Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz, known as Ella Cruz (born August 17, 1996) is a Filipino actress, product endorser, host, commercial & promotional model, and dancer. She is notable as Aryana in the 2012 fantasy drama series of the same name.
She became popular in the Philippines under ABS-CBN’s Star Magic. She was known for playing the teen character of Cristine Reyes in the TV series Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Cruz was often paired with Francis Magundayao (who played the teen Piolo Pascual in the same TV series). Cruz also become a part GMA Network from 2005-2011 under GMA Artist Center. She recently became popular when an uploaded video of her dancing to “Twerk It Like Miley” turned viral in YouTube.