Maria Cristina "Maricris" Yu Garcia-Cruz (Tagalog:[mɐɾiˈkɾisgaɾˈsɪaˈkɾus]; born September 26, 1987) is a Filipino singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of Pinoy Pop Superstar. She is the Philippines' Divine Siren.
Early life and education
Maricris Garcia was born as Maria Cristina Yu Garcia on September 26, 1987, in Caloocan, Philippines. She studied tourism at the La Consolacion College in Caloocan.[1]
Career
Garcia on Eat Bulaga! "BoxSing" Challenge Accepted in 2016.
She first auditioned in Pinoy Pop Superstar year one, but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice"[citation needed] at the Grand Finale held in Araneta Coliseum. She was the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion. Her voice is distinctly similar to the Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla's voice, so she has been given the title of the "Divine Princess".[citation needed]
Personal life
On December 16, 2016, Garcia married TJ Cruz.[2] In May 2020, Garcia announced via Instagram that she is expecting her first child.[3] Their daughter, Adaiah Denise was born in January 12, 2021.
Discography
Albums
Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 3 Grand Contenders' Album
Track 4: Beautiful Disaster (written by Rebecca Johnson & Matthew Wilder)
She sang Mahal Kita, one of Marimar's theme songs.
She sang the final station ID of Q-11, with Geoff Taylor until now defunct in 2011.
Her first music video was "Kahit Isang Saglit" in which Dennis Trillo appeared.
Her song Mahal Kita was originally sung by the Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 2 Grand Champion Gerald Santos and revived by Maricris Garcia and became the love theme of Marimar
She was part of a trio group named La Diva wherein her co-singers were Aicelle Santos, Jonalyn Viray.
The "La Diva" sang the Philippine National Anthem during the Pacquiao-Cotto fight last November 15, 2009.
References
^Ramos, Arnel (September 20, 2008). "Maricris Garcia: Singing with her heart". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
^Ilaya, Felix. "LOOK: Maricris Garcia and TJ Cruz get married". GMA Network. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
^Iglesias, Iza (October 14, 2020). "Maricris Garcia on being a first time-mom". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
^"Philippine Entertainment Portal | Music | "Pinoy Pop Superstar" crowns Maricris Garcia as its new champion". Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
