Olivia was born on February 20, 2003, to Ronald and Sophia Rodrigo. Her mother is Irish and German, while her father is Filipino. The Good 4 U singer discusses her parents and background for Disney’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May 2017.
Olivia Rodrigo said, “My heritage is a part of who I am. I’m Filipino through my dad. Great-grandfather gave me Filipino blood. He came by boat as a teenager.” Rodrigo also said in the video that her family enjoys preparing Filipino food. She continued, “Some traditions that have carried over into my generation are we make Filipino food.”
The talented vocalist credits her Filipino family with love, respect, and a strong moral compass that encourages her to make good decisions. The little singer adores Taylor Swift and has a good relationship with her.
She told V Magazine about the positive comments she’s received from young girls, emphasizing her Filipino origin and the importance of Asian-American presence in pop music.
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