Sunshine Braden Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]; born July 18, 1977)[1] is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors.
Sunshine Cruz | |
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| Born | Sunshine Braden Cruz July 18, 1977 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Shine |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Agent | ALV Talent Circuit |
| Known for | part of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Donna Cruz (cousin) Sheryl Cruz (cousin) Geneva Cruz (cousin) Rodjun Cruz (cousin) Rayver Cruz (cousin) Ella Cruz (cousin) Tirso Cruz III (uncle) Ricky Belmonte (uncle) |
Personal life
editCruz married actor and director Cesar Montano on September 14, 2000. They have three daughters: Angelina Isabelle, Samantha Angelene "Sam", and Angel Franchesca "Chesca". The couple is now separated.[2][3]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Valiente | young Leona Braganza | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1995–1999 | Bubble Gang | ||
| 1999 | L | Claire Celerio | |
| 2002–2004 | Kapalaran | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Marina | Reyna Istah | |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Esmeralda | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Susan Navarro / Mothra | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Palos | Grazella Caranzo y Reviera | |
| 2012 | Be Careful With My Heart | Alexandra "Alex" Lim | |
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | Isabel De Lara | |
| 2013–2014 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Isabel Carriedo-Castillo / Malena | |
| 2013 | Toda Max | Mrs. Catacutan | |
| 2014 | Pure Love | Lorraine Santos | |
| 2015 | Oh My G! | Maria Lucilla "Lucy" Zaldivar-Santiago | |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Alice Urtola | |
| Dear Uge: Burol in this Together | Rafa | GMA Network | |
| 2017–2018 | Wildflower | Camia Delos Santos-Cruz / Jasmine | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Kapag Nahati ang Puso | Rosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del Valle | GMA Network |
| Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan | Kim | ||
| 2019 | Hiwaga ng Kambat | Melissa Enriquez-Baron | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Rebecca "Kai" Estrella | |
| 2020–2021 | Bagong Umaga | Margaret "Maggie" Buencorazon-Veradona | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Stories from the Heart: Love on Air | Deborah Gutierrez | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune | Cristine Chan | |
| Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit | Agatha | ||
| 2023 | Underage | Maria Elena "Lena" Serrano | |
| Unbreak My Heart | Christina Romualdez-Zhang | ||
| 2024 | Pamilya Sagrado | Atty. Karina Mendel | Kapamilya Channel |
| It's Showtime | Herself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network GTV |
Movies
edit- First Time... Like a Virgin! (1992)
- Guwapings: The First Adventure (1992) Dolores
- Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992) Gretch (segment "Ang Guro")
- Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos (1993)
- Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993)
- Ano Ba 'Yan 2 (1993) Carolina
- Aguinaldo (1993)
- Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita (1993)
- Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday (1993) Vibora
- Teenage Mama (1993)
- Junior Police (1994)
- Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis (1994)
- The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! (1995) Marita Gonzaga
- Oha! Ako Pa?! (1995)
- Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) Jojo
- Costales (1995) Minda Costales
- Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group (1995)
- Virgin People 2 (1996)
- Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan (1996) Susan
- Medrano (1996) Lyka
- Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1996) Cynthia
- Adan Lazaro (1996) Rowena Reyes
- Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? (1997)
- Lihim ni Madonna (1997) Madonna
- Enteng en Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw ang Kaligayahan (1997)
- Babangon Ang Huling Patak ng Dugo (1997) Alieta
- Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa (1997)
- Magagandang Hayop (1998) Rowena
- Ama Namin (1998)
- Init ng Laman (1998)
- Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999) Annie Sugay
- Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat (1999) Lucy
- Bullet (1999) Mabel
- Ekis: Walang Tatakas (1999) Dolor
- Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na (2000)
- Alas-Dose (2001) May Vergara Atty. Montero
- Sunshine (2002)
- Inang Yaya (2006) May
- Ligalig (2006) Trixie
- Biktima (2012) Jane
- Just The Way You Are (2015)
- Mang Kepweng Returns (2017)
- Mystified (iflix original movie) (2019) Hellga
- The Heiress (2019) Carmen
- An Affair To Forget (Vivamax original movie) (2022) Rowena Ramos
References
edit- ^ "Sunshine Cruz receives birthday greetings from loved ones". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Sunshine Cruz takes break without husband Cesar Montano". News.abs-cbn.com. March 31, 2008.
- ^ "Sunshine Cruz: My life was turned upside down - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Archived from the original on May 15, 2007.