Regine Velasquez

Birth Name: Encarnacion Regina Ansong Velasquez

Place of Birth: Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: April 22, 1969

Ethnicity: Filipino [Waray]

Regine Velasquez is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is the daughter of Teresita Remion Ansong and Gerardo D. Velasquez. She is married to singer Ogie Alcasid, with whom she has a son.

Some sources state that Regine has Spanish ancestry. However, it is not clear if this ancestry has been verified/documented.

Regine’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Ansong.

Regine’s maternal grandmother was surnamed Remion.

Sources: Birth record of Regine Velasquez – https://familysearch.org