His childhood took place in Texas, where he attended Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, graduating in 1980. Lou Diamond Phillips is a blend of American, Philipino, and Scots-Irish ancestry. Philips’ mother was a native of Candelaria, Zambales, Philippines, and his father was a Scots-Irish American of Native American ancestry. Following the death of his father, he has adopted his stepfather’s surname, “Phillips,” as his own. He was given the name Leland “Lou” Diamond after a legendary Marine. Lou Diamond phillips with her wife at the party function together Source: Glamour Fame
