Born in Manila, Philippines, Cruz began performing as a child, becoming a grand finalist of Eat Bulaga's Little Miss Philippines beauty pageant and grand champion of Bulilit Batang Kampeon in 1988. She signed with Viva Records in 1991 and released her debut album Donna in that same year. During this decade, she became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, as she was one of the most sought-after entertainers in the Philippines. Her singles "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" and "Rain" became popular singles in OPM music. It was in this same year that Cruz was launched as an actress, where she played a supporting role alongside Tony Lambino in Mars Ravelo's Darna, which was topbilled by actress Nanette Medved.
1992-1997: Breakthrough as an actress and multimedia star
In 1992, Cruz won as Best New Performing Artist in Awit Awards. She released Kurot sa Puso in that same year, and joined German Moreno's That's Entertainment, a daily variety show that featured young and upcoming new talents. Two years later, she released Langit na Naman, her third studio album. It was certified gold in the Philippines. it was in that same year that she starred in two drama movies, Kadenang Bulaklak alongside Vina Morales, Ana Roces and Angelu de Leon, and Pangako Ng Kahapon, together with Agot Isidro and Alice Dixson, the movie which gave her a Best Supporting Actress nomination. After the success of these movies, Cruz starred in her first soap opera entitled Villa Quintana opposite actor Keempee de Leon which also got a PMPC Nomination for Best TV Series. In 1995, she starred in college romance flicks such as Campus Girls, Okey Si Ma'am, and Love Notes: The Movie.
As a recording artist, she launched her biggest-selling album ever, Habang May Buhay, an album composed of selected movie theme songs. The album received its Quadruple platinum award in 1997, making it Donna's best-selling album so far. The cut "Only Me and You" was chosen as Awit Award's 1995 Best Ballad Recording, and Donna as Best Female Ballad Performance in an album. The album was certified 4x platinum. The single "Only Me and You" won her the Best Ballad Recording by a Female Artist. Also, a movie was made as a tie-in with the release of the movie Habang May Buhay in which she starred alongside Ian de Leon and Hilda Koronel. Before the year closed, Cruz joined de Leon as well as his mother, veteran actress Nora Aunor in the drama film, Muling Umawit ang Puso, in which she won her first acting award, a Best Supporting Actress trophy given by the Metro Manila Film Festival.
In 1996, she starred alongside Bong Revilla in Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo and again with Ian de Leon and newcomer Jao Mapa in Dahil Tanging Ikaw. During that same year, she starred in DoReMi, the biggest movie of 1996, together with Regine Velasquez and Mikee Cojuangco. Cruz released a Christmas album entitled, Merry Christmas Donna, which included the single "Muling Sumapit Ang Pasko," written by legendary songwriter Vehnee Saturno. The album was certified platinum, and became the biggest-selling Christmas album during that year.
In 1997, she recorded a duet with American singer Jason Everly, called "Wish", son of Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers which became the biggest radio single of that year. She also recorded an Alan Menken song entitled "The Story of My Life" which was included in the Philippine release of The Best of Disney Love Songs. Her album Pure Donna was also released and garnered platinum status in just a week after it was issued in record outlets. Later that year, Cruz together with Jason Everly starred in the blockbuster film, Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot, which is her latest film to date. Also that same year, she joined Eat!...Bulaga as a co-host and performer. She was also part of SOP, a Sunday musical variety show. Cruz also starred and hosted her musical special Pure Donna, which was broadcast on GMA 7 on her twentieth birthday. The special won the Best Musical Special in the 1997 Aliw Awards.[1] A Villa Quintana: The Movie starring Cruz and Keempee de Leon was also planned but was scrapped by Viva Films at the last minute.
1998-2005: Marriage, pregnancy and college graduation
In February 1998, Cruz became engaged to Yong Larrazabal, an ophthalmologist from Cebu. During that year, she was supposed to film Putikang Anghel a movie which will depict Cruz in a sexier, more mature and daring role, with Onemig Bondoc and Jake Roxas, but production was halted after Vic del Rosario, Jr., owner of Viva Entertainment, Inc. rejected the script.[2] Cruz married Larrazabal in September of that year, and relocated to Cebu permanently. She released her final album under Viva Records in 1999, entitled Hulog ng Langit, which focused on love songs and lullabies. During that year, she gave birth to a daughter named Belle. Three years later, she gave birth to her second child, a son named Cian. Cruz made a special guest appearance in Bahay Mo Ba 'To? as Lynnette, reprising her role in Villa Quintana. A year later, she managed to successfully finish a computer degree from Cebu Doctors College in 2003.
[edit]2006-present: Comeback and guestings
Cruz returned to the spotlight in 2006, after appearing with her two children, Belle and Cian, for a Jollibee commercial. In 2007, Cruz gave birth to her third child, named Gio. In that same year, Cruz sang the Pampers Christmas Advertisement jingle "Payapang Daigdig". In 2008, Cruz spearheaded the Lactum's 100% Panatag Ako campaign by singing "Kailanman Panatag", a song written by Ogie Alcasid and Nicole Tolentino, and performed the song in ASAP.
In 2010, Cruz appeared as a celebrity contestant in Wowowee, and performed "I Can" with fellow celebrity contestants Dimples Romana and Nikki Valdez. A year later, Cruz appeared in the sitcom Daldalita where she played the role of Carmela de Leon-Matias, who is Daldalita's mother. This marked Cruz' first acting role in a television show since 1998's Growing Up.
Four Seasons
Donna Cruz Lyrics
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a time of peace
a time when heart are then set free
a time to heal the wound
of division
it's a time of grace
a time of hope
a time of sharing the gifts we have
it's the time to
give thanks to the father son
and spirit an with mary
our mother we sing
this song
open your hearts to the lord
and beggin to see that mistery
that we are all together as one
family
no more walls no more chains
no more selfishness
and close door
for we are and fullness of
god's time
it's the time of the great jubille
it's a time of prayer
a time of praise
a time to let our hands to god
a time to become
all a graces
it's a time to
The song "Four Seasons" by Donna Cruz is a celebration of unity and hope. In these lyrics, the singer reminds us that there are many moments in our lives when we can choose to come together and heal the wounds of division. It's a reminder that we are all part of one family, and that we can work together to build a world that is based on love and unity.
The song is also a call to action. It urges us to open our hearts and minds, to see the beauty and the mystery of the world around us. It reminds us that we are all connected, and that by working together, we can create something truly great. The lyrics speak to the power of prayer and the importance of praise. They remind us that we are not alone, and that there is always hope, even in the darkest of times.
Overall, "Four Seasons" is a beautiful and inspiring song that encourages us to look beyond ourselves and to see the beauty and potential that lies in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a time of joy
This moment brings us happiness and delight.
a time of peace
It's a moment of harmony and tranquility.
a time when hearts are then set free
A chance for our hearts to experience liberation.
a time to heal the wound of division
A chance for us to mend the damage caused by differences.
it's a time of grace
A period of unearned favor from a higher power.
a time of hope
It's a moment of optimism and expectation for the future.
a time of sharing the gifts we have
It's a moment for us to give away what we have as blessings to others.
a time to build the world that is one
It's a moment to construct a world that's united, not divided.
it's the time to give thanks to the father son and spirit, and with mary our mother we sing this song
This moment demands that we sing praises as one family, thanking our parents and recognizing all the blessings around us.
open your hearts to the lord and begin to see that mystery
Unleash your belief system and comprehend the enigma of the divine.
that we are all together as one family no more walls no more chains no more selfishness and close door for we are in the fullness of god's time
Realize that we are one, and that divisions, limitations, and closed doors are no longer present because completeness has been attained.
it's the time of the great jubilee
This is the season of momentous celebration.
it's a time of prayer
It's a moment for devotion and conversation with a higher power.
a time of praise
This is a moment of worship and recognition of a higher power.
a time to let our hands to god
A moment to offer praise and surrender everything to the divine.
a time to become all a graces
This is a period to assume total responsibility and act in all grace.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.