{{Short description|Filipino actress (born 1995)}} {{Philippine name|Berlanga|Dela Cruz|Guzman|ph=married}} {{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}} {{Infobox social media personality | name = Shaira Diaz | image = | caption = | birth_name = Shaira Mae Dela Cruz | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|5|3|mf=yes}} | birth_place = [[Las Piñas]], Philippines | othername = | spouse = {{marriage|[[Edgar Allan Guzman]]|2025}} | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|singer|host}} | years_active = 2012–present | known_for = | alma_mater = [[University of Perpetual Help System DALTA]] | agent = {{Ubl|[[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5 Talent Center]] (2012–2016)|[[Sparkle GMA Artist Center]] (2018–present)}} | website = | youtube_handle = ShairaDiaz95 | youtube_display_name =
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'''Shaira Mae Berlanga Dela Cruz-Guzman''' (born May 3, 1995), known professionally as '''Shaira Diaz''', is a Filipino actress, television host, and entrepreneur. She is currently an exclusive artist of [[GMA Network]] under [[Sparkle GMA Artist Center]].
==Early life and education== Shaira Mae Dela Cruz was born on May 3, 1995, in [[Las Piñas]], [[Philippines]]. She has two siblings, a brother named Angelo and a sister named Sharmaine, both of whom share her interest in music and the arts. Her involvement in the entertainment industry began at a young age, participating in singing and dancing competitions at school and in her local community. She also became involved in theater, which contributed to her decision to pursue a career in acting.<ref name="philstar">{{Cite web |last=Romulo |first=Mons |date=November 7, 2023 |title=Shaira on her guiding light |url=https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2023/11/07/2309379/shaira-her-guiding-light |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112222556/https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2023/11/07/2309379/shaira-her-guiding-light |archive-date=November 12, 2023 |access-date=December 4, 2023 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pulumbarit |first=Oliver M. |date=February 5, 2019 |title=Shaira Diaz graduates from 'kikay' roles |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/316809/shaira-diaz-graduates-from-kikay-roles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204190900/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/316809/shaira-diaz-graduates-from-kikay-roles |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=December 4, 2023 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref>
Diaz finished a degree in [[Marketing Management]] at [[University of Perpetual Help System DALTA]] in [[Las Piñas]].<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Shaira Diaz is finally graduating from college!|url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/908523/shaira-diaz-graduating-college/story/?just_in|accessdate=May 30, 2024 |publisher= [[GMA Integrated News]]|date=May 30, 2024}}</ref> Prior to graduation, she was recognized by the university as an outstanding Business Administration student.<ref>{{cite news |last1= Geli|first1= Bianca |title=Shaira Diaz recognized as an outstanding student by her university|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/113582/shaira-diaz-recognized-as-an-outstanding-student-by-her-university/story |accessdate=June 24, 2024 |publisher=[[GMA Integrated News]] |date=June 23, 2024}}</ref>
==Career== Diaz started her acting career when she joined the talent show ''[[Artista Academy]]'' of TV5, where she finished as one of the finalists. She made her acting debut in a supporting role in the 2013 fantasy series ''[[Kidlat]]''. She then appeared in shows such as ''[[Confessions of a Torpe]]'', ''[[Madam Chairman]]'' and various episodes of ''Wattpad Presents''. In 2015, she starred in the ''[[Baker King (Philippine TV series)|Baker King]]'', which is the Philippine adaptation of the 2010 Korean drama ''[[Bread, Love and Dreams (TV series)|Bread, Love and Dreams]]''.<ref name="philstar" />
In 2018, she inked an exclusive contract with [[GMA Network]]. She also signed a management contract with [[Sparkle GMA Artist Center|GMA Artist Center]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/27686/former-abs-cbn-tv5-stars-among-new-talents-of-gma-artist-center|title=Former ABS-CBN, TV5 stars among new talents of GMA Artist Center|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|date=March 23, 2018|work=PEP|access-date=March 30, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lionheartv.net/2018/03/gma-artist-center-welcomes-7-new-talents/|title=GMA ARTIST CENTER WELCOMES 7 NEW TALENTS|last=Baltan|first=Angela|date=March 24, 2018|publisher=LionHeartTV|access-date=March 30, 2018}}</ref> Her first project with the network is a guest appearance in the afternoon series ''[[Contessa (TV series)|Contessa]]''. She later joined the cast of the series ''[[Pamilya Roces]]''. In 2019, Diaz starred in the movie ''Because I Love You'' opposite [[David Licauco]].
In 2021, she renewed her contract with GMA Artist Center. She starred in the second season of the drama anthology ''[[I Can See You (TV series)|I Can See You]]'' entitled ''On My Way to You!'' where she paired with [[Ruru Madrid]]. The following year, she reunited with Madrid in the action series ''[[Lolong (TV series)|Lolong]]'' where she played his love interest. In 2023, she joined the morning show ''[[Unang Hirit]]'' as one of its hosts.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaira Diaz, nagustuhan ang pagho-hosting nang makasama sa 'Unang Hirit'|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/chikamuna/860227/shaira-diaz-nagustuhan-ang-pagho-hosting-nang-makasama-sa-unang-hirit/story/ |publisher=[[GMA Integrated News]] |date=February 9, 2023}}</ref> Diaz and Licuaco paired up once again in the romantic film ''Without You''. Later that year, she starred in the romance drama series ''[[Lovers & Liars]]''.
==Personal life== Diaz is married to actor [[Edgar Allan Guzman]] since their wedding at St. Benedict Parish Westgrove, [[Silang, Cavite]] on August 14, 2025.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/08/14/ea-guzman-shaira-diaz-marry-after-12-years-together|title=EA Guzman, Shaira Diaz marry after 12 years together|date=August 14, 2025|accessdate=August 14, 2025|publisher=Daily Tribune|first=Pauline Joyce|last=Pascual}}</ref> They began dating each other in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gabinete |first=Jojo |date=February 19, 2024 |title=Edgar Allan Guzman, Shaira Diaz claim they've been celibate since 2013 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/179052/edgar-allan-guzman-shaira-diaz-celibacy-a734-20240219 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220194924/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/179052/edgar-allan-guzman-shaira-diaz-celibacy-a734-20240219 |archive-date=February 20, 2024 |access-date=February 20, 2024 |website=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]]}}</ref> They became engaged in December 2021.<ref name="Engagement">{{Cite news |last=Evangelista |first=Jessica Ann |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman reveal they're engaged |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/541935/shaira-diaz-and-ea-guzman-reveal-theyre-engaged |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216050844/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/541935/shaira-diaz-and-ea-guzman-reveal-theyre-engaged |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=February 16, 2024 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref>{{efn|Publicly recognized in February 2024<ref name="Engagement" />}} The couple revealed that they have practiced celibacy or sexual abstinence throughout their relationship until they get married.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gabinete |first=Jojo |date=February 19, 2024 |title=Edgar Allan Guzman, Shaira Diaz claim they've been celibate since 2013 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/179052/edgar-allan-guzman-shaira-diaz-celibacy-a734-20240219 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220194924/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/179052/edgar-allan-guzman-shaira-diaz-celibacy-a734-20240219 |archive-date=February 20, 2024 |access-date=February 20, 2024 |website=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]]}}</ref> The couple married on August 14, 2025, in a ceremony held in [[Silang, Cavite]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/08/14/ea-guzman-shaira-diaz-marry-after-12-years-together|title=EA Guzman, Shaira Diaz marry after 12 years together|date=August 14, 2025|accessdate=August 14, 2025|publisher=Daily Tribune|first=Pauline Joyce|last=Pascual}}</ref> The couple later opened their branch of Baa Baa Thai Tea, a beverage business, in [[BF International Village]], [[Las Piñas]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/08/22/shaira-diaz-and-ea-guzman-brew-sweet-success-with-thai-tea-venture|title=Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman brew sweet success with Thai tea venture|website=Daily Tribune|accessdate=August 23, 2025|date=August 23, 2025|first=Jefferson|last=Fernando}}</ref>
In October 2024, Diaz underwent a laparoscopic [[appendectomy]] to remove her inflamed appendix.<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Shaira Diaz undergoes surgery: 'Recovering but still in pain'|url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/923063/shaira-diaz-undergoes-surgery-recovering-but-still-in-pain/story/|accessdate=October 10, 2024 |work=[[GMA Network]] |date=October 9, 2024}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Note !! {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | 2013 | ''Kaleidoscope World'' | Dance crew member | | |- | 2017 | ''[[Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies]]'' | Catherine "Cath" Lacerna | Supporting cast | <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/business-news/entertainment/jowapao-relishes-back-back-projects|title=JoWaPao relishes back-to-back projects|date=November 23, 2017|work=Malaya|access-date=March 30, 2018}}</ref> |- | 2018 | ''Wooden Chair'' | Teacher Gina | | |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 | ''Promdi'' | Bettina | | |- | ''Because I Love You'' | Maria Sunita "Summer" Andres | First lead role | |- | 2021 | ''Coming Home'' | Sally Librada | Supporting cast | |- | 2023 | ''Without You'' | Ria | Second lead role | <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/855776/david-licauco-shaira-diaz-to-star-in-valentine-film-without-you/story/ |title=David Licauco, Shaira Diaz to star in Valentine film 'Without You' |website=GMA Network |date=December 29, 2022 |access-date=January 5, 2023}}</ref> |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Role(s) |- | 2012 || ''[[Artista Academy]]'' || Contestant / Finalist |- | rowspan=2|2013 || ''[[Tropa Mo Ko Unli]]'' || Herself |- | ''[[Kidlat]]'' || Francine / Frosta |- | 2013–2014 || ''[[Madam Chairman]]'' || Katherine "Kakay" de Guzman |- | rowspan=3|2014 | ''Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody'' | rowspan="2" |Chelsea Torres<ref>{{Cite news|last=Villano|first=Alexa|date=September 22, 2014|title=Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Sam Concepcion lead new 'Wattpad Presents' TV lineup|work=Rappler|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/69769-tv5-wattpad-presents-love-stories/|access-date=March 30, 2018}}</ref> |- | ''Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody 2 (Still in Love)'' |- | ''[[Confessions of a Torpe]]'' || Lovely Mabuti |- |rowspan=5|2015 | ''[[Happy Truck ng Bayan]]'' || Host |- | ''Wattpad Presents: The Ignorant Princess'' | Therese Prietto |- | ''Wattpad Presents: I'm in Love with a DOTA Player'' | Tin Arevallo |- | ''Wattpad Presents: The Magic in You'' | Princess Madrigal |- | ''[[Baker King (Philippine TV series)|Baker King]]'' || Sunshine Robles Gatchalian |- |rowspan=3|2016 |''Wattpad Presents: Salamin'' |Laila |- |''Wattpad Presents: 300 Days with the Contract Husband'' |Yumiko "Yumi" Perez |- | ''The Mysterious Case of Ana Madrigal'' || Ana Madrigal |- |2016–2017 |''[[Trops]]'' |Mandy Santiago-Tolentino |- | rowspan="5" |2018 | ''[[Wowowin]]'' || Co-host |- | ''[[Contessa (TV series)|Contessa]]''|| Ces Hidalgo |- |''One Hugot Away: Walang Label'' |Ella |- |''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: Nakawin Natin ang Bawat Sandali]]'' |Lisa |- | ''[[Pamilya Roces]]'' || Amy Roces |- | rowspan=7|2019 || ''[[Dear Uge|Dear Uge: Martyr'ang Matibay]]'' |Susan |- |''[[Wish Ko Lang!|Wish Ko Lang!: Against All Odds]]'' |Lorlie |- |''[[Maynila (TV program)|Maynila: My Charming Prince]]'' |Odhesa |- |''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: Psychic from Dumaguete]]'' |Rasha Mae Sarne |- |''[[Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko|Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Squad Goals]]'' |Vina |- | ''[[Studio 7]]'' || Performer |- | ''[[Love You Two]]''|| Samantha "Sam" Batungbakal-Marquez |- | rowspan=3|2020 |''[[Dear Uge|Dear Uge: Ganda Mo Teh!]]'' || Alma |- | ''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?]]'' || Jasmine |- | ''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: Viral Frontliner]]'' || Lorraine Pingol |- | rowspan="7" | 2021 || ''Sleepless: The Series'' || |- | ''[[The Lost Recipe]]'' || Julienne Buenavidez |- | ''[[I Can See You (TV series)|I Can See You: On My Way to You!]]'' || Racquel "Raki" Buena |- |''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: Gua Ai Di, I Love You]]'' || Melody |- | ''[[Regal Studio Presents|Regal Studio Presents: Ikaw si Ako, Ako si Ikaw]]'' || Janice |- |''[[Dear Uge|Dear Uge: Sleep Baby Sleep]]'' || Baby |- | ''[[Tadhana|Tadhana: Hulog ng Langit]]'' || Angel |- | 2022 || ''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: Sa Ngalan ng Anak]]'' | Ellen |- | 2022; 2025 || ''[[Lolong (TV series)|Lolong]]'' || Elisa "Elsie" Dominguez-Candelaria |- | rowspan=2|2022 || ''[[Bubble Gang]]'' || Guest |- | ''[[Abot-Kamay na Pangarap]]'' || Olivia "Olive" Garcia |- | rowspan=3|2023 || ''[[Tadhana|Tadhana: Hubad na Katotohanan]]'' || Julia |- |''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: The Lost Boy]]'' | Maris |- |''[[Open 24/7 (TV series)|Open 24/7]]'' | Guest |- | rowspan="2" | 2023–present |''[[Unang Hirit]]'' |Host |- |''[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]]'' | Recurring guest |- |2023–2024 |''[[Lovers & Liars]]'' |Annika "Nika" Aquino |- | rowspan="2" | 2024 || ''[[Running Man Philippines]]'' | Guest |- | ''[[Regal Studio Presents|Regal Studio Presents: Love Next Door]]'' || Joy |}
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== External links == *{{IMDb name|5206762|Shaira Diaz}}
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