Donna has no plans of joining show business before, for she only wanted to sing. When she tried the movies, she loved it! Donna has no background whatsoever in acting, and only music runs natural in the family. But her talents had shown. She has been pitted as heir to megastar Sharon Cuneta's throne.
 
Dahil Tanging Ikaw (1997)
Donna as Donna1 and Donna2!:) Donna plays the role of the twin sisters separated at birth. Love interests of the twins are Ian De Leon and Jao Mapa. Click here for more photos from the movie.
 
 
Donna Cruz and Jason Everly...
Their loveteam was made famous by their lovely duet, "Wish".
View a video clip of Wish
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awards

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS AWARD
(Metro Manila Film Fest '95)
Donna received this award after successfully portraying her role in Muling Umawit Ang Puso where she starred next to Nora Aunor, the country's superstar.


BEST SUPPROTING ACTRESS NOMINATION
(FAMAS Awards 1995)
This was again for her fine performance in Muling Umawit ang Puso .


BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS NOMINATION
(Star Awards for Movies '94)
Not too bad for her 2nd drama movie, Pangako Ng Kahapon. She was only 17 then. This nomination was her first and this has always inspired her eversince.


German Moreno Youth Achievement Award
(Famas 1995)

Teenage Queen Of RP Movies (1995)

 


Jao Mapa and Donna Cruz


 


Darna
(1991 - FANTASY/ACTION)
This movie is about the filipina superhero who acquires powers whenever she swallows a white stone. This is Donna's first ever movie, where she played a minor role. Actress Nannette Medved played Darna.

 

Alabang Girls (1992 - COMEDY)
Together with Andrew E., Lea Orosa, Ana Roces, etc., Donna co-stars with the latter to play the role of rich highschool students being "bothered" by poor village boys (Andrew E., etc.).

 

Row 4, Manchichiritchit, Ang BF Kong Gamol
(1993 - COMEDY)
Andrew E movies, all comedy. Donna is usually paired with Chuckie Dreyfuss or Dale Villar, or Smokey Manaloto.

 

Pinagbiyak na Bunga, Pintsik, Ober Da Bakod (1994 - COMEDY)
Andrew E and Janno Gibbs movies, all comedy. Donna is usually paired with Chuckie Dreyfuss or Dale Villar, or Smokey Manaloto.

 

Kadenang Bulaklak

Kadenang Bulaklak is Donna Cruz's first ever drama movie. L-R: Angelu De Leon, Donna, Ana Roces, and Vina Morales (bottom)

(1994 - DRAMA) Donna here is one of the 4 sisters that have been separated since childhood. Time had come and then they were reunited once again. She played lead role together with Ana Roces, Angelu De Leon and Vina Morales.

 

Pangako Ng Kahapon
(1994 - DRAMA) The movie where Donna was first nominated as Best Supporting Actress, This is her first team up with Ian De Leon.

 

Campus Girls (1995 - Teen/Drama)
The movie where Donna was first nominated as Best Supporting Actress, This is her first team up with Ian De Leon.

 

Okay Si Ma'am (1996 - Teen/Drama)
Romance and Highschool adventures of Donna, Keempee, Geneva, Paco and Lander together with their teacher, Alice Dixon!

 

 

LoveNotes, the movie
(1995 - Teen/Comedy/Drama)
A Twin-bill movie, 2 separate episode stories. The first episode was of Vina Morales and Gary' Estrada's, while the 2nd story was of Donna and Keempee's. True-to-life romance stories.

 

Muling Umawit ang Puso (1996 - Drama)
This movie was topbilled by the Philippine Superstar, Ms. Nora Aunor. Donna Cruz, Ian De Leon, and Albert Martinez co-stars. Heavy Drama, Donna won her Best Supporting Actress award here.

 

Habang May Buhay (1996 - Romance)
Donna Cruz and Ian De Leon's most romantic movie ever! This movie was a certified box-office hit!

 

Pag-ibig ko sa iyo'y totoo (1996 - Action/Romance)
Donna Cruz with no less than the prince of philippine action movies, Bong Revilla Jr.

 

Do-Re-Mi (1996 - Comedy)
One of the best comedy movies in town! Do-Re-Mi stars Donna Cruz, Regine Velasquez, and Mikee Cojuangco as 3 accidental friends, all musically-inclined! Donna is at her funniest here! Never miss this one!

 

Dahil Tanging Ikaw (1997 - Romance)
Donna as Donna1 and Donna2!:) Donna plays the role of the twin sisters separated at birth. Love interests of the twins are Ian De Leon and Jao Mapa.

 

Isang Tanong Isang Sagot
(1997 - Romance)
Donna plays a housemaid who fell in love with her employer, played by the american singer Jason Everly (son of Phil of the Everly Brothers).
 
 
   
Here are the top 9 favorite Donna movies of all time!
 

1. Do-Re-Mi (1996 Comedy)
2. Isang Tanong Isang Sagot
3. Habang May Buhay
4. Muling Umawit ang Puso
5. Pangako ng Kahapon
6. Kadenang Bulaklak
7. Campus Girls
8. Pag-ibig ko sa iyo'y totoo
9. Okay Si Ma'am