Donna Cruz
| Donna Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Donna Cruz Yrastorza |
| Born | February 14, 1977 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1984-2000, 2016-present |
| Labels | |
| Website | donnacruz |
Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal (born February 14, 1977) professionally known as Donna Cruz is a Filipina recording artist and entertainer. She is a member of the Philippine showbiz family Cruz.
Her self-titled debut album Donna was well received by the general public and earned her a double platinum certification. Cruz's fourth studio album Habang May Buhay earned a certification of four-times platinum six months after its release. Its lead single "Only Me and You" became a radio hit in the Philippines during the summer of 1995. In December 1995, Cruz won Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival for her portrayal as Noemi in the movie Muling Umawit ang Puso. In 1996, Cruz starred in DoReMi, while she also released Merry Christmas Donna. In 1997, Cruz released Pure Donna which was certified three times platinum in 1998. Cruz had official PARI certifications for all her studio albums releases from 1989 up to her hiatus in 2000.
Cruz returned to the music industry with the release of her eighth studio album Now and Forever under Star Music in 2016.
Born in Manila, Philippines, Cruz began performing as a child, joining pageants and singing competitions. Her first stint in showbiz was when she ended up as a grand finalist of Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines beauty pageant. Her biggest break up to that point was her achievement of becoming a grand champion of Bulilit Kampeon in 1988. She signed with Viva Records in 1989 and released her debut album Donna in that same year. Her singles "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" and "Rain" became popular singles in OPM music. Cruz recorded all the songs at the age of twelve, making her the youngest artist from Viva Records to ever record a full studio album. The album was very successful and earned a double platinum certification, making her the youngest artist to ever reach platinum in the Philippines.
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