Mika dela Cruz

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Mika dela Cruz
Born
Mariko Nicolette E. dela Cruz [fn 1]

(1998-12-09) December 9, 1998 (age 25)
Other namesMikaela
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2005–2020
Agents
Spouse
(m. 2024)
Relatives Angelika dela Cruz (sister)
Edward dela Cruz (brother)
Erick dela Cruz (brother) [1]

Mariko Nicolette Egger dela Cruz-Aguas (born December 9, 1998), better known as Mika dela Cruz, is a Japanese-Austrian actress based in the Philippines. [2] She was formerly an artist of GMA Network. [3]

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Personal life

Mika was born in Japan to a Japanese biological father and an Italian-Austrian mother. [4] She used the surname Dela Cruz to be recognized more easily in the entertainment business, having an older sibling with a career in the industry. She also had a stepfather named Ernie (now deceased), who accepted her into the family. She is the younger half-sister of Angelika Dela Cruz. [5] Despite her ethnic background, Mika identifies as Filipino.

She married her long-time partner and co-actor in Goin’ Bulilit, Nash Aguas in 2024. [6] The couple, who were engaged since October 20, 2018, were married at the Adriano's Events Place and Prayer Garden in Tagaytay. [7] [8]

Career

Mika started her entertainment career with ABS-CBN Network. Mika is known for portraying teenage or older characters, and is usually paired with Nash Aguas, Andre Garcia and Aaron Junatas.

On November 8, 2016, after 11 years with Star Magic, Mika officially signs with GMA Artist Center and becomes a contract artist of GMA Network. [9]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006-2011 Goin Bulilit ABS-CBN
2007 Maria Flordeluna "Julia"/Maria Flordeluna Alicante II
2008 Eva Fonda Elena "Leleng" De Jesus
Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin Anna GMA Network
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart Young Nadine ABS-CBN
Dahil May Isang Ikaw Young Ella
Kambal sa Uma Young Marie Perea/Vira Mae Ocampo
2010 Ilumina Sinukuan GMA Network
2011 Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Stephanie ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Cacai Kikay Young Cacai
Guns and Roses Young Reign
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Young Gabrielle "Gabby" Marcelo
2013 Luv U: Season 2 Marjorie "Marj" De Silva
2014 Mirabella Iris Robles
2015 You're My Home Jennifer
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Lason Richelle
Wish Ko Lang Irish GMA Network
2017 Meant to Be Mariko Altamirano
Dear Uge Clea
Wish Ko Lang Mia
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Langgam
2018 Sherlock Jr. Michelle
Pamilya Roces Donatella "Donna" Rosales
2019 Kara Mia Mia Lacson
Daddy's Gurl Hillary

Film

YearTitleRole
2007 Tiyanaks Water Tiyanak
My Kuya's Wedding Young Yvette
2009 T2 Angeli
Ang Darling Kong Aswang Angel
2010 RPG Metanoia May "Mayumi" / Cassandra
2015 Angela Markado Imee

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationCategoryWorkResult
2009 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Actress Ang Darling Kong Aswang Nominated
Dangal ng Pilipinas Awards (Consumers League of the Philippines)Best Promising Child Drama ActressWon
201012th Gawad PASADO AwardsBest Supporting ActressWon
PMPC Star AwardBest Child Film Actress T2 Won

Notes

  1. Mika dela Cruz was born in Japan. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Egger.

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