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Sunshine Cruz
Born
Sunshine Braden Cruz

(1977-07-18) July 18, 1977 (age 48)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesShine
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
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 actress and singer. She is part of the Cruz family of actors.

Personal life

[edit]

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.[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]

In 2025, Cruz disclosed that she had been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.[6]

Filmography

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Television

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YearTitleRole
1992Valienteyoung Leona Braganza
1992–1996That's EntertainmentHerself
1995–1999Bubble Gang
1999LClaire Celerio
2002–2004KapalaranHerself
2004MarinaReyna Istah
2007Asian TreasuresEsmeralda
2007–2008Mars Ravelo's LastikmanSusan Navarro / Mothra
2008PalosGrazella Caranzo y Reviera
2012Be Careful With My HeartAlexandra "Alex" Lim
2013Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong BuhayIsabel De Lara
2013–2014Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni ZumaIsabel Carriedo-Castillo / Malena
2013Toda MaxMrs. Catacutan
2014Pure LoveLorraine Santos
2015Oh My G!Maria Lucilla "Lucy" Zaldivar-Santiago
2016Dolce AmoreAlice Urtola
Dear Uge: Burol in this TogetherRafa
2017–2018WildflowerCamia Delos Santos-Cruz / Jasmine
2018Kapag Nahati ang PusoRosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del Valle
Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa LamayanKim
2019Hiwaga ng KambatMelissa Enriquez-Baron
2020Love Thy WomanRebecca "Kai" Estrella
2020–2021Bagong UmagaMargaret "Maggie" Buencorazon-Veradona
2021Stories from the Heart: Love on AirDeborah Gutierrez
2022Mano Po Legacy: The Family FortuneCristine Chan
Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang LangitAgatha
2023UnderageMaria Elena "Lena" Serrano
Unbreak My HeartChristina Romualdez-Zhang
2024Pamilya SagradoAtty. Karina Mendel
It's ShowtimeHerself

Movies

[edit]
  • 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

[edit]
  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. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
  3. ^ "Sunshine Cruz: My life was turned upside down". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 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.
  6. ^ "Sunshine Cruz diagnosed with autoimmune disease". GMA Network. March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sunshine_Cruz&oldid=1329203384"

    Sunshine Cruz
    Born
    Sunshine Braden Cruz

    (1977-07-18) July 18, 1977 (age 48)
    Manila, Philippines
    Other namesShine
    Occupations
    • Actress
    • singer
    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 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.[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]

    In 2025, Cruz disclosed that she had been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.[6]

    Filmography

    Television

    YearTitleRole
    1992Valienteyoung Leona Braganza
    1992–1996That's EntertainmentHerself
    1995–1999Bubble Gang
    1999LClaire Celerio
    2002–2004KapalaranHerself
    2004MarinaReyna Istah
    2007Asian TreasuresEsmeralda
    2007–2008Mars Ravelo's LastikmanSusan Navarro / Mothra
    2008PalosGrazella Caranzo y Reviera
    2012Be Careful With My HeartAlexandra "Alex" Lim
    2013Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong BuhayIsabel De Lara
    2013–2014Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni ZumaIsabel Carriedo-Castillo / Malena
    2013Toda MaxMrs. Catacutan
    2014Pure LoveLorraine Santos
    2015Oh My G!Maria Lucilla "Lucy" Zaldivar-Santiago
    2016Dolce AmoreAlice Urtola
    Dear Uge: Burol in this TogetherRafa
    2017–2018WildflowerCamia Delos Santos-Cruz / Jasmine
    2018Kapag Nahati ang PusoRosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del Valle
    Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa LamayanKim
    2019Hiwaga ng KambatMelissa Enriquez-Baron
    2020Love Thy WomanRebecca "Kai" Estrella
    2020–2021Bagong UmagaMargaret "Maggie" Buencorazon-Veradona
    2021Stories from the Heart: Love on AirDeborah Gutierrez
    2022Mano Po Legacy: The Family FortuneCristine Chan
    Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang LangitAgatha
    2023UnderageMaria Elena "Lena" Serrano
    Unbreak My HeartChristina Romualdez-Zhang
    2024Pamilya SagradoAtty. Karina Mendel
    It's ShowtimeHerself

    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. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
    3. ^ "Sunshine Cruz: My life was turned upside down". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 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.
    6. ^ "Sunshine Cruz diagnosed with autoimmune disease". GMA Network. March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
    • Sunshine Cruz at IMDb
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sunshine_Cruz&oldid=1329203384"