Birth name Geneva Mendoza Cruz Years active 1989-present Origin Manila, Philippines | Genres pop Name Geneva Cruz Occupation(s) singer, actress Role Singer | |
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Born April 2, 1976 (age 48) ( 1976-04-02 ) Children Heaven Arespacochaga, London Cruz Albums In the Name of Love, To Manila, Smokiest Hits, I Like You, Geneva, Hearts on Fire Similar People Sheryl Cruz, Donna Cruz, KC Montero, Paco Arespacochaga, Jeffrey Hidalgo | ||
Ms geneva cruz singing at the 9th annual adobo festival
Geneva Mendoza Cruz (born April 2, 1976) is an award-winning Filipina singer and actress. Cruz was a member of the defunct music group Smokey Mountain. She is currently based in the United States as a weight loss coach, and spa owner.
Contents
- Ms geneva cruz singing at the 9th annual adobo festival
- Geneva Cruz On Fire Full Album
- Career
- Personal life
- Albums
- Awards
- Filmography
- References
Geneva Cruz - On Fire (Full Album)
Career
Cruz began her career in 1989 as one of the lead singers of the popular group Smokey Mountain. The Smokey Mountain album went double platinum. She was also the very first Grand Prize winner (and the youngest) of "The Voice of Asia" in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, Russia in 1992. Cruz's first solo album, I Like You, went double platinum The album produced several hit singles, including the title track and "Anak ng Pasig" (from the movie of the same title) in which Geneva appeared. "Anak Ng Pasig," was also chosen as Best Pop Song by the 1992 Catholic Mass Media Awards. Her second solo album "In the name of Love went platinum and produced hits like "Ang Gaan ng Feeling" and "In the Name of Love".
Cruz's most recent album was released in August 2013 entitled, "To Manila".
Personal life
Born in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila, she comes from the famous Cruz clan, being one of Tirso Cruz, Sr.'s great granddaughters, which include celebrities like Tirso Cruz III, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, and Donna Cruz. She is also the cousin of actor-dancer Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, and lounge singer Glenda Cruz.
Geneva also plays the guitar aside from singing.
She was married to MTV VJ KC Montero from 2000 until 2012. She has an eighteen-year-old son, Heaven, to musician Paco Arespacochaga.
On August 2013, Cruz got engaged to a Filipino - Australian named Lee Paulsen, but later on decided to break the engagement off.
Finally, on May 10, 2014, Cruz gave birth to a healthy baby girl named London (with her ex fiance), and is currently living in Los Angeles, California with her two children.
Cruz has been a long-time Vegetarian and Animal Rights advocate.
In 2013, Cruz joined the PETA campaign to free Mali, an elephant currently in captivity at the Manila Zoo, and have her transferred to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand. She posed for a photo shoot with Sanya Smith, Amanda Griffin, Ornussa Cadness, Mia Ayesa, Julia Sniegowski, Sheena Vera Cruz, and Daiana Menezes; all who were asking for Mali to be freed.
Albums
Awards
Filmography
Actress
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Carmina (Short) (post-production) as
Maria
2022
Tadhana (TV Series) as
Tessie / Elvira / Betty
- Pangarap: Part 3 (2023) - Tessie
- Pangarap: Part 2 (2023) - Tessie
- Pangarap: Part 1 (2023) - Tessie
- Isabella: Part 3 (2022) - Elvira
- Isabella: Part 2 (2022) - Elvira
- Isabella: Part 1 (2022) - Elvira
- The Stepdaughter: Part 2 (2022) - Betty
- The Stepdaughter: Part 1 (2022) - Betty
2022
Daig kayo ng lola ko (TV Series) as
Baby
- Papa Pig: Part 2 (2022) - Baby
- Papa Pig: Part 1 (2022) - Baby
2022
Little Princess (TV Series) as
Odessa Montivano
- The Royal Ending (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Marcus or Elise (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Princess Is Back (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Buking ka Odessa (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Marcus gising (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Princess Web (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Operation OA (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Huli ka Odessa (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Attack of the OA (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- David vs Goliath (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Challenge Accepted (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Catching Odessa (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Two Princes (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Chasing Aaron (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Face Reveal (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Two Confessions (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Agaw buhay (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Pera o Princess (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Saving Little Princess (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- No Time to Die (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Big Escape (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- PRM in Danger (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Where Is Princess (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Amin amin din (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Face to Face (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- The OA Setup (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Odessa's Scheme (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- First Day (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Major Plot Twist (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- The Decision (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Little Big Boss (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- On Her Own (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Wake Up Marcus (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Finding the Truth (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Duda Is Real (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Odessa vs Princess (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Major Comeback (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Quit the Job (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Odessa epal (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Bday Surprise (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Party rambulan (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- The Promotion (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Adrianna vs Princess (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- A Woke Proposal (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Reality Hurts (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Ghosting Feels (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Adrianna MH (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- PaVday ni Princess (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Damien x Princess (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Welcome to MVM (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- The Real Montivano (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Expectation vs Reality (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Bashing victim (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Sorry Not Sorry (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Princess in Danger (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Father's Daughter (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- No Way Home (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- The Choice (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Fact Check (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Flex the Truth (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Awit (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Fake News Alert (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Odessa Triggered (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Princess in Love (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Forgive and Forget (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Family First (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Princess vs Elise (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Big Revelations (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- For the Win (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Princess vs Damien (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Gamer na, gandara pa (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Meet and Retreat (2022) - Odessa Montivano
- Gandang small, sana all (2022) - Odessa Montivano
2020
Coming Home as
Ellen
2012
Pacer 3 (TV Movie)
2012
PNP PACER 2: Crime Does Not Pay (TV Movie)
2011
PNP Pacers (TV Series)
- Pilot (2011)
2006
Encantadia: Pag-ibig hanggang wakas (TV Series) as
Sari-a
2005
Bubble Gang (TV Series) as
Various
- Type ko si misis mo- (2005) - Various
2004
Mulawin (TV Series) as
Haraya (2004)
2002
Walang iba kundi ikaw as
Abril
2002
Burles King: Daw o... as
Jessica
2001
Ikaw lang ang mamahalin (TV Series) as
Melody (2001)
2001
Weyt a Minit... Kapeng mainit as
Joy
1995
I Love You Sabado!!! as
Juan's Band Member
1995
Campus Girls as
Diane
1994
Secret Love as
Carmina
1993
Anak ng Pasig as
Delia
Soundtrack
1999
Soltera (performer: "Hindi Ko Kaya")
1995
Campus Girls (performer: "Agos ng Buhay")
1994
Secret Love (performer: "Secret Love")
Thanks
2021
Eva (sincerest thanks)
Self
2022
TiktoClock (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.35 (2022) - Self - Guest
- Episode #1.34 (2022) - Self - Guest
- Episode #1.33 (2022) - Self - Guest
- Episode #1.32 (2022) - Self - Guest
- Episode #1.31 (2022) - Self - Guest
2022
Family Feud Philippines (TV Series) as
Self - Cruz Hidalgo
- Glaiza vs Geneva (2022) - Self - Cruz Hidalgo
2020
Bawal na game show (TV Series) as
Self - Pasaway
- Hot Mommies (2020) - Self - Pasaway
2018
From the Mouths of Babes (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Life (2019) - Self
- Self (2018) - Self
- Love (2018) - Self
2011
Survivor Philippines (TV Series) as
Self - Bulan Tribe / Self
- Reunion (2012) - Self (as Geneva)
- Finale (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva)
- Stitches and Burns (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Why Maey? (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Arnold Leaves Mara (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- The New Power of Two (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Maey Beats Arnold (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Worth Fighting For (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Options (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- No More Moves for Gino (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- The Game Changer (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Stef Steps up! (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- It's More Fun in Palawan (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Mud Scramble! (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- All About Johnny (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- John's Intuition Failure (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- The MVP's Second Immunity Win (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Dark Horses (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Mind Readers (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Rub Down Boys (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- No Vengeance for Arthur (2012) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Rival or Lovers? (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- I Love You Pole (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Hanging On to Alliances (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Un-Private Message (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- KC's Choice (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Chuckie Becomes First Jury (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Survey Says (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Here Comes Aubrey (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- KC Wins First Individual Immunity Challenge (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- The Morning After Merge (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Welcome to Apolaki Tribe (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Blinded by Trust (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- True Blue Tala (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Failure to Lose (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Shower over Cash (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- That's It, Isabel (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- The New Bulan on the Chopping Block (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Getting to Know Each Other, Again (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Stef, Snake and Shuffle (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Not so Smooth (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Maribel Dethroned (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Bulan's Winning Streak (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- That's Another Bulan Victory (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- The Couple Calls it Quits (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- No Room for Quitters (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Rumbles and Eruptions! (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Invasion of Tala (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Diving into Temptation (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Goodbye BFFs (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- Solid Partners? (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva, credit only)
- The Temptation Reward (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva)
- Tragedy and Triumph (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva)
- Geneva Gives Up (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva)
- First Day Drama (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva)
- Welcome to Island Paradise (2011) - Self - Bulan Tribe (as Geneva)
2006
MTV Pilipinas Music Video Award 2006 (TV Special)
1995
ASAP (TV Series) as
Self - Host / Performer
References
Geneva Cruz Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA