Angelika de la Cruz
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Maria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz-Casareo, better known by her screen name Angelika de la Cruz (born, October 29, 1980), is a Filipina
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 actress and singer. She started her career in 1995, and has since appeared in television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...

 shows and movies. Originally with ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

, she became a contract artist under GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 in 2007.

Personal life

Angelika Dela Cruz was born of a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 father Ernie Dela Cruz and an Italian-Austrian
Austrians
Austrians are a nation and ethnic group, consisting of the population of the Republic of Austria and its historical predecessor states who share a common Austrian culture and Austrian descent....

 mother Angelica Egger. She has also a younger sister, Mika Dela Cruz
Mika Dela Cruz
Mariko Nicolette E. Dela Cruz, also known as Mika Dela Cruz, is a Fillipina actress.She won the best child actress award at the 2010 Star Awards for Movies for the movie, T2....

, who is also an actress, and two brothers, Erick and Edward, one of the lead singers for the boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...

 "Freshmen". She currently resides in Malabon, Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...

. Dela Cruz is also the owner of Starz Bar and restaurant. Her younger brother Edward died in a vehicular accident.

October 12, 2008 in an episode of Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...

, de la Cruz stated that she had married Orion Casareo in August 2008 and was expecting a child.

Film career

Angelika de la Cruz started her career in 1995 as a struggling singer. She went on to perform in singing contests and eventually auditioned to sing the theme song of the canned cartoon series Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon, known as , is a media franchise created by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. Fred Patten credits Takeuchi with popularizing the concept of a team of magical girls, and Paul Gravett credits the series with "revitalizing" the magical-girl genre itself...

. Though Angelika wanted to be a singer before joining showbiz, she found her niche in acting. At 15, she launched her career as an actress and appeared in the movie Nights of Serafina. Her moving performance as Diana gave her the Best New Actress of the Year award at the 1997 Star Awards for Movies. Network giant ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

 soon noticed her potential and cast her in the soap series Mara Clara
Mara Clara
Mara Clara is a Filipino primetime television drama that was boned ABS-CBN which ran from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. It was re-aired on Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. It is based on a novel of the same title by Emil Cruz Jr...

with Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....

 and Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes-Sommereux, or Gladys Reyes-Roxas , is a Filipina actress best known for her role as "Clara," the antagonist to "Mara" from the 90's ABS-CBN hit teleserye, Mara Clara.-Background:...

.

After her stint in the long-running drama series, she was offered to star in another primetime hit series Esperanza
Esperanza (TV series)
Esperanza is a Filipino primetime television drama that was aired by ABS-CBN and Canal de las Estrellas in 1997 to 1999. It was re-aired in Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries....

where she was able to work again with Judy Ann Santos. In the series, she was paired to actor Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....

 who became her reel and real flame. Her team-up with Rosales made its way to popularity through the teen-oriented horror series Oka Tokat and the movie Magandang Hatinggabi. Still under ABS-CBN, dela Cruz was tagged to portray roles in films such as Seventeen So Kaka, Istokwa, Manananggal Ng Manila, Huwag Mo Nang Itanong and Esperanza: The Movie.

She made two albums under BMG Records and one album under Imperial Records.

After working with ABS-CBN, dela Cruz tried her luck at the rival GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

. The network cast her in shows including primetime mini-series Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. It was launched May 1999 and replaced Del Tierro in Telebabad block.- Synopsis :...

, noontime variety show SOP and action-fantasy series Pintados. She was able to showcase acting through the mini-series Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi
Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi
Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi is a Philippine horror television drama and the first installment of the GMA Mini-Series. Conceptualized by GMA Network's Vice President Gilberto Duavit, Jr., the series is inspired by a trend in Latin American literature known as "magic realism", which blends the biting...

with award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...

 and in the series Umulan Man O Umaraw. It was her appearance as the lead role in the primetime drama Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...

that gave her one of the biggest breaks in the industry and crowned her as GMA's soap opera princess. She was a part of the teen-oriented show Click; due to her rising popularity, she was pulled from the show.

After the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, she headlined another primetime drama called Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka was a Philippine primetime soap opera of GMA 7. Following the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, dramatic actress Angelika dela Cruz led a powerhouse cast which included Albert Martinez, Tonton Gutierrez, Alma Moreno, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Amy Perez and Victor Neri...

opposite Victor Neri. Her outstanding performance in the series gave her a Best Actress nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for TV 2003 Winners. Though active in television, dela Cruz took part and matured in movies. In 2000, she earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination for the movie Deathrow, an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival. She also signed-up for the movie Hari Ng Selda where she was paired to action star Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...

 and the comedy film S2pid Luv with rapper Andrew E. Both movies were under Viva Films.

After her contract with GMA expired in 2003, dela Cruz moved back to ABS-CBN and teamed-up with her on-and-off screen partner Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....

 in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas with Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...

 and Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....

. She was able to show her craft in hosting through the showbiz-oriented show Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talkshow aired on ABS-CBN.- Hosts :*Ogie Diaz*Dominic Ochoa*Derek Ramsay*Angelika dela Cruz*Toni Gonzaga*MJ Felipe*Direk Jose Javier Reyes*Ricci Chan*Stephanie Camacho...

and Sunday variety show ASAP
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...

. She then appeared in the primetime series Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin is a soap opera directed by F.M. Reyes, broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines...

where she was able to work with Star Magic's brightest, such as Claudine Barretto
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...

, John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...

 and Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...

.

Her career took a different direction in 2006 when she played an anti-heroine role to Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...

 in the hit drama series Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning is a Filipino television serial drama. It began airing on the ABS-CBN television network on May 15, 2006, and ended on October 6 of that same year. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rating show in primetime...

, a TV adaptation of a 1980s hit movie starring Cherrie Gil and Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

. Her superb performance as Lavinia Arguelles won her a Best Actress nomination at the 2007 PMPC Star Awards for Television
PMPC Star Awards for TV 2007 Winners
Here is the complete list of winners on the recently concluded 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television held last November 18, 2007 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater of Ateneo de Manila University.-Network Breakdown:-Best Lifestyle Show Hosts :...

. She later appeared as Kristine Hermosa's twin sister in the afternoon drama Prinsesa ng Banyera
Prinsesa ng Banyera
Prinsesa ng Banyera is a weekday daytime telenovela of ABS-CBN, which airs 3:00-3:45 p.m. after Wowowee...

.

In 2008, dela Cruz transferred back to GMA Network after finishing the first season of Prinsesa ng Banyera. Her loyalty was questioned because of switching channels; however, she managed to address the issue by saying that her loyalty is in the network she works with and that she just wanted to work. She made a comeback via Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...

with long-time friend Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustín
Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...

, JC de Vera
JC de Vera
John Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...

 and Dina Bonnevie
Dina Bonnevie
Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...

. It was followed by the afternoon drama Una Kang Naging Akin
Una Kang Naging Akin
"Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona...

, which was a consistent top rater in the afternoon slot, and the primetime series La Lola. After giving birth, dela Cruz made a comeback by playing Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...

's good-hearted sister in the afternoon drama series Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit
Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit
Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit was a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz. It is a remake of the 1980s hit drama flick, which starred Maricel Soriano, Gina Alajar and William Martinez. It is the 17th installment of Sine Novela...

. She most recently appeared in the primetime series Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010...

, fantasy series Dwarfina
Dwarfina
Dwarfina is a telefantasya produced by GMA Network starring Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo. The show was originally to be aired November 2010 but was postponed to January 10, 2011. The show premiered on January 12, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two days after its original airdate...

and in the comedy series Futbolilits
Futbolilits
Futbolilits is a Philippine sports drama series produced by GMA Network featuring an ensemble cast. The series premiered on July 4, 2011 in the Philippines, replacing Magic Palayoks time slot and on July 6, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two-days after its original premiere.-Main cast:*Raymart Santiago as...

.

Movies

Year Producer Movie Role/Character
2011 Creative Minds Production Babang Luksa
Babang Luksa
Babang Luksa is a Filipino independent suspense-thriller film produced by Creative Minds Productions starring Precious Lara Quigaman and Angelika dela Cruz written and directed by Yuan Santiago.-Synopsis:...

 
Idang
2002 Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...

 
S2pid Luv Wendy
Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...

 
Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 Angelica
2000 GMA Films
GMA Films
GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines....

 
Deathrow Isabel
1999 Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

 
Esperanza the Movie Cecille / Regina
Regal Films  Seventeen so kaka Neneng
1998 Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

 
Magandang Hatinggabi Marianne
1997 Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

 
Ipaglaban Mo II Agnes
Regal Films  Huwag Mo Nang Itanong Cely
Regal Films  Mananggal ng Maynila Terry
1996 Regal Films  Istokwa Lea
Regal Films  Nights of Serafina Diana

Television shows

Year Show Role Network
2011 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak
Kokak
Kokak or The Frog Princess is a Fantasy/Romance TV series of GMA Network starring Sarah Lahbati in the title role, with TJ Trinidad and JC Tiuseco as her leading men. Kokak is based on a popular comics serial with the same title, originally created by Ruben Marcelino and published in Darna Komiks...

Vicky Asuncion GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Futbolilits
Futbolilits
Futbolilits is a Philippine sports drama series produced by GMA Network featuring an ensemble cast. The series premiered on July 4, 2011 in the Philippines, replacing Magic Palayoks time slot and on July 6, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two-days after its original premiere.-Main cast:*Raymart Santiago as...

Belinda Almodovar GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Dwarfina
Dwarfina
Dwarfina is a telefantasya produced by GMA Network starring Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo. The show was originally to be aired November 2010 but was postponed to January 10, 2011. The show premiered on January 12, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two days after its original airdate...

Romera GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2010 Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010...

Melissa Alejandrino GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2009 Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit
Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit
Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit was a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz. It is a remake of the 1980s hit drama flick, which starred Maricel Soriano, Gina Alajar and William Martinez. It is the 17th installment of Sine Novela...

Nancy Rosales GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2008 LaLola
LaLola (Philippine TV series)
LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera...

Sabrina Starr GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Una Kang Naging Akin
Una Kang Naging Akin
"Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona...

Vanessa Yumul GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...

Via Fausto GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2007 Prinsesa ng Banyera
Prinsesa ng Banyera
Prinsesa ng Banyera is a weekday daytime telenovela of ABS-CBN, which airs 3:00-3:45 p.m. after Wowowee...

Mayumi Burgos / Daphne Pertierra ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Kalagua / Dr. Eva Tabinas ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

Little Big Superstar
Little Big Superstar
Little Big Superstar is a Filipino reality- variety show for kids, that airs every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN.It is a spin-off of Little Big Star, also with the same format, but only searched for singers...

Star Judge ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2006 Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning is a Filipino television serial drama. It began airing on the ABS-CBN television network on May 15, 2006, and ended on October 6 of that same year. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rating show in primetime...

Lavinia Arguelles ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2005 Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin is a soap opera directed by F.M. Reyes, broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines...

Karri Medrano ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2004 Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talkshow aired on ABS-CBN.- Hosts :*Ogie Diaz*Dominic Ochoa*Derek Ramsay*Angelika dela Cruz*Toni Gonzaga*MJ Felipe*Direk Jose Javier Reyes*Ricci Chan*Stephanie Camacho...

Host ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2003 MTB: Ang Saya Saya
Magandang Tanghali Bayan
Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...

Host ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas is a past Teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents’ long forgotten sins...

Mary Ann Santos ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

ASAP Mania Host / Performer ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2002 Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka was a Philippine primetime soap opera of GMA 7. Following the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, dramatic actress Angelika dela Cruz led a powerhouse cast which included Albert Martinez, Tonton Gutierrez, Alma Moreno, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Amy Perez and Victor Neri...

Erica Malvarosa GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2001 Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...

Mylene Fuenteballa / Katherine Morales / Carmencita San Diego GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2000 Umulan Man O Umaraw Daisey GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...

Herself GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi
Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi
Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi is a Philippine horror television drama and the first installment of the GMA Mini-Series. Conceptualized by GMA Network's Vice President Gilberto Duavit, Jr., the series is inspired by a trend in Latin American literature known as "magic realism", which blends the biting...

Luna GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

click
Click
-Computing:* Point-and-click, a gesture made with a computer input device such as a mouse* Apache Click, a web application framework* Klik, a computer programming method* Clik!, a disk drive-Film and television:...

Oli GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

1999 Pintados Diwata / Reewa Zulueta GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. It was launched May 1999 and replaced Del Tierro in Telebabad block.- Synopsis :...

Arlene GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

SOP Rules Host / Performer GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan
Magandang Tanghali Bayan
Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...

Herself, Guest appearance ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

1997 Oka Tokat Tessa Sytangco ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

Esperanza
Esperanza (TV series)
Esperanza is a Filipino primetime television drama that was aired by ABS-CBN and Canal de las Estrellas in 1997 to 1999. It was re-aired in Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries....

Cecille Montejo / Regina Salviejo ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

1996 Mara Clara
Mara Clara
Mara Clara is a Filipino primetime television drama that was boned ABS-CBN which ran from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. It was re-aired on Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. It is based on a novel of the same title by Emil Cruz Jr...

Joyce ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...


Notable TV appearances

Year Show Role Episodes and awards
2010 Panday Kids
Panday Kids
Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man...

Ester Special guest appearance
Claudine Terry Ina-inahan, Anak-Anakan Episode
2009 Quickfire
Quickfire (TV show)
Quickfire: 10-Minute Kitchen Wonders is a short-format television cooking show aired several times daily on GMA News TV, a subsidiary station of the GMA Network in the Philippines. The show only runs for a maximum of 10 minutes per airing and showcases recipes by its host, celebrity chef Rosebud...

Herself, Guest appearance
2008 LaLola
LaLola (Philippine TV series)
LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera...

Sabrina Starr
ESP
E.S.P. (TV series)
E.S.P. is a horror Philippine drama by GMA Network starring Iza Calzado. The series premiered on February 7, 2008 and ended on May 8 of the same year...

Elena "Affairs of the Heart" episode
SiS
SiS (TV series)
Sis was the morning talk show of GMA Network. It unofficially ended on January 1, 2010 because of poor ratings and was beaten by rival station, ABS-CBN's Showtime.-Overview:...

Herself
Kung Ako Ikaw
Kung Ako Ikaw
Kung Ako Ikaw is a reality comedy television show in the Philippines that airs three times a week on the GMA Network. It replaces three sitcoms aired by the network; namely, Who's Your Daddy Now?, Bahay Mo Ba 'To, and HP: To The Highest Level Na!...

Herself Coffee-maker Episode
Nuts Entertainment
Nuts Entertainment
Nuts Entertainment was a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network . The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block...

Herself, Guest appearance,
2007 Prinsesa ng Banyera
Prinsesa ng Banyera
Prinsesa ng Banyera is a weekday daytime telenovela of ABS-CBN, which airs 3:00-3:45 p.m. after Wowowee...

Mayumi Burgos / Daphne Pertierra
Little Big Superstar
Little Big Superstar
Little Big Superstar is a Filipino reality- variety show for kids, that airs every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN.It is a spin-off of Little Big Star, also with the same format, but only searched for singers...

Star Judge
2006 Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao is the fifth season of Komiks. and is the second installment of the Pedro Penduko comics series. In this story, Pedro will not be the only one who will fight the evil Kalagua...

Dr. Eva Tabinas/Kalagua/Salupa
Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning is a Filipino television serial drama. It began airing on the ABS-CBN television network on May 15, 2006, and ended on October 6 of that same year. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rating show in primetime...

Lavinia Arguelles
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Aurora/Manananggal, Guest appearance
2005 Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin is a soap opera directed by F.M. Reyes, broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines...

Karri Medrano
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

Jenny Suico
2004 Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talkshow aired on ABS-CBN.- Hosts :*Ogie Diaz*Dominic Ochoa*Derek Ramsay*Angelika dela Cruz*Toni Gonzaga*MJ Felipe*Direk Jose Javier Reyes*Ricci Chan*Stephanie Camacho...

Host
2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas is a past Teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents’ long forgotten sins...

Mary Ann Santos
ASAP Mania Host / Performer
2002 Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka was a Philippine primetime soap opera of GMA 7. Following the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, dramatic actress Angelika dela Cruz led a powerhouse cast which included Albert Martinez, Tonton Gutierrez, Alma Moreno, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Amy Perez and Victor Neri...

Erica Malvarosa
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...

Snooky Serna
Nagmamahal, Manay Gina Unknown "Sa Tamang Panahon" Episode
Daddy Di Do Du
Daddy Di Do Du
Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.-Plot:...

Bibsy, Guest appearance
2001 Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...

Mylene Fuenteballa / Katherine Morales / Carmencita San Diego
Kool Ka Lang
Kool Ka Lang
Kool Ka Lang is a mixed action and situational comedy television show in the Philippines. It aired Tuesday evenings on the GMA Network from 1998 to 2003. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block.-Plot:...

Katherine "Kung Sana Ay Ikaw" episode
GMA Telesine Specials Adel "Adelantada" episode
2000 Umulan Man O Umaraw unknown
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...

Herself
Kahit Na Magtiis Joanne "Efren Sorbetero" episode
Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi
Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi
Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi is a Philippine horror television drama and the first installment of the GMA Mini-Series. Conceptualized by GMA Network's Vice President Gilberto Duavit, Jr., the series is inspired by a trend in Latin American literature known as "magic realism", which blends the biting...

Luna
Click
Click (Philippine TV series)
Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors...

Oli
1999 Pintados Diwata / Reewa Zulueta
GMA Telesine Specials Propeta Nominate: Best Single Performance by an Actress
GMA Telesine Specials Annie "Hilakbot" episode
Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. It was launched May 1999 and replaced Del Tierro in Telebabad block.- Synopsis :...

Arlene
SOP Rules Host / Performer
1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan
Magandang Tanghali Bayan
Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...

Herself, Guest appearance
1997 Oka Tokat Tessa Sytangco
Esperanza
Esperanza (TV series)
Esperanza is a Filipino primetime television drama that was aired by ABS-CBN and Canal de las Estrellas in 1997 to 1999. It was re-aired in Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries....

Cecille Montejo / Regina Salviejo
Eezy Dancing Herself, Guest appearance
1996 Mara Clara
Mara Clara
Mara Clara is a Filipino primetime television drama that was boned ABS-CBN which ran from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. It was re-aired on Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. It is based on a novel of the same title by Emil Cruz Jr...

Joyce

TV specials

'Year' 'Television Show' 'Role/Character' 'Network'
2010 GMA @ 60: The Heart of Television Herself GMA Network
2009 Prosperity in 2010: The GMA New Year Countdown Herself GMA Network
2009 Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...

 (Written in the Stars: Orion Casareo - Angelika dela Cruz Wedding Special)
Herself GMA Network
2007 Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...

 (Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Special)
Guest GMA Network
2007 Bida ng Buhay Ko: The 20 Years of Judy Ann Santos Performer ABS-CBN
2006 Bituing Walang Ningning: Isang Pasasalamat Herself ABS-CBN
2006 Your Song: Bituing Walang Ningning Special
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

 
Herself / Lavinia Arguelles ABS-CBN
2004 2004 Himig Handog Love Songs Host ABS-CBN
2002 GMA Network's 53rd Anniversarry Performer GMA Network

Discography

Year of release Title Track Listing
1996
Sony Music
Angelika Fill the World with love
Hindi lamang sa Pangarap
Sa Atin Lang
Kung Bubuksan Mo Man ang Puso Ko
Now you Go
Sasabihin Ko Na Ba?
Ready to Fall In Love Again
Tanging Puso Lang
Di Ko Alam
Pagkatapos ng Gabi
1999
Sony Music
My Only Wish
I Miss You
Paano ba?
Nadevelop
Hold Me in your Arms
Sana ay Magbalik Ka
Let the Love Begin
Don't throw it Away
In the Heat of Summer
My Only Wish
Ipangako Mo
1999
Imperial Records
In My Dreams Unknown Tracks
2001 Metropop Song Festival A Day and A Night More
2006
Star Records
Star Records
Star Records, referring loosely to two companies, Star Recording and Star Songs Music Publishing, is an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group company whose main lines of business include: producing, developing and distributing audio and video content; music publishing; events production and music artists...

Bituing Walang Ningning Soundtrack
Miss Na Miss Kita
Dito ba? (feat. Sarah Geronimo)

Soundtrack

Song Title Details
Habang May Buhay Themesong of the movie "Hari ng Selda"
Alam kong di ako, Okey Lang One of the themesongs in the soap series "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas is a past Teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents’ long forgotten sins...

"
Sana ay di na Magwakas Tagalog version of the Japanese animated series "Sailormoon"
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Themesong of the soap series "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...

"
Muli A song used in the series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin which features a duet with Gary Valenciano
Liwanag sa Hatinggabi Themesong of the mini-series of the same title
Umulan man o Umaraw Themesong of the mini-series of the same title

Awards and nominations

'Year' 'Film Award/Critics' 'Award/Nomination'
2010 YES! Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2010 Ranked 81
2010 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2010 Ranked 75
2008 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2008 Ranked 57
2008 Maxim Philippines' 100 Hottest Women on the Planet Ranked 79
2007 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Actress Nominee for "Bituing Walang Ningning"
2007 Gawad America Best Actress Winner for "Bituing Walang Ningning"
2007 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2007 Ranked 61
2006 ASAP Pop Awards Best Character Actress Nominee for "Bituing Walang Ningning"
2006 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2006 Ranked 17
2005 Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge Grand Champion
2003 FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 99
2003 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Actress Nominee for "Habang Kapiling Ka"
2001 Metropop 2001 Song Interpreter of the year Nominee for the song "A Day and a Night More"
2001 Gintong Parangal ng Malabon Gintong Parangal Awardee
2000 FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 48
2000 FAMAS 2000, 49TH Annual Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee
2000 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee for the movie "Deathrow"
1999 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee for the movie "Esperanza"
1999 Moviestar Magazine: 15 Most Brightest Stars of 1999 Ranked 15
1998 PMPC Star Awards for television Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for the GMA Telesine "Propeta"
1998 Parangal ng Bayan People's Choice Awardee for Most Promising Female Performer Category
1997 Parangal ng Bayan People's Choice Awardee for Most Promising Female Performer Category
1997 Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Jeepney"
1997 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best New Actress of the Year for the movie "Nights of Serafina"
1993 Likhawit 4th Placer, Amateur Division

Lawsuit Against BMG Music

On March 17, 1995, de la Cruz (Lourdes Egger dela Cruz in real life) signed a contract with BMG under which she was required to record at least two albums over three years. But Dela Cruz only recorded one album during the period so BMG exercised on March 23, 1998 its option to extend the contract for two more years.

She was required to record one album, which she was able to do. Despite the expiration of the option period, on May 8, 2000, BMG informed her she still had to record one album under the option period.

On June 5, 2001, Dela Cruz sued and asked for damages, claiming that after recording one album BMG never gave her any proposal for a second one and that despite the lapse of the option period, the firm refused to release her on the ground that she still had to record one album.

The RTC found merit in Dela Cruz’ petition, awarding her payment for damages, and the payment of royalties for the unfulfilled number of required songs under the agreement but BMG appealed the case and CA ruled in Dela Cruz’ favor.

However, CA deleted the lower court’s award to Dela Cruz of P1.5 million in actual damages, P200,000 in moral damages, another P200,000 in exemplary damages, as well as P50,000 in attorney’s fees.

The CA said there was no evidence to support the award of actual, moral and exemplary damages. And since both parties have legitimate claims to each other, CA said the award of attorney’s fees was not warranted.

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