Maricris Garcia

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Maricris Garcia-Cruz
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Garcia in 2009
Background information
Birth nameMaria Cristina Yu Garcia
Born (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987 (age 36)
Caloocan, Philippines
Genres P-Pop, R&B, OPM
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active2003–present
Labels GMA Records

Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (Tagalog: [mɐɾiˈkɾisgaɾˈsɪaˈkɾus] ), 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.

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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

Garcia on Eat Bulaga! "BoxSing" Challenge Accepted in 2016. Maricris Garcia BoxSing Challenge.jpg
Garcia on Eat Bulaga! "BoxSing" Challenge Accepted in 2016.

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] Their daughter, Adaiah Denise was born in January 12, 2021.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Soundtracks

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
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]

Contemporaries

Awards

Trivia

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References

  1. Ramos, Arnel (September 20, 2008). "Maricris Garcia: Singing with her heart". The Philippine Star . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  2. Ilaya, Felix. "LOOK: Maricris Garcia and TJ Cruz get married". GMA Network . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  3. Iglesias, Iza (October 14, 2020). "Maricris Garcia on being a first time-mom". The Manila Times . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  4. "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.