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, media personality, actress, singer, comedian, entrepreneur, businessperson, vlogger, and author.

She is the daughter of Crisanta “Pinty” Marcelo Cruz and Carlito “Bonoy” Grandea Gonzaga, who was Vice-Mayor of Taytay. She is the sister of singer, television host, actress, producer, vlogger, and entrepreneur Toni Gonzaga. She is married to Filipino-American politician Michael “Mikee” Morada, who is a Lipa City city councillor.

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

3 Responses

  1. andrew says:

    She carries an Italian last name. Gonzaga family was a noble dinasty from North Italy.

    • Manila says:

      or it might be a Claverian name, meaning it might be because of Governor-General Claveria’s decree that reformed natives’ surnames.

  2. tfcus3r says:

    She has very strong chinita features, I’m sure she has some degree of Chinese ancestry.

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