After five years of waiting, fans have finally heard about Disney’s Lilo & Stitch in 2023, and some weren’t too happy that Sydney Agudong was cast as Nani. They wanted the character to be played by someone with darker skin, preferably Hawaiian.
But Sydney actually has Hawaiian roots! Learn more about your ethnicity, nationality, and more in the rest of this article.
What is the ethnicity of Sydney Agudong?
Sydney Agudong flaunts her Hawaiian and Filipino nationalities. Her mother is from Kapaa, Hawaii and her father is from the Philippines.
In fact, her mother also inherits English, German, Irish, and Scottish roots, while her father has Filipino and Polynesian blood.
To dig deeper, Sydney’s paternal grandparents were Luciano Balisacan Agudong and Solina Asuncion (born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines). And her maternal grandparents were Douglas Wister Ligon and Ellen Elizabeth Finks.
So, since Sydney is majority Hawaiian, there was no need for fans to look for a “Hawaiian” actor for the role. “Bro, why are people mad at this? Sydney Agudong is Hawaiian. I understand the casting could have been closer to Nana’s actual appearance, but are they literally from the right place?” a fan came out to support her.
Another wrote: “Sydney Agudong is of Hawaiian descent so there is no problem with her playing Nani in my opinion. She is that simple. There will certainly be controversy about her skin color, but she doesn’t deserve to be hyped about playing a role associated with her heritage.”
However, some were still disappointed with her skin color comparing it to the animated character Nana.
Despite this, Sydney was ready to play her part and we’re sure she’ll live up to her character as “Nana”, Lil’s older sister and legal guardian.
Did you know: The role of “Nani” in the original animated film was voiced by Tia Carrera.
What nationality is Sydney Agudong?
Sydney Agudong flaunts her Hawaiian nationality. She was born and raised in Kauai, Hawaii.
However, in 2018 she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for acting and singing. She subsequently appeared as “Skylar” in the short comedy Turning the Tide in 2021, “Jasmine” in West Michigan (2021), “Riley” in Cool, Awesome, and Desirable (2021), “Charlize” in On My Block (2021) ), “Sara Sanders” in Find Millie Martin (2022), “Karina” in Infamously in Love and “Kelly” on NCIS (2023).
In addition, Sydney has also worked with FR8 Train Music Publishing, a publishing house formed under Westlake Studios, as a lead lyricist/sync lyricist and other artists. She even released the original song of her 2022 debut, “Welcome to Hollywood,” under the name “Jayne Doe.”
Last time we checked, she was represented by Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier, Youth and Young Adults and Trilogy Talent in California and Kathy Muller Talent and Modeling Agency in Hawaii.
Regarding his training, he studied acting with Anthony Meindle, John D’Aquino and Cynthia Bain. He also took private vocal lessons from Maxwell David.
When Sydney is not working, she enjoys singing, surfing, windsurfing, or rock climbing.
The Sydney Agudong family
Sydney Agudong comes from a family of four.
His mother, Karen Ligon Agudong, is a full-time real estate agent with more than 26 years of experience. She owned Aloha Island Properties on Kauai from August 1997 to June 2015. After leaving the company, she joined KW Kauai for almost three years and now (as of 2023) she works at eXp Realty.
For her talent, Karen received the “Corporate Business Woman of the Year” award in 2006 and the CRB Award (the highest honor given to brokers and managers in the housing industry) in 2004.
Regarding her education, Karen has a BA in Psychology from the University of Hawaii and the University of Tennessee.
Find her on FB @karen.ligonagudong and IG @karen_agudong_365.
Speaking of Sydney’s father, Kenneth J Agudong is also a real estate agent. He was a co-owner of Aloha Island Properties. Contact him on FB @kenneth.agudong and IG @kaylijon
In 2023, Sydney’s parents Karen and Kenneth were still married. They were 52 and 63 years old at the time.
Aside from them, Sydney was also close to her sister Siena Agudong. Yes, an actress.
For those who don’t know, Siena appeared as “Billie Weskter (Young)” in Resident Evil (2022), “Scarlett” in Let Us In (2021), “Mikka” in Raven’s Home (2020) and “Nick” in It’s Not good nick (2019).
Here is her IG @sienaagudong and FB @siena.agudong.
sydney agudong boy
Sydney Agudong has not revealed their relationship status. So, we don’t know if she has a boyfriend or if she still enjoys the single life.
However, Sydney seemed more focused on her career and less on the romantic side of her life.
Trivia: Here’s a picture of Sydney with her prom date.
How Much Is Sydney Agudong Net Worth?
By 2023, Sydney Agudong has amassed a net worth of less than $500k.
Height of Sydney Agudong
Sydney Agudong is 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) tall and weighs 56 kg (125 pounds).
Her special features include: brown eyes and a mole on her forehead.
Related FAQ
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How old is Sydney Agudong?
Sydney was born on November 13, 2000. That makes her 22 years old in 2023.
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Is Sydney Agudong on Instagram and Facebook?
As of April 2023, find her on Instagram @whoisjaynedoe with 14,800 followers.
Find her on Instagram @sydney.agudon.
Categories: Biography
Source: newstars.edu.vn