April Wilkner
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Birth Name: April Dawn Wilkner
Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 7, 1980
Ethnicity:
*father – German, Bohemian, Austrian, Welsh, Scottish, Irish
*mother – Japanese
April Wilkner is an American model. She appeared on America’s Next Top Model, cycle 2. She is said to be the first model of Asian descent on the show. Her mother formerly taught at Brown University.
April’s paternal grandfather was named Charles Wilkner (the son of Harry Wilkner and Mary). Charles was born in Wisconsin. Harry was the son of Charles A. Wilkner and Frances, who were both born in Wisconsin, both of them to German parents. Mary was born in Wisconsin, to a Bohemian father and an Austrian mother.
April’s paternal grandmother was named Dorothy L. Dorothy was born in Pennsylvania.
Sources: April’s paternal grandparents, Charles Wilkner and Dorothy L., on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
April’s paternal grandfather, Charles Wilkner, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
April’s paternal great-grandfather, Harry Wilkner, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
”WILKNER Wilkner, Dorothy L., died November 14. 2002, South Florida resident since 1952. Mrs. Wilkner graduated from Kent State University, Kent, OH, attended Akron U., Akron, Ohio, and University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. Member of Alpha Z Delta womens fraternity. Held an Ohio Teachers Life Certificate. She taught school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Survived by son Robert L.C. Wilkner (Evelyn) of Margate, FL; son David C. Wilkner of Providence, RI; three grandchildren, Larry B. Wilkner (Rebecca) of Plantation, FL, Alicia H. Wilkner and April D. Wilkner of Providence, RI, Member of Plantation Congregational Church. Cremation & Private memorial service. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army. P.O. 230. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33302-0230 or your favorite charity. Arrangements by AAA Baird-Case Broward Memorial Funeral Home.”
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Her full name is April Dawn Wilkner, born 7th May 1980. Her mother used to teach at Brown University.
Yeah, she said that she couldn’t connect with her Asian side in one episode. It annoyed me because she’ll never be seen as “white”, particularly because she physically favors her Asian side more.
How sad that is…