Donna Cruz

Donna Cruz (born February 14, 1977 in Manila ) is a Filipino singer and actress .

Life

Cruz began her career in 1988 by winning the Bulili Bagong Kampeon talent competition . She was then invited to represent the Philippines at the Mermaid International Children's Song Festival in Hiroshima .

She signed her first recording deal at the age of 13. Her debut album, Donna , reached two-time platinum status in her home country. Cruz was honored with the Awit Award as the best young artist .

To date, Cruz has released nine albums. Her most successful is Habang may buhay , which was awarded quadruple platinum in 1995.

At the suggestion of her record company, Cruz first appeared as an actress in a film in 1991. More comedies followed. In 1995 she was awarded Best Supporting Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival for her role in the hit movie Muling umawit ang puso .

She landed another box office success in 1997 at the side of Jason Everly in the feature film Isang tanong, isang sagot .

Web links

• Donna Cruz in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Donna Cruz - The Definitive Collection (in English and Filipino)