Dominic Sandoval

Sandoval in 2011, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Dominic Kyle Reyes

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 15, 1985

Ethnicity:
*75% Filipino
*25% mix of English, Welsh, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and French

Dominic Sandoval is an American dancer, YouTube personality, television personality, and dancer. He is also known as D-Trix and Dom. He has appeared on So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Best Dance Crew, and Dance Showdown. He was a member of dance crews Quest Crew and Fallen Kingz.

His surname Sandoval comes from his Mexican stepfather, who adopted him at the age of two. His biological father is of Filipino ancestry. His mother is of Filipino descent on one side, and of English, Welsh, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and French descent on the other. He was raised in Roseville, California.

Dominic’s paternal grandfather was named Carlito Diangson Reyes. Carlito was born in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines.

Dominic’s paternal grandmother was named Guillerma “Lerma” Mercado Carino. Guillerma was born in Binang, Laguna, Philippines.

Dominic’s maternal grandfather was named Apolinario Alconas Dacay (the son of Apolonia Alconas). Apolinario was born in Hawaii. Apolonia was from the Philippines.

Dominic’s maternal grandmother was Ina Dolores Burt (the daughter of Eurie Elzy Burt and Ruby Lee West). Ina was born in Texas. Eurie was born in Texas, the son of Elzy Frances “Frank” Burt and Ina Velma Hart. Ruby was born in Texas, the daughter of William Edward West and Harriett Lula Ritchey.

Sources: Obituary of Dominic’s paternal grandfather, Carlito Diangson Reyes – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Dominic’s paternal grandmother, Guillerma “Lerma” (Mercado Carino) Reyes – http://legacy.com