Francesca Taruc
Filipino television personality
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Maria Francesca Guina Taruc (Tagalog pronunciation: [tɐˈɾuk]; born May 21, 1998) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018.[1][2] A year later, she brought home the first crown of the Philippines in the Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 pageant held in Nanjing, China.[3][4][5]
May 21, 1998
Francesca Taruc | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Francesca Guina Taruc May 21, 1998 |
| Education | Holy Angel University (Mass Communication) |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Children | 1 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018 Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 |
Years active | 2018–present |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 2021 (Top 13) Binibining Pilipinas 2022 (Withdrew) |
Personal life
Maria Francesca Guina Taruc hails from Angeles City, Pampanga and graduated from Holy Angel University with a degree in Mass Communication.[2] She is the granddaughter of Luis Taruc, who led Hukbalahap guerrilla operations against Japanese occupation.[6]
Taruc previously dated Luis Christian Singson, son of Ilocos Sur politician Chavit Singson, with whom she has a son named Luis Ethan (born December 23, 2022).[7][8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Minute to Win It | Herself | Contestant |
| It's Showtime | Segment Contestant | ||
| Sahaya | Omboh Putli | Guest Cast | |
| Wowowin | Herself | Guest Co-Host |