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Why Did Isabela Moner Change Her Last Name?

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 She was born Isabela Yolanda Moner on July 10, 2001, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

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 Moner is an American actress and singer.

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 She changed her last name to honor her late grandmother, who was from Peru.

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 Moner's new last name, Merced, is her grandmother's maiden name.

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 She has said that changing her name makes her feel closer to her heritage.

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 Moner has Peruvian, American, and French-Canadian ancestry.

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 She first gained recognition for her role on the Nickelodeon TV series "100 Things to Do Before High School."

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 Moner has also appeared in several films, including "Transformers: The Last Knight" and "Dora and the Lost City of Gold."

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 She has released several songs, including "I'll Stay" and "Papi."

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 Moner has said that changing her name is also a way for her to distance herself from her past work and to show that she is growing and evolving as an artist.