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Angelika de la Cruz Born Maria Lourdes Egger de la Cruz
29 October 1980
Quezon City, PhilippinesOther names Shine Occupation Actress, Singer, Host Years active 1995 - present Maria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz-Casareo, better known by her screen name Angelika de la Cruz (born, October 29, 1980), is a Filipina actress and singer. She started her career in 1995, and has since appeared in television shows and movies. Originally with ABS-CBN, she became a contract artist under GMA Network in 2007.
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Personal life
Angelika Dela Cruz was born of a Filipino father Ernie Dela Cruz and an Italian-Austrian mother Angelica Egger.[1] She has also a younger sister, Mika Dela Cruz, who is also an actress, 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. Her younger brother Edward died in a vehicular accident.[1]
October 12, 2008 in an episode of Showbiz Central, de la Cruz stated that she had married Orion Casareo in August 2008 and was expecting a child.[2]
Film career
Angelika de la Cruz started her career in 1995 as a struggling singer. She went on to perform in singing contests and eventually auditioned to sing the theme song of the canned cartoon series Sailor Moon. Though Angelika wanted to be a singer before joining showbiz, she found her niche in acting. At 15, she launched her career as an actress and appeared in the movie Nights of Serafina. Her moving performance as Diana gave her the Best New Actress of the Year award at the 1997 Star Awards for Movies. Network giant ABS-CBN soon noticed her potential and cast her in the soap series Mara Clara with Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes.[3]
After her stint in the long-running drama series, she was offered to star in another primetime hit series Esperanza where she was able to work again with Judy Ann Santos. In the series, she was paired to actor Jericho Rosales who became her reel and real flame. Her team-up with Rosales made its way to popularity through the teen-oriented horror series Oka Tokat and the movie Magandang Hatinggabi. Still under ABS-CBN, dela Cruz was tagged to portray roles in films such as Seventeen So Kaka, Istokwa, Manananggal Ng Manila, Huwag Mo Nang Itanong and Esperanza: The Movie.
She made two albums under BMG Records and one album under Imperial Records.
After working with ABS-CBN, dela Cruz tried her luck at the rival GMA Network. The network cast her in shows including primetime mini-series Di Ba't Ikaw, noontime variety show SOP and action-fantasy series Pintados. She was able to showcase acting through the mini-series Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi with award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino and in the series Umulan Man O Umaraw. It was her appearance as the lead role in the primetime drama Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin that gave her one of the biggest breaks in the industry and crowned her as GMA's soap opera princess. She was a part of the teen-oriented show Click; due to her rising popularity, she was pulled from the show.[3]
After the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, she headlined another primetime drama called Habang Kapiling Ka opposite Victor Neri. Her outstanding performance in the series gave her a Best Actress nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for TV 2003 Winners. Though active in television, dela Cruz took part and matured in movies. In 2000, she earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination for the movie Deathrow, an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival. She also signed-up for the movie Hari Ng Selda where she was paired to action star Robin Padilla and the comedy film S2pid Luv with rapper Andrew E. Both movies were under Viva Films.
After her contract with GMA expired in 2003, dela Cruz moved back to ABS-CBN and teamed-up with her on-and-off screen partner Jericho Rosales in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas with Diether Ocampo and Kristine Hermosa. She was able to show her craft in hosting through the showbiz-oriented show Entertainment Konek and Sunday variety show ASAP. She then appeared in the primetime series Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin where she was able to work with Star Magic's brightest, such as Claudine Barretto, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.
Her career took a different direction in 2006 when she played an anti-heroine role to Sarah Geronimo in the hit drama series Bituing Walang Ningning, a TV adaptation of a 1980s hit movie starring Cherrie Gil and Sharon Cuneta. Her superb performance as Lavinia Arguelles won her a Best Actress nomination at the 2007 PMPC Star Awards for Television. She later appeared as Kristine Hermosa's twin sister in the afternoon drama Prinsesa ng Banyera.
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. She made a comeback via Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita with long-time friend Marvin Agustin, JC de Vera and Dina Bonnevie. It was followed by the afternoon drama Una Kang Naging Akin, which was a consistent top rater in the afternoon slot, and the primetime series La Lola. After giving birth, dela Cruz made a comeback by playing Iza Calzado's good-hearted sister in the afternoon drama series Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit. She most recently appeared in the primetime series Pilyang Kerubin, fantasy series Dwarfina and in the comedy series Futbolilits.
Filmography
Movies
Year Producer Movie Role/Character 2011 Creative Minds Production Babang Luksa TBA 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
Year Show Role Network 2011 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Vicky GMA Network Futbolilits Belinda Almodovar GMA Network Dwarfina Romera GMA Network 2010 Pilyang Kerubin Melissa Alejandrino GMA Network 2009 Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit Nancy Rosales GMA Network 2008 LaLola Sabrina Starr GMA Network Una Kang Naging Akin Vanessa Yumul GMA Network Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Via Fausto GMA Network 2007 Prinsesa ng Banyera Mayumi Burgos / Daphne Pertierra ABS-CBN Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Kalagua / Dr. Eva Tabinas ABS-CBN Little Big Superstar Star Judge ABS-CBN 2006 Bituing Walang Ningning Lavinia Arguelles ABS-CBN 2005 Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Karri Medrano ABS-CBN 2004 Entertainment Konek Host ABS-CBN 2003 MTB: Ang Saya Saya Host ABS-CBN 2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Mary Ann Santos ABS-CBN ASAP Mania Host / Performer ABS-CBN 2002 Habang Kapiling Ka Erica Malvarosa GMA Network 2001 Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Mylene Fuenteballa / Katherine Morales / Carmencita San Diego GMA Network 2000 Umulan Man O Umaraw Daisey GMA Network Bubble Gang Herself GMA Network Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi Luna GMA Network click Oli GMA Network 1999 Pintados Diwata / Reewa Zulueta GMA Network Di Ba't Ikaw Arlene GMA Network SOP Rules Host / Performer GMA Network 1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself, Guest appearance ABS-CBN 1997 Oka Tokat Tessa Sytangco ABS-CBN Esperanza Cecille Montejo / Regina Salviejo ABS-CBN 1996 Mara Clara Joyce ABS-CBN Notable TV appearances
Year Show Role Episodes and awards 2010 Panday Kids Ester Special guest appearance Claudine Terry Ina-inahan, Anak-Anakan Episode 2009 Quickfire Herself, Guest appearance 2008 LaLola Sabrina Starr ESP Elena "Affairs of the Heart" episode SiS Herself Kung Ako Ikaw Herself Coffee-maker Episode Nuts Entertainment Herself, Guest appearance, 2007 Prinsesa ng Banyera Mayumi Burgos / Daphne Pertierra Little Big Superstar Star Judge 2006 Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Dr. Eva Tabinas/Kalagua/Salupa Bituing Walang Ningning Lavinia Arguelles Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Aurora/Manananggal, Guest appearance 2005 Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Karri Medrano Maalaala Mo Kaya Jenny Suico 2004 Entertainment Konek Host 2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Mary Ann Santos ASAP Mania Host / Performer 2002 Habang Kapiling Ka Erica Malvarosa Magpakailanman Snooky Serna Nagmamahal, Manay Gina Unknown "Sa Tamang Panahon" Episode Daddy Di Do Du Bibsy, Guest appearance 2001 Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Mylene Fuenteballa / Katherine Morales / Carmencita San Diego Kool Ka Lang Katherine "Kung Sana Ay Ikaw" episode GMA Telesine Specials Adel "Adelantada" episode 2000 Umulan Man O Umaraw unknown Bubble Gang Herself Kahit Na Magtiis Joanne "Efren Sorbetero" episode Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi Luna Click Oli 1999 Pintados Diwata / Reewa Zulueta GMA Telesine Specials Propeta Nominate: Best Single Performance by an Actress[citation needed] GMA Telesine Specials Annie "Hilakbot" episode Di Ba't Ikaw Arlene SOP Rules Host / Performer 1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself, Guest appearance 1997 Oka Tokat Tessa Sytangco Esperanza Cecille Montejo / Regina Salviejo Eezy Dancing Herself, Guest appearance 1996 Mara Clara Joyce TV specials
'Year' 'Television Show' 'Role/Character' 'Network' 2010 GMA @ 60: The Heart of Television Herself GMA Network 2009 Prosperity in 2010: The GMA New Year Countdown Herself GMA Network 2009 Showbiz Central (Written in the Stars: Orion Casareo - Angelika dela Cruz Wedding Special) Herself GMA 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 Sony Music
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 Gabi1999 Sony Music
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 Mo1999 Imperial Records
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' 2010 YES! Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2010 Ranked 81 2010 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2010 Ranked 75 2008 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2008 Ranked 57 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 Gawad America Best Actress Winner for "Bituing Walang Ningning" 2007 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2007 Ranked 61 2006 ASAP Pop Awards Best Character Actress Nominee for "Bituing Walang Ningning" 2006 100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2006 Ranked 17 2005 Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge Grand Champion 2003 FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 99 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 FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 48 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 Lawsuit Against BMG Music
On March 17, 1995, de la Cruz (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. [4]
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