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Birth Name: Elena Veronica M. Tonra
Place of Birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 15 January, 1990
Ethnicity: * father – Irish * mother – Italian
Elena Tonra is a British musician. She is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of indie folk trio Daughter, for which she has also been on bass and piano. She is also known for her solo project Ex:Re.
Her father was born in County Mayo, Ireland. He emigrated with his parents to London at a young age.
Elena’s maternal grandfather was Luigi Henry James Necchi (the son of Giovanni M. Necchi and Rosa Celestina Brattesani).
Elena’s maternal grandmother was Veronica M. Barbieri (the daughter of Giuseppe Barbieri and Irma Bonvini).