Ella Cruz

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The middle name or maternal family name is Umali and the surname or paternal family name is Cruz.

Ella Cruz
240px Ella Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim
Born	Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz (1996-08-17) August 17, 1996 Angat, Bulacan, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–present
Agent	Star Magic (2007-2009; 2012-2015) GMA Artist Center Viva Artist Agency (2015-present)

Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz, known as Ella Cruz (born August 17, 1996 in Angat, Bulacan, Philippines) is a Filipino actress, product endorser, host, commercial & promotional model, and dancer. She is notable as Aryana in the 2012 fantasy drama series of the same name.

Career

She became popular in the Philippines under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was known for playing the teen character of Cristine Reyes in the TV series Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Cruz was often paired with Francis Magundayao (who played the teen Piolo Pascual in the same TV series). Cruz also become a part GMA Network from 2005-2011 under GMA Artist Center. She recently became popular when an uploaded video of her dancing to "Twerk It Like Miley" turned viral in YouTube.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2016-present	HAPPinas Happy Hour	Host	TV5
2016	Happy Truck HAPPinas	Host
2016	Avah Maldita	Avah Chen
2015-present	#ParangNormal Activity	Charlie
2015	Ipaglaban Mo:Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin	Rowena	ABS-CBN
	Wattpad Presents: Hot and Cold	Chloe Mendez	TV5
	Kapamilya Deal or No Deal	Herself / #7 Lucky Star (Batch 3)	ABS-CBN
2014	Bagito	Vanessa Bueno
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumot	Young Leng
	Wansapanataym: Nato De Coco	Hazel
	Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban Ang Tatay Para Sa'yo	Connie
	Ikaw Lamang	young Guadalupe "Lupe" Roque
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dos Por Dos	Jessa
2013	Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius)	Minerva "Minnie" Tomas
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box	Dua
	Juan dela Cruz	Rebecca
	Luv U	Mariana
	Wansapanataym: Finding Nilo	Beauty
2013–present	ASAP	Herself / Performer / Co-Host
2012–2013	Aryana	Aryana Mendez
2012	Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig	Teen Jasmin Valderama
	Wansapanataym: Somewhere Over The Bahaghari	Ana
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV	young Mavic
	Inday Wanda	Toni	TV5
	Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin	Britney	GMA Network
	Tropang Potchi	Herself (host)
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Videoke	Priscilla	ABS-CBN
	Ilumina	Czarina	GMA Network
	Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids	Jenny
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blusa	Young Nemie	ABS-CBN
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karnabal	Baleleng
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka	Young Odette
	Only You	Andrea Mendoza
2008	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sumbrero	Young Rhea
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda	Jonah
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sopas	Grace
	Goin' Bulilit	Herself
2007	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo	Flor
	MariMar	Young Marimar	GMA Network
	Super Twins	Tin-tin
2006	Now and Forever: Duyan	Ella
	Now and Forever: Dangal	Flor
	Majika	Young Sabina

Films

Year	Title	Role
2015	Hawa	TBA
	The Prenup	Mocha
2014	Dilim	Mia
	Somebody to Love	Amelie
2013	A Moment in Time	Mai-Mai Javier
2012	Shake, Rattle & Roll 14	Erlinda
2007	Resiklo	Kiara
	The Promise	Young Andrea
	Angels	Kerubina

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Results
2008	56th FAMAS Awards	Best Child Actress	Resiklo	Won
	2nd Gawad Genio Awards	Best Film Child Performer		Won
2011	25th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Children Show Host (shared with Tropang Potchi hosts)	Tropang Potchi	Nominated

External links

• Ella Cruz at the Internet Movie Database