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
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.