Nelson Sardelli
Nelson Sardelli is an Italian singer and comedian who gained attention after Mariska Hargitay revealed him to be her biological father in her documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Despite being linked to Hargitay's family, he was not involved in her upbringing, as she was raised by her mother's ex-husband, Mickey Hargitay.
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Brazil:
Nelson Sardelli is Mariska Hargitay's biological father, a singer of Italian descent born in Brazil.
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Spain:
Nelson Sardelli is revealed to be Mariska Hargitay's biological father, with whom Jayne Mansfield had an affair.
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Peru:
Nelson Sardelli is identified as Jayne Mansfield's summer love and the biological father of Mariska Hargitay.
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Brazil:
Nelson Sardelli is a Brazilian singer who had a brief relationship with Jayne Mansfield, leading to Mariska Hargitay's birth.
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United States:
Nelson Sardelli is Mariska Hargitay's biological father, whom she met later in life.
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Costa Rica:
Nelson Sardelli is revealed to be Mariska Hargitay's biological father.
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United States:
Mariska Hargitay's biological father is former Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli.
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Hungary:
Nelson Sardelli is revealed to be Mariska Hargitay's biological father.
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