Maricris Garcia-Cruz | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Maria Cristina Yu Garcia |
Born | Caloocan, Philippines | September 26, 1987
Genres | P-Pop, R&B, OPM |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | GMA Records |
Maria Cristina "Maricris" Yu Garcia-Cruz (Tagalog: [mɐɾiˈkɾis gaɾˈsɪa ˈkɾus]; born September 26, 1987) is a Filipino singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of Pinoy Pop Superstar. She is the Philippines' Divine Siren.
Maricris Garcia was born as Maria Cristina Yu Garcia on September 26, 1987, in Caloocan, Philippines. She studied tourism at the La Consolacion College in Caloocan.[1]
She first auditioned in Pinoy Pop Superstar year one, but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice"[citation needed] at the Grand Finale held in Araneta Coliseum. She was the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion. Her voice is distinctly similar to the Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla's voice, so she has been given the title of the "Divine Princess".[citation needed]
On December 16, 2016, Garcia married TJ Cruz.[2] In May 2020, Garcia announced via Instagram that she is expecting her first child.[3] Their daughter, Adaiah Denise was born in January 12, 2021.
Year | Title | Role |
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2022–present | All-Out Sundays | Herself |
2018–19 | Studio 7 | |
Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko | Allison "Alice" Bravante | |
2018 | The Cure | Josie |
2017 | My Love from the Star | Shanel Luz-Meneses |
2016–17 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Monique |
2015–16 | Marimar | Natalia Montenegro |
2014–15 | Yagit | Cece Ortega-Guison |
2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | Herself |
2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Cecilia "Cecille" Reyes |
2010–13 | Party Pilipinas | Herself/host |
2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Maria Cristina |
2007–10 | SOP Rules | Herself |
2007 | Pinoy Pop Superstar: Year 3[4] |