Maricris Garcia-Cruz | |
Background: | solo_singer |
Birth Name: | Maria Cristina Yu Garcia |
Birth Date: | 26 September 1987 |
Birth Place: | Caloocan, Philippines |
Genre: | P-Pop, R&B, OPM |
Occupation: | Singer, actress |
Years Active: | 2003–present |
Label: | GMA Records |
Maria Cristina "Maricris" Yu Garcia-Cruz (in 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 the first year of Pinoy Pop Superstar year but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice" at the 2007 Grand Finale of Pinoy Pop Superstar, held in Araneta Coliseum. Thus, she was awarded as the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion.[2] 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".[3]
On December 16, 2016, Garcia married TJ Cruz.[4] In May 2020, Garcia announced via Instagram that she is expecting her first child.[5] Their daughter, Adaiah Denise was born on January 12, 2021.
Year | Title | Role |
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2007 | Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 3[6] | Herself |
2007–10 | SOP Rules | |
2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Maria Cristina |
2010–13 | Party Pilipinas | Herself/host |
2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Cecilia "Cecille" Reyes |
2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | Herself |
2014–15 | Yagit | Cece Ortega-Guison |
2015–16 | Marimar | Natalia Montenegro |
2016–17 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Monique |
2017 | My Love from the Star | Shanel Luz-Meneses |
2018 | The Cure | Josie |
2018–19 | Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko | Allison "Alice" Bravante |
Studio 7 | Herself | |
2022–present | All-Out Sundays |