Sunshine Cruz

Acting

Sunshine Cruz

Born

1977-07-18 (49)

Place of birth

Manila, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

65 titles

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 5 titles

An Affair to Forget poster
3.6

A wife seeks the help of a young woman to find out if her husband is having an affair. The plot thickens when the young woman falls for the husband instead

An Affair to Forget

2022

Greatest Performance poster
NR

During a film shoot where abuse is disguised as artistic direction, a comeback actress commits a devastating performance to survive, exposing how cinema can construct and legitimize violence. In Ang Lihim ni Teresa (Teresa's Secret), she enters a set where authority is absolute and cruelty is framed as discipline. As production unfolds, she loses control over body, emotion, and authorship, where survival is mistaken for consent. When violence escalates, she chooses to live, burying the truth as the director’s collapse is rewritten as myth. The set becomes a crime scene without witnesses. In the aftermath, she is praised for her “courage” while a sound technician retreats into silence. At a commemorative screening, celebration fractures, revealing cinema’s ability to transform violence into narrative and absolution. The myth of the Kataw appears briefly through Ang Lihim ng Kataw (The Secret of Kataw).

Greatest Performance

2026

My Stepmother’s Lover poster
7.0

Director: Adolfo Alix Jr. Stars: Sunshine Cruz, Martin Del Rosario, Kiko Estrada, Joko Diaz, Samantha Lopez, Valerie Concepcion, Ken Anderson, Elyson De Dios, Vangie Labalan, Pinky Amador, Raymond Bagatsing, Jody Saliba, Mathew Custodio, Hazel Faith Dela Cruz, Ben Isaac, Erlinda Villalobos, Jao Mapa, Chanel Morales

My Stepmother’s Lover

2021

Granny Prostitutes poster
NR

This is a dramedy that tackles the friendship of five ageing prostitutes who live together in an old house despite their ripe age, they continue being sex trade workers along the bridge that serves as a hang-out spot for customers who are oftentimes tagged as “outcasts”. the story unfolds from the viewpoint of dalena, the central character. by day, she works as an albularyo (traditional healer) outside church, but works as hooker by nighttime. they say she is possessed by mary magdalene. in the midst of their struggles, we get to see how the five friends tackle. life has never been any easy for them… but they live on for the better.

Granny Prostitutes

2024

The Guardian of Honor poster
NR

“Guardia De Honor” is about a family grappling with a present tragedy and a dark past. A policeman is interrogated by a neophyte investigator on the killings of a mother and son on the eve of the new President's inauguration.

The Guardian of Honor

2024

2010s · 8 titles

The Heiress poster
2.9

The Heiress centers on the story of Luna, a mambabarang or a powerful demon sorceress, who will stop at nothing to keep to herself her young niece, Guia.

The Heiress

2019

Just the Way You Are poster
7.3

Drake gets into a betting game with his best friend which involves courting the unsuspecting Sophia. When Sophia finally falls for him Drake must tell her that everything was just a game, a bet.

Just the Way You Are

2015

Biktima poster
NR

A female TV reporter, Alice is thought dead from an ambush in Southern Philippines. Just when her husband Mark moves on with his life, Alice is found alive.

Biktima

2012

Mystified poster
NR

Four witches Althea, Kathalina, Helena and Adela find themselves in a new world trying to fit in a world where no one believes in magic anymore. How can this Coven of 4 defend the modern world from evil forces when their supernatural being and powers have been reduced to near extinction?

Mystified

2019

The Color of Ash poster
10.0

A pessimistic uninspired middle-aged artist finds spark with a millennial photographer who leads her on a path of creative and sexual reawakening.

The Color of Ash

2019

Liwanag sa Dilim poster
NR

A group of teens faces various horrors in a secluded provincial town.

Liwanag sa Dilim

2015

Mang Kepweng Returns poster
3.8

A remake of a funny quack doctor who was originally portrayed by the late comedian Chiquito in 1979. Its a story of the quack doctor's son and his adventures with the magical bandana.

Mang Kepweng Returns

2017

El Presidente poster
6.5

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite

El Presidente

2012

2000s · 5 titles

1990s · 29 titles

Adan Lazaro poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Adan Lazaro

1996

Mrs. Montero's Paramour poster
5.5

Loosely based on the controversial British erotic novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D.H. Lawrence, the story chronicles the amorous exploits of a winsome young bride. When her affluent but crippled spouse fails to fulfill her physical desires, she seeks sexual satisfaction outside her marriage by taking a lover.

Mrs. Montero's Paramour

1999

Ekis poster
3.7

Gene works for the local underworld syndicate but always treats his abductees with kindness. He begins a dangerous affair with ex-bar girl Dolor, who's routinely beaten by her rich husband. When the cops move in on Gene's gang and Dolor's husband winds up dead, the couple flees with the law and their enemies in hot pursuit.

Ekis

1999

O-ha! Ako Pa? poster
8.0

A 1995 Filipino comedy starring Babalu, Jimmy Santos, and Ogie Alcasid.

O-ha! Ako Pa?

1995

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV poster
7.0

Three unrelated stories of horror include a substitute teacher who preys on a small school; neighborhood children being abducted by a tree-dwelling monster; and a group of Manila residents plagued by attacks from a Manananggal.

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

1992

Bullet poster
4.3

Bullet, a skilled marksman, accidentally films gangsters beating up a kidnap victim. He and his cousins witness a gangland murder, putting them in danger.

Bullet

1999

Guwapings: The First Adventure poster
7.0

A group of young boys trek the mountains to play war games. Little did they know that the place is plagued with vampires. As sundown draws near, they find themselves lost and trapped in a dark and eerie forest. Wanting to prove that they are no longer boys, they attack the vampire's hideout.

Guwapings: The First Adventure

1992

Ama Namin poster
8.0

The life and faith of a priest was put into test when his family was killed by the military who wrongly accused them of supporting the communist rebels. After being tortured by the military, he joined the rebels to avenge his family's death. Will he finally get the justice he never got when he was still a servant of God?

Ama Namin

1998

Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na ang Diyos poster
6.0

A dramatization based on the murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez and the arrest of Antonio Sanchez, mayor of Calauan, Laguna, the story follows a victim's brother (with the help of a journalist) who wants to uncover the gruesome crime committed by a corrupt mayor.

Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na ang Diyos

1993

Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita poster
9.0

Galvez seeking for justice.

Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita

1993

Enteng and Mokong poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Enteng and Mokong

1997

Virgin People 2 poster
9.0

Virgin People 2

Virgin People 2

1996

Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na... poster
8.0

A Filipino comedy movie starring Anjo Yllana in the title role.

Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...

1993

Ang Titser Kong Pogi poster
7.0

Joey Perez, a policeman goes to Subic as a Kindergarten teacher to secretly investigate the case where he was framed up. He becomes attached to Cynthia, a co-teacher and Jimbo, his student—both relatives of his suspect. Joey has to protect himself and the children to prove his innocence once and for all.

Ang Titser Kong Pogi

1995

Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday poster
NR

In the absence of the genuine article, stable boy Pandoy serves as the Panday, forging a magic sword out of a meteorite and fighting pirates and white slavers. The film features a subplot of Pandoy having to choose between two romantic interests.

Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday

1993

Babangon Ang Huling Patak ng Dugo poster
9.0

After his family is killed, a teacher heads for the mountains to find peace. There, it becomes clear to him that the injustice is much deeper-rooted than he believed.

Babangon Ang Huling Patak ng Dugo

1997

Baby Paterno (Dugong pulis) poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Baby Paterno (Dugong pulis)

1994

First Time… Like A Virgin! poster
NR

Director: Mauro Gia Samonte Writer: Mauro Gia Samonte (story and screenplay) Stars: Rene Requiestas, Jackie Forster, Shirley Fuentes, Sunshine Cruz, Karla Estrada, Ricardo Cepeda Jean Saburit, Benjo Leelin, Jeffrey Santos, Aljon Jimenez, Wowie Cruz, Romano Vasquez Jomar Cruz, Monica Herrera, Vangie Labalan

First Time… Like A Virgin!

1992

No artwork available
3.2

Sgt. Bobby Aguilar is a good depiction of a young and dedicated soldier wherein he is devastated by a corrupt military organization, a gambling lord and an irresponsible father.

Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life!

1993

Init ng Laman poster
3.3

Init ng laman: Directed by Tata Esteban. With Sunshine Cruz, Toffee Calma, John Apacible, Melissa Mendez.

Init ng Laman

1998

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa poster
7.5

The Longest Chin Man In The World

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

1997

The Teacher poster
NR

Mr. Zerrudo is the newest teacher at Jodie’s school. Unfortunately, Jodie discovers that her heartthrob professor transforms into a hideous monster. Jodie must find a way to undo the transformations before the school becomes the monster’s prey.

The Teacher

1992

Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na! poster
NR

a film by Tony Y. Reyes.

Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!

1994

Barkada Walang Atrasan poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Barkada Walang Atrasan

1995

Ano Ba Yan 2 poster
NR

Don Peping won't stop, until he exact revenge to Victor (Vic Sotto). Victor is now a jeepney driver after Don Peping fired him from being a taxi driver for carrying misfortune.

Ano Ba Yan 2

1993

The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! poster
NR

Sexually assualted to death by unknown gangs, which is led by Brando Legaspi's wild obsession.

The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!

1995

Madonna's Secret poster
3.9

A surreal melodrama about a deranged woman raising a child.

Madonna's Secret

1997

Junior Police poster
10.0

Young children help the police.

Junior Police

1995

Ms. Dolora X poster
NR

Dolora is a naive provincial girl raised by a foster mother who once kidnapped her from a wealthy family, and her life changes when she meets and falls in love with Melvin, a young lawyer in Manila. After killing a man while defending herself and her foster mother from sexual assault, she faces trial, where the truth about her past and her innocence comes to light.

Ms. Dolora X

1993

Series credits

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda poster
9.5

The latest multi-platform showbiz news and talk show, where the hottest issues in Philippine showbiz will be revealed one by one, as well as amazing hot seat interviews with celebrities including the so-called King of Talk.

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda

2023

Marina poster
8.0

Cursed for her parents’ offense, Christina became a mermaid on her seventh birthday. Her mother, Esther, took her to the ocean to protect her from the townspeople who feared mermaids. Now known as Marina, she lived peacefully among her kind but sought her human roots. She met Rodge, whom she believed was her true love. They struggled to regain their losses while facing her spellcaster, Victoria.

Marina

2004

Unbreak My Heart poster
NR

Romance blossoms between a young man and a woman who is searching for her estranged daughter in Europe. After their relationship failed, a twist of fate brings him and her daughter together.

Unbreak My Heart

2023

Wildflower poster
8.0

Wildflower is a Philippine revenge drama television series starring Maja Salvador, together with an ensemble cast. The show originally aired on ABS-CBN, and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, from February 13, 2017 to February 9, 2018.

Wildflower

2017

Dolce Amore poster
NR

Destiny intertwines the lives of a rich Italian bella and a poor, hardworking Manila boy who are both in search of their true identity.

Dolce Amore

2016

Dugong Buhay poster
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Dugong Buhay

2013

Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma poster
NR

Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma is an upcoming Philippine television drama based on the comic book Zuma created by Jim Fernandez. The series will be premiered by ABS-CBN on September 30, 2013 replacing Dugong Buhay, and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on October 1, 2013. It is topbilled by Andi Eigenmann.

Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma

2013

New Beginnings poster
2.0

One fateful night changes the course of six different lives — linked together between family, friendship, hope and redemption.

New Beginnings

2020

Mano Po Legacy poster
NR

A Philippine seasonal anthology series that features brand new stories made for television while still staying true to the themes of love, family, and legacy from the iconic Mano Po films.

Mano Po Legacy

2022

Lastikman poster
NR

Eskappar, a child of an Earthling woman and an extraterrestrial man, is adopted by a human after his arrival on Earth. His foster father's death pushes him to use his powers against evil forces. Amid this, he takes on a mission to find his mother.

Lastikman

2007

Underage poster
5.0

Underage tells the story of how the Serrano sisters, namely Celine, Carrie, and Chynna are forced to face adulthood too soon by going through various emotional mishaps with their family, after a malicious video involving the three of them went viral online.

Underage

2023

Kapag Nahati ang Puso poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Kapag Nahati ang Puso

2018

Pure Love poster
10.0

This is the story of Diane (Alex Gonzaga), an optimistic rich girl who seems to have everything; and Ysabel (Yen Santos), an average working girl who led a rather ‘lifeless’ life since her boyfriend died. One day, because of an accident, Diane and Ysabel’s fates became entwined. In her state of coma, Diane discovered through the mysterious “Scheduler” (Matt Evans) that she was not destined to die yet. Then she will be given a second chance at life, that is, after completing a special task–to gather three “pure” teardrops shed out of pure love by three people outside her family within the next 40 days. To help her accomplish her task, Scheduler gives Diane the chance to inhabit the body of Ysabel. Will Dianne and Ysabel succeed in bringing their lives back after the 40-day ordeal fate has put them through?

Pure Love

2014

Love Thy Woman poster
3.0

Love Thy Woman is a 2020 Philippine drama television series starring Eula Valdes, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sunshine Cruz, Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher de Leon, Yam Concepcion, Xian Lim, and Kim Chiu.

Love Thy Woman

2020

Mystery of the Twin Bat poster
NR

A boy with the physical features of a bat and a hot-tempered bully become archenemies, not knowing that a curse from the past intertwines their fates.

Mystery of the Twin Bat

2019

Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune poster
NR

Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune is a 2022 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of Mano Po Legacy. Directed by Ian Loreños, it stars Barbie Forteza, Sunshine Cruz and Maricel Laxa. It premiered on January 3, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 25, 2022 with a total of 40 episodes.

Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune

2022