Sunshine Braden Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]; born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is part of the Cruz family of actors.
Personal life
Cruz married actor and director Cesar Montano on September 14, 2000. They have three daughters: Angelina Isabelle, Samantha Angelene "Sam", and Angel Franchesca "Chesca". In 2013, the couple separated and in 2018, the marriage was annulled by the Quezon City Court.
In 2016, she dated Ara Mina's half-brother Macky Mathay, but she admitted their breakup in 2022.
In 2024, businessman Atong Ang confirmed that he was in a relationship with Cruz.
In 2025, Cruz disclosed that she had been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.
Movies
First Time... Like a Virgin! (1992)
Guwapings: The First Adventure (1992) Dolores
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992) Gretch (segment "Ang Guro")
Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos (1993)
Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993)
Ano Ba 'Yan 2 (1993) Carolina
Aguinaldo (1993)
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita (1993)
Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday (1993) Vibora
Teenage Mama (1993)
Junior Police (1994)
Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis (1994)
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! (1995) Marita Gonzaga
Oha! Ako Pa?! (1995)
Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) Jojo
Costales (1995) Minda Costales
Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group (1995)
Virgin People 2 (1996)
Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan (1996) Susan
Medrano (1996) Lyka
Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1996) Cynthia
Adan Lazaro (1996) Rowena Reyes
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? (1997)
Lihim ni Madonna (1997) Madonna
Enteng en Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw ang Kaligayahan (1997)
Babangon Ang Huling Patak ng Dugo (1997) Alieta
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa (1997)
Magagandang Hayop (1998) Rowena
Ama Namin (1998)
Init ng Laman (1998)
Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999) Annie Sugay
Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat (1999) Lucy
Bullet (1999) Mabel
Ekis: Walang Tatakas (1999) Dolor
Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na (2000)
Alas-Dose (2001) May Vergara Atty. Montero
Sunshine (2002)
Inang Yaya (2006) May
Ligalig (2006) Trixie
Biktima (2012) Jane
Just The Way You Are (2015)
Mang Kepweng Returns (2017)
Mystified (iflix original movie) (2019) Hellga
The Heiress (2019) Carmen
An Affair To Forget (Vivamax original movie) (2022) Rowena Ramos