Sheryl Cruz

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Sheryl Cruz (born April 5, 1974 in Makati City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress and singer who was once a teen icon in the Philippines. Her full name is Sheryl Rose Marie Sonora Cruz-Bustos.

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[edit] Personal Background

Her parents were both Sampaguita Pictures stars - Ricky Belmonte and Rosemarie Sonora. Her ethnicity is French-Chinese in maternal side, Tagalog in paternal side, and Spanish-Filipino in both maternal and paternal sides. She is the niece of actress Susan Roces, widow of the 'King of the Filipino Movies' and presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr., and actor Tirso Cruz III. She is the cousin of Donna Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Sunshine Cruz. She has a daughter named Ashley.

She went to St. Paul's College of Pasig during elementary. Finished High School education in OB Montessori Greenhills, and finished her Marketing degree in City College of San Francisco in California, U.S.A.

[edit] Acting career

Cruz started her career at a very young age. She won the FAMAS best child actress for her portrayal in the movie "Mga Basang Sisiw" opposite Janice de Belen, Che Che and the late Julie Vega. She also won best child actress for the movie "Roman Rapido" opposite her late uncle Fernando Poe Jr.

She was later contracted by Regal Films along with Kristina Paner and Manilyn Reynes to form the sensational "TRIPLETS". At that time, GMA Network established the youth oriented TV show "That's Entertainment" hosted by German Moreno, where she became part of the Wednesday group.

Her movie career blossomed as part of Philippine cinema's more memorable loveteams, that of herself and Romnick Sarmenta loveteam. Sheryl then signed a contract with Seiko Films. Sheryl was named during her teen years as "The Princess of the Philippine Movie".[citation needed]

She later married and moved to United States, only returning to Manila infrequently. However, Sheryl decided to return home, and starred in her comeback movie, Mano Po 3: My Love.

But her biggest break was starring on two Now and Forever seasons, Tining and Ganti, which gained high ratings despite its afternoon timeslot; and through Bakekang, which her villainous character became a household name.

[edit] Television Shows

[edit] Filmography

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (2006)
  • Mano po III: My Love (2004) - Bernadette
  • Ikaw Naman Ang Iiyak (1996)
  • Kailanman (1996)
  • Milyonaryong Mini (1996)
  • Shake Rattle & Roll V (1994)
  • Row 4: Baliktorians (1994)
  • Adan Ronquillo (1993)
  • Sobra Talaga... Overr!! (1993)
  • Hataw Tatay Hataw (1993) - Jenny
  • Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati (1992)
  • Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (1991)
  • Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (1990)
  • Ubos Na Ang Luha Ko (1990)
  • Bihagin Ang Dalangang Ito (1989)
  • First Lesson (1989)
  • Everlasting Love (1989)
  • One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor (1989)
  • Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (1989)
  • Pardina at Ang Mga Duwende (1988) - Pardina
  • Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin (1987)
  • Rock-a-Bye Baby (1987) - Lolit
  • When I Fall in Love (1986)
  • Home Sweet Home (1986)
  • Ubos Na Ang Luha Ko (1986)
  • Payaso (1986)
  • Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (1985)
  • Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985)
  • Lovingly Yours: The Movie (1984)
  • Takbo, Talon, Tili! (1984)
  • Batang Quiapo (1983)
  • Roman Rapido (1983)
  • Ms Dolora X (1982)
  • Mga Basang Sisiw (1981)
  • Tropang Bulilit (1981)
  • Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa (1981) - Fatima
  • Sagot Ng Puso (1980)
  • Hanggang Panaginip Na Lang Ba (1980)
  • Hiram Na Sing-sing (1980)
  • The Students Body (1980)

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