Sheryl Cruz
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Sheryl Cruz | |
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Born | Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz April 5, 1974[1] |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 1981–present |
Political party | Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino[2] (2019) |
Spouse |
Norman Bustos
(m. 1996; div. 2008) |
Children | 1 |
Parents |
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Relatives |
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Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (Tagalog: [ˈʃɛɾil ˈkɾus]; born April 5, 1974) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita, as Valeria in Bakekang, and in the Philippine remake of Rosalinda.
After four years out of
She returned to her home network GMA in 2014, where she has been working since, being given many roles and TV appearances.
Acting career
Cruz started her career at age four. She won the
She was later contracted by
Her movie career blossomed as part of Philippine cinema's most memorable love teams, that of herself and Romnick Sarmenta. Cruz then signed a contract with Seiko Films. She later married and moved to the United States. In August 2004, Cruz decided to return home, and starred in her comeback film, Mano Po III: My Love, with her godmother Ms. Vilma Santos-Recto, governor of Batangas.
Cruz's biggest break was starring in two seasons of
In the mid-plot of the Sine Novela offering Tinik sa Dibdib, Cruz was cast as an additional character in the series, rumored that she was the replacement of Ara Mina. In the series, she was the lead antagonist, in the love triangle between Lando (portrayed by Marvin Agustin) and Lorna (portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the first three weeks and Nadine Samonte onwards).
After her role in Tinik sa Dibdib, Cruz was chosen by GMA Network to appear in Langit sa Piling Mo as a guest star. She also starred in the first season of the GMA reality comedy series Ang Yaman ni Lola and Grazilda.
In 2011, Cruz moved to TV5 and joined the cast of Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak. She immediately returned to GMA after the show ended through the remake of Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin.
In 2012, she returned to TV5 via
On December 7, 2013, Cruz won the P1,000,000 in The Singing Bee with four consecutive correct answers.
She returned to her home network GMA again in 2014, and was given many roles and TV appearances including the afternoon drama series Buena Familia.
In 2019, she reunited with Sunshine Dizon and once again started work in the newest drama series Magkaagaw. She played the role of Veron Razon-Santos, an ambitious woman who is Mario's ex-wife turned evil mistress as she avenged by the affair with Jio, which is played by Jeric Gonzales, who is the husband of Laura's daughter, Clarisse, which is played by Klea Pineda.
In 2022, she joined the cast of the afternoon drama series Prima Donnas, portraying the role of Bethany Fajaro-Howards in Season 2. Initially depicted as a kind-hearted guardian to Donna Lyn / Lenlyn (portrayed by Sofia Pablo) in Australia, her character transitions to the main antagonist, Kendra Fajardo Clavaria, replaces Aiko Melendez's role in Season 1. Kendra's transformation into Bethany's doppelgänger becomes central to her plot of vengeance against the Clavaria family, culminating in the demise of Sheryl's character.
In 2024, she took on the main role of Patricia Valdez-Engano, the main antagonist of the afternoon legal drama series Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law. Patricia harbors deep animosity towards Lilet (played by Jo Berry) due to her status as the illegitimate child of a wealthy family.
Personal life
On June 20, 2012, Cruz made a guest appearance on
Cruz ran for councilor of Manila from the 2nd district under Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino in 2019 but lost.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
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1980 | Ang Leon at ang Kuting | |||
1981 | Mga Basang Sisiw | |||
Tropang Bulilit | ||||
1983 | Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie | Jinky | "Nang Maubos Ang Kandila" segment | |
1985 | I Have Three Hands | Anak ni Don Severino | ||
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Luisa | "Querubin: Maria Leonora Theresa" segment | ||
1986 | Batang Quiapo | Sonea | ||
Payaso | ||||
1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | [5] | ||
1 + 1 = 12 (+ 1): One Plus One Equals Twelve (Cheaper by the Dozen) | ||||
1988 | Rock-A-Bye Baby: Tatlo ang Daddy | |||
Puso sa Puso | Roselle | |||
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall | ||||
Langit at Lupa | Susan | |||
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | ||||
1989 | Everlasting Love | Michelle | ||
Pardina at Mga Dwende | Pardina | |||
Bihagin ang Dalagang Ito | Kakay | |||
1990 | Mundo Man Ay Magunaw | Alma | ||
Sagot ng Puso | Elsa | |||
Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? | Julie | |||
1991 | Ipaglaban Mo Ako Boy Topak | With Zoren Legaspi | ||
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa | Fatima | |||
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | ||||
1992 | Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Debora | "Ang Lalaki sa Salamin" segment | |
Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati | Regine | |||
1993 | Ms. Dolora X | |||
Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Karla | |||
1994 | Hataw Tatay, Hataw! | Jenny | ||
Sobra Talaga... Over!!! | Marietta | |||
Greggy en Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna | Anna | |||
Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Gina | "Anino" segment | ||
Paano Na ang Mundo ni Janet | Janet | |||
1996 | Milyonaryong Mini | Salud | ||
2004 | Mano Po III: My Love | Bernadette Yang | ||
2006 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 8
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Grace | "Yaya" segment | |
2015 | Felix Manalo | Sanang |
Television
Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
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1981–1996 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | GMA Network | |
1986–1992 | That's Entertainment | Herself / Wednesday group member | |
1989–1990 | John en Marsha | Shirley Puruntong | RPN |
1992–1996 | GMA Supershow | Herself / Co-host | GMA Network |
1992 | Billy Bilyonaryo | Various roles | |
1993 | Haybol Rambol | ||
1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | ABS-CBN | |
2004 | Magpakailanman: Jinky Oda Story | Jinky Oda | GMA Network |
Mulawin | Linang | ||
Startalk | Herself / Host | ||
2005 | Now and Forever: Ganti | Samantha | |
2006 | Now and Forever: Tinig | Selena | |
2006–2007 | Bakekang | Valeria Arevalo | |
2007 | Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita | Divina Ferrer | |
Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Magdalena | ||
Princess Sarah | Miss Maria Minchin | ABS-CBN | |
Love Spell: Cindy-rella | Diana | ||
2008 | Lobo | Young Eleanora "Lady Elle" Blancaflor | |
Varga |
Xandra | ||
2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Alice Sagrado | GMA Network |
2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso |
Viola Ojeda | |
Rosalinda | Donya Valeria Del Castillo-Altamirano | ||
2009–2010 | Tinik Sa Dibdib |
Rita Domingo | |
2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Alma Flores | |
2010–2011 | Ang Yaman ni Lola | Kimberly Hechanova-Cabagnot | |
Grazilda | Fabiola | ||
2011 | Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face: Sa Piling ng Kaaway |
Nenita | TV5 |
Babaeng Hampaslupa | A young Helena See | ||
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Rosal Flores | ||
2011–2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Amara Luna | GMA Network |
2012 | Walang Hanggan |
young Virginia "Henya" Cruz | ABS-CBN |
Isang Dakot na Luha | Helga Zamora | TV5 | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Susan Roces | ABS-CBN | |
2013–2014 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak ni Zuma | Galela Carriedo | |
2013 | The Singing Bee | Herself, guest celebrity player (won 1 million pesos) | |
2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jeep | Rosalina "Lina" | |
2014–2015 | Strawberry Lane | Monique Tolentino-Bernarte | GMA Network |
2015 | Magpakailanman: Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei (The Kathelyn Dela Cruz Dupaya Story) | Kathelyn ''Kathy'' Dela Cruz Dupaya | |
Love Hotline | Amalia Punzalan | ||
2015–2016 | Buena Familia | Josephine Carter | |
2016 | Once Again | Agnes Carbonnel | |
Oh My Mama |
Julia Domingo-Reyes | ||
2017 | Meant to Be | Beatriz Spencer-Del Valle | |
2017–2018 | Impostora | Bettina "Betty" Romero | |
2017 | Road Trip | Herself / Guest | |
2018 | My Guitar Princess | Adele Raymundo | |
Tadhana: Saranghae | Genie | ||
2019 | Young Once Upon a Time | Herself | Net 25 |
2019–2021 | Magkaagaw | Veronica "Veron" Razon-Santos | GMA Network |
2021 | Magpakailanman: Kaibigan sa Umaga, Aswang sa Gabi | Glorie | |
Agimat ng Agila | Myrna Labrador | ||
2022 | Magpakailanman: The Illegal Wife | Sonya | |
Prima Donnas | Maria Kendra Fajardo-Claveria / Bethany Howards | ||
2023 | Magpakailanman: Kinulam na Ina | Alma | |
2024 | Tadhana: Jackpot | Rachel | |
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Patricia Valdes-Engano | ||
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Morganna Go |
Discography
- Sheryl (1989)[6]
- Walang Ganyanan (1991)
- Row 4 (Ang Baliktorians) Soundtrack (1993)
- There's No Place Like Home (2009)
- Sa Puso Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (2014)
References
- ^ "Sunshine to 'Cousin Ate' Sheryl: Thank you for loving me and my children – Kicker Daily News". Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
- ^ Adel, Rosette. "List of local candidates 2019: City of Manila". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "ASIAN JOURNAL a San Diego original. The 1st Asian Journal in Ca,USA. A Filipino American weekly. Online – Digital – Print Editions". asianjournalusa.com. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin. "Sheryl Cruz and husband Norman Bustos file for divorce". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ Soriano, Luciano E. (September 21, 1987). "A mildly amusing sitcom". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "WEA's OPM harvests a golden". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. September 5, 1989. p. 26. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
External links
- Profile on iGMA.tv
- Sheryl Cruz at IMDb