Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Cruz
Born
Sunshine Braden Cruz

(1977-07-18) July 18, 1977 (age 47)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesShine
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active1992–present
AgentALV Talent Circuit
Known forpart of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business
Spouse
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(m. 2000; ann. 2018)​
Children3
RelativesDonna Cruz (cousin)
Sheryl Cruz (cousin)
Geneva Cruz (cousin)
Rodjun Cruz (cousin)
Rayver Cruz (cousin)
Ella Cruz (cousin)
Tirso Cruz III (uncle)
Ricky Belmonte (uncle)

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.

Personal life

Cruz married actor and director Cesar Montano on September 14, 2000. They have three daughters: Angelina Isabelle, Samantha Angelene "Sam", and Angel Franchesca "Chesca". In 2013, the couple separated and in 2018, the marriage was annuled by the Quezon City Court.[2][3]

In 2016, she dated Ara Mina's half-brother Macky Mathay, but she admitted their breakup in 2022.[4]

In 2024, businessman Atong Ang confirmed that he was in a relationship with Cruz.[5]

Filmography

Television

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

  • 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. Archived from the original on May 15, 2007.
  4. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (December 19, 2024). "Sunshine Cruz's colorful love life". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Cesar Montano says Atong Ang and Sunshine Cruz 'both deserve to be happy'". GMA Network. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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