My name is Ana Silvia de Siqueira.
My mother is Tulia Orta and my father is Ivan de Siqueira.
My mom is mixed with with French, Spanish, Mexican, and Otomi.
My father is mixed with Brazilian, Japanese, and Portuguese. I love the fact that I’m mixed.
Hello my name is Kiyomi Guadalupe Uyeda.
Hapavoice.com is something I’m glad I stumbled upon.
It’s fascinating to see other Hapas like me and to be able to read their stories. Finally I feel that I’m part of something. Read More
My name is Cindy and I was born in Southern California to a Mexican mother and a Japanese father.
Unfortunately, my birth parents couldn’t keep me and I was eventually adopted by a Mexican-American family. We moved to Japan when I was three; five years later, our family journeyed back to the States, where we’ve lived ever since.
My mother told me of my origins just after I graduated from high school; as a result, many of my questions have been answered, and I hope to get the rest down in the future. Read More
I thought it might be fun to type in my ethnic background into Google and see what happened.
I was amazed that there is a whole site dedicated to Hapas!
I have gone my life being asked, “What nationality are you?” It has been annoying at times especially while growing up and trying to fit in with the rest of the kids.
As an adult, it is another story. I like the comments and especially the compliments! I now have two Hapa kids that are so beautiful.
You’ll see on the left a group of good-looking individuals.
These are some of the proud Hapas that I’ve met over the years as an international student living in Asia. The fine collection includes mixes of Japanese, Austrian, Filipino, American, Taiwanese, Dutch and Mexican heritage.
Like me, they have been told, “You have to choose; you can’t be both” and have been asked countless times, “What are you?” I just want to thank them and everyone on this site for sharing the joys and hardships they’ve faced as being multiracial, and for voicing their stories. Read More
My whole life I never fit in to any category.
I hated being viewed as a “silly white girl” for liking things of Asian culture.
I had a teacher tell me he couldn’t believe I was a great student because I “looked Mexican.”
Hi I’m Kaileigh (:
Many people are really suprised to find that I’m Mexican and Japanese, and most think I’m Japanese and Filipino because of my almond eyes and my brownish yellow complexion.
When I was younger I’d go with my mother to flea markets and panaderias (Mexican bakery stores) and everyone would stare because I was always the only Asian! Even when I would go with my father to Japanese markets everyone would still stare because to them I barely looked Japanese!
Despite that I love my unique heritage and enjoy the diverse traditions and perspectives both sides of my family give me (:
My name is Valerie Neiman-Yu and I was born and raised in San Diego, CA!
Living in California, it is not uncommon to see other people of mixed race. Plus, having my sister and two brothers growing up, I never really felt out of place.
My mother was born in the Philippines but moved and was raised in Monterey, CA since she was five years old. My father was born in San Luis Obispo to a Mexican mother and a white father. They met when they were both at school at UCSD in the late 70s and early 80s. A few years later, they had my brother and rest is history.
I like being mixed-race and kind of like it that I can keep people guessing abotu my ethnicity. I’m proud to be FULL HAPA!! :>
My mom is Hapa, half Japanese and half Mexican, while my dad is white.
When I’m with my mom people often give me looks like she’s my girlfriend or something. It’s weird for me but fun for her.
My fiance is half Mexican and half Filipina. Imagine how diversely mixed our children will be! Hapa is the future.
Here’s a pic of me on the and my girlfriend.
