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Lauren Stamile

March 16, 2018, 6:46 pm
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Lauren Stamile – “Tooken” Los Angeles Screening – Arrivals – Laemmle NoHo 7, 5240 Lankershim Boulevard – North Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Lauren Mary Stamile

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

Date of Birth: September 12, 1976

Ethnicity: Italian, possibly other

Lauren Stamile is an American actress.

Lauren is the daughter of Theresa Marie “Terry” and Richard Martin Stamile. Lauren is married to Randy Zamcheck, with whom she has a child.

Lauren’s paternal grandfather was Martin Patrick Stamile (who was likely the son of Philomena/Philemona). Philomena was born in Italy.

Lauren’s paternal grandmother was Clara Barbara DeLoia (the daughter of Anthony “Tony” DeLoia and Anna). Clara was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Sources: http://www.tulsaworld.com

Obituary of Lauren’s paternal grandfather, Martin Patrick Stamile – http://www.tulsaworld.com

 

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Louis Ozawa Changchien

March 16, 2018, 6:50 pm
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Louis Ozawa Changchien – 18th Annual Satellite Awards – Arrivals – InterContinental Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: October 11, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Vietnamese (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Louis Ozawa Changchien is an American actor.

Louis’ father is from Vietnam. Louis’ mother is Japanese.

He has stated:

FOX kept asking me whether I’m really Japanese or not, until the end, so I had to explain that although my father is Taiwanese, my mother is Japanese and they met in Japan, married in Japan…the whole story.

Source: http://www.8asians.com

 

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Kam Heskin

March 16, 2018, 6:52 pm
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Birth Name: Kam Erika Heskin

Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 8, 1973

Ethnicity: Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Belgian/Walloon, German, Scottish, English

Kam Heskin is an American actress.

Kam is the daughter of Karen Elaine (Kamhoot) and Daryl James Heskin.

Kam’s paternal grandfather was Norman L. Heskin (the son of Norval/Norvald Heskin and Maria/Marie). Norval was born in North Dakota, to Norwegian parents. Maria’s father was also Norwegian.

Kam’s paternal grandmother was Irene Evelyn Hanson (the daughter of John Hanson and Clara Josephine). John was born in North Dakota, to a father from Denmark and a mother from Norway. Clara was born in Minnesota, to a Norwegian father and a mother from Illinois.

Kim’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Walton Kamhoot (the son of Charles Willem “Bill” Kamhoot and Marion W. McIntosh). Charles was the son of H. D. Kamhoot, who was Dutch, and of Susan Ann Rahier, whose father was Belgian and whose mother was German. Marion was the daughter of A. W. McIntosh and Barbara Jamieson.

Kim’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Margaret Baringer (the daughter of Fred H. Baringer and Mary Louisa Truscott). Fred was the son of John Baringer and Lavina A. Smith. Louisa’s parents, Samuel Truscott and Mary Hoskins, were English.

Sources: Obituary of Kam’s paternal grandmother, Irene Evelyn (Hanson) Heskin – http://www.bakkefuneralhomes.com

Obituary of Kam’s maternal grandfather, Arthur W. Kamhoot – http://billingsgazette.com

Photo by Starfrenzy/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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David Hogg

March 16, 2018, 11:56 pm
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Birth Name: David Miles Hogg

Date of Birth: c. 2000/2001

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

David Hogg is an American gun control advocate and activist against gun violence in the United States. He is a survivor of the February 14, 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. David is one of the founding members of Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group led by survivors of the shooting.

David is the son of Rebecca Boldrick and Kevin Hogg, a former FBI agent.

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Mandell Maughan

March 20, 2018, 12:47 am
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Mandell Maughan – 2017 Summer TCA Tour – CBS Television Studios’ Summer Soiree – Arrivals – CBS Lot in Studio City – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Mandell Rosemarie Maughan

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 24, 1983

Ethnicity:
*75% Portuguese
*25% English, likely some Welsh

Mandell Maughan is an American film and television actress.

Mandell is the daughter of Maureen Adele (Correia) Shuster and Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan, III. Mandell’s mother is pictured here.

Mandell’s parents have Portuguese roots. Mandell’s father also has English and likely some Welsh ancestry.

Mandell’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan, II (the son of Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan and Mary Elizabeth Davis). Mandell’s great-grandfather Benjamin was the son of Michael Edwin Maughan, whose parents were from Northumberland, England, and of Clara Newton, who was from Sunderland, England. Mary was the daughter of George William Davis and Mary Elizabeth Pullan/Pullen, who was from Yorkshire, England.

Mandell’s paternal grandmother is/was Algerina N. Freitas (the daughter of John Freitas and Augustina). Algerina was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Portugal.

Mandell’s maternal grandparents were surnamed Correia and Virissimo.

Sources: Birth record of Mandell Maughan – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of Mandell’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Mandell’s paternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan and Mary Elizabeth Davis – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Mandell’s paternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Mary (Freitas) Rogers – http://www.legacy.com

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Ryan Gaul

March 20, 2018, 12:49 am
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Ryan Gaul – “Killing Gunther” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ryan F. Gaul

Place of Birth: Damariscotta, Maine, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1973

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, English, Northern Irish

Ryan Gaul is an American writer and actor.

Ryan is the son of Mary (Tompkins) and David R. Gaul.

Ryan’s paternal grandparents were Howard R. Gaul and Elizabeth W. Johnson. Howard was born in Canada, and likely was the son of Constantine Gaul and Annie Eliza Collins. Elizabeth was English.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was named M. Hobart Tompkins.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother was Helen Ann Quinn (the daughter of John Quinn and Catherine/Katherine). John was born in New Jersey, to a father from Northern Ireland and a mother from England. Catherine was born in New Jersey, to Northern Irish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Ryan’s uncle (father’s brother), Lawrence M. Gaul – http://www.sunjournal.com

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandmother, Helen Ann (Quinn) Tompkins – http://obittree.com

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Amir Talai

March 20, 2018, 1:03 am
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Amir Talai – “Killing Gunther” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Amir E. Talai

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 24, 1977

Ethnicity: Iranian

Amir Talai is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and voice artist.

Amir is the son of Kokab S. (Barmaki) and Mohammad E. Talai. His parents are Iranian.

He has stated:

Being an Iranian-American from a Muslim family I always related to anyone who feels marginalized because of identity… and I’ve always felt equality is so attainable, and that’s why I’m so passionate about it.

Sources: Birth record of Amir Talai – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Sam Keeley

March 20, 2018, 1:14 am
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Sam Keeley – “Burnt” European VIP Premiere – Arrivals – Vue West End, Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland

Date of Birth: c. 1989/1990

Ethnicity: Irish

Sam Keeley is an Irish actor.

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Lucy Boynton

March 20, 2018, 1:16 am
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Lucy Boynton – “Murder on the Orient Express” World Premiere – Arrivals – Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

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

Date of Birth: January 17, 1994

Ethnicity: English, Dutch

Lucy Boynton is a British actress. She was born in New York City, and raised in London, England, U.K.

Her father, Graham Boynton, is a British journalist, consultant, travel writer, and editor. Her mother, Adriaane Pielou, is a travel writer.

Her father was born in England, and was raised in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Her mother has a Dutch surname.

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Mark Mothersbaugh

March 21, 2018, 4:52 am
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Mark Mothersbaugh – “Thor: Ragnarok” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Mark Allen Mothersbaugh

Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 18, 1950

Ethnicity: English, Swiss-German, possibly other

Mark Mothersbaugh is an American singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, artist, and visual artist.

Mark is the son of Mary Margaret “Mig” (Ratzer) and Robert Leroy “Bob” Mothersbaugh, Sr. Mark’s brothers are musicians Bob Mothersbaugh and Jim Mothersbaugh.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was Allen Curtis Mothersbaugh (the son of James Mothersbaugh/Motherstough and Mary).

Mark’s paternal grandmother was named Alice.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was Jacob Arthur Ratzer (the son of Jacob Christian Ratzer and Marie/Mary A. Moser). Jacob Arthur was born in West Virginia, to parents from Switzerland.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Clara Ida Eaton (the daughter of Margaret).

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

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

 

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Rob Mayes

March 21, 2018, 4:54 am
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Rob Mayes – Ubisoft’s “Rainbow Six Siege” Launch Party – Arrivals – Exchange LA – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Pepper Pike, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 17, 1984

Ethnicity:
*English, Slovenian, possibly other (father)
*Lithuanian (mother)

Rob Mayes is an American actor, musician, and model.

Rob is the son of Diana (Strimaitis) and Robert F. Mayes. Rob has a brother, Alex. Rob’s father has English, Slovenian, and possibly other ancestry. Rob’s mother has Lithuanian ancestry.

Rob’s paternal grandfather was Harry Mayes.

Rob’s paternal grandmother was Elise R. Kapel (the daughter of Frank Kapel and Mary/Marie). Elise was born in Ohio, to parents from either Italy, Yugoslavia, or Austria, and who were likely ethnic Slovenians. Frank was the son of Joseph Kapel.

Rob’s maternal grandparents were Anicetas Strimaitis (the son of Leonas Strimaitis and Magdalena Mikulitis) and Stase Andrusaitis (the daughter of Joseph Andrusaitis/Andrusaityte and Ursala Linetas). Anicetas and Stase had Lithuanian roots.

Sources: Obituary of Rob’s paternal grandfather, Harry Mayes – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Rob’s maternal grandparents, Anicetas “Tony” Strimaitis and Stase Andrusaitis – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rob’s maternal grandfather, Anicetas “Tony” Strimaitis – http://www.jakubs.com

Obituary of Rob’s maternal grandmother, Stase (Andrusaitis) Strimaitis – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Rob Raco

March 21, 2018, 4:56 am
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Rob Raco – “The Bodyguard” The Musical Opening Night at Pantages Theatre – Arrivals – Pantages Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Robert Joseph Raco

Place of Birth: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: November 26, 1989

Ethnicity: Italian

Rob Raco is a Canadian actor.

Rob is the son of Linda (DePaoli) and John Raco. Rob has a sister, Argelia. Rob’s parents have Italian ancestry.

Rob’s maternal grandfather was Sergio Luigi DePaoli (the son of Giuseppe DePaoli and Natalina).

Rob’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Ceccucci (the daughter of Bernardino Ceccucci and Zaira). Virginia was born in Italy.

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

Obituary of Rob’s maternal grandfather, Sergio DePaoli – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Rob’s maternal grandmother, Virginia (Ceccucci) DePaoli – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Savannah Jayde

March 21, 2018, 7:40 am
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Savannah Jayde – “Pitch Perfect” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 Headshot – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Savannah Jayde Gipson

Place of Birth: Tarrant, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: 25 October, 1994

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)

Savannah Jayde is an American actress. She is the daughter of Shelli Renae (Camp) and James Spenson Gipson.

Savannah’s paternal grandfather was James Otto Gipson (the son of Will/Willie Edward Gibson and Marzella/Mozella Crayton). Will was the son of Huston Gipson and Susie Craft. Edna was the daughter of John Crayton and Josephine Hendrick.

Savannah’s paternal grandmother was Gladis Marie Rhem (the daughter of Emmit Lee Rhem and Edna Bell Haynes). Edna was the daughter of Carl Lee Haynes and Lucenda Goff.

Savannah’s maternal grandparents were William Ray Camp and Wanda Gayle Dodd (the daughter of Edgar Awanda Dodd and Odessa Mae/May Darr).

Sources: Genealogy of Savannah’s paternal grandfather, James Otto Gipson (through his sister, Dorothy Gipson) – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92433921/dorothy-gipson

Genealogy of Savannah’s paternal grandmother, Gladis Marie Rhem (through her brother, Sherman L. Rhem) – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159229475/sherman-l-rhem

 

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Will Estes

March 21, 2018, 7:38 pm
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Birth Name: William Estes Nipper

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

Date of Birth: October 21, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, possibly other

Will Estes is an American actor.

Will is the son of Mary Lu (Chasteen) and William “Bill” Nipper.

Will’s paternal grandfather was William Dale Nipper (the son of John William Nipper and Dema Florence Jeffers). John was the son of Robert William Nipper and Nellie Gordon Chambers.

Will’s paternal grandmother was named Edith Ann Johnson.

Will’s maternal grandfather was Keith Burton Chasteen (the son of William Columbus Chasteen and Donnie Mae Havens). William was the son of Christopher Columbus Chasteen and Martha Ann Richey. Donnie was the daughter of John Wesley Havens and Minnie Mae Harris.

Will’s maternal grandmother was Arlene Faye Standage. Arlene was adopted at birth by Howard Harvey Standage and Mary Leota Holt.

Sources: Genealogy of Will Estes – http://gw.geneanet.org

Birth record of Will Estes – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Heather Goldenhersh

March 21, 2018, 7:44 pm
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 Heather Goldenhersh – “Hail, Caesar!” World Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 1973

Ethnicity:
*English, German, Greek (mother)

Heather Goldenhersh is an American actress. She is married to Irish actor Brían F. O’Byrne, with whom she has two children.

Heather was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, by her mother, Jennifer Kay (Appleton), and stepfather, Mark Goldenhersh, who is Jewish. On her mother’s side, Heather has English and German ancestry, and has also claimed to have Greek ancestry.

Heather’s maternal grandfather was William Ogden “Bill” Appleton (the son of George S. Appleton and Sidonia M. Ludwig). George was the son of William R. Appleton and Catherine/Katherine Sturgeon. Sidonia was the daughter of German parents, Oscar F. Ludwig and Mary R. Yeck.

Heather’s maternal grandmother is/was named Patricia “Pat”.

Sources: Obituary of Heather’s maternal grandfather, William Ogden Appleton – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Joey Ansah

March 21, 2018, 7:46 pm
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Joey Ansah – The Bourne Ultimatum – Los Angeles Movie Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Theater – Hollywood CA, USA – Keywords: Bourne Ultimatum, Bourne Identity, Joey Ansah, Joe Ansah – – – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joey Edward K. G. Sasraku-Ansah

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England

Date of Birth: November 24, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Ghanaian (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Joey Ansah is a British actor, martial artist, fight choreographer, producer, and director. He is the son of Nicola M. (Treece) and Kofi Ansah (Kofi Sasraku-Ansah), a fashion designer. His brother is musician Ryan Ansah. His uncle is film director Kwaw Ansah.

His father is Ghanaian and his mother is English, from Plymouth, Devon.

Joey’s maternal grandparents were George E. Treece (likely the son of William Treece and Lilian Mary Leavers) and Marcia J. Vardon (the daughter of ? Vardon and ? Heal).

 

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Jes Macallan

March 21, 2018, 7:51 pm
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Jes Macallan – 2014 ABC Disney Winter TCA Press Tour – Langham Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Jessica Lee Liszewski

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

Date of Birth: August 9, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Polish (paternal grandfather)
*Italian (paternal grandmother)
*Irish, Slovak, English, Lithuanian (mother)

Jes Macallan is an American actress. Jes was previously married to Canadian actor Jason Gray-Stanford.

Jes is the daughter of Theresa Marie “Terry” (Feheley) and Kenneth S. “Ken” Liszewski.

Jes’ paternal grandfather was Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. (the son of Walter Theodore Liszewski, Sr. and Josephine Bronakowska). Jes’ grandfather Walter was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Jes’ paternal grandmother was Bianca Rose Rogliano (the daughter of Pasquale Rogliano and Evelyn Mieda). Bianca was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Jes’ maternal grandfather was Patrick Joseph “Pat” Feheley (the son of Edward J. “Ed” Feheley and Irene T. Maxian). Jes’ great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward M. Feheley, who had Irish ancestry, and of Katherine/Catherine O’Hara, whose own mother was Irish. Irene was the daughter of Michael J. Maxian, who was born in Sekule, Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia), and of Eva Blaska/Blasck/Blazek, who was also from Austria-Hungary.

Jes’ maternal grandmother is named Margaret Latonick (the daughter of Joseph William Latonick and Ellen/Evelyn Elizabeth Fiske). Joseph was the son of William J. Latonick, who was from Lithuania, and of Catherine E. Laskowski/Bunitis, whose parents were Lithuanian. Ellen was the daughter of Miles Byron Fiske/Fisk and Margaret/Margarett Caroline “Carry” Ellis.

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

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandfather, Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. – http://www.brettfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandmother, Bianca Rose Rogliano – http://obittree.com

Genealogy of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – https://www.findagrave.com

 

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Chuku Modu

March 21, 2018, 7:52 pm
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Birth Name: Chukuma Modu

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: June 19, 1990

Ethnicity: 

*Nigerian, German (father)

*Irish, English (mother)

Family Background: Chuku Modu is an English actor known for his character Dr. Jared Kulu on ABC’s The Good Doctor. Chuku is of Nigerian, German, English, Irish descent.

Source: http://abc.go.com/shows/the-good-doctor/cast/dr-jared-kalu

 

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Martín Vizcarra

March 24, 2018, 7:22 am
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Birth Name: Martín Alberto Vizcarra Cornejo

Place of Birth: Lima, Peru

Date of Birth: 22 March 1963

Ethnicity: Peruvian (Basque, possibly other)

Martín Vizcarra is a Peruvian engineer and politician. He has served as the 67th President of Peru, since 23 March 2018 (acting from 21 March 2018 to 23 March 2018). He previously served as the First Vice President of Peru, from 28 July 2016 to 21 March 2018; Peruvian Ambassador to Canada, from 23 October 2017 to 21 March 2018; Minister of Transport and Communications, from 28 July 2016 to 22 May 2017; and Governor of the Moquegua Region, from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2014.

President Vizcarra is the son of César Vizcarra Vargas and Doris Cornejo.

President Vizcarra was named after Martín de Porres.

President Vizcarra is married to school teacher Maribel Díaz, with whom he has four children.

Source: https://gestion.pe

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Jay Hayden

March 24, 2018, 7:31 am
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Jay Hayden – Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture “Vanities” 20th Anniversary Party – Arrivals – Siren Studios – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jonathan D. Hayden

Place of Birth: Northfield, Vermont, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 20, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Irish, possibly other (father)
*Korean (mother)

Jay Hayden is an American actor. Jay is married to

Jay is the son of Sunja (Yi) and David P. “Dave” Hayden. Jay’s father is American, and is said to have Irish ancestry. Jay’s mother was born in Seoul, South Korea.

Jay has stated:

Is it weird that I don’t feel like I have any culture at all?… Korean people don’t think that I am Korean. White people don’t think that I am white. I’m other…the ethnically ambiguous hero.

 

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