Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (Tagalog: [ˈʃɛɾil ˈkɾus]; born April 5, 1974) is a Filipino actress and singer.
She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita, Miss Minchin in Princess Sarah, and as Valeria in Bakekang and in the Philippine remake of Rosalinda.
After four years out of ABS-CBN, in 2012, she had a guest appearance on the series Walang Hanggan as young Virginia "Manang Henya" Cruz, portrayed by Susan Roces.
In August 2004, Cruz decided to return home, and starred in her comeback film, Mano Po III: My Love, with her godmother Ms. Vilma Santos-Recto, governor of Batangas.
Cruz's biggest break was starring in two seasons of Now and Forever, Tinig and Ganti, which garnered high ratings (equivalent to that of a primetime show) despite it being in an afternoon timeslot.
In 2007–2008, she transferred to ABS-CBN after her career on GMA when she was offered to play Miss Minchin, the main antagonist of Princess Sarah, as Xandra in Komiks Presents: Varga, and a special participation role in Lobo.
In the mid-plot of the Sine Novela offering Tinik sa Dibdib, Cruz was cast as an additional character in the series, rumored that she was the replacement of Ara Mina.
Initially depicted as a kind-hearted guardian to Donna Lyn / Lenlyn (portrayed by Sofia Pablo) in Australia, her character transitions to the main antagonist, Kendra Fajardo Clavaria, replaces Aiko Melendez's role in Season 1.
In early 1986, 11-year-old Cruz was noted to be attending KBL campaign sorties alongside other celebrities for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.