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Donna Cruz

Filipina actress and singer

This article is about the singer. For her self-titled album, see Donna (album).

In this Philippine name&#;for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Cruz, the birth surname or paternal family name is Yrastorza, and the marital name is Larrazabal.

Donna Cruz

Born

Donna Cruz Yrastorza


() February 14, (age&#;47)

Manila, Philippines

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Potenciano "Yong" Larrazabal III

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OriginManila, Philippines
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Musical artist

Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal (born February 14, ), professionally known as Donna Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈkɾus]), is a Filipina singer and actress.

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  • Since the middle of the s, she has released 8 studio albums, and featured as an actress in local films. She has also appeared on four soundtrack albums.

    Biography

    – Early career beginnings and Donna

    See also: Donna (album)

    Donna Cruz Yrastorza was born in February in Manila, Philippines.

    As a child, Cruz joined pageants and singing competitions. Her first stint in showbiz was when she appeared as a finalist in Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippineschild beauty pageant. She won Bulilit Kampeon in , and signed with Viva Records in She released her debut album Donna in at the age of 14, featuring an original single "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" and cover of Boy Mondragon's song "Rain".

    Kurot sa Puso, Langit Na Naman and breakthrough as an actress

    See also: Kurot sa Puso and Langit Na Naman

    In , Cruz joined German Moreno's That's Entertainment, a daily variety show that featured young and upcoming new talents.

    Sunshine cruz biography: As a child, Cruz joined pageants and singing competitions. At age 22, she gave birth to a daughter and released "Ikaw Pala 'Yon" her final single under her then-current contract with Viva Entertainment Group. Cruz recorded all the songs at the age of twelve, making her the youngest artist from Viva Records to ever record a full studio album. See also: Now and Forever Donna Cruz album.

    She released Kurot sa Puso in early and later that year starred in the movie Kadenang Bulaklak alongside Vina Morales, Ana Roces, Angelu de Leon and Nida Blanca.[1] She joined the sitcoms Alabang Girls and Ober Da Bakod, both produced by VIVA Entertainment Group.

    In , she released Langit Na Naman, her third studio album. That same year that she starred in another drama produced by Viva, Pangako Ng Kahapon, together with Agot Isidro, Alice Dixson and Charito Solis.

    Habang May Buhay

    See also: Habang May Buhay (album), Villa Quintana, DoReMi, and Merry Christmas Donna

    In , the Viva Entertainment Group gave Cruz a lead role in the soap opera Villa Quintana , opposite actor Keempee de Leon.

    Lagging ikaw donna cruz biography Party Pilipinas. Adam Levine, 44 Pop Singer. Today, Majid is one Two years later, she released Langit Na Naman, her third studio album.

    She also starred in the films Campus Girls, Okey Si Ma'am, and Love Notes: The Movie. She released her fourth album, Habang May Buhay, which comprised love songs and featured the single "Only Me and You". Later that year, Cruz joined actress Nora Aunor in the drama film, Muling Umawit ang Puso, for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

    In , her single "Habang May Buhay" was released as a tie-in with a romantic movie of the same name. Habang May Buhay was top-billed by Cruz, Ian de Leon, Candy Pangilinan and veteran actress Hilda Koronel. She also starred alongside Bong Revilla and Nanette Medved in the action romantic-comedy movie, Pag-Ibig Ko sa Iyo'y Totoo.

    Cruz recorded a duet with American singer Jason Everly, called "Wish", son of Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers in Later that year, Cruz starred in DoReMi together with Regine Velasquez and Mikee Cojuangco. By the end of , Cruz released a holiday record Merry Christmas Donna which included the single "Muling Sumapit ang Pasko," written by Cruz's longtime collaborator Vehnee Saturno.

    Pure Donna

    See also: Pure Donna

    In , Cruz starred in Dahil Tanging Ikaw alongside Ian de Leon and Jao Mapa. Her album Pure Donna was also released and she hosted a musical special Pure Donna that was broadcast on GMA 7.

    Sheryl cruz biography In , she signed with Star Music. Jimin, 29 Pop Singer. She has an older brother named Jomar. During that year, she gave birth to a daughter named Isabella Adriana.

    The special won the Best Musical Special in the Aliw Awards.[2] Later that year, Cruz reunited with Jason Everly to star in the romantic-comedy film, Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot. She also joined Eat Bulaga! as a co-host and performer, and was part of SOP, a Sunday musical variety show.

    Cruz's last project before her marriage in September was in the tv series Growing Up where she had a supporting role to actress Angelu de Leon. A compilation named The Best of Donna was released to commemorate Cruz's ten-year catalog with Viva Entertainment from –

    Hulog Ng Langit and career hiatus

    See also: Hulog Ng Langit

    Cruz released her final album under Viva Records in , entitled "Hulog ng Langit", which focused on love songs and lullabies.

    At age 22, she gave birth to a daughter and released "Ikaw Pala 'Yon" her final single under her then-current contract with Viva Entertainment Group.

    In , Viva Records released Donna Cruz Sings Her Greatest Hits and in November of that year, performed at the Philippine Advertising Congress Awards in Cebu.

    After finishing her contract with Viva, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Cebu Doctors University.[3] In , she gave birth to a son and made a guest appearance in Bahay Mo Ba 'To? as Lynnette, reprising her role in Villa Quintana in In , Cruz featured on the song "Kailanma'y Panatag", a song written by Ogie Alcasid and Nicole Tolentino, and performed the song in ASAP.[4]

    In , Cruz appeared as a celebrity contestant in Wowowee, and performed "I Can" with fellow celebrity contestants Dimples Romana and Nikki Valdez.

    A year later, Cruz appeared in the sitcom Daldalita with Ogie Alcasid and Manilyn Reynes where she played the role of Daldalita's mother. In that same year, Cruz performed on stage in GMA 7's Party Pilipinas singing her hit single, "Rain".[5]

    –present: Now and Forever and return to the entertainment industry

    See also: Now and Forever (Donna Cruz album)

    In , Cruz sang the Similac Gain School theme song, "Wonderful World".

    Months later, Cruz returned to the music scene, signing her comeback album with Star Music in January She appeared on Tonight with Boy Abunda, Kris TV and ASAP to promote her latest album, Now and Forever.

    Personal life

    Cruz was born on February 14, , to parents Renato Yrastorza and Yolly Cruz.

    In February , Cruz became engaged to Potenciano "Yong" Larrazabal III, an ophthalmologist from Cebu. They married in , and have three children, Ysabella Adriana, Cian and Gio.[6][7][8] Ysabella Adriana graduated from Cebu Doctors' University in August [9] In August , Cian earned his Bachelor's degree in Medical Biology with magna cum laude.[10]

    Discography

    Cruz has released eight studio albums, four soundtrack albums and three compilation albums.

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    Cruz was signed to Viva Records between In , she signed with Star Music.

    Studio albums

    Soundtrack albums

    • Campus Girls: Music from the Motion Picture ()
    • Love Notes - The Movie: Music from the Motion Picture ()
    • Muling Umawit Ang Puso: Music from the Motion Picture ()
    • DoReMi: Music from the Motion Picture ()

    Compilation albums

    Filmography

    Television

    Film

    YearMovieRole
    Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang GamolDonna
    DarnaSally
    Pangako Sa'yo
    Pretty Boy
    Ang Boyfriend Kong GamolDonna
    Row 4: Ang Baliktorians Dory Pangilinan
    ManchichiritchitDonna
    Tom & Jerry: Hindi Kaming Hayop
    Pinagbiyak na Bunga Kristine
    Kadenang BulaklakVioly Abolencia
    Pintsik Gilda
    Ober Da Bakod: The MovieMuning
    Pangako ng Kahapon Belinda Tavera
    Campus GirlsGeorgie
    Okey Si Ma'am!Lailani Aranas
    Love Notes: The MovieDitas
    Muling Umawit ang PusoNoemi Salazar
    Habang May BuhayPia
    Pag-ibig Ko Sayo'y TotooDulce Lopez
    DoReMiDonette Legaspi
    Dahil Tanging IkawErica and Cecile
    Isang Tanong, Isang SagotRizelle

    Awards

    Awit Awards

    Film Academy of the Philippines

    Star Awards

    Metro Manila Film Festival

    Aliw Awards

    References

    1. ^ ab"Donna — The young star who's everywhere".

      Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 9, p.&#; Retrieved November 26,

    2. ^"Donna Cruz". Archived from the original on July 18,
    3. ^"Donna Cruz returns to the music scene, signs with Star Music". Rappler.
    4. ^"PHOTOS: 90s OPM icon Donna Cruz, happy to be back on ASAP &#; ABS-CBN Entertainment".

    5. Donna Cruz bio: net worth, age, husband, family, songs
    6. About Donna – Through The Years - Donna Cruz
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    8. Donna Cruz - Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal (Lyrics) - YouTube
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    10. Archived from the original on December 20, Retrieved December 20,

    11. ^"Donna Cruz on making a showbiz comeback: "Basta hindi maaapektuhan yung panahon ko para sa mga anak at asawa ko, sa pamilya ko."". . Retrieved May 16,
    12. ^"PHNO: SHOWBIZ CHATTER". .

      Geneva cruz biography Months later, Cruz returned to the music scene, signing her comeback album with Star Music in January Miley Cyrus, 32 Pop Singer. Viva Records Star Music. She competed in children's beauty pageants and placed first in the Little Miss Philippines pageant.

      Archived from the original on March 11, Retrieved May 16,

    13. ^"Donna as Mama". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 16,
    14. ^"The private world of Donna & Yong". The Philippine Star.
    15. ^Aquino, Maine (August 1, ). "Ysabella Larrazabal has her mother Donna Cruz's great looks".

      Retrieved August 5,

    16. ^Llemit, Kathleen (August 4, ). "Donna Cruz's son graduates magna cum laude in medical biology". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 5,

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