Armarie Cruz

Who is Armarie Cruz?

Armarie “Arms” Cruz, is the daughter of Muslim actor Mohammad Faizal and wife Maricar Saavedra from a big political clan in Zamboanga. She started to be active in the singing competitions as early as 17 years old.

One of her greatest achievements was when she won National Panasonic Quest for the best international grand champion held in Jakarta, Indonesia and miss Musicmate Star in the Philippines. In 1993, she was the third champion, after the Philippine Champions Jaimie Rivera and Ima Castro, both of the broadway play Miss Saigon Her winning the local competition gave her the chance to compete in the Panasonic’s Quest for the Best International held in Jakarta, Indonesia and became the Grand Champion and bested 35 countries from where the former 3 champions failed to achieve in the previous first 3years of the competition.

Another feather in her hat was when Armarie made it to the final 12 of the Philippine Idol, the franchise of the American Idol singing competition in the US.