Mariko Nicolette dela Cruz[fn 1] (born December 9, 1998), better known as Mika dela Cruz, is a Japanese-Austrian, Philippine based actress, singer and model.[2] She is currently an artist of GMA Network.[3]
Personal life
Mika was born to a Filipino father and an Italian-Austrian mother.[4] She is also the younger sister of Angelika Dela Cruz.[5]
Career
Mika started her showbiz career with ABS-CBN Network. Mika is known for portraying teen to older characters, and is usually paired with Nash Aguas, Andre Garcia and Aaron Junatas.
On November 8, 2016, after 11 years with Star Magic, Mika officially signs with GMA Artist Center and becomes a contract artist of GMA Network.[6]
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Network
2019 Daddy's Gurl Hillary GMA Network
Kara Mia Mia Lacson
2018 Pamilya Roces Donatella "Donna" Rosales
Sherlock Jr. Michelle
2017 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Langgam
Wish Ko Lang Mia
Dear Uge Clea
Meant to Be Mariko Altamirano
2016 Wish Ko Lang Irish
Ipaglaban Mo: Lason Richelle ABS-CBN
2015 You're My Home Jennifer
2014 Mirabella Iris Robles
2013 Luv U: Season 2 Marjorie "Marj" De Silva
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Young Gabrielle "Gabby" Marcelo
Guns and Roses Young Reign
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig Stephanie
2009 Kambal sa Uma Young Marie Perea/Vira Mae Ocampo
Dahil May Isang Ikaw Young Ella
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart Young Nadine
2008 Eva Fonda Elena "Leleng" De Jesus
2007 Maria Flordeluna "Julia"/Maria Flordeluna Alicante II
Films
Year Title Role
2010 RPG Metanoia May "Mayumi" /Cassandra
2009 Ang Darling Kong Aswang Angel
T2 Angeli
2007 My Kuya's Wedding Young Yvette
Tiyanaks Water Tiyanak
Awards and nominations
Year Organization Category Nominated Work Result
2010 PMPC Star Award Best Child Film Actress T2 Won
12th Gawad PASADO Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
2009 Dangal ng Pilipinas Awards (Consumers League of the Philippines) Best Promising Child Drama Actress Won
Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Actress Ang Darling Kong Aswang Nominated
Notes
Mika dela Cruz was born in Japan. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Egger.
References
"Mika Dela Cruz". TVGuide.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
"10 Things You Need to Know About Mika Dela Cruz | Preview.ph". Preview.ph. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
"Mika Dela Cruz". GMA Network. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
"Mika dela Cruz gets out of her comfort zone". The Standard. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
"Is Mika dela Cruz ready to entertain suitors?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
Bianca Rose Dabu (November 8, 2016). "Mika Dela Cruz is now a Kapuso". GMA News. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
External links
Mika dela Cruz at IMDb
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