Ella Cruz
Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz (born August 17, 1996) also known as Ella Cruz 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.
Ella Cruz | |
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 Ella Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim | |
| Born | August 17, 1996 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, endorser, host, model, dancer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Height | 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) |
Career
She started her career in GMA Network in 2006, her first project being Majika. Cruz moved to rival network, ABS-CBN in 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 made another return to GMA Network in 2011, but later quickly moved to TV5 for Inday Wanda, but 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 in Bagito.
She starred in several shows on TV5 like #ParangNormal Activity and played the role of Avah Chen in TV5's Wattpad Presents: Avah Maldita (Oh! Aarte pa?). She also became a host in a Sunday variety show, Happy Truck HAPPinas. Cruz made her last appearance as part of the Kapamilya Family in Ipaglaban Mo in 2016.
She recently became popular when a video of her dancing to "Twerk It Like Miley" turned viral on YouTube.
In 2017, she got her very first leading role in her movie Fangirl, Fanboy with Julian Trono. Within the same year, she alongside Trono published a book, under VRJ Books Publishing, entitled Jump In where past photos and stories of their love team, JulianElla, can be found, as well as some of the poems that Trono made for her on Twitter. Also, Cruz and her team Daphny Red and Eunice Creus were the representative in a Jakarta Indonesia Competition with South Korean girl group Blackpink.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pariwara | Jacky | Episode Guest | ABS-CBN |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lisa | Supporting Cast | ||
| 2018 | Aja Aja Tayo! | Guest/Herself | TV5 | |
| 2017 | ||||
| Operation: Break The Cassanova's Heart | Naomi Mikael "Nami" Perez | with Julian Trono | Sari-Sari Channel (Cignal TV) | |
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Groufie | Anna Marcelo | ABS-CBN | ||
| Road Trip | Herself | with Marlon Stockinger & Joyce Pring | GMA Network | |
| The Lolas' Beautiful Show | Herself / Guest | with Julian Trono | ||
| Bulagaan Olympics | Herself | Guest Player | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Hanggang Sa Huli | Ella | Episode guest | ||
| Real Talk | Herself / Guest | with Julian Trono | CNN Philippines | |
| Karelasyon: She Maid It! | Aida | first comeback project with GMA Network | GMA Network | |
| Unang Hirit | Herself / Guest Performer | with Julian Trono | ||
| Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho | Herself | |||
| #LIKE | Herself / Celebrity Contestant | |||
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Bugaw | Mylene | ABS-CBN | |
| Wattpad Presents: TV Movie: I'm His Tutor | Mikaela Maghirang | With Julian Trono | TV5 | |
| Young Hearts Presents: Bebeng Pabebe Meets Super Jiro | "Bebe" | |||
| Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Phoebe | |||
| Happy Truck HAPPinas | Host | |||
| Wattpad Presents: TV Movie: Avah Maldita | Avah Chen | |||
| 2015–2016 | #ParangNormal Activity | Charlie | ||
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin | Rowena | ABS-CBN | |
| Inday Bote | Teen Fiona Vargas | |||
| Wattpad Presents: Love Encounters | Lisa Miranda | TV5 | ||
| Wattpad Presents: Hot and Cold | Chloe Mendez | |||
| Kapamilya Deal or No Deal | Herself / #7 Lucky Star (Batch 3) | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2014 | Bagito | Vanessa Bueno | Main cast / Protagonist – Antagonist | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumot (The Fighter) | Young Leng | |||
| Wansapanataym: Nato De Coco | Hazel | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban Ang Tatay Para Sa'yo | Connie | |||
| Ikaw Lamang | young Guadalupe "Lupe" Roque | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dos Por Dos | Jessa | |||
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Minerva "Minnie" Tomas | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box (My Sister's Bestfriend) | Dua | |||
| Juan dela Cruz | Rebecca | |||
| Luv U | Mariana | |||
| Wansapanataym: Finding Nilo | Beauty | |||
| 2013–present | ASAP | Herself / Performer / Co-Host | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aryana | Aryana Mendez | ||
| 2012 | Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig | Teen Jasmin Valderama | ||
| Wansapanataym: Somewhere Over The Bahaghari | Ana | |||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV | young Mavic | ||
| Inday Wanda | Toni | first TV5 project | TV5 | |
| Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Britney | GMA Network | ||
| Tropang Potchi | Herself (host) | |||
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Videoke | Priscilla | ABS-CBN | |
| Ilumina | Czarina | GMA Network | ||
| Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids | Jenny | |||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blusa | Young Nemie | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karnibal | Baleleng | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka | Young Odette | |||
| Only You | Andrea Mendoza | |||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sumbrero | Young Rhea | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda | Jonah | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sopas | Grace | |||
| Goin' Bulilit | Herself | |||
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo | Flor | first ABS-CBN project | |
| MariMar | Young Marimar | GMA Network | ||
| Super Twins | Tin-tin | |||
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Duyan | Ella | ||
| Now and Forever: Dangal | Flor | |||
| Majika | Young Sabina | first TV appearance |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Edward | Agnes |
| 2018 | Cry No Fear | Wendy |
| Squad Goals! | Leigh | |
| 2017 | Fangirl, Fanboy | Aimee |
| Darkroom | Maine | |
| 2015 | Hawa | TBA |
| The Prenup | Mocha Cayabyab | |
| 2014 | Dilim | Mia |
| Somebody to Love | Amelie | |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Mai-Mai Javier |
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 | Linda |
| 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[4] | 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" | 2016 | Tamis |
| "Sabi Na Sayo Eh" | 2017 | Sabi Na Sayo Eh |
| Collaborations | ||
| "Tumalon" with Julian Trono | 2017 | Tumalon |
| "Isang Tingin" with Julian Trono | 2017 | "Fangirl, Fanboy" Soundtrack |
| "Ikot ng Mundo" with Julian Trono | 2017 | "Operation: Break The Cassanova's Heart" Soundtrack |
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.
- TEAM, PUSH. "WATCH: Ella Cruz impresses BLACKPINK during her dance performance". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- "Jinggoy, Lorna lead 56th FAMAS awards". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
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