Anthony Ramos Shocked to Discover Royal Ancestry on ‘Finding Your Roots’

In a surprising turn of events, actor Anthony Ramos discovered his royal ancestry on the latest episode of ‘Finding Your Roots’. The PBS docuseries revealed that Ramos is a descendant of a Guanche enslaved man named Andrés de Llerena, who ended up marrying into royalty. Gates shared that Ramos’ 15th great grandfather was married to Maria de Lugo, daughter of the king of the Indigenous people of Tenerife. Despite being enslaved, de Llerena’s lineage shows a connection to royalty that still stands to this day. Ramos was shocked to learn about his noble roots and expressed astonishment at the history of his family. The episode dives into the complexities of enslavement and conquest, shedding light on a lesser-known part of history that has shaped Ramos’ heritage. Stay tuned to ‘Finding Your Roots’ for more revelations and surprising connections.