Mika dela Cruz
Mika Dela Cruz | |
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Born | Mariko Nicolette Egger dela Cruz[fn 1] December 9, 1998 |
Other names | Mikaela |
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Years active | 2005–2020, 2024–present |
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Spouse | |
Relatives | Angelika dela Cruz (sister) Edward dela Cruz (brother) Erick dela Cruz (brother)[1] |
Mariko Nicolette Egger Dela Cruz-Aguas (born December 9, 1998), better known as Mika dela Cruz, is a Japanese-born Filipino actress.[2] She was formerly an artist of GMA Network.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Dela Cruz was born in Japan to a Japanese biological father and an Italian-Austrian mother.[4] She used the surname Dela Cruz to be recognized more easily in the entertainment business, having an older sibling with a career in the industry. She also had a stepfather named Ernie (now deceased), who accepted her into the family. She is the younger half-sister of Angelika Dela Cruz.[5] Despite her ethnic background, Mika identifies as Filipino.
She married her long-time partner and co-actor in Goin’ Bulilit, Nash Aguas in 2024.[6] The couple, who were engaged since October 20, 2018, were married at the Adriano's Events Place and Prayer Garden in Tagaytay.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Mika started her entertainment career with ABS-CBN Network. Mika is known for portraying teenage or older characters, and is usually paired with Nash Aguas, Andre Garcia and Aaron Junatas.
On November 8, 2016, after 11 years with Star Magic, Mika officially signs with GMA Artist Center and becomes a contract artist of GMA Network.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2006-2011 | Goin Bulilit | ABS-CBN | |
2007 | Maria Flordeluna | "Julia"/Maria Flordeluna Alicante II | |
2008 | Eva Fonda | Elena "Leleng" De Jesus | |
Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Anna | GMA Network | |
2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart | Young Nadine | ABS-CBN |
Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Young Ella | ||
Kambal sa Uma | Young Marie Perea/Vira Mae Ocampo | ||
2010 | Ilumina | Sinukuan | GMA Network |
2011 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Stephanie | ABS-CBN |
Wansapanataym: Cacai Kikay | Young Cacai | ||
Guns and Roses | Young Reign | ||
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Young Gabrielle "Gabby" Marcelo | ||
2013 | Luv U: Season 2 | Marjorie "Marj" De Silva | |
2014 | Mirabella | Iris Robles | |
2015 | You're My Home | Jennifer | |
2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Lason | Richelle | |
Wish Ko Lang | Irish | GMA Network | |
2017 | Meant to Be | Mariko Altamirano | |
Dear Uge | Clea | ||
Wish Ko Lang | Mia | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Langgam | ||
2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Michelle | |
Pamilya Roces | Donatella "Donna" Rosales | ||
2019 | Kara Mia | Mia Lacson | |
Daddy's Gurl | Hillary |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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2007 | Tiyanaks | Water Tiyanak |
My Kuya's Wedding | Young Yvette | |
2009 | T2 | Angeli |
Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Angel | |
2010 | RPG Metanoia | May "Mayumi" / Cassandra |
2015 | Angela Markado | Imee |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Organization | Category | Work | Result |
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2009 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Actress | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Nominated |
Dangal ng Pilipinas Awards (Consumers League of the Philippines) | Best Promising Child Drama Actress | Won | ||
2010 | 12th Gawad PASADO Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
PMPC Star Award | Best Child Film Actress | T2 | Won |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Mika dela Cruz was born in Japan. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Egger.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mika Dela Cruz". TVGuide.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "10 Things You Need to Know About Mika Dela Cruz | Preview.ph". Preview.ph. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ "Mika Dela Cruz". GMA Network. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "Mika dela Cruz gets out of her comfort zone". The Standard. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ "Is Mika dela Cruz ready to entertain suitors?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ jreyes0314 (May 18, 2024). "Nash Aguas, Mika dela Cruz now married". RAPPLER. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Aquino, Maine (May 19, 2024). "Celebrities greet Mika Dela Cruz and Nash Aguas on their wedding". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Iglesias, Iza (May 19, 2024). "Nash Aguas, Mika dela Cruz of 'Goin' Bulilit' wed". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Bianca Rose Dabu (November 8, 2016). "Mika Dela Cruz is now a Kapuso". GMA News. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
External links
[edit]- 1998 births
- Living people
- ABS-CBN personalities
- People from Tokyo
- Actresses from Metro Manila
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino people of Japanese descent
- Filipino people of Austrian descent
- Filipino people of Italian descent
- Filipino television actresses
- GMA Network personalities
- Japanese expatriates in the Philippines
- Star Circle Quest participants
- Star Magic