Geneva Cruz
Geneva Cruz | |
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| Birth name | Geneva Mendoza Cruz |
| Born | April 2, 1976 |
| Origin | Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, dancer, actress, model. |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitars |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Relatives | Sheryl Cruz (cousin) Donna Cruz (cousin) Sunshine Cruz (cousin) Rayver Cruz (cousin) Rodjun Cruz (cousin) Tirso Cruz III (uncle) Ricky Belmonte (uncle) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Air Force Air Force Reserve Command |
| Years of service | 2023–present |
| Rank | Sergeant |
Geneva Mendoza Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]; born April 2, 1976) is a multiplatinum Filipina singer and actress known for her songs, "Anak Ng Pasig" (Child of Pasig River) and "Kailan" (When). She was discovered and mentored by National Artist of the Philippines for Music, Ryan Cayabyab who formed the defunct iconic music group Smokey Mountain, which she was a member of. In 2020, Cruz moved back to Manila in the Philippines, from the United States, where she worked as a weight-loss coach for a few years.
On March 9, 2022, Cruz earned the rank of sergeant under the Philippine Air Force Reserve Command after she graduated from its military training.