Ella Cruz
| Ella Cruz | |
|---|---|
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Ella Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim | |
| Born |
Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz August 17, 1996 Angat, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, endorser, host, model, dancer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent |
Star Magic (2007-2009; 2010; 2011-2015; 2016-2017) GMA Artist Center (2006-2007; 2010-2011; 2017) Talent5 (2011; 2015-2017-present) Viva Artist Agency (2015-present) |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) |
Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz,[1][2] known as Ella Cruz (born August 17, 1996) is a Filipino actress, product endorser, host, commercial & promotional model, and dancer. She is notable as Aryana in the 2012 fantasy drama series of the same name. she is currently under Viva Artist Agency.
Career
She started her career in GMA Network since 2006. her first activity is Majika. Cruz moved to rival network, ABS-CBN since 2007. in 2010, she returned to GMA Network for Panday Kids and Ilumina. she once again moved to ABS-CBN to appear in Maalaala Mo Kaya, Cruz secondly returned to GMA Network in 2011, but later quickly moved to TV5 for Inday Wanda, and officially transferred to ABS-CBN & Star Magic as a contract artist.
She was known for playing the teen character of Cristine Reyes in the TV series Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Cruz was often paired with Francis Magundayao (who played the teen Piolo Pascual in the same TV series). She starred in Aryana as Philippines' first teen mermaid. She also played as a teen mom on Bagito.
Cruz signed a contract with Viva Artist Agency as of 2015. She also appears in several shows on TV5 like #ParangNormal Activity. she also being a host in sunday variety show, Happy Truck HAPPinas. and Cruz has a last project with ABS-CBN, appeared in Ipaglaban Mo since 2016.
She recently became popular when an uploaded video of her dancing to "Twerk It Like Miley" turned viral in YouTube.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Darkroom | Maine |
| 2015 | Hawa | TBA |
| The Prenup | Mocha | |
| 2014 | Dilim | Mia |
| Somebody to Love | Amelie | |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Mai-Mai Javier |
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 | Erlinda |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Kiara |
| The Promise | Young Andrea | |
| Angels | Kerubina | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 56th FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress[3] | Resiklo | Won |
| 2nd Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Child Performer | Won | ||
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children Show Host (shared with Tropang Potchi hosts) | Tropang Potchi | Nominated |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| As lead artist | ||
| "Tamis" | 2017 | Tamis |
| "Sabi Na Sayo Eh" | 2017 | Sabi Na Sayo Eh |
| Collaborations | ||
| "Tumalon" with Julian Trono | 2017 | Tumalon |
| "Isang Tingin" with Julian Trono | 2017 | Isang Tingin |
References
- ↑ GOC-ONG-VILLARIASA, RHONA (March 30, 2015). "Meet and greet with Ella Cruz". Sun.Star Davao. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Getting to know Ella Cruz". Tempo. June 26, 2012. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Jinggoy, Lorna lead 56th FAMAS awards". THE PHILIPPINE STAR. Retrieved November 21, 2013.