Tristin Mays
Mays in 2011, photo by kathclick/bigstock.com
Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 10, 1990
Ethnicity: African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French]
Tristin Mays is an American actress and singer. Her roles include the series Gullah Gullah Island, Alias, The Vampire Diaries, and MacGyver, and the films Thunderstruck and House Party: Tonight’s the Night.
She has said “I’m African American-French-Indian. Creole.” Her brother is actor Jeryn Mays. A picture of Tristin with her parents can be seen here.
It is not clear if Tristin’s Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.
Tristin’s paternal grandfather was Elroy Stanley Mays (the son of Cyrus Mays/May and Annie Mae Allen). Elroy was born in Florida. Cyrus was the son of Tony/Toney Mays/May and Laura Banks/Wiggins.
Tristin’s paternal grandmother was Nellreen “Nellie” Orebo (the daughter of Leonard Orebo/Auribeough and Eva Denise Jordan). Nellreen was Creole, and was born in Louisiana. Leonard was the son of Cleophas Orebo/Auribeough and Marie/Mary Collins.
Sources: Tristin’s paternal grandfather, Elroy Stanley Mays, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Tristin’s paternal grandfather, Elroy Stanley Mays – http://www.legacy.com
Marriage record of Tristin’s paternal great-grandparents, Cyrus Mays/May and Annie Mae Allen – https://familysearch.org
Tristin’s paternal great-grandfather, Cyrus Mays/May, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Tristin’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Tony/Toney Mays/May and Laura Banks/Wiggins – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Tristin’s paternal grandmother, Nellreen “Nellie” Orebo (through Nellreen’s sister) – https://familysearch.org
Tristin’s paternal grandmother, Nellreen “Nellie” Orebo, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Tristin’s paternal grandmother, Nellreen “Nellie” (Orebo) Mays – http://www.legacy.com
Tristin’s paternal great-grandfather, Leonard Orebo/Auribeough, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Tristin’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Marie/Mary (Collins) Orebo/Auribeough – https://familysearch.org
So did the role of Aaliyah go to her now?
No, some girl named Alexandra Shipp portayed her.
Portrayed
she looks more latina/white more than she does look black. I think she’s latina, white & possibly black.
You’re right.
How the hell is this girl African-American? I know African-Americans are mixed, but the average African-American is usually like 75-80% black, she looks like she’s 75-80% European and 20% black.
She almost looks fully white.
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http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=47909160
Drop her off in Nigeria, Kenya, Liberia, the native Sub-Saharan African blacks would think she’s white.
I completely and 100% agree with you.
African American is a cultural Identity,it’s not a fixed look.It’s no different than saying you’re Puerto Rican. As you say,the( Average) African-American is usually like 75-80% black,which means the admixture level can be higher or lower.MGM’s many times give way to certain phenotypical traits(such as skin color),even if you haven’t seen a certain type of ancestor in generations .Take Sinbad :
http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Sinbad+2011+Apollo+Theater+Spring+Gala+Arrivals+-zuZCy0Q4Mil.jpg
Who is quick to tell you he is not half white.Both his parents are brown(may his dad r.i.p.),he pointed them out in one of his comedy specials.Yet as you can see,he has red hair.This most likely means an Irish ancestor,and his lighter skin coming from a previous generation
Tom here,is only 35% white:
http://yourblackworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/0cb199206b84d97c2cea60c83991_grande.jpg
Who is the only one in his family with grey eyes,of which he got from a (great, great, great, great grand-dad).They talk about it on African American Lives.
Man if she was dropped off in Liberia right now people would think she’s white.
Black my ass, not with that white-esque skin.
lmfao i know. i was confused when people were saying on IG that this chick might play aaliyah. i was just thinking like the fuuuuck??!! how the fuck is this little mexican chick gonna play aaliyah??!!? she’s obviously in denial bc she looks to be only an 1/8 black. i thought she was a latina, not a black latina either. now i’m really curious about what her parents look like. she doesn’t look black and i don’t consider her black. i was wondering why her surname is mays, i thought maybe she was half white and half hispanic. if she’s black then i’m a fuckin mermaid!! nigga please. i’m so tired of these light, bright, and damn near white bitches saying they’re black. now myself am not 100% black, both of my parents are mulattoes but you can tell that i am mixed with black. now this bitch is NOT fuckin black!!!!!!!!!!
You’re all idiots lol she has stated that she was black! It obvi she has white ancestry but it’s probably rape blood and no one want to claim that! I love seeing you white people on here act like you’re experts on race lol you whites get so upset when people say their black!
Excuse me, but it’s very obvious Tristin is not just Black. I thought she was White when I first saw her picture on here. If you were to send her to Africa, the Africans would say she’s White. She has more White features than Black features. Her hair is not kinky and nappy, she has good hair. Stop being racist against Whites, and own up to the fact that she is mixed with White. I’m guessing one of her parents White.
I’m guessing one of her parents is White. *
Saying this girl is black is like saying Tyson Beckford is Chinese.