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Quiz about Famous Men with Filipino Blood

Famous Men with Filipino Blood Quiz

It is surprising to know that some internationally famous people have Filipino blood. Let us identify who some of them are.

A multiple-choice quiz by euab. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
euab

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,999

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
336

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Question 1 of 10

1. He is a member of the famous music group "Black Eyed Peas" and known by the name of "apl.de.ap". Do you know his real name? Hint

Allan K. Brosas

Allan Pineda Lindo Jr.

Apple Deapple

William Adams

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the World Wrestling Entertainment, what is David Michael Bautista's ring name? Hint

Michaelista

Basista

Batista

DaVista

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band "Metallica"? Hint

Mick Ronson

Kirk Lee Hammett

Ron Wood

Juan Santana

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Question 4 of 10

4. Named by the magazine "Billboard" as the "King of Latin Pop", who is this son of famous Spanish singer Julio Iglesias? Hint

Roberto Iglesias

Miguel Aguilera

David Archuleta

Enrique Iglesias

5. A martial artist famous for playing the role of "Prince Tarn" in the 1985 movie "Red Sonja" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen, this actor/stuntman has a 4th degree Dan Black Belt in Tae-Kwon Do. What is his name? Hint

Joe Taruc

Ambeth Ocampo

Efren Reyes

Ernie Reyes Jr.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Known in the Philippines as "Billy Joe" during his early showbiz career, who is this international singer who has released the albums "Ride", "Big City", "It's Time", and "Groove" among others? Hint

Billy Joe Gentry

Billy Crawford

Billy Pullman

Bullworth Crawford

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Question 7 of 10

7. This famous male actor has a maternal grandmother who is Filipino while his grandfather is American. Who is the actor that has starred in "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo", "Big Daddy" and "Big Stan"? Hint

Bob Matulis

Robert Smith

Ben Tambling

Rob Schneider

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Question 8 of 10

8. This actor is the son of a U.S. Navy officer. He was named after U.S. Marine legend "Leland 'Lou' Diamond". What is his name? Hint

Louis Malaco

Leland Lilongmo

Diamond Arforver

Lou Diamond Phillips

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Mixed Martial artist and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter is known as "The Truth" in the UFC organization. What is his real name? Hint

Mark Munoz

Thiago Alves

Andersen Silva

Brandon Vera

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is another MMA fighter. Who was known as "The Filipino Wrecking Machine"? Hint

RandyCouture

Phillip Nouver

Mark Munoz

Chuck Lidell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. He is a member of the famous music group "Black Eyed Peas" and known by the name of "apl.de.ap". Do you know his real name?

Answer: Allan Pineda Lindo Jr.

Allan Pineda Lindo Jr. is a Filipino-American rap artist and an occasional drummer of the rap group "Black Eyed Peas". He was born in Pampanga, Philippines on November 28, 1974.

2. In the World Wrestling Entertainment, what is David Michael Bautista's ring name?

Answer: Batista

Born in Arlington, Virginia, Batista is a son of a Greek mother named Donna Raye and Filipino father also named David Michael Bautista. He is a 4-time heavyweight champion in the WWE.

3. Who is the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band "Metallica"?

Answer: Kirk Lee Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett was born in San Francisco, California to a Filipino mother and an Irish father. He learned to play the guitar at the age of 15 and is also a talented songwriter. He was recognized by "Rolling Stone" magazine at number 11, on the list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".

4. Named by the magazine "Billboard" as the "King of Latin Pop", who is this son of famous Spanish singer Julio Iglesias?

Answer: Enrique Iglesias

Born in Madrid, Spain on May 8, 1975, Enrique Iglesias is the youngest child of Spanish idol Julio Iglesias and Filipino socialite and magazine journalist Isabel Preysler. Enrique is a versatile singer and songwriter, actor, model and record producer. He is considered as one of the most celebrated Latin musical artists of all time.

Answer: Ernie Reyes Jr.

Ernie Reyes Jr. has an impressive resume. He is an American actor, martial artist, action choreographer, producer, director and stunt man. He was born in San Jose, California and is grandson to Filipino immigrants. He has also appeared in movies such as "Rush Hour 2", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II", and "The Rundown".

Answer: Billy Crawford

His complete name is William Ledesma Crawford, born may 16, 1982. He is a famous Filipino-American bilingual singer, songwriter, actor, choreographer, dancer and philanthropist. He also speaks French after having resided there for five years. His mother is a Filipino named Mayette and his father Jack is an American.

Answer: Rob Schneider

Robert Michael "Rob" Schneider was born in San Francisco, California on October 31, 1963. He is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, director and an environmentalist as well. Rob started as a stand up comedian with brother John. His mother, Pilar, is a kindergarten teacher and a Catholic while his father, Marvin is a real estate broker and Jewish.

8. This actor is the son of a U.S. Navy officer. He was named after U.S. Marine legend "Leland 'Lou' Diamond". What is his name?

Answer: Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Upchurch, his real name, was born in Subic Bay US Naval Station Zambales, Philippines on February 17, 1962. His father was an American of Scots-Irish decent while his mother was Filipino. He took his stepfather's surname "Phillips" when his own father died. He starred in numerous movies and television programs including "La Bamba", "Numb3rs", and "Iron Chef America".

9. This Mixed Martial artist and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter is known as "The Truth" in the UFC organization. What is his real name?

Answer: Brandon Vera

Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Brandon is a son of a Filipino father named Ernesto and Italian-American mother named Amelia. He won his first professional MMA fight via first round TKO against Adam Rivera on July 6, 2002.

10. This is another MMA fighter. Who was known as "The Filipino Wrecking Machine"?

Answer: Mark Munoz

Both of Mark Kenery Munoz's parents are from Manila, Philippines. Mark was born at a US Naval Base in Japan on February 19, 1978. Due to his superior talent in wrestling, he holds the distinction as the first Filipino-American wrestler to win a National Championship in the Division 1 level.

Source: Author euab

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