Maricris Garcia

Maricris Yu Garcia-Cruz (born Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz on September 26, 1987 in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines), is a singer from the Philippines, best known for winning Pinoy Pop Superstar year three. Garcia In October 2010 she joined TV5's and ABS-CBN's line-up of talents.

Maricris Garcia
Birth nameMaria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz
Born (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987
Caloocan, Philippines
GenresP-Pop, R&B, OPM, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active2003–present
LabelsGMA Records
Websitehttp://www.maricrisgarciaonline.com

Early life

Born Maria Cristina Yu Garcia or simply Maricris Garcia on September 26, 1987. She is cousin of News5 reporter, Gerard Garcia. In December 2016, she is now married to TJ Cruz.

Career

She first auditioned in Pinoy Pop Superstar year one, but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice" at the Grand Finale held in Araneta Coliseum. She was the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion. Her voice is distinctly similar to the Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla's voice, so she has been given the title of the "Divine Princess".

Educational life

She is taking up BS Tourism to her school in La Consolacion College – CALOOCAN her province is in Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Soundtracks

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2018Asawa Ko, Karibal KoAllison "Alice" BravanteGMA Network
The CureJosie
2017My Love from the StarShanel Luz-Meneses
2016Someone to Watch Over MeMonique
2015MarimarNatalia Montenegro
2014–2015YagitCece Ortega-Guison
2013–2015Sunday All StarsHerself
2013Mga Basang SisiwCecilia "Cecille" Reyes
2010–2013Party PilipinasHerself/Host
2008Ligaw na BulaklakMaria CristinaABS-CBN
2007–2010SOP RulesHerself/HostGMA Network[1]
2007Pinoy Pop Superstar: Year 3Grand Champion[2]

Contemporaries

Awards
  • 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion (June 2007)
  • Best New Female Recording Artist in 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music (October 29, 2009)

Trivia
  • She is a GMA Network and GMA Records contract star.
  • She sang Mahal Kita, one of Marimar's theme song.
  • Maricirs Garcia's TV5's Hapi-Togther Kabarangay's Beer Or No Beer segments.
  • Maricris Garcia's She is moving to TV5's talent line-up drama teleseryle My Driver Sweet Lover, Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak and Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa.
  • She sang the final station ID of Q-11, with Geoff Taylor until now defunct in 2011.
  • Her first music video was "Kahit Isang Saglit" in which Dennis Trillo appeared.
  • Her song Mahal Kita was originally sung by the Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 2 Grand Champion Gerald Santos and revived by Maricris Garcia and became the themesong of loveteam of Marimar
  • She is now part of a Trio group named "La Diva" wherein her co-singers were Aicelle Santos, Jonalyn Viray.
  • The "La Diva" sang the Philippine National Anthem during the Pacquiao-Cotto fight last November 15, 2009
  • Maricris Garcia's She is moving to ABS-CBN's talent's drama teleserye Inday Bote and Pusong Ligaw.
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References
  1. "Philippine Entertainment Portal | Music | "Pinoy Pop Superstar" crowns Maricris Garcia as its new champion". Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
  2. "Philippine Entertainment Portal | Music | "Pinoy Pop Superstar" crowns Maricris Garcia as its new champion". Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
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