Francesca Taruc

Francesca Taruc
Born
Maria Francesca Guina Taruc

(1998-05-21) May 21, 1998 (age 28)
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
EducationHoly Angel University (Mass Communication)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Children1
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018
Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019
Years active2018–present
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark Brown
Major competitions
Binibining Pilipinas 2021
(Top 13)
Binibining Pilipinas 2022
(Withdrew)

Maria Francesca Guina Taruc (Tagalog pronunciation: [tɐˈɾuk]; born May 21, 1998) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018. A year later, she brought home the first crown of the Philippines in the Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 pageant held in Nanjing, China.

Personal life

Maria Francesca Guina Taruc hails from Angeles City, Pampanga and graduated from Holy Angel University with a degree in Mass Communication. She is the granddaughter of Luis Taruc, who led Hukbalahap guerrilla operations against Japanese occupation.

Taruc previously dated Luis Christian Singson, son of Ilocos Sur politician Chavit Singson, with whom she has a son named Luis Ethan (born December 23, 2022).

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Minute to Win It Herself Contestant
It's Showtime Segment Contestant
Sahaya Omboh Putli Guest Cast
Wowowin Herself Guest Co-Host

References

  1. ↑ "Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World". Sunstar. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  2. 1 2 "Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental". Philstar. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  3. ↑ "LOOK: Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc back in PH". ABS-CBN News. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  4. ↑ "Filipina Francesca Taruc crowned Miss Tourism World 2019 Intercontinental". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  5. ↑ "PH bet Francesca Taruc crowned 'Miss Tourism World Intercontinental'". The Manila Times. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  6. ↑ "Who is Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc?". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  7. ↑ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (August 7, 2023). "Former beauty queen Francesca Taruc posts sweet photos with Skusta Clee; are they an item?". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  8. ↑ Villano, Alexa (January 2, 2023). "LOOK: Francesca Taruc Introduces Son to the Public". Modern Parenting. Retrieved September 30, 2023.