Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Braden Cruz (; 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 annulled 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.

In 2025, Cruz disclosed that she had been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.

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

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