Member Since: 6/28/2006
Band Website: under construction
Band Members: "IT IS BETTER TO BE HATED FOR WHO I AM RATHER THAN BE LOVED FOR WHO I AM NOT. I AM A TRUE ISLAND GIRL. I LOVE THE COLOR OF MY SKIN, I LOVE MY COUNTRY AND I AM PROUD TO BE FILIPINO!" -Geneva
Origin Displayed: Spanish (A quarter of who i am.)The prestigious surname Cruz originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years. Spelling variations of this family name include: Cruz, de la Cruz, Cruces, Cruzado and others. First found in Castile, in north central Spain.Geneva at age 15 with Kenny Loggins
Influences: Jackson Five, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Hole, Nat King Cole, Barbara Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Cher, Bette Midler, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Cindy Lauper, Patti Austin, Dianne Reeves, THE BEATLES, John Denver, Tower of Power, Santana, Etta James, James Brown, Nirvana, Patti La Belle, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Beyonce, Nat King Cole, TLC, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Liza Minelli, Aaliyah, Mastaplann, Francis Magalona, Beyonce, Ritchie Valens, The Great Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, and Lea Salonga. Her greatest influence would be her father Boyet Cruz who is a musician in the Philippines. He was part of bands such as Joe Cruz and the Cruzettes (the favorite band of Imelda Marcos back in the 70’s), and the 747 Band. Boyet Cruz (Geneva’s dad) hails from a famous clan of musicians being the grandson of the suave Tirso Cruz Sr., the most popular band leader of his day (1930’s and 40’s). His father, Belong, was the drummer and percussionist for the Tirso Cruz and his Mabuhay Orchestra.
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