In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Guina and the surname or paternal family name is Taruc.

Maria Francesca Guina Taruc (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈtɐɾuk]; born May 21, 1998) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018.[1][2] A year later, she brought home the first crown of the Philippines in the Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 pageant held in Nanjing, China.[3][4][5]

Personal life

Maria Francesca Guina Taruc hails from Angeles City, Pampanga and graduated in Holy Angel University with a degree in Mass Communication.[2] She is the granddaughter of Luis Taruc, who was the leader of Hukbalahap in guerrilla operations against the Japanese occupants of the Philippines.[6]

Taruc previously dated Luis Christian Singson (son of Ilocos Sur politician Chavit Singson), with whom she has a son named Luis Ethan (born December 31, 2022).[7][8]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Network
2019 Minute to Win It Herself Contestant ABS-CBN
It's Showtime Segment Contestant
Sahaya Omboh Putli Guest Cast GMA Network
Wowowin Herself Guest Co-Host

References

  1. ^ "Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World". Sunstar. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  2. ^ a b "Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental". Philstar. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  3. ^ "LOOK: Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc back in PH". ABS-CBN News. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  4. ^ "Filipina Francesca Taruc crowned Miss Tourism World 2019 Intercontinental". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  5. ^ "PH bet Francesca Taruc crowned 'Miss Tourism World Intercontinental'". The Manila Times. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  6. ^ "Who is Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc?". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  7. ^ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (August 7, 2023). "Former beauty queen Francesca Taruc posts sweet photos with Skusta Clee; are they an item?". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  8. ^ Villano, Alexa (January 2, 2023). "LOOK: Francesca Taruc Introduces Son to the Public". Modern Parenting. Retrieved September 30, 2023.