Kate Valerio, a 31 year old bank worker, was shocked to discover her true heritage after taking a DNA test. Growing up in Pombal, Portugal, she always felt different from her blue-eyed, blonde-haired siblings due to her dark hair and green eyes.
After using MyHeritage DNA, she received a message from an unknown relative revealing the identity of her real father. Initially dismissing it as a scam, Kate soon learned the truth about her Egyptian roots from her mother.
Sadly, Kate discovered that her biological father, Mustafa, had passed away over ten years ago. However, she travelled to Egypt in February 2023 to meet her half-siblings and learn about her father's culture and Islamic traditions. READ MORE: The Manchester restaurants ITV's I'm a Celebrity's Grace Dent loves...
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