Zelina Vega (original name: Thea Megan Trinidad Büdgen) is a female professional wrestler from the United States. The SmackDown superstar and member of the Latino World Order started her professional career in independent promotions. Vega also worked for TNA, winning the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship once. She first appeared in the WWE in 2017 as a heel manager of Andrade. Vega, the inaugural Queen of the Ring (2021) winner, won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship once as of March 2025. She was named the Inspirational Wrestler of the Year by the Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2011.
Who are Zelina Vega’s parents?
The late Michael A. Trinidad was the father, and Monique Ferrer is the mother of Zelina Vega. (via RingsideIntel)
Who is Zelina Vega’s father?
According to Wrestlinginc.com, Michael A. Trinidad passed away in the 9/11 terrorist attack when Vega was 10 years old. Michael worked for Cantor Fitzgerald as a telecom analyst and was posted at the World Trade Center. He was present on the 103rd floor of the North Tower when the attack happened. In 2012, StoryCorps released an animated film named "Always a Family" in memory of Vega's father.
On the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Vega shared pictures of her father from her childhood as a tribute. In 2023, Vega told Busted Open Radio, "You think that every year it would get easier and I wish I could say that it does but it really doesn't. It's especially weird when people who are younger than me, who hadn't experienced it or been a part of it can post videos of it so casually and talk about it so casually. It's almost like you get zapped every time."
Who is Zelina Vega’s mother?
Monique Ferrer, the mother of Zelina Vega, divorced Michael Trinidad three years before his death, according to his obituary published in the NY Times and Patriot-News in 2001. Despite gaining custody of their children, Thea (Vega) and Timothy, she remained friends with Michael until his passing.
Zelina Vega's brother
Zelina Vega has a younger brother named Timothy.
Zelina Vega's husband
Zelina Vega is reportedly married to the AEW star and former WWE wrestler Malakai Black. According to WrestleTalk, the pair exchanged wedding vows in 2018.
During a past Question and Answer session on YouTube, Vega talked about meeting her husband. She said, "I mean, initially, obviously, it was that physical attraction. I was like ‘wow, who’s that, he’s hot.’ But then it was getting to know you as a person and how cool you were and how funny you were and sweet you were and then how much we had in common in video games and nerdy stuff. And that’s when I was like, ‘I want this one.'” (via WrestleTalk)
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FAQs on Zelina Vega Family
A. Zelina Vega's dad died in the 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center as per Wrestlinginc.com
A. Zelina Vega reportedly has a younger brother named Timothy.
A. WWE Superstar Zelina Vega is reportedly married to Malakai Black.
