Geneva Cruz

Geneva Mendoza Cruz (born April 2, 1976) is a multi-platinum Filipina singer and actress known for her hit songs, “Anak Ng Pasig” (Child of a river) and “Kailan” (When). Cruz was discovered and mentored by National Artist of the Philippines for Music, Ryan Cayabyab who formed the defunct, iconic music group Smokey Mountain, which she was a member of. She just recently moved back to Manila, Philippines from The United States where she worked as a weight-loss coach for a few years.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mendoza and the surname or paternal family name is Cruz.
Geneva Cruz
Birth nameGeneva Mendoza Cruz
Born (1976-04-02) April 2, 1976
OriginTondo, Manila, Philippines
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, composer
Years active1989–present
Associated actsSmokey Mountain

Career

Cruz began her career in 1989 as one of the lead singers of the popular group Smokey Mountain.[2] The Smokey Mountain album went double platinum. She was also the very first Grand Prize winner (and the youngest) of "The Voice of Asia" in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, Russia in 1992. Cruz's first solo album, I Like You, went double platinum The album produced several hit singles, including the title track and "Anak ng Pasig" (from the movie of the same title) in which Geneva appeared. "Anak Ng Pasig," was also chosen as Best Pop Song by the 1992 Catholic Mass Media Awards. Her second solo album "In the name of Love went platinum and produced hits like "Ang Gaan ng Feeling" and "In the Name of Love".

Cruz's most recent album was released in August 2013 entitled, "To Manila".

She just recently moved back to Manila, Philippines to pursue acting and to continue performing around the world. Aside from singing and acting, Geneva also dances and plays the guitar.

Personal life

Geneva Cruz was born in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. One of the great-grand daughters of the Legendary Tirso Cruz, Sr., Geneva hails from the famous Cruz clan of Philippine showbiz which includes actors like Tirso Cruz III, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, and Donna Cruz.[2] She is also the cousin of actor-dancer Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, and lounge singer Glenda Cruz.

She dated former MTV VJ KC Montero in 1999 and was married from 2004 until 2010.[2] She has a Twenty-four-year old son named Heaven Arespacochaga, with musician Paco Arespacochaga.

In August 2013, Cruz got engaged to a Filipino – Australian named Lee Paulsen but later on decided to break off the engagement.

On May 10, 2014, Cruz gave birth to a healthy baby girl named London (with her ex fiance), and is currently living in Manila, Philippines, with her daughter, London.[3]

On August 11, 2019, she announced she's now dating Nikolaus Booth, an American concert producer and former United States Marine from Virginia.

Cruz has been a long-time Environmentalist and an Animal Rights advocate.[4]

In 2013, Cruz joined the PETA campaign to free Mali, an elephant currently in captivity at the Manila Zoo, and have her transferred to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand. She posed for a photo shoot with Sanya Smith, Amanda Griffin, Ornussa Cadness, Mia Ayesa, Julia Sniegowski, Sheena Vera Cruz, and Daiana Menezes; all who were asking for Mali to be freed.[5]

Filmography

Television
Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1995–2001ASAPHerself/Performer/HostABS-CBN
2001Ikaw Lang Ang MamahalinMelodyGMA Network
2004MulawinHaraya
2005Bubble GangHerself/Guest
2005EncantadiaSari-a
2006Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasSari-a
2011PNP PacersUniversiTV
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity ShowdownCastawayGMA Network
2020I Can See Your Voice Season 2Guest Singer/ContestantABS-CBN
I Can See Your Voice Season 3Guest Singer/Contestant (with Jeffrey Hidalgo)
2021Your Face Sounds Familiar 3Herself/ContestantKapamilya Channel / A2Z

Movies
Films
YearTitleRoleFilm Production
1992Anak Ng Pasig
1993Secret LoveCarmina
1995Campus GirlsDiane
2001Weyt a minit, kapeng mainitJoy
2002Burles King (Daw O...)!Jessica
2002Walang iba kundi ikawAbril

Discography

Albums
  • Smokey Mountain
  • I Like You
  • In The Name Of Love
  • On Fire!
  • Geneva
  • To Manila

Awards
  • Grand Prize Winner (Kazakhstan)- Voice of Asia in 1992
  • Catholic Mass Media Awards – Best song for Anak ng Pasig[6]
  • Awit Awards- Smokey Mountain won 11 awards in 1990
  • Awit Award- Anak ng Pasig
  • Guillermo Memorial Awards
  • Metro Manila Memorial Park Album
  • International Award in FAMAS in 2001

References
  1. Chavez, Yong (July 26, 2016). "GENEVA CRUZ IS FEELING FABULOUS AT 40". Balitang America. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. Conception, Pocholo (April 28, 2008). "Geneva finds her roots". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 9, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  3. "Geneva Cruz is engaged again". ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  4. "Geneva Cruz strips anew". ABS-CBN News. August 17, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. Jose G. Burgos, Jose Mari Chan, Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation. CMMA, 1978–2003: 25 years of Philippine mass media through the eyes of CMMA. Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, 2003. ISBN 978-971-92807-1-2.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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