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{{Infobox musical artist
| name                = Garry Cruz
| caption             = 
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| background          = solo_singer
| birth_name          = Gerardo Canlas Cruz
| alias               = Garry Cruz
| birth_date          = 
| birth_place         = Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
| death_date          =
| origin              = [[Navotas City]], [[Philippines]]
| instrument          = 
| genre               = Pop Rock, R&B
| occupation          = [[Singer]], [[Recording Artist]], [[Songwriter]], [[Vocal Coach]], Vocal Arranger
| years_active        = 
| label               = Former : BMG Records Pilipinas,<br>BellHaus Entertainment Inc.
| associated_acts     =
| awards                 = 2005 Best New Male Discovery Asia-Pacific Excellence Award
2014 Outsatanding Song Writer and Performer Dangal ng bayan Award
| current_members     =
| past_members        =
| notable_instruments = 
}}


'''''Garry Cruz''''' is a Filipino Singer, Recording Artist, Song Writer, Vocal Coach and a Vocal Arranger. He is also a good dancer and has a back ground in acting. Aside from his singing career. Garry finished his studies in college and majored in Accounting. He is also an elected official at the Sanguniang Kabataan as councilor in their Barangay and co founded SK Councilors League of Navotas.


==Biography==
Garry was Born at Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila. His Mother Margarita Canlas and his Father Carlos Cruz has four children. Garry was the youngest. He grew up in a small Barangay in [[Navotas City]] and studied in St. Paul Montessori for his Kindergarten and continued his Elementary in Gov. Andres Pacual College. He finished High School in Jose Rizal Arellano University and graduated college at The University of the East where he took up Accountancy. Even before, he often join singing contest in some town fiestas and in school. His wide voice range is his weapon to beat his opponent he always wins. Garry also entered into Politics for a five year office as SK Kagawad. Singing is Garry's ultimate passion that's why after finishing school we immediately pursue his dream to become a singer.


==Career==
Reaching for his dream to become a recording artist is not that easy or instant. He started as a session artist for multiplex tape and videoke cd's. He eventually become a demo artist for composers and a back up singer for some popular artist. He then auditioned for Polycosmic Koocooz, an in house all male Singing and dancing group rival to the famous Universal Motion Dancers (UMD).It didn't last that long. Before they got to record an album the the group was disbanded. Garry went back as a solo singer and continue to reach his goal. He had worked with some Great Composers and Big Artist and became a Vocal coach. he also landed some bit roles in Movies and TV. Finally Garry got his First Record deal after a Dj played his demo track "Kung Alam Mo Lang" on the radio and become an instant hit. BMG Records Pilipinas called him up and signed him right away for a solo Album. Since then, Garry is busy singing all over the Philippines and even abraod. He went to Hong Kong for a concert then had a tour all over USA and Australia With [[Imelda Papin]]. He represent our country in Taiwan together with other talents and delegates for a song writing competition as an interpreter and won as Best Singer. Megaworld International hired his talent to entertain their guest to render filipino music in Singapore. Garry is currently promoting his latest album Under BellHaus Entertainment Inc. produced by Jeffrey Tan son of the Late Bella Tan. All songs in the album are composed by Mr. Vehnee Saturno.


===Movies===
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! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| Film
! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| Role
! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| Notes
|-
| ''Isang Lahi Isang Dugo''
| Rebel Soldier
| 
|-
| '' Takaw Tukso, Melodina''
| Singer
| Movie Theme Song
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| ''Filemon Mamon (2015)''
| -
| Vocal supervision on sound tracks
|-
|}


===Television===
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|-
! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| TV Program
! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| Role
! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| Notes
! style="background:#B0C4DE;"| Network
|-
| -
|''[[That's Entertainment]]''
| Dancer
| Polycosmic Koocooz Dancer
| [[GMA Network]]
|-
| - 
| ''[[Mara Clara]]''
| Party Guest/Cameo
| Mara (JudyAnn)&(Gladys) Bday Party
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
| -
| ''[[Eat Bulaga]]''
| Contestant
| Goldstar Karaoke Singing Contest
| 
|-
| -
| ''Isang Tanong Isang Sagot''
| Himself
| 
| [[TV5]]
|-
| -
| ''Sama samang Tinig sa Iisang Himig Telethon''
| Himself/Performer
| 
| RPN 9
|-
| -
| ''Star Search sa Nueve''
| HImself
| Judge
| RPN 9
|-
| 2003
| ''Katok Mga Misis''
| Himself
| Guest
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
| 2004
| ''Walang Tulugan with The Master Showman''
| Himself
| guest/singer
| [[GMA Network]]
|-
| 2005
| ''Chow Time Na!''
| Himself
| Guest Performer
| RPN 9
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!]]''
| Himself
| Member of Singing Group Sung-its
| [[GMA Network]]
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Sunday All Stars]]''
| Himself
| Comentary
| [[GMA Network]]
|-
|}