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Born | Shaira Mae Dela Cruz May 3, 1995 Las Piñas, Philippines | ||||||
Alma mater | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA | ||||||
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Years active | 2012–present | ||||||
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Channels | YouTube | ||||||
Years active | 2016–present | ||||||
Subscribers | 129,000 | ||||||
Total views | 1.86 million | ||||||
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Last updated: January 6, 2023 |
Shaira Mae Berlanga Dela Cruz (born May 3, 1995), known professionally as Shaira Diaz, is a Filipino actress and television host. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network under Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
Shaira Mae Dela Cruz was born on May 3, 1995, in Las Piñas City, Philippines. She has two siblings, a brother named Angelo and a sister named Sharmaine, both of whom share her interest in music and the arts. Her involvement in the entertainment industry began at a young age, participating in singing and dancing competitions at school and in her local community. She also became involved in theater, which contributed to her decision to pursue a career in acting. [1] [2]
Diaz finished a degree in Marketing Management at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in Las Piñas. [3] Prior to graduation, she was recognized by the university as an outstanding Business Administration student. [4]
Diaz started her acting career when she joined the talent show Artista Academy of TV5, where she finished as one of the finalists. She made her acting debut in a supporting role in the 2013 fantasy series Kidlat . She then appeared in shows such as Confessions of a Torpe , Madam Chairman and various episodes of Wattpad Presents. In 2015, she starred in the Baker King , which is the Philippine adaptation of the 2010 Korean drama Bread, Love and Dreams . [1]
In 2018, she inked an exclusive contract with GMA Network. She also signed a management contract with GMA Artist Center. [5] [6] Her first project with the network is a guest appearance in the afternoon series Contessa . She later joined the cast of the series Pamilya Roces . In 2019, Diaz starred in the movie Because I Love You opposite David Licauco.
In 2021, she renewed her contract with GMA Artist Center. She starred in the second season of the drama anthology I Can See You entitled On My Way to You! where she paired with Ruru Madrid. The following year, she reunited with Madrid in the action series Lolong where she played his love interest. In 2023, she joined the morning show Unang Hirit as one of its hosts. [7] Diaz and Licuaco paired up once again in the romantic film Without You. Later that year, she starred in the romance drama series Lovers & Liars .
Diaz began a relationship with actor EA Guzman in 2013. [8] They became engaged in December 2021. [9] [a] The couple revealed that they have practiced celibacy or sexual abstinence throughout their relationship until they get married.
In October 2024, Diaz underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy to remove her inflamed appendix. [10]
Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
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2024 | Regal Studio Presents: Love Next Door | Joy | GMA Network |
Running Man Philippines | Guest | ||
2023–2024 | Lovers & Liars | Annika "Nika" Aquino | |
2023-present | Unang Hirit | Host | |
2023 | Open 24/7 | Guest | |
Magpakailanman: The Lost Boy | Maris | ||
Tadhana: Hubad na Katotohanan | Julia | ||
2022 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Olivia "Olive" Garcia | |
Bubble Gang | Guest | ||
Lolong | Elisa "Elsie" Dominguez-Candelaria | ||
Magpakailanman: Sa Ngalan ng Anak | Ellen | ||
2021 | Tadhana: Hulog ng Langit | Angel | |
Dear Uge: Sleep Baby Sleep | Baby | ||
Regal Studio Presents: Ikaw si Ako, Ako si Ikaw | Janice | ||
Magpakailanman: Gua Ai Di, I Love You | Melody | ||
I Can See You: On My Way to You! | Racquel "Raki" Buena | ||
The Lost Recipe | Julienne Buenavidez | GMA News TV | |
Sleepless: The Series | TV5 | ||
2020 | Magpakailanman: Viral Frontliner | Lorraine Pingol | GMA Network |
Magpakailanman: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Jasmine | ||
Dear Uge: Ganda Mo Teh! | Alma | ||
2019 | Love You Two | Samantha "Sam" Batungbakal-Marquez | |
Studio 7 | Performer | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Squad Goals | Vina | ||
Magpakailanman: Psychic from Dumaguete | Rasha Mae Sarne | ||
Maynila: My Charming Prince | Odhesa | ||
Wish Ko Lang!: Against All Odds | Lorlie | ||
Dear Uge: Martyr'ang Matibay | Susan | ||
2018 | Pamilya Roces | Amy Roces | |
Magpakailanman: Nakawin Natin ang Bawat Sandali | Lisa | ||
One Hugot Away: Walang Label | Ella | ||
Contessa | Ces Hidalgo | ||
Wowowin | Co-host | ||
2016–2017 | Trops | Mandy Santiago-Tolentino | |
2016 | The Mysterious Case of Ana Madrigal | Ana Madrigal | Sari-Sari Channel |
Wattpad Presents: 300 Days with the Contract Husband | Yumiko "Yumi" Perez | TV5 | |
Wattpad Presents: Salamin | Laila | ||
2015 | Baker King | Sunshine Robles Gatchalian | |
Wattpad Presents: The Magic in You | Princess Madrigal | ||
Wattpad Presents: I'm in Love with a DOTA Player | Tin Arevallo | ||
Wattpad Presents: The Ignorant Princess | Therese Prietto | ||
Happy Truck ng Bayan | Host | ||
2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Lovely Mabuti | |
Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody 2 (Still in Love) | Chelsea Torres [11] | ||
Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody | |||
2013–2014 | Madam Chairman | Katherine "Kakay" de Guzman | |
2013 | Kidlat | Francine / Frosta | |
Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Herself | ||
2012 | Artista Academy | Contestant / Finalist |
Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
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2023 | Without You | Ria | Second lead role | [12] |
2021 | Coming Home | Sally Librada | Supporting cast | |
2019 | Because I Love You | Maria Sunita "Summer" Andres | First lead role | |
Promdi | Bettina | |||
2018 | Wooden Chair | Teacher Gina | ||
2017 | Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies | Catherine "Cath" Lacerna | Supporting cast | [13] |
2013 | Kaleidoscope World | Dance crew member |
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