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Revision as of 23:01, 9 January 2010
Angelika Dela Cruz | |
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| Born | Maria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz October 29, 1981 |
| Other names | Shine |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Host |
Maria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz-Casareo, better known by her screen name Angelika Dela Cruz (born October 29, 1981), is a Filipina actress and singer of Italian-Austrian-Filipino descent. She started her career in 1995, and has since appeared in television shows and movies, mostly with GMA-7, and recorded several albums. She is currently a contract artist of GMA Network since she decided to transfer and leave her mother station ABS-CBN Network last 2007.
Personal life
Angelika Dela Cruz was born of a Filipino father and an Italian-Austrian mother. She is 5 feet and 1.5 inches tall and has dark brown hair and eyes. She has a younger sister, Mika, who is now a child star, and two brothers, Erick and Edward, one of the lead singers for the boy band "Freshmen". She currently resides in Malabon, Metro Manila. Dela Cruz is also the owner of Starz Bar and restaurant.
During her stay in the show business, she dated fellow actors Jericho Rosales, Victor Neri and the late Miko Sotto. She was also linked to co-actors Derek Ramsay, Erik Santos, Aaron Villena and Keempee de Leon.
October 12, 2008 in an episode of Showbiz Central, Angelika revealed on national television that she is already married to her non-showbiz boyfriend Orion Casareo since August 2008 and is expecting a child.[1]
On March 20, 2009 at 10:06 in the morning, Angelika gave birth to Gabriel "Gabby" Casareo via caesarian operation at UERM Hospital. [2]
Film career
Early success
Angelika de la Cruz started her career in 1995 as a struggling singer. She went on to perform in different singing contests and eventually auditioned to sing the theme song of the canned cartoon series Sailor Moon. With the help of her father, who had knack for performing, she made it. That became her ticket to show business.
At 15, de la Cruz landed a role in the sexy flick Nights of Serafina, where she played the sister of one of the leads. Her performance in the said movie gained her a Best New Actress Award from the Metro Manila Film Festival. Her acting ability was spotted by ABS-CBN management who got her to star in their top-rated soap opera Mara Clara alongside Judy Ann Santos. After her stint in Mara Clara, the station gave her a more challenging role in Esperanza, which also starred Judy Ann Santos.
In the series, she was paired with Jericho Rosales, who became her on and off screen lover. Their love team was accepted by the viewers reason why ABS-CBN made them a regular in the teen horror series Oka Tokat and cast them as one of the leads in the horror movie Magandang Hatinggabi.
Dela Cruz, whose main passion is singing, made two albums under BMG Records and one album under Imperial Records, which succeeded in selling her album in Japan. She also made several movies from different movie outfits and was featured in different commercials. [3]
Moving to GMA Network
After being with ABS-CBN for quite some time, dela Cruz decided to transfer to GMA Network. She was able to show her craft in acting when she appeared in different telesine and mini-series such as Liwanag sa Hatinggabi and Umulan Man O Umaraw. She became part of the TV show Pintados and had a supporting role in the soap opera entitled Di Ba't Ikaw.
Her career soared when she was given the lead role in the primetime series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, which did well in the rating games. She was tagged as GMA’s Drama Princess because of her performance in the said series. She was also part of the youth-oriented show Click, but due to rising popularity, she was pulled out from the show to concentrate on her other projects. As a contract star of Viva Films, Dela Cruz was cast to play the lead role in the action movie Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 in which she was paired to the Philippine's top action figure Robin Padilla. The movie marked her first on-screen kissing scene and her debut in playing mature roles. After playing a sexy role, Dela Cruz was cast in the comedy film S2pid Luv based on the hit single of the same title which also stars Andrew E., Black Jack and the then-upcoming sexy actress Maui Taylor.
Following the success of her first primetime series, Dela Cruz was cast in another television series Habang Kapiling Ka along with then-boyfriend Victor Neri. Her performance in the series gave her a Best Actress nomination in the Star Awards for Television but she lost it to fellow co-star Snooky Serna.
Dela Cruz was able to show her singing, dancing and hosting talent when she became a regular in the Sunday variety show SOP. [4]
Back to ABS-CBN
After her contract with GMA 7 expired, Dela Cruz moved back to her first home studio ABS-CBN. Many writers and critics questioned her decision in switching channels but she simply answered them by saying that it was a career move. Her comeback project as a Kapamilya was the primetime series Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas which starred Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo and her ex-flame Jericho Rosales. In the series, she played a comic yet talented young lady who finds herself falling inlove to Jericho Rosales's character. Her performance in the series was well-applauded by the viewers and critics saying that she brought fun, laughter and tears to the series. The show became a success after her role and Diether Ocampo's role added twist in the story. It became very popular in Malaysia.
After the success of Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, Dela Cruz refrained from doing drama and concentrated in hosting. She did hosting jobs in the showbiz-oriented talk show Entertainment Konek, Morning Star, 2004 Himig Handog Love Songs, MTB: Ang Saya Saya and ASAP Mania which is the rival show of SOP. Following these, she was cast as one of the leads in the series Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, where she was able to work with other Star Magic's brightest talents such as Diether Ocampo, John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo and Claudine Barretto.
Dela Cruz' career took a different direction when she accepted the role of Lavinia Arguelles, the main antagonist in the television remake of the movie Bituing Walang Ningning where she starred along with Sarah Geronimo. She was able to show not just her skills in acting but also her craft in singng. She was praised for her performance in the series gaining her a Best Actress nomination at the 2007 Star Awards for Television. [5]
After the success of Bituing Walang Ningning and her effectiveness in playing anti-heroine characters, Dela Cruz was cast in villainous roles. She starred in the fantasy series Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao where she played the role of Kalagua, the ultimate evil and soon accepted the afternoon drama series Prinsesa ng Banyera where she played the role of Mayumi, the ambitious twin sister of Maningning played by Kristine Hermosa. [6]
Back to GMA
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. [7]. She made a comeback via Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita which featured the loveteam of JC de Vera and Yasmien Kurdi with longtime friend Marvin Agustin. It was followed by the afternoon drama Una Kang Naging Akin where she starred with Maxene Magalona and Wendell Ramos. The series was a consistent top rater in the afternoon slot. [8]
After the success of her afternoon drama, GMA got her to star in the Philippine version of LaLola starring Rhian Ramos. In the series, she played the role of Sabrina Starr, the ex-girlfriend of Rhian's love interest. [9]However, due to pregnancy, she was pulled out from the show.
After giving birth to her son, GMA Network got her to star in another Sine Novela entitled Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit with Iza Calzado. The series marks her comeback in playing good characters in television.
Turned-down projects
After Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas ended with huge success, Dela Cruz was offered different projects from ABS-CBN and also from its rival network, GMA.
Dela Cruz was offered to be the leading lady of her then-boyfriend Jericho Rosales in the TV series Panday but she had to turn down the role because of her commitment in the series Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin. The role was given to Heart Evangelista. [10] After the series with Claudine Barretto, rumors occurred that Dela Cruz will be joining the cast of Panday in its second season but it just remained a rumor. [3]
While doing Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Dela Cruz was offered to play the part of Alena in GMA 7's Encantadia. However, she had to turn down the role because of her existing contract to ABS-CBN. The role went to Karylle instead. [11] She also turned down the role of Pacita in the series Super Inggo which was given to Angelu de Leon.
In 2007, Dela Cruz was about to be part of the series Ysabella which stars Judy Ann Santos, but she turned down the role because she would like to refrain from doing villainous characters. She also denied the issue that the reason why she did not accept the role was because she doesn't want to work with Judy Ann Santos. Desiree Del Valle was hired to replace her. [12]
Dela Cruz was about to play a leading role in the television remake of Lastikman but dropped out at its last minute because her then-manager Boy Abunda felt like it is not the right role for her. This was the reason why Iya Villania was cast in the role. [13] She was also asked to do a commercial for White Castle Brandy which she also turned down because she refused to wear bikini for the said commercial. Roxanne Guinoo was hired to do the commercial. [14]
Aside from television series, Dela Cruz also turned down different movie offers which require her to sexy roles.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Producer | Movie | Role/Character |
| TBA | GMA Films/Viva Films | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Salve/Lea |
| 2002 | Viva Films | S2pid Luv | Wendy |
| Viva Films | Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 | Angelica | |
| 2000 | GMA Films | Deathrow | Isabel |
| 1999 | Star Cinema | Esperanza the Movie | Cecille / Regina |
| Regal Films | Seventeen so kaka | Neneng | |
| 1998 | Star Cinema | Magandang Hatinggabi | Marianne |
| 1997 | Star Cinema | 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
Notable TV Appearances
| Year | Television Show | Role/Character | Network |
| 2009 | Quickfire | Guest | Qtv |
| 2008 | ESP (Affairs of the Heart Episode) | Elena | GMA Network |
| SiS (Babangon Ako't Chichikahin Kita Episode) | Guest | GMA Network | |
| Kung Ako Ikaw (Coffee-maker Episode) | Guest/Winner | GMA Network | |
| Nuts Entertainment (Balakubak Portion) | Guest | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Homeboy (Girl, Keri Natin To Episode) | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| Persona | Guest Host | Cinema One | |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Manananggal | ABS-CBN |
| Homeboy (Nasa Puso ang Ningning Episode) | Guest | ABS-CBN | |
| Your Song (TV series) (Malas Mo) | Anacleta | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya (Elevator) | Anna | ABS-CBN | |
| 2005 | Komiks (Lightning Roda) | Lightning Roda | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Keanna Reeves Story) | Keanna Reeves | ABS-CBN | |
| Nginiig (Suicide) | Mickey | ABS-CBN | |
| Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (Season One) | Herself | ABC-5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Jenny Suico Story) | Jenny Suico | ABS-CBN | |
| 2004 | Morning Star | Host | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Christina de Castro Story) | Christina de Castro | ABS-CBN | |
| 2003 | Victim | Guest Co-Host | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya (Ferris Wheel) | Nancy | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Sheryn Regis Story) | Sheryn Regis | ABS-CBN | |
| 2002 | Nagmamahal, Manay Gina (Sa Tamang Panahon) | Unknown | GMA Network |
| Magpakailanman (The Snooky Serna Story) | Snooky Serna | GMA Network | |
| Daddy Di Do Du | Bibsy | GMA Network | |
| 2001 | Kool Ka Lang (Kung Sana Ay Ikaw Episode) | Katherine | GMA Network |
| GMA Telesine Special (Adelantada) | Adel | GMA Network | |
| 2000 | Bubble Gang | Semi-Regular / Herself | GMA Network |
| Kahit na Magtiis (Efren Sorbetero) | Joanne | GMA Network | |
| 1999 | GMA Telesine Specials (Propeta) | Propeta | GMA Network |
| GMA Telesine Specials (Hilakbot) | Annie | GMA Network | |
| 1998 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host/Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Eezy Dancing | Guest Performer | ABC 5 |
TV Specials
| 'Year' | 'Television Show' | 'Role/Character' | 'Network' |
| 2007 | Showbiz Central (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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | In My Dreams | Unknown Tracks |
| 2001 | Metropop Song Festival | A Day and A Night More |
| 2006 | 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 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" |
| 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' |
| 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 | 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2007 | Ranked 61 |
| 2006 | 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2006 | Ranked 17 |
| 2005 | Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | Grand Champion |
| 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 | 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 |
Controversies
- When Sunshine Dizon, one of the lead stars of the series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin left the show, a big rumor occurred that Angelika was one of the reasons why she left the show. Angelika denied the issue saying that Sunshine left the show because she did not want to play an antagonist role.[15]
- Ray Malonzo, a politician, claimed that Angelika dela Cruz is a mistress of Mayor Echeverri. Angelika, who was very furious because of the accusations, denied the issue. [16]
- When actress Jolina Magdangal transferred from ABS-CBN to GMA, an issue occurred between her and Angelika Dela Cruz saying that the latter was very insecure to the special treatment given to Jolina. There was also an issue that because of her insecurity to the new star of GMA, she refused to do a duet with her in the noontime variety show SOP. Angelika denied the issue and soon did a duet with Jolina, singing the song Tell Me. [17]
- December 12, 2006, actress Angelika dela Cruz became involved in a car accident. It was due to the traffic in Commonwealth that day that her car was hit by a private vehicle. To her surprise, the owner of the private vehicle started telling the media how Angelika spoke to her in a harsh manner. Angelika denied the issue and filed legal content against the owner of the private vehicle. [18]
Lawsuit Against BMG Records
On March 17, 1995, Angelika (Ma. 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. [19]
Endorsements
- Blooming Skin & Cosmetic Surgery Center [20]
- RDL skin Care Products
- PinkSoda
- My Marvel Taheebo
- L-Glutathione
- Navy White Shirt
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/articles/12337/Angelika-dela-Cruz-in-her-Palace
- ^ http://www.pinoyfansclub.com/profile/angelika-dela-cruz.html
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Mga-nakaiintrigang-eksena-sa-Star-Awards-for-TV/artikulo/8694/
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Kristine-Hermosa-and-Angelika-dela-Cruz-play-twins-in-Prinsesa-ng-Banyera/artikulo/23766/
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Angelika-dela-Cruz-answers-loyalty-issue/artikulo/13105/
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Angelika-dela-Cruz-postpones-Austrian-trip-in-favor-of-Una-Kang-Naging-Akin/artikulo/15244/
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Pinoy-version-of-LaLola-airs-starting-October-13/artikulo/32565/
- ^ http://cerphin.net/balita/Heart-to-play-Pandays-leading-lady/artikulo/314/
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Angelika-first-choice-sa-role-ni-Karylle/artikulo/578/
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Angelika-dela-Cruz-turns-down-villain-role-in-Ysabella/artikulo/4690/
- ^ http://cerphin.net/balita/Lastikman-and-Fantastikman-will-soon-have-remakes/artikulo/47191/
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/balita/Angelika-dela-Cruz-To-bikini-or-not-to-bikini/artikulo/3233/
- ^ Sunshine Dizon willing to work with Angelika dela Cruz again
- ^ Angelika, pikon na!
- ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal | Features | Angelika dela Cruz avoids questions about her rumored transfer to GMA-7
- ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal | Controversies | Angelika dela Cruz involved in car accident; set to file a case
- ^ http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=police03_dec26_2005
- ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal | News | Angelika dela Cruz asks Ogie Alcasid to compose a song for her album