Is Hector Santiago Puerto Rican?

Hector was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he started his cooking career working under chef Gioanna Huyke at the El San Juan Hotel & Casino. His cuisine combines classic and avante garde cooking techniques with Latin American ingredients and inspirations.

What happened to Mariners pitcher Santiago?

The Seattle Mariners pitcher was suspended for 80 games Thursday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for external testosterone, exactly one month after he was banned for 10 games when he became the first player penalized under the sport’s crackdown on grip-enhancing substances.

Where are Hector Elizondo parents from?

His parents were Puerto Ricans of Spanish and Basque descent who moved from Puerto Rico to New York City with the hope of finding a better life. He grew up on the Upper West Side.

Is Hector Elizondo Mexican?

Hector Elizondo was born in New York City, New York, where he was raised, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He is the son of Carmen Medina Reyes and Martín Echevarría Elizondo. Hector is of Basque and Puerto Rican descent, and “Elizondo” means “at the foot of the church” in Basque.