This dynamic creates a beautiful “found family” narrative. El Guante often acts as the exasperated but loving brother who watches Sunshine and Puss dance around each other. He is the one who tells Puss, “She loves you, you idiot. But she’s terrified you’re another score, not a home.” El Guante’s blessing is, unofficially, the final gatekeeper for any serious romantic storyline involving Sunshine.

Marking her grand return to television after her separation, Cruz starred as Isabel Cortez-Benedicto in the hit ABS-CBN remake of Annaliza . She was paired with Zanjoe Marudo.

Cruz and Mathay’s relationship lasted for roughly six years, defined by mutual respect, shared family vacations, and public displays of support for one another’s children. In late 2022, rumors of a split surfaced after fans noticed the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Cruz later confirmed the breakup, handling the situation with her characteristic grace. She emphasized that while the relationship had ended, she harbored no regrets and remained focused on her children and her career. The Current Chapter: Co-Parenting and Peace

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Successful annulment, focus on daughters, and thriving self-reliance.

In the years immediately following her comeback, Cruz specialized in playing sophisticated maternal figures whose personal romantic lives were central to the plot. In Pure Love (an adaptation of the Korean drama 49 Days ), she portrayed a grieving mother trying to hold her family together. In Oh My G! , she tackled a role that highlighted her ability to portray elegance and emotional resilience, setting the stage for more complex romantic arcs. The Career Milestone: Wildflower (2017)

A vocal part of the fandom also wants a storyline where Sunshine gets her own romantic B-plot without Puss—perhaps a reconnection with a past love from before she became a bandit, or even a storyline exploring an asexual or aromantic identity for the character, given her deep commitment to El Guante and her crew over romantic attachments.

It would be a mistake to discuss Sunshine Cruz’s “relationships” without addressing the most important non-romantic love story in her life: her partnership with (The White Glove).

: In September 2018, the court granted the annulment, officially declaring Cruz single.

She played the beautiful love interest in action movies and romantic comedies alongside top leading men of the decade.