Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine Cruz
Born	Sunshine Braden Cruz; July 18, 1977 (age 47); Manila, Philippines
Other names	Shine
Occupations	Actress; singer;
Years active	1992–present
Agent	ALV Talent Circuit
Known for	part of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business
Spouse	Cesar Montano (m. 2000; ann. 2018)
Children	3
Relatives	Donna Cruz (cousin) ; Sheryl Cruz (cousin) ; Geneva Cruz (cousin) ; Rodjun Cruz (cousin) ; Rayver Cruz (cousin) ; Ella 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 the 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.^[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]

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
2002–2004	Kapalaran	Herself	ABS-CBN
2004	Marina	Reyna Istah	ABS-CBN
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
2016	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
2018	Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan	Kim	GMA Network
2019	Hiwaga ng Kambat	Melissa Enriquez-Baron	ABS-CBN
2020	Love Thy Woman	Rebecca "Kai" Estrella	ABS-CBN
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
2022	Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit	Agatha
2023	Underage	Maria Elena "Lena" Serrano
2023	Unbreak My Heart	Christina Romualdez-Zhang
2024	Pamilya Sagrado	Atty. Karina Mendel	Kapamilya Channel
2024	It's Showtime	Herself	Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network GTV

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

^ "Sunshine Cruz receives birthday greetings from loved ones". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
^ "Sunshine Cruz takes break without husband Cesar Montano". News.abs-cbn.com. March 31, 2008.
^ "Sunshine Cruz: My life was turned upside down". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on May 15, 2007.
^ Acar, Aedrianne (December 19, 2024). "Sunshine Cruz's colorful love life". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
^ "Cesar Montano says Atong Ang and Sunshine Cruz 'both deserve to be happy'". GMA Network. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

External links

Sunshine Cruz at IMDb

Preceded by Empress Schuck	FHM Cover Girl (April 2013)	Succeeded by Ryza Cenon

[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. 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.

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