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Sunshine Cruz
Born
Sunshine Braden Cruz

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

Sunshine Braden 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.

Personal life

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Cruz was married to actor/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

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Television

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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

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  • 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

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  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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Preceded by FHM Cover Girl
(April 2013)
Succeeded by