamed Morgan.

Christian’s maternal grandmother was Wilma Fay Grady (the daughter of Mitchell Elbert Grady and Beatrice Ollie Ledford). Wilma was born in Tennessee. Mitchell was born in Tennessee, the son of William Elbert Grady and Matilda Elizabeth Blankenship. Beatrice was the daughter of Roy L. Ledford.

Sources: Obituary of Christian’s father – http://lobservateur.com

Obituary of Christian’s maternal grandmother, Wilma Fay “Cricket” Grady-Elrod – http://ralphbuckner.com

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Tania Khalill

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11/05/2009 – Jair Oliveira and Tania Khalil – The 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals – Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Tania Calil Padis Campos

Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: July 8, 1977

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Spanish, Syrian, possibly other]

Tania Khalill is a Brazilian actress.

Tania is the daughter of Terezinha (Calil Padis) and Emiliano Campos. Tania has said that she is of Spanish and Syrian descent.

She is married to composer, singer, and songwriter Jair Oliveira, also known as Jairzinho, with whom she has two children. Her sister-in-law is singer and songwriter Luciana Mello. Her father-in-law was singer Jair Rodrigues.

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Kate del Castillo

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06/24/2017 – Kate del Castillo – NALIP 2017 Latino Media Awards – Arrivals – Ray Dolby Ballroom, Hollywood & Highland Center, 1755 N Highland Avenue – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo

Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico

Date of Birth: October 23, 1972

Ethnicity: Mexican

Kate del Castillo is a Mexican-American actress. She is the daughter of Kate Trillo and Eric del Castillo (J. Eduardo Eric del Castillo-Negrete Galván), an actor. Her sister is journalist Verónica del Castillo.

Kate’s paternal grandparents were named Eduardo del Castillo-Negrete Rivera and Aurora Galván Valenzuela.

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Jake Arrieta

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Birth Name: Jacob Joseph Arrieta

Place of Birth: Farmington, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 6, 1986

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican, other

Jake Arrieta is an American professional baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Jake is the son of Linda and Lou Arrieta. He is of at least partial Puerto Rican ancestry.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com

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David Alvarez

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Birth Name: David Alvarez-Gonzalez

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: May 11, 1994

Ethnicity: Cuban [Spanish, African]

David Alvarez is a Canadian actor.

He is the son of Yanek, an actress and director, and David Alvarez-Carbonell, a professor of biology and chemistry. His parents are Cuban.

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Charli D’Amelio

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Place of Birth: Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1 May, 2004

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Canadian, French-Haitian, German, distant French-Montserratian, possibly distant Irish-Montserratian, remote German-Swiss, remote Basque, remote Breton, remote Italian, remote English, remote French-Swiss, and 1/864 Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, and 1/3456 Miꞌkmaq

Charli’s heritage on her father’s side is Italian. Charli’s heritage on her mother’s side includes French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Haitian, French Montserratian, Breton, English, German-Swiss, German, Italian, Basque, French-Swiss, Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, Miꞌkmaq, and possibly Irish-Montserratian.

Her paternal grandfather Peter D’Amelio was born in New York to an Italian born father Leonardo D’Amelio and an American mother Rose Dadabo. Leonardo was born to Pietro D’Amelio and Erminia Lammardo. Pietro D’Amelio was born to Francantonio D’Amelio and Reginalda Palandro both of Sala Consilina, Salerno, Campania, Italy. Erminia was born to Vincenzo Lammardo and Maria Tuozzo of Sala Consilina, Salerno, Campania, Italy.

Her maternal grandmother Rosemarie Peracine was born in New York to American parents Paul Peracine and Violet Robustelli. Paul was born to Italian parents Ralph Peracine of Bari, Italy and Rose Morea of Toritto, Bari, Puglia, Italy. Rose was born to Natale Nicola Morea and Nicola Maria Rossano. Violet Robustelli was born to Andrew Robustelli of Sarno, Salerno, Campania, Italy and to Carmela Vocile of New York. Andrew Robustelli was born to Aniello Robustelli and Maria Manna of Sarno, Salerno, Campania, Italy. Carmela Vocile was born to Vincenzo Vocile of Italy and to Marianna Testa of Caiazzo, Caserta, Campania, Italy. 

Her paternal grandfather Le Roy O’Brien was born in Louisiana to American parents Lee O’Brien and Vida Viator. Lee O’Brien was born to Americans John O’Brien and Eliska/Aliska Decuir. John O’Brien was born to Irish parents Timothy O’Brien and Johanna/Johana/Joanna St. Gin/St. John. Eliska/Aliska Decuir was born to American parents Maximillien DeCuir Jr. and Marie Clara Mestayer. Maximillien DeCuir Sr. was born to American parents Maximillien DeCuir and Susanne Broussard. Susanne Broussard’s paternal grandfather was Acadian leader Joseph Broussard. The singer Beyonce is also a descendant of Broussard making her and Charli sixth cousins.  Marie Clara Mestayer was the daughter of Francois Mestayer of Santo Domingo, Haiti, and Euphemie/Euphamie Meyer of Louisiana. Vida Viator was born to American parents Elias Viator and Lydia LaSalle both of Louisiana. Elias Viator was born to American parents Severin Viator and Zulma/Zelma/Zilma Romero both of Louisiana. Lydia LaSalle was born to Americans Alfred LaSalle and Clelie Comeaux of Louisiana. Charli’s 8th great grandmother through Vida Viator was Dorothee Accica, a Native American woman of the Metchiperta or the Kaskaskia tribe of Illinois. Le Roy’s heritage includes French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Haitian, French Montserratian, German-Swiss, English, German, Breton, Italian, Basque, Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, Miꞌkmaq, and possibly Irish-Montserratian

Her maternal grandmother’s name is Jeanette Mouton. Jeanette is the daughter of American parents Ursin Mouton and Louisa Boutin. Ursin Mouton was born to American parents Jean Mouton and Leah Simon both of Louisiana. Louisa Boutin was born to American parents Jean Bouton and Louise/Louisa Richard both of Louisiana. Jeanette is of French, French-Canadian, Acadian/Cajun, Breton, German, German-Swiss, and French-Swiss ancestry. 

Sources: 

Genealogy of Charli http://www.hpeterjr.us/

Ancestry tree of Charli https://www.ancestry.com/

obituary of her paternal grandfather LeRoy O’Brien http://www.newspapers.com/

Grave of her paternal grandfather LeRoy O’Brien https://www.findagrave.com/

Geni profile of Joseph Broussard https://www.geni.com/

Profile of ancestors from Haiti and additional ancestors https://gw.geneanet.org/

Photo of her grandmother Jeanette Mouton alongside Charli’s mother and maternal aunts https://www.instagram.com/

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Úrsula Corberó

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Corberó in 2018, photo by Denis Makarenko/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Úrsula Corberó Delgado

Place of Birth: Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Date of Birth: 11 August, 1989

Ethnicity: Catalan, Spanish [Castilian]

Úrsula Corberó is a Spanish actress. She is the daughter of carpenter Pedro Corberó Galceran and shopkeeper Esther Delgado Gros.

Úrsula’s paternal grandfather was Pedro Jaime José Corberó Juncosa (the son of Pedro Corberó Fontova and Pilar Juncosa Sordo). Úrsula’s grandfather Pedro was born in Barcelona, Barcelona. Úrsula’s great-grandfather Pedro was the son of Jaime Corberó and Raimunda Fontova. Pilar was the daughter of José Juncosa and Pilar Sordo.

Úrsula’s paternal grandmother was Josefa Galceran Agustí (the daughter of Amadeo Galceran Camprubí and Josefa Agustí). Úrsula’s grandmother Josefa was born in Barcelona.

Úrsula’s maternal grandfather is Luis Delgado Sáez (the son of Joaquín Delgado and Silvestra Sáez). Luis was born in Barcelona.

Úrsula’s maternal grandmother is Núria Gros Corbino (the daughter of Ángel Gros and Aurelia Corbino). Núria was born in Barcelona.

Source: Genealogy of Úrsula Corberó – https://www.myheritage.com

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Didi Costine

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Costine in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Adriana Costine

Place of Birth: College Station, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 17, 2005

Ethnicity:
*father – English, some Scottish
*mother – Dominican Republic

Didi Costine is an American actress.

She is the daughter of actors Laura Costine and Dustan Costine (Dustan Wells Costine).

Didi’s paternal grandfather is David Wayne Costine (the son of Donald Walter Costine and Jo Ann Harris). David was born in Texas. Donald was the son of Charles Wilson Costine and Laura Aline Albritton.

Didi’s paternal grandmother is Sylvia Lynne Blair (the daughter of James Ray Blair and Nelda Marie Willey). Nelda was the daughter of Rice/Price Watters Willey and Lula Lucille Strickland.

Didi’s maternal grandfather likely was named Rafael Ledesma.

Didi’s maternal grandmother likely was surnamed Sanchez.

Source: Obituary of Didi’s paternal great-grandmother, Nelda Marie (Willey) Blair – https://www.dossmanfh.com

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Jay Gordon

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Birth Name: Louis Jay Gordon

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

Date of Birth: January 30, 1967

Ethnicity: African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French], possibly Irish, Scottish, and Spanish

Jay Gordon is an American singer and voice actor. He is also known as Killowatt.

He is the son of Roberta and Louis Gordon. He is said to be of “Creole-French, Irish, African-American, Scottish, and Spanish” descent.

Jay’s paternal grandfather was named Charles Gordon. Charles was born in Texas.

Jay’s paternal grandmother was Helen Bell Hillstock (the daughter of Louis Hillstock and Ida Delafosse). Helen was born in Louisiana, and was of Louisiana Creole and African-American descent. Louis was the son of Frank Hillstock and Louisa/Lucindy Guillory. Ida was the daughter of Robert Delafosse and Mary Anne Coward.

Jay’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Bray.

Sources: Obituary of Jay’s paternal grandmother, Helen Bell (Hillstock) Gordon – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Jay’s great-grandparents, Louis Hillstock and Ida Delafosse – https://www.familysearch.org

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Tahnee Welch

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Birth Name: Latanne Rene Welch

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 26, 1961

Ethnicity: Bolivian (maternal grandfather), English, small amount of Irish

Tahnee Welch is an American model and actress. She is known for her role in the film Cocoon (1985). She is the daughter of actress and singer Raquel Welch and James Westley Welch.

Tahnee’s paternal grandfather was Hiram Joseph Welch (the son of Joseph Hiram Welch and Dempsey Agnes Ward). Thanee’s grandfather Hiram was born in New Mexico. Tahnee’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of James Henry Welch and Angeline Rebecca Nelson. Dempsey was the daughter of Lycurgus Thomas Ward and Hannah Emmeline Davidson.

Tahnee’s paternal grandmother was Doris Latanne Hilburn (the daughter of George William Hilburn and Lorena May Raines). Doris was born in Texas. George was the son of Frederick Hilburn and Susanna Cudd. Lorena was the daughter of Alfred Warren Raines and Chessie Etta Haney.

Tahnee’s maternal grandfather was Armando Carlos Tejada-Urquizo (the son of Agustin Tejada and Raquel Urquizo). Armando was born in La Paz, Bolivia.

Tahnee’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Sarah Hall (the daughter of Emery Stanford Hall and Clara Louise/Louisa Adams). Josephine was born in Chicago, Illinois. Emery was the son of Justin Smith Hall and Sarah Mehitable Stanford/Standford. Clara was the daughter of Joseph Warren Adams and Josephine H. Merrill.

Sources: Genealogy of Tahnee Welch – https://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogies of Tahnee Welch (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com
https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Tahnee’s mother – http://famouskin.com

Genealogies of Tahnee’s maternal grandparents, Armando Carlos Tejada-Urquizo and Josephine Sarah Hall – https://www.findagrave.com

Tahnee’s maternal grandparents, Armando Carlos Tejada-Urquizo and Josephine Sarah Hall, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Immigration record of Tahnee’s maternal grandfather, Armando Carlos Tejada-Urquizo – https://familysearch.org

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James Rolleston

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Place of Birth: Opotiki, New Zealand

Date of Birth: June 8, 1997

Ethnicity: Māori, English, Scottish, 1/64th Spanish

James Rolleston is a New Zealand actor. He is known for starring as ‘Boy’ in the film Boy (2010).

James is the son of Angeline Rolleston. He has never met his biological father and does not know his name. He has two half-brothers who have a Tongan father. James is of Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Te Rangi, and Ngāti Ranginui.

James’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Te-ika-kino-atu Edgar “Joe” Rolleston (the son of Matahou/Matahau Rolleston and Te Whairiwhi Maringiwai Tarapuhi Wikeepa). Matahou was the son of Rolleston Roretana Te Kereti and Rangitutaki Te Mete Smith. Rangitutaki was of three quarters Māori descent. Her grandfathers were a trader from Scotland and chief Kereti of Ngāi Te Rangi.

James’s maternal grandmother is Christina Edwards (the daughter of Joseph Robert “Joe” Edwards and Ema Te Nohomokemoke Collier). Joseph was the son of Te Paku Ponaho Edwards, of Ngāti Muriwai, and of Mere Akiwa Paroro/Pararoa Livingstone, whose father was from Kinross, Scotland and whose mother was Māori. Ema was the daughter of Hamiora Ngairo (Sam/Hāmi) Collier, who was of English and Māori descent, and of Ema Te Reremoana McLeod, whose father was a geologist and whose mother’s ancestry was from Valverde del Majano in Spain, and Māori.

Sources: Genealogy of James Rolleston – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Rangitutaki Rolleston – https://www.geni.com

Biography of James’ ancestor Te Mate Raukawa – https://teara.govt.nz

Genealogy of James’ maternal great-grandmother, Ema Te Nohomokemoke Collier – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of the Collier and Edwards families – http://freepages.rootsweb.com

Article that mentions James’ grandparents’ names – https://www.nzherald.co.nz

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Mayra Gómez Kemp

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Birth Name: Mayra Cristina Gómez Martínez Kemp Febles

Place of Birth: Havana, Cuba

Date of Birth: 14 February, 1948

Ethnicity: Cuban – Spanish [including Asturian and Canary Islander], one eighth Scottish, possibly Galician

Mayra Gómez Kemp is a Cuban and Spanish television host, actress, and singer. She was the host of Un, dos, tres… responda otra vez from 1982 to 1988. Mayra is the daughter of Cuban actor Ramiro Gómez Kemp and American actress of Spanish descent Velia Martínez Febles. She is married to Argentinian actor Alberto Berco.

Mayra’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Gómez. He was a colonel of the Spanish army destined to Cuba.

Mayra’s paternal grandmother was named Cacha Kemp.

Mayra’s maternal grandfather was named Cristóbal Martínez. Cristóbal was from Asturias.

Mayra’s maternal grandmother was named Amparo Febles (the daughter of Juan Febles). Amparo was from the Canary Islands.

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Annie LeBlanc

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LeBlanc in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Julianna Grace LeBlanc

Place of Birth: Augusta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 5, 2004

Ethnicity:
*father – French, small amount of Spanish
*mother – Italian, German, English, Scottish, remote Cherokee Native American

Annie LeBlanc is an American Internet personality, actress, singer, and gymnast.

Annie’s father, Billy, who is from Louisiana, has French, and some Spanish, ancestry. Her mother, Katie, who is from Oklahoma, is of one quarter Italian, as well as German, English, and Scottish descent; also, one of Annie’s maternal seventh great-grandmothers, Millie A. Thompson, was of three quarters Cherokee Native American descent.

Annie’s paternal grandfather was Billy Joseph LeBlanc (the son of Lloyd Pierre LeBlanc and Justilia Juliana “Ann” Martinez). Justilia was the daughter of Louisa Martinez and Orania Granier.

Annie’s paternal grandmother was named Yvette Berthelot.

Annie’s maternal grandfather was Michael Francis Bearer (the son of Louis Conrad Bearer and Priscilla Ray Boyd). Louis was the son of Anthony Isadore Bearer and Marie Frances T. Angert. Priscilla was the daughter of Ellis Hempstead Boyd and Ivie Priscilla Lee.

Annie’s maternal grandmother was Pamela Marie DeLise (the daughter of Peter DeLise and Audrey Fern Yother). Peter was the son of Italian parents, Peter DeLise and Josephine Martucci. Audrey was the daughter of Thelmer John Yother and Iriene Martin.

Sources: Obituary of Annie’s great-grandmother, Justilia Juliana “Ann” Martinez – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Annie’s great-grandfather, Louis Conrad Bearer – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Annie’s great-grandmother, Audrey F. Yother – https://www.findagrave.com

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Alberto Fernández

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Birth Name: Alberto Ángel Fernández

Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Birth: 2 April, 1959

Ethnicity: Argentinian

Alberto Fernández is an Argentine lawyer, professor, and politician. He has served as President of Argentina, since 10 December, 2019. He was previously Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers, from 25 May, 2003 to 23 July, 2008, among other duties.

Alberto is the son of Celia Pérez. He considers his stepfather, Judge Carlos Pelagio Galíndez, to be his father.

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