Dave Bautista, born David Michael Bautista Jr. on January 18, 1969, in Washington, D.C., comes from a diverse, working-class family of Filipino, Greek, Irish, English, and Welsh descent. His family history spans multiple generations across the United States and the Philippines, shaping the actor and former WWE champion’s multicultural identity and personal values.​

Parents

Father: 

  • David Michael Bautista Sr. — a hairdresser of Filipino-American descent. His parents, Alfonso Velasco “Al” Bautista and Rosa Trinidad Espina, immigrated from the Philippines and settled in Washington, D.C. David Sr. worked as a barber and taxi driver after serving in the military.

Mother: 

  • Donna Raye Mullins (later Donna Raye Bautista) — of Greek and mixed European ancestry. Her family line includes Greek immigrants to Washington, D.C. through her grandmother, Olga Mamakos. Donna Raye later came out as a lesbian, which Bautista has often spoken about publicly with support and pride.​

Siblings

Dave Bautista has two siblings:

  • Donna Raye Bautista — his sister, employed by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.​

  • Michael Bautista — his half-brother from his father’s later marriage, married to Jen Derhaag Bautista.​

Paternal Family Line

  • Grandfather: Alfonso Velasco “Al” Bautista (1912–1988) — born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, later served in the U.S. military and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery as a Purple Heart recipient.​

  • Grandmother: Rosa Trinidad Espina — born in Washington, D.C., daughter of Apolonio “Paul” Nasan Espina (Filipino) and Edna Mae McDonough (Irish-English descent).

  • Great-grandparents:

    • Apolonio “Paul” Espina and Edna McDonough (married 1921, D.C.)

    • Edna’s parents: Thomas Gardner McDonough and Lillie May Beach (Virginia-born).​

Maternal Family Line

  • Grandfather: Kenneth Wendell Mullins (U.S. Marine, Korean War veteran, Purple Heart and Silver Star recipient). Son of Lloyd Mitchell Mullins (from Kentucky) and Florence B. Jones (from Virginia).

  • Grandmother: Olga Mamakos, daughter of Greek immigrants Constantinos Efstratios “Gust” Mamakos and Evanthea Anastasopoulos, whose families originated from southern Greece. Olga grew up in Washington, D.C..

Marriages and Family Life

Dave Bautista has been married three times and is a proud father and grandfather.

1️⃣ Glenda Bautista (Married 1990 – Divorced 1998)

  • Dave’s first wife.

  • Worked in the tech and media industry (including at AdAge and iHeartMedia).

  • Children: Two daughters — Keilani Bautista and Athena Bautista.

2️⃣ Angie Bautista (Married 1998 – Divorced 2006)

  • Dave’s second wife.

  • A fitness enthusiast and bodybuilder.

  • The couple divorced amicably in 2006 but remain friends.

  • Angie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2002; Dave supported her through the illness, even producing the documentary “Awaken: The Life of Yogananda” to raise awareness for cancer research.

3️⃣ Sarah Jade (Married 2015 – Separated 2019)

  • Professional pole dancer and fitness model.

  • Married in October 2015 in a private ceremony.

  • They separated in 2019, but no children from this marriage.

Children

1. Keilani Bautista

  • Born in 1990 (Dave’s first child with Glenda).

  • Married and a mother of two sons — making Dave a proud grandfather.

  • Lives a private life in the U.S.

2. Athena Bautista

  • Born in 1992.

  • Has worked as a model and social media personality.

  • Occasionally appears at public events with her father.

Grandchildren

Dave Bautista is a grandfather of two through his eldest daughter Keilani:

  1. Aiden Bautista

  2. Jacob Bautista

He’s expressed great pride in being a grandfather, often mentioning that family remains the most important thing in his life despite his Hollywood fame.

Current Lifestyle

  • Resides in Tampa, Florida, and also owns a home in Los Angeles.

  • Very private about his personal relationships.

  • Deeply family-oriented, often saying that his daughters and grandkids “keep him grounded.”

Heritage Summary

Dave Bautista’s ancestry represents a broad cultural mix:

  • 37.5% Filipino

  • 25% Greek

  • Remainder: English, Irish, and Welsh.​

He frequently honors his multicultural background with tattoos of both the Philippine and Greek flags and has spoken openly about being proud of his immigrant heritage. He also credits his parents for instilling hardworking values despite growing up in poverty and crime-ridden surroundings.

Extended Legacy

  • From WWE to Hollywood: Dave Bautista became a global star through roles in the Guardians of the Galaxy series (as Drax the Destroyer), Avengers, Dune, and Spectre.

  • Despite fame, he often honors his Filipino roots and family values, saying his struggles growing up in poverty made him appreciate every success.

 

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