Alex Gonzaga
Birth Name: Catherine Cruz Gonzaga
Place of Birth: Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Date of Birth: January 16, 1988
Ethnicity: Filipino [Tagalog]
Alex Gonzaga is a Filipina television host, actress, singer, comedian, entrepreneur, vlogger, and author. She is the daughter of Carlito “Bonoy” Grandea Gonzaga and Crisanta “Pinty” Marcelo Cruz. She is the sister of singer, television host, actress, producer, vlogger, and entrepreneur Toni Gonzaga. She is married to Lipa City councilor Michael “Mikee” Morada.
Alex’s paternal grandfather is Carlos Javier Gonzaga (the son of Enrique Gonzaga and Lorenza Javier).
Alex’s paternal grandmother is Leonora Paochano/Rechano Grandea (the daughter of Flaviano Grandea and Candelaria Paochano/Rechano).
Alex’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Cruz.
Alex’s maternal grandmother was surnamed Marcelo.
Sources: Birth record of Alex’s paternal aunt – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Alex’s paternal grandparents, Carlos Javier Gonzaga and Leonora Paochano/Rechano Grandea – https://familysearch.org
She carries an Italian last name. Gonzaga family was a noble dinasty from North Italy.
or it might be a Claverian name, meaning it might be because of Governor-General Claveria’s decree that reformed natives’ surnames.
She has very strong chinita features, I’m sure she has some degree of Chinese ancestry.