Mika dela Cruz
Filipino actress (born 1998)
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Mariko Nicolette "Mika" Egger dela Cruz-Victoriano (born December 9, 1998) is a Filipino actress.[2] She was formerly an artist of GMA Network.[3]
December 9, 1998
- Actress
- singer
Mika Dela Cruz | |
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| Born | Mariko Nicolette Egger dela Cruz December 9, 1998 Tokyo, Japan |
| Other name | Mikaela |
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| Years active | 2005–2020, 2024–present |
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| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Angelika dela Cruz (sister) Edward dela Cruz (brother) Erick dela Cruz (brother)[1] |
Personal life
Mika was born in Japan to a Japanese biological father and an Italian-Austrian mother.[4] She used the surname Dela Cruz to be recognized more easily in the entertainment business, having an older sibling with a career in the industry. She also had a stepfather named Ernie (now deceased), who accepted her into the family. She is the younger half-sister of Angelika Dela Cruz.[5] Despite her ethnic background, Mika identifies as Filipino.
She married her long-time partner and co-actor in Goin' Bulilit, Nash Aguas in 2024.[6] The couple, who started their relationship since October 20, 2018 and was engaged since January 2024, were married at the Adriano's Events Place and Prayer Garden in Tagaytay.[7][8]
Career
Mika started her entertainment career with ABS-CBN Network. Mika is known for portraying teenage or 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.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | Goin' Bulilit | |
| 2007 | Maria Flordeluna | Julia Alicante |
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Elena "Leleng" De Jesus |
| Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Anna | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart | Young Nadine |
| Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Young Ella | |
| Kambal sa Uma | Young Marie Perea/Vira Mae Ocampo | |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Sinukuan |
| 2011 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Stephanie |
| Wansapanataym: Cacai Kikay | Young Cacai | |
| Guns and Roses | Young Reign | |
| Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Young Gabrielle "Gabby" Marcelo | |
| 2013 | Luv U: Season 2 | Marjorie "Marj" De Silva |
| 2014 | Mirabella | Iris Robles |
| 2015 | You're My Home | Jennifer |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Lason | Richelle |
| Wish Ko Lang | Irish | |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Mariko Altamirano |
| Dear Uge | Clea | |
| Wish Ko Lang | Mia | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Langgam | |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Michelle |
| Pamilya Roces | Donatella "Donna" Rosales | |
| 2019 | Kara Mia | Mia Lacson |
| Daddy's Gurl | Hillary |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Tiyanaks | Water Tiyanak |
| My Kuya's Wedding | Young Yvette | |
| 2009 | T2 | Angeli |
| Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Angel | |
| 2010 | RPG Metanoia | May "Mayumi" / Cassandra |
| 2015 | Angela Markado | Imee |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2009 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Actress | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Nominated |
| Dangal ng Pilipinas Awards (Consumers League of the Philippines) | Best Promising Child Drama Actress | Won | ||
| 2010 | 12th Gawad PASADO Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| PMPC Star Award | Best Child Film Actress | T2 | Won |
