Maricris Garcia

Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (Tagalog: [mɐɾiˈkɾis gaɾˈsɪa ˈkɾus]), is a Filipino singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of Pinoy Pop Superstar. She is the Philippines' Divine Siren.

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Yu, the birth surname or paternal family name is Garcia, and the marital name is Cruz.
Maricris Garcia-Cruz
Background information
Birth nameMaria Cristina Yu Garcia
Born (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987
Caloocan, Philippines
GenresP-Pop, R&B, OPM
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active2003–present
LabelsGMA Records

Early life and education

Maricris Garcia was born as Maria Cristina Yu Garcia on September 26, 1987, in Caloocan, Philippines. She studied tourism at the La Consolacion College in Caloocan.[1]

Career

She first auditioned in Pinoy Pop Superstar year one, but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice" at the Grand Finale held in Araneta Coliseum. She was the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion. Her voice is distinctly similar to the Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla's voice, so she has been given the title of the "Divine Princess".

Personal life

On December 16, 2016, Garcia married TJ Cruz.[2] In May 2020, Garcia announced via Instagram that she is expecting her first child.[3] Their daughter, Adaiah Denise was born in January 12, 2021.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Soundtracks

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRole
2022–present All-Out Sundays Herself
2018–19Studio 7
2018Asawa Ko, Karibal KoAllison "Alice" Bravante
The CureJosie
2017My Love from the StarShanel Luz-Meneses
2016Someone to Watch Over MeMonique
2015MarimarNatalia Montenegro
2014–15YagitCece Ortega-Guison
2013–15Sunday All StarsHerself
2013Mga Basang SisiwCecilia "Cecille" Reyes
2010–13Party PilipinasHerself/host
2008Ligaw na BulaklakMaria Cristina
2007–10SOP RulesHerself
2007Pinoy Pop Superstar: Year 3[4]

Contemporaries

Awards
  • 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion (June 2007)
  • Best New Female Recording Artist in 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music (October 29, 2009)

Trivia
  • She is a GMA Network and GMA Records contract star.
  • She sang Mahal Kita, one of Marimar's theme songs.
  • She sang the final station ID of Q-11, with Geoff Taylor until now defunct in 2011.
  • Her first music video was "Kahit Isang Saglit" in which Dennis Trillo appeared.
  • Her song Mahal Kita was originally sung by the Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 2 Grand Champion Gerald Santos and revived by Maricris Garcia and became the love theme of Marimar
  • She was part of a trio group named La Diva wherein her co-singers were Aicelle Santos, Jonalyn Viray.
  • The "La Diva" sang the Philippine National Anthem during the Pacquiao-Cotto fight last November 15, 2009.

References
  1. Ramos, Arnel (September 20, 2008). "Maricris Garcia: Singing with her heart". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  2. Ilaya, Felix. "LOOK: Maricris Garcia and TJ Cruz get married". GMA Network. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  3. Iglesias, Iza (October 14, 2020). "Maricris Garcia on being a first time-mom". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  4. "Philippine Entertainment Portal | Music | "Pinoy Pop Superstar" crowns Maricris Garcia as its new champion". Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
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