Angelika dela Cruz
| Angelika Dela Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Maria Lourdes Egger dela Cruz-Casareo |
| Also known as | Shine |
| Born |
29 October 1981[1] Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop, OPM, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Host |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Sony Music (1996-1999), Imperial Records, Star Records, Star Magic (1995–1997; 2003–2007; 2016-present), GMA Network (2007-2016) |
Maria Lourdes Egger dela Cruz-Casareo, better known by her screen name Angelika Dela Cruz (born 29 October 1981),[2] is a Filipina actress and singer. She started her career in 1995, and has since appeared in television shows and movies. Originally with ABS-CBN from 1995-1999 and again from 2003-2007, she became a contract artist under GMA Network in 1999-2003 and again in 2007-2016.
Personal life
Angelika Dela Cruz was born to a Filipino father Ernie Dela Cruz and an Italian-Austrian mother Angelica Egger.[3] She has also a younger sister, Mika Dela Cruz, who is also an actress, and two brothers, Erick and Edward, one of the lead singers of the boy band "Freshmen" who died in a vehicular accident in 7 June 2010.[3] She is currently the Chairwoman of Barangay Longos in Malabon.
In an episode of Showbiz Central, de la Cruz admitted that she had married Orion Casareo in August 2008 and was expecting a child.[4] She gave birth to Gabriel Casareo on 22 March via caesarian section.
Her cousin, Ai dela Cruz, whose current MYX VJ/anchor of ABS-CBN News Channel/former courtside reporter, whose fellow Iglesia ni Cristo member.
Acting career
Early success
Dela Cruz gained notice when she won Best New Actress of the year award at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies for her very first movie Nights of Serafina. ABS-CBN saw her potential as an actress and she plays her role as Joyce in Mara Clara with Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes.[5]
She was also cast in other youth-oriented movies such as Istokwa with Mark Anthony Fernandez and was launched as the lead star in Huwag Mo Nang Itanong and Seventeen... So Kaka. She received critical acclaim in the movie Manananggal ng Manila which she starred alongside Alma Concepcion, Tonton Gutierrez, Eric Fructuoso and Aiza Seguerra. She was once again able to work with Judy Ann Santos in the primetime drama series Esperanza which made her a household name. In the series, she was first paired to Spencer Reyes however, their tandem was not accepted by the viewers so ABS CBN paired her to actor Jericho Rosales. Her team-up with Rosales made its way to the big screen via Magandang Hatinggabi a horror movie produced by Star Cinema and other television projects such as the teen-oriented horror series !Oka Tokat, Star Drama Theater anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya and F.L.A.M.E.S. They also became regulars in ASAP and Magandang Tanghali Bayan.
Breakthrough
After working with ABS-CBN, dela Cruz tried her luck in ABS CBN's rival GMA Network. The network cast her in shows including primetime mini-series Di Ba't Ikaw, noontime variety show SOP and action-fantasy series Pintados. She was able to showcase her acting ability by playing the lead role in the mini-series Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi with award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino and in Umulan Man o Umaraw. Her breakout role came when she was cast as the lead star of the primetime television series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin. The show became a huge success and crowned her as the Soap Opera Princess of GMA. She also appeared in the teen-oriented show Click but due to her rising popularity, she was pulled out from the show.[5]
After the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, she once again headlined another primetime drama entitled Habang Kapiling Ka opposite Victor Neri who played Erica Malvarosa. Her outstanding performance in the series gave her a Best Actress nomination at the 2003 PMPC Star Awards for TV. Dela Cruz also took part and matured in movies. In 2000, she earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination for the movie Deathrow, an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival. She also played the lead in the action-drama movie Hari Ng Selda alongside Robin Padilla and the comedy film S2pid Luv with rapper Andrew E. Both were under Viva Films.
After her contract with GMA expired in 2003, dela Cruz moved back to ABS-CBN and teamed-up with her former on-and-off screen partner Jericho Rosales in the TV series Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas with Diether Ocampo and Kristine Hermosa. The series became one of the most watched shows in primetime and its popularity has reached abroad. dela Cruz who played an optimistic and talented young lady who became romantically involved with the character played by Jericho Rosales was applauded by both viewers and critics. After the success of Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, dela Cruz was cast in another primetime television drama called Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin where she shared the screen with Star Magic's brightest talents such as Claudine Barretto, John Lloyd Cruz, Shaina Magdayao and Bea Alonzo. She also appeared as one of the main hosts of the showbiz-oriented talk show Entertainment Konek and Sunday variety show ASAP.
Villainous and present roles
Her career took a different direction in 2006 when she played an anti-heroine role to Sarah Geronimo in the drama series Bituing Walang Ningning, a TV adaptation of a 1980s movie starring Cherie Gil and Sharon Cuneta. Her superb performance as Lavinia Arguelles won her a Best Actress nomination at the 2007 PMPC Star Awards for Television and a Best Actress award in Gawad Amerika. She later appeared as Kristine Hermosa's ambitious twin sister in the afternoon drama Prinsesa ng Banyera.
In 2008, dela Cruz signed up with GMA Network and made a comeback via primetime drama series Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita where she played the role of the main antagonist Via Fausto. The series gave her the opportunity to work again with her previous co-stars such as Marvin Agustin, Tonton Gutierrez and Dina Bonnevie. Later that year, she was given another antagonist role in the afternoon drama series Una Kang Naging Akin which became a consistent top rater in the ratings game. In October of the year, she was cast as the scheming ex-girlfriend of JC de Vera in the primetime series LaLola.
After giving birth, dela Cruz returned to the screen by playing Iza Calzado's good-hearted sister in the afternoon drama series Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit. She most recently appeared in the primetime fantasy comedy series Pilyang Kerubin, telefantasya Dwarfina and the sports series Futbolilits. She made a guest appearance on the pilot episode of Ruben Marcelino's Kokak before being cast as one of the leads in the primetime drama series Biritera in which she received positive reviews.[6] After playing a good character in Biritera, she went back to playing villainous roles in the afternoon drama series Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? and in the primetime fantasy series Aso ni San Roque.[7] In 2013, Angelika once again plays the good character as Rodora Santos / Giselle Atienza-Carbonel in Mundo Mo'y Akin followed by Kambal Sirena (2014) and Second Chances (2015) then later she played Nimfa as the mother of her stepson Jay (Kristofer Martin) and the main antagonist to Liza (Joyce Ching) in Healing Hearts along with Chloe (Krystal Reyes). In 2016, dela Cruz played Evelyn as Larry's lovable wife and Ana's mother in Hanggang Makita Kang Muli.
She returned to ABS-CBN the same year for a second time when she confirmed to play her character in the upcoming teleserye.
Singing career
Despite an active career in acting, Angelika made her first mark in showbiz through her musical talent for singing. In 1994, at the age of 14 she sang the theme song for the Tagalog dub of Sailor Moon which begin airing in October 1994 on ABC-5. The song was a variation of "Moonlight Densetsu" and the Tagalog lyrics were written by Vehnee Saturno.[8] In 1996, she released a 10-track self-titled album under BMG Records followed by a second album entitled My Only Wish three years later. She also
Angelika’s soothing voice soon caught Imperial Records’ attention. The Japanese label then tapped the singer-actress to record a few songs, which eventually gained international fame and earned for her a budding name in Japan.
To give way to her flourishing acting career, Angelika’s singing streak took a hiatus for years, until she later managed to sing once again in 2006 when she was included in the soundtrack of her television starrer Bituing Walang Ningning. She recorded two songs for the series: Miss Na Miss Kita and Dito Ba? featuring Sarah Geronimo.
Lawsuit Against BMG Music
On 17 March 1995, de la Cruz (Lourdes Egger dela Cruz in real life) signed a contract with BMG under which she was required to record at least two albums over three years. But Dela Cruz only recorded one album during the period so BMG exercised on 23 March 1998 its option to extend the contract for two more years.
She was required to record one album, which she was able to do. Despite the expiration of the option period, on 8 May 2000, BMG informed her she still had to record one album under the option period.
On 5 June 2001, Dela Cruz sued and asked for damages, claiming that after recording one album BMG never gave her any proposal for a second one and that despite the lapse of the option period, the firm refused to release her on the ground that she still had to record one album.
The RTC found merit in Dela Cruz’ petition, awarding her payment for damages, and the payment of royalties for the unfulfilled number of required songs under the agreement but BMG appealed the case and CA ruled in Dela Cruz’ favor.
However, CA deleted the lower court’s award to Dela Cruz of P1.5 million in actual damages, P200,000 in moral damages, another P200,000 in exemplary damages, as well as P50,000 in attorney’s fees.
The CA said there was no evidence to support the award of actual, moral and exemplary damages. And since both parties have legitimate claims to each other, CA said the award of attorney’s fees was not warranted.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Evelyn Esguerra | Main Cast | |
| 2015 | Healing Hearts | Nimfa Fernandez-Villamor | Main Cast / Antagonist | |
| Second Chances | Annie Paredes | Guest Cast | ||
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Reyna Arowana | Supporting Cast | |
| 2013 | Mundo Mo'y Akin | Rodora Santos / Giselle Atienza-Carbonel | Main Cast | |
| 2012 | Aso ni San Roque | Bulan | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? | Leslie Montelibano | Main Cast / Antagonist | ||
| Biritera | Remedios "Remy" Capitollo | Main Cast | ||
| 2011 | Kokak | Vicky Asuncion | Guest Cast / Antagonist | |
| Futbolilits | Belinda Almodovar | Main Cast / Antagonist | ||
| Dwarfina | Romera | |||
| 2010 | Panday Kids | Ester | Guest Cast | |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Melissa Alejandrino-Santos | Supporting Cast | ||
| 2009 | Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit | Nancy Rosales | Main Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2008 | LaLola | Sabrina Starr | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| Una Kang Naging Akin | Vanessa Yumul | Main Cast / Antagonist | ||
| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Via Fausto | |||
| 2007 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Mayumi Burgos / Daphne Pertierra | | |
| Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Kalagua / Dr. Eva Tabinas | |||
| Little Big Superstar | Herself | Resident Judge | ||
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Lavinia Arguelles | Main Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2005 | Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Karri Medrano-Ynares | Main Cast | |
| Entertainment Konek | Herself | Host | ||
| 2004 | EK Channel | |||
| MTB: Ang Saya Saya | Co-Host | |||
| 2003 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Mary Ann Santos | Main Cast | |
| ASAP Mania | Herself | Co-Host / Performer | ||
| 2002 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Erica Malvarosa | Main Cast / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Mylene Fuentebella / Katherine Morales / Carmencita San Diego | ||
| 2000 | Umulan Man o Umaraw | Andrea | ||
| Bubble Gang | Herself | Performer | ||
| Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi | Luna | Main Cast | ||
| Click | Oli | |||
| 1999 | Pintados | Diwata / Reewa Zulueta | ||
| Di Ba't Ikaw | Arlene | Supporting role | ||
| SOP Rules | Herself | Co-Host / Performer | ||
| 1997 | Oka Tokat | Tessa Sytangco (1997/1999) | Main Cast | ABS-CBN |
| Esperanza | Cecille Montejo / Regina Salgado | |||
| 1996 | Mara Clara | Joyce | Supporting Cast | |
| 1995/1999 2003/2007 2016-present | ASAP 20 | Herself / Performer | Co-Hostess |
Films
| Year | Studio | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DLS- College of St. Benilde Myray Production | An Angel's Tale | Angelika |
| 2011 | Creative Minds Production | Babang Luksa | Idang |
| 2002 | Viva Films | S2pid Luv | Wendy |
| Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 | Angelica | ||
| 2000 | GMA Films | Deathrow | Isabel |
| 1999 | Star Cinema | Esperanza: The Movie | Cecille / Regina |
| Regal Films | Seventeen so kaka | Neneng | |
| 1998 | Star Cinema | Magandang Hatinggabi | Marianne |
| 1997 | Ipaglaban Mo II | Agnes | |
| Regal Films | Huwag Mo Nang Itanong | Cely | |
| Mananggal ng Maynila | Terry | ||
| 1996 | Istokwa | Lea | |
| Nights of Serafina | Diana |
Discography
| Year | Title | Tracklist |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Sony Music | Angelika | Fill the World with love Hindi lamang sa Pangarap Sa Atin Lang Kung Bubuksan Mo Man ang Puso Ko Now you Go Sasabihin Ko Na Ba? Ready to Fall In Love Again Tanging Puso Lang Di Ko Alam Pagkatapos ng Gabi |
| 1999 | My Only Wish |
I Miss You Paano ba? Nadevelop Hold Me in your Arms Sana ay Magbalik Ka Let the Love Begin Don't throw it Away In the Heat of Summer My Only Wish Ipangako Mo |
| 1999
Imperial Records |
In My Dreams | Unknown Tracks |
| 2001 | Metropop Song Festival | A Day and A Night More |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning Soundtrack |
Miss Na Miss Kita Dito ba? (feat. Sarah Geronimo) |
Awards and nominations
Films
| Year | Organization | Award | Movie | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | "Deathrow" (2000) ! | Nominated |
| 2000 | 49TH FAMAS Annual Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won |
| 1999 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | "Esperanza: The Movie" (1999) | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best New Actress of the Year | "Nights of Serafina" (1996) | Won |
Television
| Year | Organization | TV Award | TV show | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Program | "Mundo Mo'y Akin" (2013) | Nominated |
| 2007 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Actress | "Bituing Walang Ningning" (2006) | Nominated |
| 2007 | Gawad America | Best Actress | "Bituing Walang Ningning" (2006) | Won |
| 2006 | ASAP Pop Awards | Best Character Actress | "Bituing Walang Ningning" (2006) | Nominated |
| 2005 | Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | Grand Champion | Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (2005) | Won |
| 2003 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Actress | "Habang Kapiling Ka" (2002) | Nominated |
| 1998 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actress | GMA Telesine "Propeta" (1997) | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Jeepney" (1996) | Nominated |
Music
| Year | Organization | Music Award | Recipient | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PARI | Gold Record Award | Bituing Walang Ningning:Soundtracks | Won |
| 2001 | Metropop 2001 | Song Interpreter of the year | "A Day and a Night More" | Nominated |
| 2001 | Gintong Parangal ng Malabon | Gintong Parangal Awardee | herself | Won |
| 1998 | Parangal ng Bayan | People's Choice Awardee for Most Promising Female Performer | herself | Won |
| 1997 | Parangal ng Bayan | People's Choice Awardee for Most Promising Female Performer | herself | Won |
| 1993 | Likhawit | 4th Placer, Amateur Division | herself | Won |
References
- ↑ http://www.pinoystop.com/bio/celebrity-profile/517/angelika-dela-cruz-biography
- ↑ http://www.pinoystop.com/bio/celebrity-profile/517/angelika-dela-cruz-biography
- 1 2 "Angelika dela Cruz and her family grieve over Edward's death | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ↑ "Angelika: I'm married, three months pregnant | Showbiz | GMA News Online". Gmanews.tv. 12 October 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Angelika dela Cruz in her Palace | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ↑ "Angelika dela Cruz enjoys popularity and high rating of Biritera | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ↑ "Angelika dela Cruz, planong pasukin na ang pulitika sa 2013 | Showbiz | GMA News Online". Gmanetwork.com. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ↑ "Angelika dela Cruz in her Palace". April 26, 2007. YES! Magazine. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ↑ "Latest News in the Philippines". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 15 September 2013.