Geneva Cruz
| Geneva Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Geneva Mendoza Cruz |
| Born | April 2, 1976 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | pop |
| Occupations | singer, actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Associated acts | Smokey Mountain |
Geneva Mendoza Cruz-Miller, who is better known by her screen name Geneva Cruz, (born April 2, 1976) is a Filipina singer and actress. Cruz was a member of the defunct music group Smokey Mountain.
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[edit] Career
Cruz began her career in 1989 as one of the lead singers of the popular group Smokey Mountain.[1] The Smokey Mountain album went double platinum while her first album, I Like You, went 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.
[edit] Personal life
Born in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila, she comes from the legendary Cruz clan (one of Tirso Cruz Sr.'s Great Grand-Daughters) which include celebrities like Tirso Cruz III, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz and Donna Cruz.[1] She is also the cousin of actor-dancer Rayver Cruz, and singer Glenda Cruz.
She has been married to MTV VJ KC Montero since January 2004.[1] She has a fifteen year old son- Heaven by her former husband, musician Paco Arespacochaga.
Cruz is a long time vegetarian and animal rights advocate.[2]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1995 | ASAP | Herself/Performer/Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Melody | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Mulawin | Haraya | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Bubble Gang | Herself/Guest | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Sari-a | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Sari-a | GMA Network |
| 2011 | PNP Pacers | Herself | |
| 2011 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown | Castaway | GMA Network |
[edit] Movies
| Films | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 1993 | Secret Love | Carmina | |
| 1995 | Campus Girls | ??? | |
| 2001 | Weyt a minit, kapeng mainit | Joy | |
| 2002 | Burles King (Daw O...)! | Jessica | |
| 2002 | Walang iba kundi ikaw | Abril | |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Smokey Mountain
- I like you
- In the name of love
- Dancing with the Motion
- Geneva...On fire!
- Geneva
[edit] Awards
- Grand Prize Winner (Kazakhstan)- Voice of Asia in 1992
- Catholic Mass Media Awards - Best song for Anak ng Pasig[3]
- Awit Awards- Smokey Mountain bagged 11 awards in 1990
- Awit Award- Anak ng Pasig
- Guillermo Memorial Awards
- International Award in FAMAS in 2001
[edit] Commercials/ Endorsements
- Swatch / Giftgate
- Jollibee
- White Flower
- Ivory Shampoo
- Ever Bilena
- Ginebra San Miguel
- Bioessence
- Lazer Music Store for Greg Bennet (Samick) Guitars
- Godiva
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Conception, Pocholo (2008-04-28). "Geneva finds her roots". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20080429-133494/Geneva-finds-her-roots. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
- ^ Servando, Kristine (2009-08-17). "Geneva Cruz strips anew". ABS-CBN News Online. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/17/09/geneva-cruz-strips-anew. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
- ^ CMMA, 1978-2003: 25 years of Philippine mass media through the eyes of CMMA. Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, 2003. ISBN 9789719280712. http://books.google.com/books?id=UFRiAAAAMAAJ&q=geneva+cruz&dq=geneva+cruz.
