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Harmony Korine

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Harmony Korine – The Times BFI London Film Festival – ‘Mister Lonely’ – Movie Premiere – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Harmony Korine

Place of Birth: Bolinas, Marin County, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Harmony Korine is an American film director and screenwriter. he has one child with his wife, actress Rachel Korine (née Simon).

His paternal grandmother is named Joyce.


Dominic Chianese

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Dominic Chianese – “The Last New Yorker” New York Premiere – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth:February 24, 1931

Ethnicity: Italian

Family Background: Dominic Chianese is an American actor, singer, and musician. He is best known for his role as Corrado “Junior” Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos.

Dominic was born to Gaetano Chianese and Angelina. Both Dominic’s parents had ancestry from Campania, Italy.

Dominic’s paternal grandparents were Domenico Chianese and Francesca. They spoke Neapolitan dialect at home.

Dominic’s maternal grandparents lived in Brooklyn, New York, and had roots from Sorrento, Campania, Italy.

Dominic Chianese on the 1940 U.S. Census: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQLM-113

Interview with Dominic Chianese: http://fordham.bepress.com/

 

Lee Toland Krieger

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Lee Toland Krieger – “Four Stories” Los Angeles Premiere – W Hotel – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: January 24, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Dutch, Welsh, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English (mother)

Lee Toland Krieger is an American film director and screenwriter.

Lee is the son of Jane “Robin” (Toland) and Steven “Steve” E. Krieger.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was actor Lee Krieger, who was born Lee Isaac (or Isaac Lee) Krieger in Baltimore, Maryland, likely to a Jewish family. His mother’s surname was “Perlman”.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Alexander Brown Toland (the son of Owen Jones Toland and Alexandra Brown Dolan). Owen was the son of Edward Dale Toland and Charlotte Graham Rush. Alexandra was the daughter of Clarence William Dolan and Rosalie Carson Brown, who was born in Paris, France.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was Jane Burnham Van Pelt (the daughter of John Van Pelt and Marian Dennison Grant). John was the son of Charles Edward Van Pelt and Ellen Dorothy Hughes, whose own father was from Wales and whose own mother was from Ireland.

Sources: Birth record of Lee Toland Krieger – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Lee’s paternal grandfather, Lee Isaac/Isaac Lee Krieger – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s maternal great-grandfather, John Van Pelt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary and Genealogy of Lee’s maternal grandmother, Jane Burnham (Van Pelt) Carstensen – http://www.findagrave.com

 

Brande Roderick

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Brande Roderick – 6th Annual Babes In Toyland Charity Toy Drive at the W Hotel in Hollywood on December 11, 2013 – The W Hotel Hollywood – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Brande Nicole Roderick

Place of Birth: Novato, Marin County, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 13, 1974

Ethnicity: English

Brande Roderick is an American model and actress. She was the Playmate of the Year in 2001.

Brande’s paternal grandparents have last names Roderick and Waterman.

Brande’s maternal grandparents are Coleman Richard White
and Betty Darlene Turner.

 

Source:

Birth record of Brande’s mother-familysearch.org

Renee Olstead

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Renee Olstead – Farm Sanctuary 30th Anniversary Gala – Arrivals – Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Rebecca Renee Olstead

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: June 18, 1989

Ethnicity: German, English, 1/8th Norwegian, smaller amounts of Irish, French, Dutch, and Scottish, remote Welsh

Renee Olstead is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of Rebecca Lynn (Jeffries) and Christopher Eric Olstead.

Renee’s father is of one half German, one quarter Norwegian, as well as English, descent. Her mother has English, German, Irish, French, Dutch, Scottish, and remote Welsh, ancestry.

Renee’s paternal grandfather was George Elias Olstead (the son of John Oliver Olstead and Emma Louise Gruny/Grueney). John was born in Norway. Emma was born in New Jersey, to German parents.

Renee’s paternal grandmother was Myra Mahlow (the daughter of Henry Mahlow and Cynthia E. Mims). Henry was born in Michigan, to German parents, Julius Mahlow and Margaret. Cynthia was the daughter of Albert Clinton Mims and Victoria Elizabeth Leslie.

Renee’s maternal grandfather was Gerald Jackson Jeffries (the son of Herbert Adelbert Jefferies and Ethel Gladys Nickerson). Herbert was the son of Andrew Jackson Jefferies and Matilda Jane Sparks. Ethel was the daughter of Peter William Nickerson and Sarah Annice/Annis Zora Dill.

Renee’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Jean Brannin (the daughter of Glenn L. Brannin and Mabel Mary Mosler). Renee’s grandmother Dorothy was of German, English, Irish, French, Scottish, and remote Welsh, descent. Glenn was the son of George Jefferson Brannin and Etna Mae Fisher. Mabel was the daughter of Vernie William Mosler and Frances Isabelle Silkey.

Sources: Obituary of Renee’s paternal grandmother, Myra Mahlow – https://www.findagrave.com/

Obituary of Renee’s maternal grandfather, Gerald Jackson Jeffries – https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/

Obituary of Renee’s great-grandmother, Mabel Mary Mosler – https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/

Renee’s paternal grandfather, George Elias Olstead, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKY7-BR2

Renee’s great-grandfather, Henry Mahlow, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS9T-X6J

Genealogy of Renee’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogy of Renee’s great-grandfather, Glenn L. Brannin – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogy of Renee’s great-great-grandfather, Peter William Nickerson (through his sister, Phoebe Gertrude Nickerson) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogies of Renee’s great-great-grandmother, Sarah Annice/Annis Zora Dill – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

 

 

Pio Marmaï

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Pio Marmai – Festival Paris Cinema 2012 – “Je me Suis Fait Tout Petit” Premiere –  Photo Credit: Pixplanete / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Strasbourg, France

Date of Birth: July 13, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Alsatian German, possibly French (mother)

Pio Marmaï is a French actor.

Pio is the son of Cathy (Strub) and Enzo Marmaï. Pio’s father is of Italian origin. Pio’s mother is from Alsace, France, and her surname is of German origin.

Pio’s paternal grandfather was from the Friuli region in Italy, and moved to Strasbourg, France, in the 1960s.

Sources: http://next.liberation.fr (in French)

http://www.parisladouce.com  (in French)

http://www.marieclaire.fr (in French)

 

José Abreu

Gavin Newsom

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Gavin Newsom – 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Arrivals – Santa Monica Beach – Santa Monica, CA, USA -Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Gavin Christopher Newsom

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 10, 1967

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scottish

Gavin Newsom is an American politician and businessman.

Gavin is the son of Tessa Thomas (Menzies) and William Alfred Newsom. Gavin’s father is of seven eighths Irish descent, with the rest being mostly English. Gavin’s mother has English and Scottish ancestry.

Gavin’s paternal grandfather was William Alfred Newsom (the son of William Alfred Newsom and Belinda Dolores Collins). William was the son of Alfred Cane Newsom and Elizabeth S. “Lizzie” Eagan/Egan, who was Irish. Belinda was born in New York, to Irish parents, Thomas Francis Collins and Annie E. Hanley.

Gavin’s paternal grandmother was Christine Anne Brennan (the daughter of John Brennan and Anna “Annie”). John and Anna were Irish immigrants.

Gavin’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Liddell Menzies (the son of Kenneth Menzies and Maud Victoria Waithman). Kenneth was born in Scotland, the son of Thomas Menzies, who was Scottish, and Agnes M. Hewitt, who was English. Maud was born in Pinos Altos, Chihuahua, Mexico, to an English father, Hubert W. Waithman, and Grace Gertrude Winton, who was born in California.

Gavin’s maternal grandmother was Jean Thorburn Addis (the daughter of Thomas Chalmers Addis and Elesa Bolton Partridge). Thomas was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of Thomas Chalmers Addis, who was of half English and half Scottish descent, and Cornelia Beers Campbell, who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Elesa was the daughter of John Partridge, who was Canadian, and Emily Bolton.

Sources: Genealogies of Gavin Newsom – https://www.geni.com/
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=wjhonson&id=I217789
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Newsom-675

 


Camila Mendes

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Camila Mendes – Marie Claire Celebrates “Fresh Faces” with an Event Sponsored by Maybelline – Arrivals – Doheny Room Lounge, 9077 Santa Monica Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Camila Carraro Mendes

Place of Birth: Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 29, 1994

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Portuguese, Italian, possibly other)

Camila Mendes is an American actress.

Camila is the daughter of Gisele (Carraro) and Helio Mendes.

Camila’s parents are both Brazilian; Camila’s father is from Brasília and Camila’s mother is from Rio Grande do Sul.

Camila’s father’s surname is usually Portuguese. Camila’s mother’s surname is of Italian origin.

Camila’s mother is pictured here.

Source: http://www.glamour.com

Photo by (Please find a photo on Prphotos.com): http://www.prphotos.com/p/PRR-080332/camila-mendes-at-marie-claire-celebrates-fresh-faces-with-an-event-sponsored-by-maybelline–arrivals.html?&ps=14&x-start=2

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa – “Carrie” World Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Roberto Francisco Aguirre-Sacasa

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: 1973

Ethnicity: Nicaraguan (Spanish, along with some Italian and French, 1/64 English, possibly other)

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, screenwriter, and comic book writer.

Roberto is the son of Maria de Los Angeles (Sacasa Gómez) and Horacio Francisco Javier/Xavier Aguirre-Sacasa. Roberto was raised between Nicaragua and the U.S.

Roberto’s parents are both Nicaraguan. Roberto’s father is mostly of Spanish, along with some Italian (from Genoa, through the surname “Marengo”), descent. Roberto’s mother also has Spanish ancestry, as well as some English, and French, roots.

Roberto’s paternal grandfather was Francisco Aguirre Baca (the son of Horacio Aguirre Muñoz and Pilar Josefina Baca Herdocia). Horacio was the son of ? Aguirre Torre and ? Muñoz Macías. Pilar was the daughter of Pedro Baca Herdocia and Josefina Herdocia Baca.

Roberto’s paternal grandmother was Gladys Sacasa Salinas (the daughter of Rafael Sacasa Sacasa and Maria Luisa Salinas Bonilla). Rafael was the son of Roberto Sacasa Sarria and Angela Sacasa Quadra. Maria Luisa was the daughter of Norberto Salinas Ramírez and Rosaura Bonilla Tuzo.

Roberto’s maternal grandfather was Roberto Sacasa Argüello (the son of Juan Bautista Sacasa Sacasa and María Argüello Manning). Juan was the son of Roberto Sacasa Sarria and Angela Sacasa Quadra. María was the daughter of Victorino de Los Santos Argüello Prado and Carlota Maria Manning Alonso.

Roberto’s maternal grandmother was Fermina Zenaida Gómez Argüello (the daughter of José Joaquín Gómez Rouhaud and Casimira Argüello Vargas). José Joaquín was the son of José Miguel Gómez Bendaña and Alma Rouhaud Legrelle. Casimira was the daughter of Luis Argüello Abaunza and María Casimira Vargas Vargas.

Sources: Genealogy of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa – http://www.geni.com

http://www.nytimes.com

 

Craig Olejnik

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Craig Olejnik – 26th Annual Gemini Awards – Arrivals – CBC Building – Toronto, Canada – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Birth Name: Craig Anthony Olejnik

Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date of Birth: June 1, 1979

Ethnicity: Polish, other

Craig Olejnik is a Canadian actor.

Craig is the son of Pam and Stan Olejnik. Craig has stated that he has partial Polish ancestry.

Craig’s paternal grandparents were Antoni Olejnik and Sophie.

Sources: http://www.accesshollywood.com

Obituary of Craig’s paternal grandmother, Sophie Olejnik – http://www.yourlifemoments.ca

 

Dominique Provost-Chalkley

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Dominique Provost-Chalkley – Film 4 FrightFest 2012 – Day 1 – “The Seasoning House” Premiere – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Laura Dominique Provost-Chalkley

Place of Birth: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Date of Birth: March 24, 1990

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*French-Canadian (mother)

Dominique Provost-Chalkley is an English actress.

Dominique’s father is English. Dominique’s mother, whose surname is “Provost”, is French-Canadian.

Dominique speaks fluent English and French.

Sources: Birth record of Dominique Provost-Chalkley – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.twitter.com

 

Nicole Paggi

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Birth Name: Nicole Collier Paggi

Place of Birth: Travis, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 15, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Irish, French, German, 1/16 Italian

Nicole Paggi is an American actress.

Nicole is the daughter of Judith Ann “Judy” (Kott) and Michael Henry “Mike” Paggi. Nicole was raised in Austin, Texas.

Nicole’s paternal grandfather was Leonard Collier Paggi (the son of Henry B. Paggi and Julia M. Collier). Henry was born in Texas, to a father from Italy, Michael/Michele Paggi, and a mother from France, Eugenia/Eugenie Barthelemy. Julia was the daughter of Jesse Perry Collier and Martha “Mattie” Ruth Riley Pope.

Nicole’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Joan Gray (the daughter of Thomas Theodore Gray and Mary Agnes Mills). Mary was the daughter of William Henry Mills and Mary Elizabeth Barry, whose own father was born in England, to parents from Ireland, and whose own mother was Irish.

Nicole’s maternal grandfather was Rudolph Louis Kott, Jr. (the son of Rudolph Louis Kott, Sr. and Lenora/Leonore “Lorlie” Nimitz Wahrmund). Rudolph, Sr. was the son of Eduard/Edward Kott, whose own parents were from Saxony, Germany, and of Amalie/Amalia Priess, whose own parents were also German. Lenora was the daughter of Heinrich “Henry” Wahrmund, whose own parents were from Nassau, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, and of Meta Nimitz, whose own parents were also German.

Nicole’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Jean Ammons, the daughter of Ernest H. Ammons and Lillian Frederich.

Sources: Birth record of Nicole Paggi – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nicole’s father, Michael Henry Paggi – http://www.familysearch.org

Nicole’s paternal great-grandfather, Henry B. Paggi, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nicole’s paternal great-grandmother, Julia M. Collier – http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Nicole’s paternal grandmother, Naomi Joan (Gray) Paggi – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Nicole’s maternal grandfather, Rudolph Louis Kott, Jr. – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Nicole’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Jean (Ammons) Kott Goode – http://www.legacy.com

Nicole’s maternal great-grandmother, Lenora/Leonore “Lorlie” Nimitz Wahrmund, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Kimberly Peirce

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Kimberly Peirce – 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Photo Credit: Julian Blythe/HNW / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kimberly Ane Peirce

Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 8, 1967

Ethnicity:
*Italian (paternal grandfather), Ashkenazi Jewish, English, possibly other

Kimberly Peirce is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer. Kimberly was raised between New York and Florida.

Kimberly is the daughter of Sherry Kandel and Robert A. Materazzi. Kimberly’s father was later adopted by a man named Ross Peirce, and changed his surname.

Kimberly has stated that she is of Italian and Jewish descent.

Kimberly’s paternal grandfather was Albert Robert Materazzi (the son of Adelson Materazzi and Rena/Rina Gradi). Albert was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Kimberly’s paternal grandmother was Maryann Boyer (the daughter of Charles William Boyer and Mollie/Molly Hollinger). Charles was the son of George W. Boyer and Georganna Markley. Mollie was the daughter of Abram Kurtz Hollinger and Catharine Ann “Katy/Katie” Heagy.

Sources: Obituary of Kimberly’s father, Robert A. (Materazzi) Peirce – http://www.legacy.com

Kimberly’s paternal grandfather, Albert Robert Materazzi, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kimberly’s paternal grandparents, Albert Robert Materazzi and Maryann Boyer – http://www.familysearch.org

 

Elena Furiase

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Elena Furiase – 29th Annual Goya Awards – Arrivals – Centro de Congresos Principe Felipe – Madrid, Spain – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Elena Dolores Furiase González

Place of Birth: Madrid, Spain

Date of Birth: March 9, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Italian-Argentinian (father)
*Romani, Spanish (mother)

Elena Furiase is a Spanish actress. She is the daughter of actress and singer Lolita Flores (María Dolores González Flores) and producer and entrepreneur Guillermo Furiase. Her father is Argentinian, and has Italian ancestry. Her mother, who is Spanish, is of half Romani and half Spanish descent.

When asked to what degree she is Argentinian and Romani, Elena stated:

Half, half. My Argentinian family is descended from Italian immigrants. From them I got the family protection, the taste for meat and pasta. The Romani part is in the art, I enjoy rumba and flamenco, my family, and the little things. I love Latin America and feel happy there.

Elena’s maternal grandparents were Antonio González (born Antonio González Batista; the son of Antonio González and Antonia Batista), a dancer, musician, and composer, also known as El Pescaílla, and Lola Flores (born María Dolores Flores Ruiz; the daughter of Pedro Flores Pinto and Rosario Ruiz Rodriguez), an actress, singer, and dancer. Elena’s grandfather Antonio was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, and was Romani. Lola was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, of Spanish ancestry.

Elena’s maternal grandmother Lola is sometimes said to have Romani ancestry through her maternal grandfather, often cited as Manuel. It is not clear if this is accurate. She is also described as being of only Spanish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Elena’s maternal grandmother, Lola Flores – http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-328321

 


Estelle Parsons

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Estelle Parsons – 68th Annual Tony Awards in New York City – Arrivals – Radio City Music Hall – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Estelle Margaret Parsons

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

Date of Birth: November 20, 1927

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Swedish (mother)

Estelle Parsons is an American actress, singer, and stage director.

Estelle is the daughter of Elinor Ingeborg/Ingebore (Mattsson/Mattson) and Eben Parsons. Estelle’s father was American, and had English descent. Estelle’s mother was Swedish.

Estelle’s paternal grandfather was Starr Parsons (the son of Ebenezer Parsons, Jr. and Mary Alvina Dodge). Estelle’s great-grandfather Ebenezer was the son of Ebenezer Parsons, II and Mary Hart. Estelle’s great-grandmother Mary Alvina was the daughter of Nathan Dane Dodge and Sarah Perkins Shepherd.

Estelle’s paternal grandmother was Minnie Cora Bickford (the daughter of Charles Melvin Bickford and Laura Ann Ellis). Charles was the son of Stephen Burler Bickford and Aseneth Merrill. Laura was the daughter of Avery Ellis and Aurinda Merchant.

Source: Genealogy of Estelle Parsons – http://www.geni.com

 

Ludovico Einaudi

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Birth Name: Ludovico Maria Enrico Einaudi

Place of Birth: Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Date of Birth: 23 November 1955

Ethnicity: Italian

Family Background: Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian pianist and composer.

Ludovico is the son of Giulio Einaudi and Renata Aldrovandi. His father founded Giulio Einaudi Editore, one of the leading Italian publishing houses, in 1933.

Ludovico’s paternal grandfather was Luigi Einaudi (the son of Lorenzo Einaudi and Placida Fracchia), a politician and economist, who served as President of Italy (1948-1955). Luigi was born in Carrù, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy.

Ludovico’s paternal grandmother was Ida Pellegrini. Ida was a countess from Verona, Veneto, Italy.

Ludovico’s maternal grandfather was Waldo Aldrovandi, a pianist, opera conductor and composer.

Obituary of Ludovico’s father: http://www.nytimes.com/

Information about Ludovico’s maternal grandfather: http://scenestr.com.au/

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Kayla Maisonet

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Kayla Maisonet, Ariana Greenblatt – 100th Disney Channel Original Movie “Adventures in Babysitting” and Celebration of All DCOMS – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kayla Rose Maisonet

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 20, 1999

Ethnicity:
*Puerto Rican (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Kayla Maisonet is an American actress.

Kayla is the daughter of Amanda (Rothberg) and Angelo Maisonet. Kayla’s father is Puerto Rican. Kayla’s mother is American, of Russian Jewish descent.

Kayla’s maternal grandparents were Michael Henry Rothberg and Rosalyn J. Berson.

Kayla’s parents are pictured here.

Sources: Marriage record of Kayla’s maternal grandparents, Michael Henry Rothberg and Rosalyn J. Berson – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.nydailynews.com

http://www.twistmagazine.com

 

Milena Govich

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Milena Govich – The Cinema Society and Conde Nast Traveler Hosted a Screening of “Transsiberian” –  Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Milena Marija Govich

Place of Birth: Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Serbian (father)
*English, Scottish, possibly other (mother)

Milena Govich is an American actress, singer, dancer, and musician. Milena’s aunt (father’s sister) is actress Milica Govich.

Milena is the daughter of Marilyn (Green) and Bruce Michael Govich. Milena’s father was a first-generation American, with Serbian ancestry. Milena’s mother has English, and is also said to have Scottish, roots.

Milena’s paternal grandfather was Michael G. Govich. Michael was born in Yugoslavia (now Serbia).

Milena’s paternal grandmother was Mary Pavlovich (the daughter of Sam Pavlovich and Milica Busic). Mary was born in Yugoslavia (now Serbia).

Milena’s maternal grandfather was Jerl W. Green, the son of James “Jim” Monroe Green and Mary Etta Jackson.

Milena’s maternal grandmother was Velda Sue Parker (the daughter of William Franklin Parker and Ruby Christell Cearlock). Ruby was the daughter of William Alfred Cearlock and Appie Lee Price.

Sources: Milena’s father, Bruce Michael Govich, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Milena’s father, Bruce Michael Govich – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Milena’s paternal grandmother, Mary (Pavlovich) Govich – http://www.gluvna.net

Obituary of Milena’s great-aunt (maternal grandfather’s sister), Bertha Lee Green Monroe – http://obituaries.duncanbanner.com

Obituary of Milena’s maternal grandmother, Velda Sue (Parker) Green – http://obituaries.duncanbanner.com

 

Kelli Giddish

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Kelli Giddish – 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night: “Live From New York!” – Inside Arrivals – Beacon Theater – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kelli Marie Giddish

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

Date of Birth: April 13, 1980

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, possibly other

Kelli Giddish is an American stage, television, and film actress.

Kelli is the daughter of Nita and Charles Giddish.

Kelli’s paternal grandfather was Ralph Ludwig Giddish (the son of Ludwig Paul Giddish and Susie “Sue” Mae McMichael). Ludwig was born in Georgia, to a father from Germany and a mother from Georgia. Susie was the daughter of William D. McMichael and Mary A. Reed.

Kelli’s maternal grandmother was Dosia Hildebrand.

Sources: Kelly’s paternal grandfather, Ralph Ludwig Giddish, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

 

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