Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Cruz
Born	(1977-07-18) July 18, 1977 (age 45) Manila, Philippines
Other names	Shine
Occupation(s)	Actress, singer
Years active	1992–present
Agent(s)	GMA Network ABS-CBN ALV Talent Circuit
Known for	part of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business
Spouse	Cesar Montano ​ ​ (m. 2000; ann. 2013)​
Children	3
Relatives	Donna 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 daughters Angelina Isabele, Samantha Angelene and Angel Franchesca. The couple is now separated.^[2][3] Her current partner is Ismael Macky Mathay IV, half-brother of Filipina actress Ara Mina.

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	Herself
1999	L	Claire Celerio
2002	Kapalaran	Herself	ABS-CBN
2004	Marina	Reyna Istah
2007	Asian Treasures	Esmeralda	GMA Network
2007	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
2016	Dear Uge: Burol in this Together	Rafa	GMA Network
2017-2018	Wildflower	Camia Delos Santos-Cruz / Jasmine	ABS-CBN
2018	Celebrity Bluff	Herself/ Player	GMA Network
2018	Tonight with Arnold Clavio	Herself/ Guest
2018	Kapag Nahati ang Puso	Rosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del Valle
2018	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
2021	Stories from the Heart: Love on Air	Deborah Gutierrez	GMA Network
2022	Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune	Cristine Chan
2022	Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit	Agatha
2023	Underage	Lena Serrano

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. . Archived from the original on May 15, 2007.

External links

• Sunshine Cruz at IMDb

Preceded by Empress Schuck

FHM Cover Girl (April 2013)

Succeeded by Ryza Cenon