Shaira Diaz

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Shaira Diaz
Born
Shaira Mae Dela Cruz

(1995-05-03) May 3, 1995 (age 29)
Las Piñas, Philippines
Alma mater University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
  • host
Years active2012–present
Agents
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Channels YouTube
Years active2016–present
Subscribers129,000
Total views1.86 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.

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Early life and education

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]

Career

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 .

Personal life

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]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole(s)Network
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 LabelElla
Contessa Ces Hidalgo
Wowowin Co-host
2016–2017 Trops Mandy Santiago-Tolentino
2016The Mysterious Case of Ana MadrigalAna Madrigal Sari-Sari Channel
Wattpad Presents: 300 Days with the Contract HusbandYumiko "Yumi" Perez TV5
Wattpad Presents: SalaminLaila
2015 Baker King Sunshine Robles Gatchalian
Wattpad Presents: The Magic in YouPrincess Madrigal
Wattpad Presents: I'm in Love with a DOTA PlayerTin Arevallo
Wattpad Presents: The Ignorant PrincessTherese 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

Film

YearTitleRoleNoteRef.
2023Without YouRiaSecond lead role [12]
2021Coming HomeSally LibradaSupporting cast
2019Because I Love YouMaria Sunita "Summer" AndresFirst lead role
PromdiBettina
2018Wooden ChairTeacher Gina
2017 Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies Catherine "Cath" LacernaSupporting cast [13]
2013Kaleidoscope WorldDance crew member

Notes

  1. Publicly recognized in February 2024 [9]

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