Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]; born July 18, 1977)[1] is a Filipino singer and actress. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors.

Sunshine Cruz
Born (1977-07-18) July 18, 1977
Manila, Philippines
Other namesShine
Occupation(s)Singer, Actress, Model,
Years active1992–present
Agent(s)GMA Network
ABS-CBN
ALV Talent Circuit
Known forpart of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business
Spouse
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(m. 2000; ann. 2013)​
Children3
RelativesDonna Cruz (cousin)
Sheryl Cruz (cousin)
Geneva Cruz (cousin)
Rodjun Cruz (cousin)
Rayver Cruz (cousin)
Tirso Cruz III (uncle)
Ricky Belmonte (uncle)

Personal life

Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three children. The couple is now separated.[2][3] Her current partner is Ismael Macky Mathay IV, half-brother of Filipina actress Ara Mina.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
1992Valienteyoung Leona BraganzaABS-CBNSpecial participation / Antagonist
1992—1996That's EntertainmentHerselfGMA NetworkCast member
1995—1999Bubble GangHerselfMainstay
1999LClaire CelerioMain Role
2002—2004KapalaranHerselfABS-CBNSupport Role
2004MarinaReyna IstahSupport Role
2007Asian TreasuresEsmeraldaGMA NetworkGuest Role
2007—2008Mars Ravelo's LastikmanSusan Navarro / MothraABS-CBNSupport Role / Antagonist
2008PalosGrazella Caranzo y RevieraSpecial Participation
2012Be Careful With My HeartAlexandra "Alex" LimSpecial Participation
2013Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong BuhayIsabel De LaraSupport Role / Protagonist
2013—2014Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni ZumaIsabel Carriedo-Castillo / MalenaSupport Role / Protagonist
2013Toda MaxMrs. CatacutanGuest Role
2014Pure LoveLorraine SantosSupport Role
2015Oh My G!Maria Lucilla "Lucy" Zaldivar-SantiagoSupport Role / Antagonist
2016Dolce AmoreAlice UrtolaSupport Role
Dear Uge: Burol in this TogetherRafaGMA NetworkEpisode guest
2017—2018WildflowerCamia Delos Santos-Cruz / JasmineABS-CBNMain Role / Protagonist
2018Celebrity BluffHerself/ PlayerGMA NetworkGuest player
Tonight with Arnold ClavioHerselfGuest appearance
Kapag Nahati ang PusoRosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del ValleMain Role / Anti-Hero
Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa LamayanKimEpisode guest
2019Hiwaga ng KambatMelissa Enriquez-BaronABS-CBNSupport Role / Protagonist
2020Love Thy WomanRebecca "Kai" EstrellaMain Role / Protagonist
2020—2021Bagong UmagaMargaret "Maggie" Buencorazon-VeradonaKapamilya ChannelSupport Role / Anti-Hero
2021Stories from the Heart: Love on AirDeborah GutierrezGMA NetworkSupport Role
2022Mano Po Legacy: The Family FortuneCristine ChanMain Role
Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang LangitAgathaEpisode guest
2023UnderageMaria Elena "Lena" Gatchalian / Maria Elena "Lena" Siguenza / Maria Elena ''Lena'' SerranoSupport Role / Protagonist
Unbreak My Heart Christina ZhangSupport Role / Antagonist

Movies
  • 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
  1. "Sunshine Cruz receives birthday greetings from loved ones". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  2. "Sunshine Cruz takes break without husband Cesar Montano". News.abs-cbn.com. March 31, 2008.
  3. "Sunshine Cruz: My life was turned upside down - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Archived from the original on May 15, 2007.
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