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Ella Cruz
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Ella Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim
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Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz
August 17, 1996 Angat, Bulacan, Philippines
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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| 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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
