Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Cruz
Born
Sunshine Braden Cruz

(1977-07-18) July 18, 1977 (age 49)
Manila, Philippines
Other nameShine
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active1992–present
AgentALV Talent Circuit
Known forpart of the Cruz clan in Philippine show business
Spouse
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(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) 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.

In 2016, she dated Ara Mina's half-brother Macky Mathay, but she admitted their breakup in 2022.

In 2024, businessman Atong Ang confirmed that he was in a relationship with Cruz.

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

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1992First Time... Like a Virgin!
Guwapings: The First AdventureDolores
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV: "Ang Guro"Gretch
1993Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang DiyosMyra Bernardo
Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na...
Ano Ba 'Yan 2Carolina
Aguinaldo
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita
Pandoy: Alalay ng PandayVibora
Teenage Mama
1994Junior PoliceImelda
Baby Paterno: Dugong PulisAnabelle Morales
1995The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!Marita Gonzaga
Oha! Ako Pa?!Yvette
Kahit Harangan ng BalaJojo
CostalesMinda Costales
Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid GroupMinerva
1996Virgin People 2
Sa Bingit ng KamatayanSusan
MedranoLyka
Ang Titser Kong PogiCynthia
Adan LazaroRowena Reyes
1997Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?
Lihim ni MadonnaMadonna
Enteng en Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw ang Kaligayahan
Babangon Ang Huling Patak ng DugoAlieta
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng LupaLani
1998Magagandang HayopRowena
Ama NaminKa Celia / Ka Lilia
Init ng LamanLaila
1999Ang Kabit ni Mrs. MonteroAnnie Sugay
Ibibigay Ko ang LahatLucy
BulletMabel
Ekis: Walang TatakasDolor
2000Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo NaAtty. Montero
2001Alas-DoseMay Vergara
2002Sunshine
2006Inang YayaMay
LigaligTrixie
2012BiktimaJane
2015Just The Way You AreCecille
2017Mang Kepweng ReturnsVia Rivera
2019MystifiedHellga
The HeiressCarmen
2022A Affair To Forget (Vivamax original movie)Rowena Ramos

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
2024 It's Showtime Herself

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.