Ella Cruz
This name uses Philippine naming customs. The first or maternal family name is Umali and the second or paternal family name is Cruz.
| Ella Cruz | |
|---|---|
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Ella Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim | |
| Born |
Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz August 17, 1996 Angat, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent |
Star Magic (2007-2009; 2012-2015) GMA Artist Center |
Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz,[1][2] known as Ella Cruz (born August 17, 1996) is a Filipino actress, product endorser, host, commercial & promotional model, and dancer. She is notable as Aryana in the 2012 fantasy drama series of the same name.
Career
She became popular in the Philippines under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was known for playing the teen character of Cristine Reyes in the TV series Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Cruz was often paired with Francis Magundayao (who played the teen Piolo Pascual in the same TV series). Cruz also become a part GMA Network from 2005-2011 under GMA Artist Center. She recently became popular when an uploaded video of her dancing to "Twerk It Like Miley" turned viral in YouTube.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Hawa | TBA |
| The Prenup | Mocha | |
| 2014 | Dilim | Mia |
| Somebody to Love | Amelie | |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Mai-Mai Javier |
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 | Erlinda |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Kiara |
| The Promise | Young Andrea | |
| Angels | Kerubina | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 56th FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress[3] | Resiklo | Won |
| 2nd Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Child Performer | Won | ||
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children Show Host (shared with Tropang Potchi hosts) | Tropang Potchi | Nominated |
References
- ↑ GOC-ONG-VILLARIASA, RHONA (March 30, 2015). "Meet and greet with Ella Cruz". Sun.Star Davao. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Getting to know Ella Cruz". Tempo. Jun 26, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Jinggoy, Lorna lead 56th FAMAS awards". THE PHILIPPINE STAR. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
External links
- Ella Cruz at the Internet Movie Database
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