Gaga was able to sing and play the piano from a young age. Her father is of Italian descent and her mother, who is from West Virginia, is of half Italian and half French, English, German, and Scottish ancestry. Gaga was born on Main Manhattan, New York City, to Cynthia Louise (Bissett), a philanthropist and business executive, and Joseph Anthony Germanotta, Jr., an internet entrepreneur. Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is an American songwriter, singer, actress, philanthropist, dancer and fashion designer.
