Kevin Feige – “Doctor Strange” World Premiere – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kevin Michael Feige

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 2, 1973

Ethnicity: German, English

Kevin Feige is an American film producer. He is the president of Marvel Studios, and, as such, is in charge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Edward Feige (the son of Joseph Feige and Therese/Theresa Heckert). Arthur was born in Michigan, to ethnic German parents, from Poland, in Volhynia. Joseph was the son of Bernard Feige and Anna Wagner. Theresa was the daughter of Gottfried/Gottfred Heckert and Anna Strunk. Some of Kevin’s family was from Kassel, Hesse, Germany.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Pauline Ash (the daughter of Charles E. Ash and Wilda E. Hill). Charles was the son of Edward John Ash and Emma Ernestine Stein, who was born in Illinois, to German parents. Wilda was the daughter of Solomon Edward Hill and Cordelia/Dilla/Della.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Robert Earl Short (the son of Earl Andrew Short and Bessie Matilda Johnson). Robert developed soap operas. He was an executive of Procter & Gamble Productions. Kevin’s great-grandfather Earl was the son of Joseph D. Short and Minnie.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother is Madeleine Lois King (the daughter of Henry Hall King and Ethel Maria Lois Heald). Henry was the son of Henry Hall King and Mary Anna Wedge. Ethel was the daughter of Timothy Sibley Heald and Ada Maria Davis.

Sources: Genealogy of Kevin’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Kevin’s paternal grandfather, Arthur Edward Feige, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Kevin’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Ash, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Kevin’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Emma Ernestine Stein, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Kevin’s maternal grandfather, Robert Earl Short, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandfather, Robert Earl Short – http://variety.com

Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Madeleine Lois King, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s maternal great-grandparents, Henry Hall King and Ethel Maria Lois Heald – https://familysearch.org

Birth Names: (in birth order)
* Joaquín Roberto Galán
* María Graciela Galán

Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dates of Birth:
* 21 July 1953 (Joaquín)
* 23 May 1961 (Lucía)

Ethnicity: Spanish (Asturian and Leonese)

Pimpinela are an Argentine pop duo, consisting of siblings Joaquín and Lucía Galán.

Pimpinela’s parents, Joaquín Galán and María Engracia Cuervo Álvarez, are Spanish immigrants, from Asturias and León, respectively.

Birth Name: Alexander Delgado Hernández

Place of Birth: Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba

Date of Birth: August 21, 1979

Ethnicity: Cuban (African, Spanish, possibly other)

Alexander Delgado is a Cuban reggaeton singer. He is known as one of the members of the Cuban reggaeton group Gente de Zona, alongside Randy Malcom.

Birth Name: Randy Malcom Martinez Amey

Place of Birth: Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba

Date of Birth: January 22, 1983

Ethnicity: Cuban (African, Spanish, possibly other)

Randy Malcom is a Cuban reggaeton singer. He is known as one of the members of the Cuban reggaeton group Gente de Zona, alongside Alexander Delgado.

His father is percussionist Raymundo Martínez. He is married to Annaby Pozo.

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Birth Name: Jacob Adam McLaughlin

Place of Birth: Paradise, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 7, 1982

Ethnicity: Irish, other

Jake McLaughlin is an American actor. He is the son of John P. McLaughlin and Rebecca Kay De Victoria. His maternal grandmother’s last name Rawhause might indicate German ancestry.

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Birth Name: Leslie Edward Claypool

Place of Birth: Richmond, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 29, 1963

Ethnicity: English, 1/8 Italian, 1/8 Danish, some Irish and Scottish

Les Claypool is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist and lead vocalist of the band Primus.

Les’ paternal grandparents have last names Claypool and Williams.

Les’ maternal grandfather was Leslie Edward Simoni, son of Daniel Roy Simoni and Laura S. Travis/Traverse/Travers. Daniel was the son of Italian immigrants Geremo/Geremia Simoni and Carlotta Baldocci/Baroscchi. Laura was the daughter of Silas Milton Traverse and Clara B. Fitzgerald.

Les’ maternal grandmother was Wilma Elizabeth Sutherland/Southerland, daughter of William A. Sutherland and
Elizabeth A. Larsen. William was the son of John C. Sutherland and Helen/Nellie Hunt. Elizabeth’s parents were Laurin/Lauritz P. Larsen and Dagmar Rassmusen.

Source:

Birth record of Les’ father-familysearch.org

Birth record of Les’ mother-familysearch.org

Divorce record of Les’ maternal grandparents-familysearch.org

Birth record of Les’ maternal grandfather Leslie Edward Simoni-familysearch.org

Les’ maternal grandfather Leslie Edward Simoni on a 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Les’ maternal great-grandfather Daniel Roy Simoni on a 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Les’ maternal great-grandmother Laura Traverse on a 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Birth record of Les’ maternal grandmother Wilma Elizabeth Sutherland-familysearch.org

Les’ maternal grandmother Wilma Elizabeth Sutherland on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Les’ maternal great-grandparents William Sutherland and Elizabeth Larsen.-familysearch.org

Les’ maternal great-grandfather William Sutherland on a 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Les’ maternal great-grandmother Elizabeth Larsen on a 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Edmund Gerald Brown

Date of Birth: April 21, 1905

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

Date of Death: February 16, 1996

Place of Death: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*German (mother)

Pat Brown was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as California Attorney General, from January 8, 1951 to January 5, 1959, and Governor of California, from January 5, 1959 to January 2, 1967.

He was a candidate of the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1952, 1956, 1960, and 1964.

Pat was the son of Ida (Schuckman) and Edmund Joseph Brown. His father was born in California, to Irish parents, from County Tipperary. His mother was born in California, to German parents.

Among his children with his wife, Bernice E. (Layne) Brown, is Jerry Brown, Attorney General of California, from 2007 to 2011, Governor of California, from 1975 to 1983, and again starting in 2011, and a candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, in several cycles.

Pat’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Brown (the son of Michal Brown and Johanna).

Pat’s paternal grandmother was Bridget Burke (the daughter of Edmund Burke).

Pat’s maternal grandparents were August Schuckman and Augusta A. Feidler (the daughter of Franz Feidler, or of Mathias Fiedler and Helena Schuerhoff). August was from Lippe.

Sources: Genealogy of Jerry Brown – http://www.findagrave.com

Pat Brown on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Henry Agard Wallace

Date of Birth: October 7, 1888

Place of Birth: Orient, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Death: November 18, 1965

Place of Death: Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.

Ethnicity: Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, distant French, Danish, German, and Swedish

Henry A. Wallace was an American politician. As a member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 33rd Vice President of the United States, from January 20, 1941 to January 20, 1945. He was elected to the position in 1940.

He was also the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, from March 4, 1933 to September 4, 1940, and the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, from March 2, 1945 to September 20, 1946.

He was the United States Progressive Party of 1948’s nominee for President of the United States in 1948.

Vice President Wallace was the son of Carrie May (Brodhead) Henry Cantwell Wallace.

Vice President Wallace’s paternal grandfather was Henry Wallace (the son of John Wallace and Martha Ross). John was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the son of Henry Wallace and Elizabeth McHenry, from Kilrea. Martha was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Randall Reynolds Ross, who was from Derry, Ireland, and of Martha Finley.

Vice President Wallace’s paternal grandmother was Nancy/Nannie Ann Cantwell (the daughter of James Cantwell and Sarah Scott Ferguson). James was the son of William Cantwell and Nancy Ann Williams. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Ferguson and Elizabeth “Betsy” Pollock, who was born in Down, Ireland.

Vice President Wallace’s maternal grandfather was John Avery Brodhead (the son of Eijah Shoemaker Brodhead and Mary Agard). Eijah was the son of Samuel Brodhead and Hannah Shoemaker. Mary was the daughter of The Rev. Horace Agard and Mary Stone.

Vice President Wallace’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann Matilda White (the daughter of James Howell White and Emmaline Minerva Guitteau). James was born in Ohio, the son of John White, who was born in Ireland, and of Matilda Leavens. Emmaline was the daughter of Benjamin Guitteau and Maria Taylor.

Sources: Genealogy of Vice President Wallace – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Vice President Wallace (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Alexander Delgado Hernández

Place of Birth: Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba

Date of Birth: August 21, 1979

Ethnicity: Cuban (African, Spanish, possibly other)

Alexander Delgado is a Cuban reggaeton singer. He is one of the members of the Cuban reggaeton group Gente de Zona, alongside Randy Malcom.

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Birth Name: Richard Nikolaus Eijiro von Coudenhove-Kalergi

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Date of Birth: November 16, 1894

*German, as well as Greek, Danish, Belgian, Lithuanian, and Polish (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi was an Austrian-Japanese politician and philosopher. He served as the founding president of the Paneuropean Union for 49 years.

Richard was born in Tokyo, Japan, the son of Mitsuko “Mitsu” (Aoyama) and Heinrich Johann Maria von Coudenhove-Kalergi, a count and diplomat. His mother was born in Tokyo, Japan. His father was born in Vienna, Austria, of German, as well as Russian, Danish, Belgian (Flemish and Walloon), Lithuanian, and Polish, descent.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was Franz Karl von Coudenhove (the son of Franz Ludwig Graf von Coudenhove and Katharina Jakobine Augusta von Löwenstern). Richard’s grandfather Franz was born in Vienna, Austria. Richard’s great-grandfather Franz was born in Bingen am Rhein, Germany, the son of Georg Ludwig von Coudenhoven and Sophia von Hatzfeld, and had German and Belgian ancestry. Katharina was born in Tartu, Estonia, the daughter of Paul Ludwig Johann von Löwenstern, from Vana-Antsla, Estonia, and Christiane Friederike von Gersdorff, from Königsberg, Prussia.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Marie/Maria Kalergi (the daughter of Johannes/Joannou/Johan Ivan Emanuilovich Kalergis and Maria von Nesselrode). Marie was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Johannes was the son of Manuel Kalergi/Kalergis and Charlotte Jörgensen. The Kalergi family is said to have Greek origins. Richard’s great-great-grandfather Manuel is sometimes cited as Russian, though he might have had Greek ancestry. Charlotte’s surname is Danish or Norwegian.

Richard’s great-grandmother Maria, a pianist, was born in Warsaw, Poland, the daughter of Karl Friedrich Joseph Fedor Karlovich von Nesselrode, a diplomate, who had German ancestry, and Tekla/Thekla von Gorska h. Nałęcz, who was of Lithuanian and Polish descent; Richard’s great-great-grandfather Karl’s mother, Josepha von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg, is said to have been a Jewish-born practicing protestant. It is not clear if this is accurate.

Richard’s maternal grandparents were Kihachi Aoyama and Tsuneko “Tsune” Iwata.

Sources: Genealogies of Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi – https://www.geni.com/people/Richard-Nikolaus-Graf-von-Coudenhove-Kalergi/6000000013145102280
http://genealogics.org/pedigree.php?personID=I00324975&tree=LEO
https://www.genealogieonline.nl/en/west-europese-adel/I1073914381.php
http://www.sejm-wielki.pl/b/sw.341447
http://gw.geneanet.org/bemiha?lang=en&p=richard+nikolaus&n=graf+coudenhove+kalergi&type=tree

Mandela Van Peebles and his father Mario

Birth Name: Mandela Mali Van Peebles

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 4, 1994

Ethnicity: African-American, German, Italian

Mandela Van Peebles is an American actor and rapper. He is the son of actress Lisa Vitello and director and actor Mario Van Peebles.

Mandela was named after activist and politician Nelson Mandela.

Mandela’s paternal grandparents Melvin Van Peebles (born Melvin Peebles; the son of Marion Peebles and Edwin Griffin), an actor, composer, director, screenwriter, novelist, and playwright, and Maria Marx, an actress and photographer. Melvin was African-American. Maria was German.

Mandela’s mother is black. Her surname, “Vitello”, might indicate Italian ancestry, as well.

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Birth Name: Stephen Robert Carpenter

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 3, 1970

Ethnicity:

*English, possibly other (father)

*Mexican (mother)

Stephen Carpenter is an American musician and guitarist of the rock band Deftones. He co-founded Deftones with Chino Moreno and Abe Cunningham. His first cousin is Chuck Billy, lead singer of the band Testament.

Chuck Billy – Christmas Metal Symphony 2013 at Incheba Arena in Prague – Photo Credit: radim rotek / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Charles Billy

Place of Birth: Alameda County, California

Date of Birth: June 23, 1962

Ethnicity:

*Pomo Native American (father)

*Mexican (mother)

Chuck Billy is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist for the thrash metal band Testament. His first cousin is Stephen Carpenter of the band Deftones.

Birth Name: Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein

Place of Birth: Amman, Jordan

Date of Birth: 26 January 1964

Ethnicity:
* Arab (paternal grandfather)
* Turkish (paternal grandmother)
* Swedish, remote French and Hungarian (mother)

Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad is a Jordanian diplomat. He has been the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, since 1 September 2014. He had served as the Permanent Representative of Jordan to the United Nations, from 7 August 2000 to 2 January 2007, and from September 2010 to 22 July 2014; and as the 18th Ambassador of Jordan to the United States, from 22 January 2007 to 27 February 2010.

Prince Zeid’s father, Prince Ra’ad bin Zeid, is the current Pretender of Iraq and Syria. Prince Zeid’s mother, Majda Raad (born Margaretha Inga Elisabeth Lind), is Swedish, from Arboga, Västmanland.

Prince Zeid is married to American-born Sarah Antonia Butler, of Houston, Texas.

Through the line of Hasan bin Ali, Prince Zeid’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his 40th great-grandfather, Hashim ibn Abd Manaf. But traditionally, Hashim’s patrilineal ancestry can be further traced back to Ibrahim.

Prince Zeid’s paternal grandfather was Prince Zeid bin Hussein (the son of Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca, and of Adila Khanum). Hussein was the son of Ali Pasha bin Muhammad and Sheikha Salha bint Gharam al-Shahar. Adila was the daughter of Salah Bey.

Prince Zeid’s paternal grandmother was Fahrelnissa Şakir (the daughter of Muhammad Shakir Pasha Kaba’aj and Sara Izmat Khanum). Fahrelnissa was a Turkish artist best known for her large-scale abstract paintings.

Prince Zeid’s maternal grandfather was Sven Gustav Lind (the son of Karl Gustaf Lind and Jenny Maria Scherqvist). Karl was the son of Carl Axel Lind and Anna Stina Rosengren. Jenny was the daughter of Adolf Wilhelm Scherqvist and Johanna Kjellén.

Prince Zeid’s maternal grandmother was Karin Gunlög Inga Birgitta Grönwall (the daughter of Eugen Assar Alexius Grönwall and Signe Maria Svensson). Assar was the son of Johan Henric Wilhelm Grönwall and Anna Laurentia Ahlström. Signe was the daughter of Per Svensson and Hilma Martina Hallbeck.

Prince Zeid’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandmother, Anna Maria Nilsson.

Source: Genealogy of Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad – https://en.wikipedia.org

Birth Name: Yousef Saleh Erakat

Place of Birth: Fremont, Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 22, 1990

Ethnicity: Palestinian Arab

Yousef Erakat, also known as fouseyTUBE, is an American YouTube personality, vlogger, comedian, actor, and rapper.

Yousef’s parents are Palestinian. His middle name, Saleh, is his mother’s maiden name.

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Caroline Rhea – “Why Did I Get Married Too?” New York City Premiere – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Caroline Gilchrist Rhea

Place of Birth: Westmount, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: April 13, 1964

Ethnicity: Scottish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), English, Irish

Caroline Rhea is a Canadian comedian and actress. She is the daughter of Margery Allison (Clark), an antiques dealer, and Lawrence David Rhea, an obstetrician and gynecologist.

Caroline’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence Joseph Rhea (the son of William Alexander Rhea and Ella Foote). William was the son of Joseph R. Rhea, who was born in Tennessee, to Irish Protestant parents, and of Emaline M. Alexander. Ella was the daughter of Gerald Alexander “G. A.” Foote and Eliza Jane McGarrah.

Caroline’s paternal grandmother was Anne MacLatchie (the daughter of James MacLatchie and Annie Pettigrew). Caroline’s grandmother Anne was born in Ayrshire, Scotland. James was the son of James Blackley and Agnes McLatchie.

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

Genealogies of Caroline’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Joseph Rhea – https://www.findagrave.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Information about the parents of Caroline’s paternal grandmother, Anne MacLatchie – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Caroline’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Elizabeth Marie Winstead

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1961

Ethnicity: English, Swedish, possibly other

Lizz Winstead is an American comedian, writer, radio and television personality, and blogger.

Lizz is the daughter of Helen Virginia “Ginny” (Lund) and Wilbur Collins “Windy” Winstead, both actors.

Lizz’s paternal grandparents were Robert L. Winstead (the son of Drinps Winstead and Ladonia) and Ora L.

Sources: Lizz’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Lizz’s father – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Dana John Gould

Place of Birth: Hopedale, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 24, 1964

Ethnicity: Irish

Dana Gould is an American comedian, writer, and actor.

Source: http://laughingskulllounge.com

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Cam – 51st Academy of Country Music Awards – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Camaron Marvel Ochs

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 19, 1984

Ethnicity: German, English, Norwegian, Danish, Scottish, 1/16 French-Canadian

Cam is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Cam’s paternal grandfather is George Darrell Ochs (the son of George W. Ochs and Billie Edith Marcoux). George was the son of Joseph George Ochs, who was the son of German emigrants, from Baden and Hanover, and of Magdalena Marie Reinhardt. Billie was the daughter of Jack B. Marcoux and Nellie Bartlett.

Cam’s paternal grandmother is Blanche Annette Thomas (the daughter of Leroy Wayne Thomas and Martha F. F. Andersen). Leroy was the son of Nelson Ewing Thomas and Blanche May Watkins. Martha was the daughter of Carl Andersen and Carrie Petersen, who were of Danish descent.

Cam’s maternal grandfather is Richard Lowe Sinclair (the son of Richard Lowe Sinclair and Jane Morrow). Cam’s great-grandfather Richard was the son of Bently William Sinclair and Kitty/Kittie A. Decker.

Cam’s maternal grandmother is Marvel Mary Hansen (the daughter of Lennit LeRoy Hansen and Mildred Caroline Barney). Lennit was likely of Norwegian descent. Mildred was the daughter of Thomas Barney, who was of Scottish and English descent, and of and Jessie McDonald, who was of Scottish descent.

Sources: Birth record of Cam’s father – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Cam’s paternal grandfather, George Darrell Ochs – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Cam’s paternal great-grandparents, George W. Ochs and Billie Edith Marcoux – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s paternal great-grandfather, George W. Ochs, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph George Ochs, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Cam’s paternal grandmother, Blanche Annette Thomas – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s paternal grandmother, Blanche Annette Thomas, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Cam’s paternal great-grandparents, Leroy Wayne Thomas and Martha F. F. Andersen – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Cam’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Nelson Ewing Thomas and Blanche May Watkins – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Nelson Ewing Thomas, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Blanche May Watkins, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Cam’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Cam’s maternal grandparents, Richard Lowe Sinclair and Marvel Mary Hansen – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s maternal great-grandfather, Richard Lowe Sinclair, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Cam’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Bently William Sinclair and Kitty/Kittie A. Decker – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Bently William Sinclair, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Cam’s maternal great-grandmother, Mildred Caroline Barney, on the 1911 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Egypt

Ethnicity: Egyptian

Mena Massoud is a Canadian actor. He will play Aladdin in Disney’s upcoming live action film.

He was born in Egypt, and moved to Canada when he was three, settling in Markham, Ontario.

He has said:

A lot of the Egyptian community is made up of doctors, pharmacists and engineers. All throughout high school I took sciences, but eventually I chose to pursue what I truly want to do…