Franchesca Salcedo

Franchesca Abanador "Chesca" Salcedo (born March 16, 2002) is a Filipino actress. She plays the role of Cruzita Aldama Santibañez in MariMar, the legitimate daughter of Marimar Aldama and Sergio Santibañez. Although her nickname in real life is Cruzita, her acting roles in both MariMar and Claudine had her playing a character named Cruzita, which she was given after her stint on the former.

Early life and career Prior to acting in MariMar, Franchesca auditioned for the main role in Maria Flordeluna and was accepted. However, during the pre-photoshoot for Maria Flordeluna she was told on the spot that she was replaced by Eliza Pineda, her current co-star in Kambal, Karibal. Franchesca is currently attending home study program as a student in Angelicum College.

Franchesca portrayed the role of Cruzita Aldama Santibañez in MariMar that make her debut in big screen and made her first TV appearances. She then went back to big screen after a years in 2010 to portray the role of Marva in Panday Kids. Francheska mailed to Wish Ko Lang for his brother who has mental illness she only wants treatment for his brothers illness. In 2010, Francheska Salcedo played the role of Sugar Ferrer in the new installment of Sine Novela: Trudis Liit as a young villain of Trudis. She also take part of the movie titled "Dota o ako the movie".

In 2017, Franchesca Salcedo joins the cast of GMA Network hit primetime drama series Kambal, Karibal where she portrayed the role of Nori, a goth, good best friend of Crisan (played by Bianca Umali).

Filmography Television Year Title Role 2021 The Lost Recipe Liz 2018 Ika-5 Utos Lara Inday Will Always Love You Jing Tadhana: Hinog sa Pilit Sarah 2017–2018 Kambal, Karibal Norilyn "Nori" Salcedo / Frenny 2017 Maynila: The Wrong Mr. Right Lelet's friend 2015 Baker King Young Celine 2014 Obsession Lucy Calderon 2013 Magpakailanman: The Alden Richards Story Riza Istorifik: Bantay Ni Betchay Perfidia Kakambal ni Eliana Young Marga 2012 Enchanted Garden Young Guia Pidol's Wonderland: Moomoo Mia Serena Tween Hearts Young Heidi 2011 Pidol's Wonderland: Kelly Kalat Kelly Pidol's Wonderland: Ella Brathinella Ella 5 Girls and a Dad Valerie Amaya Young Binayaan Magic Palayok Suyen 2010 Trudis Liit Sugar Ferrer Panday Kids Marva Claudine: Stage Mother Cruzita 2009 Rosalinda Young Fedra 2007 MariMar Cruzita Aldama Santibañez

Film Year Title Role 2011 Tumbok Yumi 2019 Black Lipstick