music.wikisort.org - SingerMaria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (Tagalog: [maɾɪˈkɾis gaɾˈʃa ˈkɾus]), is a Filipina singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of Pinoy Pop Superstar. She is the Philippines' Divine Siren.
Filipina singer and actress
In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Yu, the birth surname or paternal family name is Garcia, and the marital name is Cruz.
Maricris Garcia-Cruz |
---|
 |
|
Birth name | Maria Cristina Yu Garcia |
---|
Born | (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987 (age 35) Caloocan, Philippines |
---|
Genres | P-Pop, R&B, OPM |
---|
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
---|
Years active | 2003–present |
---|
Labels | GMA Records |
---|
Musical artist
Early life and education
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]
Career
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]
Personal life
On December 16, 2016, Garcia married TJ Cruz.[2] In May 2020, Garcia announced via Instagram that she is expecting her first child.[3]
Discography
Albums
Singles
Soundtracks
- Nang Dahil Sa Iyo (from Mga Mata ni Anghelita)
- Mahal Kita (from MariMar)
- Kung Sana Bukas (from Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita)
- Kung Alam Mo Lang (from Kakambal ni Eliana)
- Pinakamamahal (from The Borrowed Wife)
- Ibibigay Ko Ang Lahat (from The Half Sisters)
- Lihim (from Ang Lihim ni Annasandra)
- Nasaan (with Aicelle Santos) (from Beautiful Strangers)
- Iniibig Kita (from MariMar)
- Ako'y Mahalin (from Destiny Rose)
- Ako na Lang Ang Bibitaw (from koreanovela series Carmina)
- Magkaibang Mundo (with Ralph King) (from Magkaibang Mundo)
- Natatanging Pag-ibig (from Sinungaling Mong Puso)
- Di Malilimot (from Someone to Watch Over Me)
- Pangarap (from Legally Blind)
- Destiny originally sung by Lyn (from My Love from the Star)
- Huwag Kang Papatay (from Ika-5 Utos)
- Tao Lang (from Pamilya Roces)
- Ganito Ako (from Dragon Lady)
- Walang Ganti (from Bihag)
- Bakit Siya? (with Aicelle Santos) (from The Better Woman)
- Kahit Ganun Pa Man (from Magkaagaw)
- Bukas Ay Para Sa Akin (from Artikulo 247)
- Sagot Sa Dalangin (from Abot-Kamay na Pangarap)
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role |
2022–present |
All-Out Sundays |
Herself |
2018–19 | Studio 7 |
2018 | Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko | Allison "Alice" Bravante |
The Cure | Josie |
2017 | My Love from the Star | Shanel Luz-Meneses |
2016 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Monique |
2015 | 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] |
Contemporaries
Awards
- 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion (June 2007)
- Best New Female Recording Artist in 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music (October 29, 2009)
Trivia
- She is a GMA Network and GMA Records contract star.
- She sang Mahal Kita, one of Marimar's theme songs.
- She sang the final station ID of Q-11, with Geoff Taylor until now defunct in 2011.
- Her first music video was "Kahit Isang Saglit" in which Dennis Trillo appeared.
- Her song Mahal Kita was originally sung by the Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 2 Grand Champion Gerald Santos and revived by Maricris Garcia and became the love theme of Marimar
- She was part of a trio group named La Diva wherein her co-singers were Aicelle Santos, Jonalyn Viray.
- The "La Diva" sang the Philippine National Anthem during the Pacquiao-Cotto fight last November 15, 2009.
References
- Ramos, Arnel (September 20, 2008). "Maricris Garcia: Singing with her heart". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- Ilaya, Felix. "LOOK: Maricris Garcia and TJ Cruz get married". GMA Network. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- Iglesias, Iza (October 14, 2020). "Maricris Garcia on being a first time-mom". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- "Philippine Entertainment Portal | Music | "Pinoy Pop Superstar" crowns Maricris Garcia as its new champion". Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
Authority control  | |
---|
External links
На других языках
- [en] Maricris Garcia
[es] Maricris García
Maricris Yu García (26 de septiembre de 1987, Caloocan), es una cantante y actriz filipina exmiembro de la agrupación Pinoy Pop Superstar, integrada también por Jonalyn Viray y Gerald Santos. Ha sido considerada como la princesa de la música pop, como una de las Divas más importantes de su país.
Текст в блоке "Читать" взят с сайта "Википедия" и доступен по лицензии Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike; в отдельных случаях могут действовать дополнительные условия.
Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
2019-2025
WikiSort.org - проект по пересортировке и дополнению контента Википедии