Who is the husband of donna cruz
Donna Cruz
Filipina actress and singer
This article is about the singer. For her self-titled album, see Donna (album).
In this Philippine namefor married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Cruz, the birth surname or paternal family name is Yrastorza, and the marital name is Larrazabal.
Donna Cruz | |
---|---|
Born | Donna Cruz Yrastorza () February 14, (age47) Manila, Philippines |
Occupations | |
Yearsactive | –present |
Spouse | Potenciano "Yong" Larrazabal III (m.) |
Children | 3 |
Musical career | |
Origin | Manila, Philippines |
Genres | |
Instruments | |
Labels | |
Website | |
Musical artist |
Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal (born February 14, ), professionally known as Donna Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈkɾus]), is a Filipina singer and actress.
Since the middle of the s, she has released 8 studio albums, and featured as an actress in local films. She has also appeared on four soundtrack albums.
Biography
– Early career beginnings and Donna
See also: Donna (album)
Donna Cruz Yrastorza was born in February in Manila, Philippines.
As a child, Cruz joined pageants and singing competitions. Her first stint in showbiz was when she appeared as a finalist in Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippineschild beauty pageant. She won Bulilit Kampeon in , and signed with Viva Records in She released her debut album Donna in at the age of 14, featuring an original single "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" and cover of Boy Mondragon's song "Rain".
– Kurot sa Puso, Langit Na Naman and breakthrough as an actress
See also: Kurot sa Puso and Langit Na Naman
In , Cruz joined German Moreno's That's Entertainment, a daily variety show that featured young and upcoming new talents. She released Kurot sa Puso in early and later that year starred in the movie Kadenang Bulaklak alongside Vina Morales, Ana Roces, Angelu de Leon and Nida Blanca.[1] She joined the sitcoms Alabang Girls and Ober Da Bakod, both produced by VIVA Entertainment Group.
In , she released Langit Na Naman, her third studio album. That same year that she starred in another drama produced by Viva, Pangako Ng Kahapon, together with Agot Isidro, Alice Dixson and Charito Solis.
– Habang May Buhay
See also: Habang May Buhay (album), Villa Quintana, DoReMi, and Merry Christmas Donna
In , the Viva Entertainment Group gave Cruz a lead role in the soap opera Villa Quintana , opposite actor Keempee de Leon.
Yong larrazabal age: Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot stars Donna Cruz and Jason Everly (son of Phil Everly of the famous Everly Brothers). Donna plays the role of a simple peasant girl who has to work as a temporary house helper (to substitute her sick mother who is the actual house helper).
She also starred in the films Campus Girls, Okey Si Ma'am, and Love Notes: The Movie. She released her fourth album, Habang May Buhay, which comprised love songs and featured the single "Only Me and You". Later that year, Cruz joined actress Nora Aunor in the drama film, Muling Umawit ang Puso, for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival.
In , her single "Habang May Buhay" was released as a tie-in with a romantic movie of the same name.
Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal born February 14, professionally known as Donna Cruz is a Filipina recording artist and entertainer. She is a member of the Philippine showbiz family Cruz. Her self-titled debut album Donna was well received by the general public and earned her a double platinum certification. In , Cruz released Pure Donna which was certified three times platinum in Cruz had official PARI certifications for all her studio albums releases from up to her hiatus inHabang May Buhay was top-billed by Cruz, Ian de Leon, Candy Pangilinan and veteran actress Hilda Koronel. She also starred alongside Bong Revilla and Nanette Medved in the action romantic-comedy movie, Pag-Ibig Ko sa Iyo'y Totoo. Cruz recorded a duet with American singer Jason Everly, called "Wish", son of Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers in Later that year, Cruz starred in DoReMi together with Regine Velasquez and Mikee Cojuangco.
By the end of , Cruz released a holiday record Merry Christmas Donna which included the single "Muling Sumapit ang Pasko," written by Cruz's longtime collaborator Vehnee Saturno.
– Pure Donna
See also: Pure Donna
In , Cruz starred in Dahil Tanging Ikaw alongside Ian de Leon and Jao Mapa.
Her album Pure Donna was also released and she hosted a musical special Pure Donna that was broadcast on GMA 7. The special won the Best Musical Special in the Aliw Awards.[2] Later that year, Cruz reunited with Jason Everly to star in the romantic-comedy film, Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot.
She also joined Eat Bulaga! as a co-host and performer, and was part of SOP, a Sunday musical variety show.
Cruz's last project before her marriage in September was in the tv series Growing Up where she had a supporting role to actress Angelu de Leon. A compilation named The Best of Donna was released to commemorate Cruz's ten-year catalog with Viva Entertainment from –
– Hulog Ng Langit and career hiatus
See also: Hulog Ng Langit
Cruz released her final album under Viva Records in , entitled "Hulog ng Langit", which focused on love songs and lullabies.
At age 22, she gave birth to a daughter and released "Ikaw Pala 'Yon" her final single under her then-current contract with Viva Entertainment Group.
In , Viva Records released Donna Cruz Sings Her Greatest Hits and in November of that year, performed at the Philippine Advertising Congress Awards in Cebu. After finishing her contract with Viva, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Cebu Doctors University.[3] In , she gave birth to a son and made a guest appearance in Bahay Mo Ba 'To? as Lynnette, reprising her role in Villa Quintana in In , Cruz featured on the song "Kailanma'y Panatag", a song written by Ogie Alcasid and Nicole Tolentino, and performed the song in ASAP.[4]
In , Cruz appeared as a celebrity contestant in Wowowee, and performed "I Can" with fellow celebrity contestants Dimples Romana and Nikki Valdez.
Rizelle Donna Cruz is a beautiful young woman who decides to work as a house helper during summer to earn extra money and to substitute for her ailing mother. She and a friend are assigned Read all Rizelle Donna Cruz is a beautiful young woman who decides to work as a house helper during summer to earn extra money and to substitute for her ailing mother. She and a friend are assigned to work for Eric Jason Everly , an American businessman's bratty son who just hates to b She and a friend are assigned to work for Eric Jason Everly , an American businessman's bratty son who just hates to be in the Philippines.A year later, Cruz appeared in the sitcom Daldalita with Ogie Alcasid and Manilyn Reynes where she played the role of Daldalita's mother. In that same year, Cruz performed on stage in GMA 7's Party Pilipinas singing her hit single, "Rain".[5]
–present: Now and Forever and return to the entertainment industry
See also: Now and Forever (Donna Cruz album)
In , Cruz sang the Similac Gain School theme song, "Wonderful World".
Months later, Cruz returned to the music scene, signing her comeback album with Star Music in January She appeared on Tonight with Boy Abunda, Kris TV and ASAP to promote her latest album, Now and Forever.
Personal life
Cruz was born on February 14, , to parents Renato Yrastorza and Yolly Cruz.
In February , Cruz became engaged to Potenciano "Yong" Larrazabal III, an ophthalmologist from Cebu. They married in , and have three children, Ysabella Adriana, Cian and Gio.[6][7][8] Ysabella Adriana graduated from Cebu Doctors' University in August [9] In August , Cian earned his Bachelor's degree in Medical Biology with magna cum laude.[10]
Discography
Cruz has released eight studio albums, four soundtrack albums and three compilation albums.
Cruz was signed to Viva Records between In , she signed with Star Music.
Studio albums
Soundtrack albums
- Campus Girls: Music from the Motion Picture ()
- Love Notes - The Movie: Music from the Motion Picture ()
- Muling Umawit Ang Puso: Music from the Motion Picture ()
- DoReMi: Music from the Motion Picture ()
Compilation albums
Filmography
Television
Film
Year | Movie | Role |
---|---|---|
Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | Donna | |
Darna | Sally | |
Pangako Sa'yo | ||
Pretty Boy | ||
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Donna | |
Row 4: Ang Baliktorians | Dory Pangilinan | |
Manchichiritchit | Donna | |
Tom & Jerry: Hindi Kaming Hayop | ||
Pinagbiyak na Bunga | Kristine | |
Kadenang Bulaklak | Violy Abolencia | |
Pintsik | Gilda | |
Ober Da Bakod: The Movie | Muning | |
Pangako ng Kahapon | Belinda Tavera | |
Campus Girls | Georgie | |
Okey Si Ma'am! | Lailani Aranas | |
Love Notes: The Movie | Ditas | |
Muling Umawit ang Puso | Noemi Salazar | |
Habang May Buhay | Pia | |
Pag-ibig Ko Sayo'y Totoo | Dulce Lopez | |
DoReMi | Donette Legaspi | |
Dahil Tanging Ikaw | Erica and Cecile | |
Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Rizelle |
Awards
Awit Awards
Film Academy of the Philippines
Star Awards
Metro Manila Film Festival
Aliw Awards
References
- ^ ab"Donna — The young star who's everywhere".
Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 9, p. Retrieved November 26,
- ^"Donna Cruz".Jason everly biography donna cruz movie Since the middle of the s, she has released 8 studio albums, and featured as an actress in local films. She has also appeared on four soundtrack albums. As a child, Cruz joined pageants and singing competitions. Her first stint in showbiz was when she appeared as a finalist in Eat Bulaga! She won Bulilit Kampeon in , and signed with Viva Records in
Archived from the original on July 18,
- ^"Donna Cruz returns to the music scene, signs with Star Music". Rappler.
- ^"PHOTOS: 90s OPM icon Donna Cruz, happy to be back on ASAP ABS-CBN Entertainment". Archived from the original on December 20, Retrieved December 20,
- ^"Donna Cruz on making a showbiz comeback: "Basta hindi maaapektuhan yung panahon ko para sa mga anak at asawa ko, sa pamilya ko."".
. Retrieved May 16,
- ^"PHNO: SHOWBIZ CHATTER". .Jason everly and donna cruz movie She was only 17 then. This nomination was her first and this has always inspired her eversince. This is Donna's first ever movie, where she played a minor role. Actress Nannette Medved played Darna. Time had come and then they were reunited once again.
Archived from the original on March 11, Retrieved May 16,
- ^"Donna as Mama". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 16,
- ^"The private world of Donna & Yong". The Philippine Star.
- ^Aquino, Maine (August 1, ). "Ysabella Larrazabal has her mother Donna Cruz's great looks".
Retrieved August 5,
- ^Llemit, Kathleen (August 4, ).
"Donna Cruz's son graduates magna cum laude in medical biology". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 5,