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Ella Cruz
Ella Cruz from Dilim Movie in the Making.jpg
Ella Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim
Born
Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz

(1996-08-17) August 17, 1996 (age 28)
Angat, Bulacan, Philippines
Occupation
Years active 2006–present
Agent
  • Viva Artists Agency
  • Star Magic (2007–2009; 2012–2015)
Height 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)

Gabriela Annjane "Ella" Umali Cruz (born August 17, 1996) is a talented Filipino actress. She became well-known for her role as a young mermaid in the 2012 fantasy TV series Aryana. Ella has starred in many movies and TV shows, showing her skills as an actress, dancer, and host.

Ella Cruz's Acting Journey

Ella started her acting career in 2006 on GMA Network. Her very first project was a TV show called Majika. After that, she moved to another big network, ABS-CBN, in 2007.

She later returned to GMA Network for shows like Panday Kids and Ilumina. Ella then moved back to ABS-CBN, appearing in Maalaala Mo Kaya. She also spent some time with TV5 before officially becoming a contract artist with ABS-CBN and Star Magic.

Ella was known for playing the younger version of Cristine Reyes's character in the TV series Dahil sa Pag-ibig. She often worked with Francis Magundayao in these roles. A big moment in her career was starring as the first teen mermaid in the Philippines, in the show Aryana. She also played a young mom in Bagito.

She appeared in several shows on TV5, including #ParangNormal Activity and Wattpad Presents: Avah Maldita (Oh! Aarte pa?!). Ella also became a host on the Sunday variety show, Happy Truck HAPPinas. In 2017, Ella got her first main role in a movie called Fangirl, Fanboy, where she starred with Julian Trono.

In 2019, she returned to ABS-CBN and appeared as Lisa in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Currently, Ella works as a freelancer and is signed with Viva Artists Agency.

Movies Ella Cruz Starred In

Ella has been in many films throughout her career. Here are some of them:

Year Title Role
2007 Angels Kerubina
The Promise Young Andrea
Resiklo Kiara
2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Linda (segment "Lost Command")
2013 A Moment in Time Mai-Mai Javier
2014 Somebody to Love Amelie
Dilim Mia
2015 The Prenup Mocha Cayabyab
Hawa
2017 Darkroom Maine
Fangirl, Fanboy Aimee
2018 Squad Goals! Leigh
Cry No Fear Wendy
2019 Edward Agnes
2021 Steal
Biyernes Santo Grace
2022 Maid in Malacañang Irene Marcos
Rooftop
2023 Martyr or Murderer Irene Marcos

Ella Cruz on TV Shows

Ella has also appeared in many popular television series. Here is a list of her TV work:

Year Title Role Notes Network
2025 Edens Zero Happy (voice) Main Cast TV5
2020 Ipaglaban Mo!: Yes Sir Jessica Episode Guest ABS-CBN
2019 Ipaglaban Mo!: Pariwara Jacky Episode Guest
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lisa Supporting Cast
2018 Aja Aja Tayo! Herself/Guest TV5
2017 Operation: Break The Cassanova's Heart Naomi Mikael "Nami" Perez with Julian Trono Sari-Sari Channel (Cignal TV)
Ipaglaban Mo!: Groufie Anna Marcelo ABS-CBN
Road Trip Herself/Guest with Marlon Stockinger & Joyce Pring GMA Network
The Lolas' Beautiful Show Herself/Guest with Julian Trono
Bulagaan Olympics Herself/Player Guest Player
Wish Ko Lang: Hanggang Sa Huli Ella Episode guest
Real Talk Herself/Guest with Julian Trono CNN Philippines
Karelasyon: She Maid It! Aida first comeback project with GMA Network GMA Network
Unang Hirit Herself/Guest Performer with Julian Trono
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Herself/Guest
#LIKE Herself/Celebrity Contestant
2016 Ipaglaban Mo!: Bugaw Mylene ABS-CBN
Wattpad Presents: TV Movie: I'm His Tutor Mikaela Maghirang With Julian Trono TV5
Young Hearts Presents: Bebeng Pabebe Meets Super Jiro "Bebe"
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Phoebe
Happy Truck HAPPinas Herself/Host
Wattpad Presents: TV Movie: Avah Maldita Avah Chen
2015–2016 #ParangNormal Activity Charlie
2015 Ipaglaban Mo!: Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin Rowena ABS-CBN
Inday Bote Teen Fiona Vargas
Wattpad Presents: Love Encounters Lisa Miranda TV5
Wattpad Presents: Hot and Cold Chloe Mendez
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Herself/#7 Lucky Star (Batch 3) ABS-CBN
2014 Bagito Vanessa Bueno Main cast / Anti-Hero
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumot (The Fighter) 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 (My Sister's Bestfriend) 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
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Britney GMA Network
Tropang Potchi Herself/Host
2010-2011 Inday Wanda Toni first TV5 project TV5
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: Karnibal 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 first ABS-CBN project
MariMar Young Marimar GMA Network
Super Twins Tin-tin
2006 Now and Forever: Duyan Ella
Now and Forever: Dangal Flor
Majika Young Sabina First TV appearance

Ella Cruz's Awards and Achievements

Ella has won several awards for her acting. Here are some of her recognitions:

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
2019 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Edward Won

Ella Cruz's Music

Besides acting, Ella Cruz has also released some songs.

Year Title Album
As lead artist
2016 "Tamis" Tamis
2017 "Sabi Na Sayo Eh" Sabi Na Sayo Eh
Collaborations
2017 "Tumalon" with Julian Trono Tumalon
2017 "Isang Tingin" with Julian Trono "Fangirl, Fanboy" Soundtrack
2017 NEMALAYA "Operation: Break The Cassanova's Heart" Soundtrack
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