Sunshine Cruz
{{short description|Filipino actress and singer (born 1977)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{confused|Sunshine Dizon}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2010}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sunshine Cruz
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Sunshine Braden Cruz
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|07|18}}
| birth_place = Manila, Philippines
| height =
| other_names = Shine
| children = 3
| known_for = part of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer|}}
| years_active = 1992–present
| agent = ALV Talent Circuit
| spouse = {{marriage|Cesar Montano|September 14, 2000|September 18, 2018|end=annulled}}
| 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 ({{IPA|tl|ˈkɾus}}; born July 18, 1977){{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/19/21/sunshine-cruz-receives-birthday-greetings-from-loved-ones|title=Sunshine Cruz receives birthday greetings from loved ones|website=News.abs-cbn.com|access-date=28 May 2022}} 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 annuled by the Quezon City Court.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/31/08/sunshine-cruz-takes-break-without-husband-cesar-montano|title=Sunshine Cruz takes break without husband Cesar Montano|date=March 31, 2008|website=News.abs-cbn.com}}{{cite web| url = http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view_article.php?article_id=65538| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070515043045/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view_article.php?article_id=65538| archive-date = 2007-05-15| title = Sunshine Cruz: My life was turned upside down |work=INQUIRER.net}}
In 2016, she dated Ara Mina's half-brother Macky Mathay, but she admitted their breakup in 2022.{{cite news |last1= Acar |first1= Aedrianne |title=Sunshine Cruz's colorful love life|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/relationship/22377/sunshine-cruzs-colorful-love-life/photo/305364/atong-ang |accessdate=December 20, 2024 |work=GMA Network |date=December 19, 2024}}
In 2024, businessman Atong Ang confirmed that he was in a relationship with Cruz.{{cite news |title=Cesar Montano says Atong Ang and Sunshine Cruz 'both deserve to be happy'|url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/930487/cesar-montano-says-atong-ang-and-sunshine-cruz-both-deserve-to-be-happy/story/|accessdate=December 20, 2024 |work=GMA Network |date=December 20, 2024}}
In 2025, Cruz disclosed that she had been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.{{cite news |title=Sunshine Cruz diagnosed with autoimmune disease |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/940320/sunshine-cruz-autoimmune-disease/story/ |accessdate=March 24, 2025 |work=GMA Network |date=March 24, 2025}}
Filmography
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Valiente | young Leona Braganza | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1996 | That's Entertainment | rowspan="2" | Herself | rowspan="3"| GMA Network |
| 1995–1999 | Bubble Gang | ||
| 1999 | L | Claire Celerio | |
| 2002–2004 | Kapalaran | Herself | rowspan="2"| ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Marina | Reyna Istah | |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Esmeralda | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Susan Navarro / Mothra | rowspan="9"| 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 | |
| rowspan="2" | 2016 | Dolce Amore | Alice Urtola | |
| Dear Uge: Burol in this Together | Rafa | GMA Network | |
| 2017–2018 | Wildflower | Camia Delos Santos-Cruz / Jasmine | ABS-CBN |
| rowspan="2 | 2018 | Kapag Nahati ang Puso | Rosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del Valle | rowspan="2"| GMA Network |
| Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan | Kim | ||
| 2019 | Hiwaga ng Kambat | Melissa Enriquez-Baron | rowspan="2" | 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 | rowspan="5" |GMA Network |
| rowspan="2" | 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune | Cristine Chan | |
| Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit | Agatha | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2023 | Underage | Maria Elena "Lena" Serrano | |
| Unbreak My Heart | Christina Romualdez-Zhang | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2024
| Atty. Karina Mendel | |||
| It's Showtime
| Herself |
=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
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|1028803}}
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{{succession box
| before = Empress Schuck
| title = FHM Cover Girl
| years = (April 2013)
| after = Ryza Cenon
}}
{{S-end}}
{{FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Woman}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cruz, Sunshine}}
Category:Filipino child actresses
Category:Filipino people of Spanish descent
Category:Filipino film actresses
Category:That's Entertainment Wednesday Group Members
Category:That's Entertainment (Philippine TV series)
Category:Filipino television actresses
Category:GMA Network (company) people