(born February 14, 1977) or popularly known as Donna Cruz is a Filipina recording artist andentertainer. She emerged as the biggest multimedia superstar in the 1990s, becoming successful as a recording artist, actress,product endorser and television presenter. Cruz is related to the Cruz clan in Philippine showbiz which includes cousins Tirso,Sheryl, Sunshine, Geneva, Rayver and Rodjun, and is the first cousin of Spongecola frontman Yael Yuzon.
At age twenty, Cruz was the highest paid exclusive VIVA artist (in the VIVA Entertainment talent roster) in history, with earnings of ₱77 million in 1997 alone. According to Viva Entertainment, she is the most successful OPM female artist of the 1990s, with combined album sales of over 300,000 units throughout her nine years as an active recording artist, and her movies totaling a gross of ₱900 million in the local box office.
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Birth name | Donna Cruz Yrastorza |
Born | February 14, 1977 |
Origin | Manila, Philippines |
Genres | OPM, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Instruments | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1984-present |
Labels | VIVA Music Entertainment |
Website |
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Born in Manila, Philippines, Cruz began performing as a child, becoming a grand finalist of Eat Bulaga's Little Miss Philippines beauty pageant and grand champion of Bulilit Batang Kampeon in 1988. She signed with Viva Records in 1991 and released her debut album Donna in that same year. During this decade, she became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, as she was one of the most sought-after entertainers in the Philippines. Her singles "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" and "Rain" became popular singles in OPM music. In the same year that Cruz was launched as an actress, she played a supporting role alongside Tony Lambino in Mars Ravelo's Darna, which was topbilled by actress Nanette Medved.
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1992–1994 | Alabang Girls | Bighani/Big Honey |
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1993 | That's Entertainment | Herself/Host |
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1993–1997 | Ober Da Bakod | Muning |
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1995 | Wishing for a Soulmate | Libay |
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Hustisya | |||
Laging Nasa Puso | |||
1995-1997 | Villa Quintana | Lynette Quintana |
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1995–1998 | Eat Bulaga! | Co-Host | |
1996–1998 | Growing Up | Stephanie Acosta | |
2005 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To | Guest | |
2008 | ASAP | Guest |
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2011 | Party Pilipinas | Guest |
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Daldalita | Carmela | ||
2013 | Villa Quintana | Isabelle Quirante |
2014 || Sarap Diva || Guest
Year | Movie | Role |
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1991 | Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | Donna |
1991 |
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