Ella Cruz
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Gabriela Annjane U. Cruz, better known by her screen name
Ella Cruz (born August 17, 1996 in Angat
, Bulacan
, Philippines
), is a Filipina
child actress.
Although she failed to win the said contest, she was able to parlay her newfound fame by appearing in several drama series and soap operas like Majika
and Atlantika
, but it was through her role as Tin-Tin on Super Twins
that brought her greater fame among mainstream showbiz audiences. She became an artist of ABS-CBN
since 2007 after joining the hit kiddie show Goin Bulilit. In 2010 she returned on GMA Network
to do her first time villain role. she is also a host of Tropang Potchi. After the not-so-successful Panday Kids, Ella got a bigger role via TV5's Inday Wanda as Toni. She also appeared again on MMK last September 11, once again proving that she is among the best young actresses of this generation.
On November 29, 2008, She won her first acting award when the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards
or F.A.M.A.S cited her as the Best Child Actress for the movie Resiklo
.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Ella Cruz (born August 17, 1996 in Angat
Angat, Bulacan
Angat is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 53,117 inhabitants in 9,483 households.-History:...
, Bulacan
Bulacan
Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
), is a Filipina
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
child actress.
Career
Often referred to as The Shining Child Star, she was discovered in 2004 when she participated as a contestant in Little Miss Philippines, a pageant for young girls held annually on Eat Bulaga!Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm ...
Although she failed to win the said contest, she was able to parlay her newfound fame by appearing in several drama series and soap operas like Majika
Majika
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...
and Atlantika
Atlantika
Atlantika is a Filipino telefantasya produced by GMA Network about the fictional undersea kingdom of Atlantika. The series premiered on October 3, 2006 and ended on February 9, 2007. A behind-the-scenes introductory special, Atlantika: Ang Lihim ng Karagatan , was aired on October 1, 2006. The...
, but it was through her role as Tin-Tin on Super Twins
Super Twins
Super Twins is a Filipino telefantasya. The series, which used to be a part of GMA Network's First Quarter Explosion and aired on the primetime block, debuted on February 12, 2007...
that brought her greater fame among mainstream showbiz audiences. She became an artist of ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
since 2007 after joining the hit kiddie show Goin Bulilit. In 2010 she returned on GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
to do her first time villain role. she is also a host of Tropang Potchi. After the not-so-successful Panday Kids, Ella got a bigger role via TV5's Inday Wanda as Toni. She also appeared again on MMK last September 11, once again proving that she is among the best young actresses of this generation.
On November 29, 2008, She won her first acting award when the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards
The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards are the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences , an organization composed of prize-winning writers and movie columnists, for achievements in the Philippine cinema for a calendar year...
or F.A.M.A.S cited her as the Best Child Actress for the movie Resiklo
Resiklo
Resiklo is a 2007 Philippine post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie starring Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. It is the entry of Revilla's outfit, Imus Productions, to the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival.-Premise:...
.
Biography
- She has one brother and two sisters.
- She is currently a Third year student at Colegio de Sta. Monica de Angat, a CatholicCatholicThe word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
school in BulacanBulacanBulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro...
where she also attended her grade school.
Awards & Citations
| Award Body | Category | Movie |
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| 56th F.A.M.A.S | Best Child Actress | Resiklo Resiklo Resiklo is a 2007 Philippine post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie starring Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. It is the entry of Revilla's outfit, Imus Productions, to the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival.-Premise:... |
Television appearances
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2011 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series) Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a remake of the 2001 primetime television series of the same title. Produced by GMA Network, the 2011 version stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin and directed by Roderick Lindayag... |
Britney | Supporting Role | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Young Mavic | Supporting Role | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok Magic Palayok Magic Palayok is a Philippine drama-fantasy-comedy series from GMA Network featuring Angeli Nicole Sanoy, Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and at the helmed of Joel Lamangan. The show premiered February 28, 2011 replacing Bantatay... |
Guest Role | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2011 | Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian: Namamasko Po! is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Jillian Ward, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos, and Michael V. Since the show is a Christmas special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on... |
Sarah | Guest Role | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Czarina | Guest Role | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Inday Wanda | Toni | Lead role | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Videoke" Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Prescilla | Lead role | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2010 | Panday Kids Panday Kids Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man... |
Jenny | Supporting cast | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? Gilda Olvidado's Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? is a Filipino daytime drama produced by ABS-CBN that premiered on January 25, 2010.... |
Young Carmela | Supporting cast | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2009-2011 | Tropang Potchi Tropang Potchi Tropang Potchi is a Philippine kid-oriented game, variety, educational and informative show, sponsored by Potchi from Columbia International Food Products, and currently airing at GMA Network. The show was first aired from December 19, 2009 to January 16, 2011 on Q. The show was moved to GMA... |
Ella | Main Host | (QTV, 2009-2011), (GMA, 2011) |
| 2009 | Only You Only You (Philippine TV series) Only You is a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS in 2005. It stars Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo, Iya Villania and Sam Milby on the lead role, under the direction of Rory Quintos.-Production:... |
Andrea Mendoza | Supporting Cast | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Karnabal" Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Baleleng | Lead | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Blusa" Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
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| 2007–2009 | Goin' Bulilit Goin' Bulilit Goin' Bulilit is a sketch comedy show broadcasted on and by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It is a gag show featuring children in various comedic situations. It is the rival of the now defunct GMA show "Bubble Gang Jr.".... |
Herself | Mainstay | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Pulang Panyo" Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Flor | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
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| 2007 | MariMar MariMar (Philippine TV series) MariMar was a Philippine drama previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August... |
Young MariMar | Special role | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2007 | Super Twins Super Twins Super Twins is a Filipino telefantasya. The series, which used to be a part of GMA Network's First Quarter Explosion and aired on the primetime block, debuted on February 12, 2007... |
Tin-Tin | Co-lead role | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Dangal Now and Forever (TV series) Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal... |
Reyna/Princess | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2006 | Atlantika Atlantika Atlantika is a Filipino telefantasya produced by GMA Network about the fictional undersea kingdom of Atlantika. The series premiered on October 3, 2006 and ended on February 9, 2007. A behind-the-scenes introductory special, Atlantika: Ang Lihim ng Karagatan , was aired on October 1, 2006. The... |
Young Elisa | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2006 | Now and Forever: Duyan Now and Forever (TV series) Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal... |
Ella | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2006 | Majika Majika Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by... |
Young Sabina | Special role | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Movie Appearances
| Films | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2007 | Resiklo Resiklo Resiklo is a 2007 Philippine post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie starring Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. It is the entry of Revilla's outfit, Imus Productions, to the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival.-Premise:... |
Kiara |
| 2007 | Angels Angels (2007 film) Angels is a 2007 Filipino trilogy film, starred by Ms.Angel Locsin with Jennylyn Mercado, Patrick Garcia and Marvin Agustin.-Plot:"Angels" is a trilogy. The three episodes featured in the movies are: "Angel of Mine", "Daddy's Angel" and "Angel of Love". "Angel of Mine," directed by Gina Alajar,... |
Kerubina |
| 2007 | The Promise The Promise (2007 film) The Promise is a Philippine movie. It was starred Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin.-Plot:A grandfather is walking along the beach when his grandchildren catch up to him and inquire about the lighthouse that looks over the waters. He replies by telling them that the lighthouse is older than he... |
Young Andrea |
| 2007 | Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa | Aiza |