Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Cruz
Born	Sunshine Braden Cruz (1977-07-18)July 18, 1977 Manila,Philippines
Other names	Shine
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress, model
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) Tirso Cruz III(uncle) Ricky Belmonte(uncle)

Sunshine Braden Cruz(Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈkɾus];born July 18, 1977)is a Filipino singer and actress. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors.

Personal life

Cruz was married to actor/directorCesar Montanoon September 14, 2000. They have three daughters: Angelina Isabelle, Samantha Angelene "Sam" and Angel Franchesca "Chesca". The couple is now separated.

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
1999	L	Claire Celerio
2002–2004	Kapalaran	Herself	ABS-CBN
2004	Marina	Reyna Istah
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
	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
	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	Kapamilya Channel
2021	Stories from the Heart: Love on Air	Deborah Gutierrez	GMA Network
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	Pamilya Sagrado	Atty. Karina Mendel	Kapamilya Channel
	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(iflixoriginal movie) (2019) Hellga
• The Heiress(2019) Carmen
• An Affair To Forget(Vivamaxoriginal movie) (2022) Rowena Ramos

External links

• Sunshine CruzatIMDb