Sunshine Cruz
Filipino actress and singer (born 1977)
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::summary Filipino actress and singer (born 1977) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Sunshine Cruz |
| birth_name | Sunshine Braden Cruz |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Manila, Philippines |
| other_names | Shine |
| children | 3 |
| known_for | part of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business |
| occupation | |
| years_active | 1992–present |
| agent | ALV Talent Circuit |
| spouse | |
| relatives | Donna Cruz (cousin) |
| Sheryl Cruz (cousin) | |
| Geneva Cruz (cousin) | |
| Rodjun Cruz (cousin) | |
| Rayver Cruz (cousin) | |
| Tirso Cruz III (uncle) | |
| Ricky Belmonte (uncle) | |
| :: |
| name = Sunshine Cruz | image = | caption = | birth_name = Sunshine Braden Cruz | birth_date = | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | height = | other_names = Shine | children = 3 | known_for = part of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business | occupation = | years_active = 1992–present | agent = ALV Talent Circuit | spouse = | relatives = Donna Cruz (cousin) Sheryl Cruz (cousin) Geneva Cruz (cousin) Rodjun Cruz (cousin) Rayver Cruz (cousin) Tirso Cruz III (uncle) Ricky Belmonte (uncle)
Sunshine Braden Cruz (; born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is 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 annulled by the Quezon City Court.
In 2016, she dated Ara Mina's half-brother Macky Mathay, but she admitted their breakup in 2022.
In 2024, businessman Atong Ang confirmed that he was in a relationship with Cruz.
In 2025, Cruz disclosed that she had been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.
Filmography
Television
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Valiente | young Leona Braganza |
| 1992–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself |
| 1995–1999 | Bubble Gang | |
| 1999 | L | Claire Celerio |
| 2002–2004 | Kapalaran | Herself |
| 2004 | Marina | Reyna Istah |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Esmeralda |
| 2007–2008 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Susan Navarro / Mothra |
| 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 | |
| 2017–2018 | Wildflower | Camia Delos Santos-Cruz / Jasmine |
| 2018 | Kapag Nahati ang Puso | Rosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del Valle |
| Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan | Kim | |
| 2019 | Hiwaga ng Kambat | Melissa Enriquez-Baron |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Rebecca "Kai" Estrella |
| 2020–2021 | Bagong Umaga | Margaret "Maggie" Buencorazon-Veradona |
| 2021 | Stories from the Heart: Love on Air | Deborah Gutierrez |
| 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 | It's Showtime | Herself |
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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
References
- "Sunshine Cruz receives birthday greetings from loved ones".
- (March 31, 2008). "Sunshine Cruz takes break without husband Cesar Montano".
- "Sunshine Cruz: My life was turned upside down". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- (December 19, 2024). "Sunshine Cruz's colorful love life". [[GMA Network]].
- (December 20, 2024). "Cesar Montano says Atong Ang and Sunshine Cruz 'both deserve to be happy'". [[GMA Network]].
- (March 24, 2025). "Sunshine Cruz diagnosed with autoimmune disease". [[GMA Network]].
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