Sunshine Cruz-Manhilot or Sunshine Cruz-Montano is a Filipina female actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family clan.

Early life

She was born on July 28, 1977. She is the cousin of actors Sheryl Cruz

Sheryl Cruz

Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age...

, Donna Cruz

Donna Cruz

Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal better known by her stage name Donna Cruz, is a Filipina pop singer and actress. She comes from the Cruz clan which include celebrities Sheryl Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Sunshine Cruz, her cousins....

 and Geneva Cruz

Geneva Cruz

Geneva Mendoza Cruz-Miller, who is better known by her screen name Geneva Cruz, is a Filipina singer and actress. Cruz was a member of the defunct music group Smokey Mountain.-Career:...

, and has Tirso Cruz III

Tirso Cruz III

Tirso Cruz III is a Filipino actor and singer. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine show business.-Biography and career:...

 as her uncle.

Personal life

She is married by actor/director Cesar Montano

César Montano

Cesar Manhilot, known by his screen name Cesar Montano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actor and film director.He started in show business as a stuntman. He played roles in numerous B movies...

 on September 2000 with a set of Christian wedding. With 3 daughters.

She also has 3 sisters and 1 brother named Marites Cruz Allary, Maricel Cruz, Angelina Grace Cruz and Michael Cruz.

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?!
  Oha! Ako Pa?!
  Oha! Ako Pa?! is a 1994 Filipino comedy film produced by OctoArts Films.-Background:Jimmy Santos and Babalu This is a story about the tenants of an exclusive village and the security force hired to protect them...
  
   (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)
• 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
• Sunshine (2002)
• Inang Yaya (2006) May
• Ligalig (2006) Trixie
• Biktima
  Biktima
  Biktima is a 2011 Filipino drama film starring Cesar Montano and Angel Aquino. The film is produced by Alba Productions.-Plot:Alice de la Cruz is a TV field reporter at KVTV. But when she gets the dangerous assignment to cover kidnappings in the island of Kamandao, she takes the opportunity for...
  
   (2011) Jane

TV Shows

• Valiente
  Valiente
  Valiente is a Philippine teledrama which originally aired on ABS-CBN from 1992 to 1995, and transferred to GMA Network from 1995 until its last episode in 1997.-Story:...
  
   (1992–1995)
• Eat Bulaga (1997–2000)
• 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...
  
   (1995–1999)
• Kapalaran
  Kapalaran
  Kapalaran is a Filipino daytime television drama that was aired by ABS-CBN Regional Network which ran from September 2002 to January 2004 for a total of two seasons...
  
   (2002)
• Marina (2004) Istah
• Asian Treasures
  Asian Treasures
  Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon.This show is all about Asian History....
  
   (2007) Esmeralda
• Lastikman
  Lastikman (TV series)
  Lastikman is an action, dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo's comic book character bearing the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN on September 24, 2007. Vhong Navarro played the title role. The story follows Miguel who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet...
  
   (2007) Susan Navarro aka Mothra
• Palos
  Palos (TV series)
  Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up....
  
  (2008) Grazella Caranzo y Reviera