It was a painful chapter for Sunshine, who had largely put her career on hold to focus on her family. The breakup forced her to rebuild her life from scratch, not just as a single woman, but as a single mother. The separation was finalized in 2018, closing the book on an 18-year chapter of her life.
By 2019, the romance fizzled out. Reports cited “irreconcilable differences” and busy schedules. Unlike her marriage, this breakup was drama-free. Sunshine simply confirmed they had parted ways amicably.
Early in her career, Cruz was known for "sexy" roles in films like Ekis and Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero . More recently, she starred in An Affair to Forget (2022), where she openly discussed her willingness to perform mature scenes.
Following her separation, Sunshine focused almost exclusively on her career and her "Bubbles" (her daughters). However, in 2016, a new romantic storyline emerged when she met businessman Macky Mathay.
in September 2000. They have three daughters: Angelina, Sam, and Chesca.