Ramses Prashad from ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7 is looking for a deeper emotional connection with someone who values empathy and vulnerability just like he does. The 35-year-old Cancer is back in the dating game and ready to find someone special after his four-and-a-half-year marriage with his high school sweetheart ended as he drifted away from his Christian upbringing.
While the Netflix contestant works as a Program Associate at a Nonprofit, dedicated to justice reform in the U.S., it’s not his professional life that is of interest to fans. Besides Ramses’ hairdo, the internet is currently curious to learn about the reality star’s heritage, background, and ethnicity, which is not as straightforward as it might seem.
Love Is Blind: What Is Ramses Prashad’s Ethnicity?
Ramses’ ethnicity in ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7 is being heavily debated among fans, especially on the show’s subreddit. Even though his background appears quite complex, we’ve broken down everything we know.
First, there’s the question of South Asian heritage. The last name “Prashad” suggests a common surname of Indian origin, often associated with Hindu families, so he must belong to an Indian or South Asian ethnicity. That clears it up, right? Not quite. It turns out he has some Hispanic influence as well.
There’s confusion regarding whether Ramses from ‘Love Is Blind’ is also of Hispanic descent because the reality star claims to be partially Hispanic on the show and Instagram. However, one fan was not having these claims, writing:
My friend knows him, I don’t know why he claims to be partially hispanic in the show and on insta 😕, he’s South Asian
So, what exactly is Ramses’ ethnicity? A mixed one (South Asian & Hispanic) might be the safe bet, given that he has both the Guyana and Venezuela flags on his Instagram. Additionally, on his IG bio, he’s written his name Ramses as रम्सेस (in what appears to be Hindi), revealing a mix of cultural influences.
The use of the Devanagari script (used by languages like Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit, Marathi, Bhojpuri, and so on) points to his South Asian roots, suggesting a connection to Indian ancestry. This hints at a blend of South Asian (through his last name) and Hispanic (due to the flags on his social media) heritage, potentially from his family’s migration history.
Breaking Down Ramses’ Mixed (South Asian and Hispanic) Heritage
Based on Ramses’ last name and the use of Devanagari script on his Instagram bio, the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7 alum carries South Asian heritage. On the other hand, his Hispanic claim on the show is backed up by his use of Guyana and Venezuela flags on IG. This might initially seem contradictory, but here’s why both backgrounds make sense for Ramses.
A big part of Guyana’s population, about 40-50%, has Indian ancestry, mainly because of the indentured labor system during British colonial times. From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, Indian workers were brought over to work on plantations, which led to a large Indo-Guyanese community. Many still keep cultural and religious connections to India while mixing with the Caribbean and South American cultures.
Given that the ‘Love Is Blind’ star has the Guyana flag on his bio, it hints that his family might have Indo-Guyanese roots. His last name, “Prashad,” fits this idea perfectly, as many Indo-Guyanese people have Indian surnames passed down from their ancestors who came over as indentured workers.
Guyana shares a border with Venezuela, and there’s a history of people migrating between the two countries for various economic, political, and social reasons. Many individuals from Guyana have connections in Venezuela, and the same goes for Venezuelans coming to Guyana. This means Ramses might have family ties or cultural connections to both countries.
Since Ramses identifies with both Guyana and Venezuela, his family may have lived in or migrated between these countries, leading to a blended identity that includes both Indo-Guyanese and Venezuelan influences. Overall, Ramses appears to have a mixed ethnic background that includes both South Asian and Hispanic elements.
