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Tulisa in 2011, Featureflash / Shutterstock.com
Birth Name: Tula Paulinea Contostavlos
Place of Birth: Camden, London, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 13 July, 1988
Ethnicity: * father – Greek Cypriot * mother – Irish
Tulisa, also known as Tulisa Contostavlos, is a British singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress. She is a member of hip-hop trio N-Dubz, with her cousin Dappy (born Costadinos Contostavlos), and Fazer.
Her father, Plato “Steve” Contostavlos, is of Greek Cypriot descent, and was a member of rock band Mungo Jerry. Her mother, Ann, was born in Churchtown, Dublin, Ireland, and was a member of the band Jeep. She was raised Greek Orthodox, and later became Roman Catholic.
Tulisa’s paternal grandfather is named Spiros Contostavlos.
Tulisa’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Byrne.