Geneva Cruz

Geneva Mendoza Cruz (; born April 2, 1976) is a multiplatinum Filipina singer and actress known for her songs, "Anak Ng Pasig" (Child of Pasig River) and "Kailan" (When). She was discovered and mentored by National Artist of the Philippines for Music, Ryan Cayabyab who formed the defunct iconic music group Smokey Mountain, which she was a member of. In 2020, Cruz moved back to Manila in the Philippines, from the United States, where she worked as a weight-loss coach for a few years.

On March 9, 2022, Cruz earned the rank of sergeant under the Philippine Air Force Reserve Command after she graduated from its military training.

Early life Geneva Mendoza Cruz was born in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. One of the great-granddaughters of Tirso Cruz Sr., her family includes actors like Tirso Cruz III, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, and Donna Cruz.

Cruz first married Paco Arespacochaga, with son, Heaven. After declaration of nullity, she married KC Montero. After their 10-year marriage, she dated non-showbiz partners, Nikolaus Booth and Lee Paulsen, with a daughter, London, born on May 10, 2014. In May 2024, Cruz and KC Montero joined "It's Showtime"'s "EXpecially For You."

In 2024, Cruz enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration course at Philippine Christian University. She studied Bachelor of Literature at the University of Santo Tomas.

Career Cruz began her career in 1989 as one of the lead singers of the popular group Smokey Mountain.

Cruz has been a long-time Environmentalist and an Animal Rights advocate.

In 2013, Geneva joined the PETA campaign to free Mali, an elephant currently in captivity at the Manila Zoo, and have her transferred to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand. She posed for a photo shoot with Sanya Smith, Amanda Griffin, Ornussa Cadness, Mia Ayesa, Julia Sniegowski, Sheena Vera Cruz, and Daiana Menezes, all of whom were asking for Mali to be freed.

Awards Catholic Mass Media Awards – Best song for Anak ng Pasig