5 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Blasians

Written by John K | November 22, 2011 | Comments
Here's a fun list, five celebrities that are blasians (a mix of Black and Asian).

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell was one of the most popular super models in the 80s and 90s. She’s known for also having high profile relationships with famous men such as Robert De Niro and Mike Tyson. Although mostly known as a black model, she has a grandmother who was Chinese (named Ming).

Ne-yo

Ne-Yo is currently a very successful R&B singer and songwriter. He became well known for being a songwriter first, and then through his success as a song writer became a renowned singer with hits like “So Sick” and “One in a Million.” His mother is a mix of Chinese and African American.

Hines Ward

Ward is a football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although he’s nearing the end of his career, currently he plays wide receiver. Ward was born in Seoul, South Korea and is half Korean on his mother’s side.

Cassie Ventura

Cassie Ventura is an American model, actress, dancer, and singer. She’s well known for her first single, "Me & U," which was also her first big hit. She’s also acted in the movie, Step Up 2: The Streets. She has Filipino, Mexican, African American, and Indian ancestry.

Amerie

Amerie is known as an American actress, singer/songwriter, and producer. She is half Korean and half African American. Although she mostly collaborates with American artists, she has done collaborations with Korean artists such as Se7en and 4minute.

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