# Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Braden Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation:; born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is part of the Cruz family of actors.

## Personal life

Cruz married actor and director Cesar Montano on September 14, 2000. They have three daughters: Angelina Isabelle, Samantha Angelene "Sam", and Angel Franchesca "Chesca". In 2013, the couple separated and in 2018, the marriage was annuled by the Quezon City Court.
In 2016, she dated Ara Mina's half-brother Macky Mathay, but she admitted their breakup in 2022.
In 2024, businessman Atong Ang confirmed that he was in a relationship with Cruz.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1992 | Valiente | young Leona Braganza | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1995–1999 | Bubble Gang | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1999 | L | Claire Celerio | GMA Network |
| 2002–2004 | Kapalaran | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Marina | Reyna Istah | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Esmeralda | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Susan Navarro / Mothra | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Palos | Grazella Caranzo y Reviera | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Be Careful With My Heart | Alexandra "Alex" Lim | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | Isabel De Lara | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–2014 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Isabel Carriedo-Castillo / Malena | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Toda Max | Mrs. Catacutan | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Pure Love | Lorraine Santos | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Oh My G! | Maria Lucilla "Lucy" Zaldivar-Santiago | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Alice Urtola | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Burol in this Together | Rafa | GMA Network |
| 2017–2018 | Wildflower | Camia Delos Santos-Cruz / Jasmine | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Kapag Nahati ang Puso | Rosario "Rio" Matias / Rio Fonacier-Del Valle | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan | Kim | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Hiwaga ng Kambat | Melissa Enriquez-Baron | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Rebecca "Kai" Estrella | ABS-CBN |
| 2020–2021 | Bagong Umaga | Margaret "Maggie" Buencorazon-Veradona | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Stories from the Heart: Love on Air | Deborah Gutierrez | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune | Cristine Chan | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Tadhana: Babawiin Ko Ang Langit | Agatha | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Underage | Maria Elena "Lena" Serrano | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Unbreak My Heart | Christina Romualdez-Zhang | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Pamilya Sagrado | Atty. Karina Mendel | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Herself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network GTV |

### Movies

* First Time... Like a Virgin! (1992)
* Guwapings: The First Adventure (1992) Dolores
* Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992) Gretch (segment "Ang Guro")
* Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos (1993)
* Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993)
* Ano Ba 'Yan 2 (1993) Carolina
* Aguinaldo (1993)
* Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita (1993)
* Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday (1993) Vibora
* Teenage Mama (1993)
* Junior Police (1994)
* Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis (1994)
* The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! (1995) Marita Gonzaga
* Oha! Ako Pa?! (1995)
* Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) Jojo
* Costales (1995) Minda Costales
* Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group (1995)
* Virgin People 2 (1996)
* Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan (1996) Susan
* Medrano (1996) Lyka
* Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1996) Cynthia
* Adan Lazaro (1996) Rowena Reyes
* Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? (1997)
* Lihim ni Madonna (1997) Madonna
* Enteng en Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw ang Kaligayahan (1997)
* Babangon Ang Huling Patak ng Dugo (1997) Alieta
* Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa (1997)
* Magagandang Hayop (1998) Rowena
* Ama Namin (1998)
* Init ng Laman (1998)
* Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999) Annie Sugay
* Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat (1999) Lucy
* Bullet (1999) Mabel
* Ekis: Walang Tatakas (1999) Dolor
* Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na (2000)
* Alas-Dose (2001) May Vergara Atty. Montero
* Sunshine (2002)
* Inang Yaya (2006) May
* Ligalig (2006) Trixie
* Biktima (2012) Jane
* Just The Way You Are (2015)
* Mang Kepweng Returns (2017)
* Mystified (iflix original movie) (2019) Hellga
* The Heiress (2019) Carmen
* An Affair To Forget (Vivamax original movie) (2022) Rowena Ramos