Hanz Cua was born to
ethnic Chinese parents in the
Philippines. His grandparents were emigrants from China and his parents were only fluent in speaking
Chinese. Hanz is the eldest and only son among three siblings. Cua attended
Chinese schools up to the tertiary level. Hanz would claim to be able to exhibit
psychic abilities at a young age. Through his own account he is able to
auras and mythical beings such as the
duwende,
tikbalang, and other spirits. He also learned
Feng shui-based
astrology from his father, whose own career in the Philippines was limited by language fluency. Cua would be briefly work as a nurse in less than a year. He graduated with a degree in nursing and is a board exam passer. He decided against pursuing his nursing career in the United States and went on to pursue a career in astrology. ==Career==