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Mae Cruz-Alviar

Known For
Directing
Born
April 30, 1974 in Manila, Philippines
Active Years
1991–2025 (35 Years)
Total Credits
41 credits in database
Directing Born Apr 30, 1974 Manila, Philippines 41 credits
41
Total Credits
1991–2025
35 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz-Alviar is a Filipino film and television director born on April 30, 1974, in Manila, Philippines. Known professionally in the industry for her work in directing, her known credits total thirty-eight. Among her notable projects are several prominent films, including Bride for Rent released in 2014, Crazy Beautiful You released in 2015, Can't Help Falling in Love released in 2017, Four Sisters Before the Wedding released in 2020, and Rewind released in 2023. She has also directed Star Cinema films as well as the work Can't Buy Me Love released in 2023. Her career spans multiple notable cinematic releases recognized across standard film databases.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz-Alviar (also known as Mae Czarina Cruz).
Birthdate: April 30, 1974.
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines.
Profession: Filipino film and television director.
Known for/Credits:
Bride for Rent (2014)
Crazy Beautiful You (2015)
Can't Help Falling in Love (2017)
Four Sisters Before the Wedding (2020)
Rewind (2023)
Can't Buy Me Love (2023)
Affiliation: Directs Star Cinema films.
Total known credits: 38 (from TMDB).
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Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz-Alviar, also known as Mae Czarina Cruz, is a Filipino film and television director. Born on April 30, 1974, in Manila, Philippines, she has established a career in the industry with 38 known credits.
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Her work includes directing various films, including several for Star Cinema. She is recognized for directing the film Bride for Rent in 2014, followed by Crazy Beautiful You in 2015. Other notable directing credits include Can't Help Falling in Love in 2017 and Four Sisters Before the Wedding in 2020. Her more recent work includes the 2023 films Rewind and Can't Buy Me Love.
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Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz-Alviar, who is also known as Mae Czarina Cruz, is a Filipino film and television director. Born on April 30, 1974, in Manila, Philippines, she has a total of 38 known credits.
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Cruz-Alviar is known for directing Star Cinema films. Her filmography includes the 2014 film Bride for Rent and the 2015 film Crazy Beautiful You. She also directed Can't Help Falling in Love in 2017 and Four Sisters Before the Wedding in 2020. Her directing credits extend into 2023 with the films Rewind and Can't Buy Me Love.
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Full name: Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz-Alviar.
Also known as: Mae Czarina Cruz.
Profession: Filipino film and television director.
Birth: April 30, 1974, Manila, Philippines.
Credits: 38.
Films: Bride for Rent (2014), Crazy Beautiful You (2015), Can't Help Falling in Love (2017), Four Sisters Before the Wedding (2020), Rewind (2023), Can't Buy Me Love (2023).
Association: Star Cinema films.
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Career timeline

It's Okay to Not Be Okay · DirectorLove You So Bad · DirectorLove You So Bad · Story
Can't Buy Me Love · DirectorCan't Buy Me Love · CreatorRewind · Director
2 Good 2 Be True · Director
Love or Money · Director
Make It with You · DirectorFour Sisters Before the Wedding · Director
Unbreakable · Director
Two Hearts · Director
La Luna Sangre · DirectorCan't Help Falling in Love · Director
Dolce Amore · Director
Everyday I Love You · DirectorMust Date the Playboy · DirectorCrazy Beautiful You · Director
Hawak Kamay · DirectorBride for Rent · DirectorPast Tense · Director
She's the One · WriterShe's the One · Director
24/7 In Love · DirectorEvery Breath U Take · Director
Catch Me... I'm in Love · Director
Magkaribal · DirectorRosalka · DirectorBabe, I Love You · Director
The Wedding · DirectorIn My Life · Assistant Director
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik · Director
Maging Sino Ka Man · Director
Angels Without a Heaven · Director
Bcuz Of U · Director
Anak · Assistant Director
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay · Assistant Director
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
The Stepmother
Maalaala Mo Kaya · Director

Full Filmography

41 titles
  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2025) Director
  • Love You So Bad (2025) Director
  • Love You So Bad (2025) Story
  • Can't Buy Me Love (2023) Director
  • Can't Buy Me Love (2023) Creator
  • Rewind (2023) Director
  • 2 Good 2 Be True (2022) Director
  • Love or Money (2021) Director
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  • Make It with You (2020) Director
  • Four Sisters Before the Wedding (2020) Director
  • Unbreakable (2019) Director
  • Two Hearts (2018) Director
  • La Luna Sangre (2017) Director
  • Can't Help Falling in Love (2017) Director
  • Dolce Amore (2016) Director
  • Everyday I Love You (2015) Director
  • Must Date the Playboy (2015) Director
  • Crazy Beautiful You (2015) Director
  • Hawak Kamay (2014) Director
  • Bride for Rent (2014) Director
  • Past Tense (2014) Director
  • She's the One (2013) Writer
  • She's the One (2013) Director
  • 24/7 In Love (2012) Director
  • Every Breath U Take (2012) Director
  • Catch Me... I'm in Love (2011) Director
  • Magkaribal (2010) Director
  • Rosalka (2010) Director
  • Babe, I Love You (2010) Director
  • The Wedding (2009) Director
  • In My Life (2009) Assistant Director
  • Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (2007) Director
  • Maging Sino Ka Man (2006) Director
  • Angels Without a Heaven (2005) Director
  • Bcuz Of U (2004) Director
  • Anak (2000) Assistant Director
  • Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (1998) Assistant Director
  • Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II (1997) as Dolor's friend (episode 1)
  • The Stepmother (1996) as Rachels' friend
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991) Director
  • Remember Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mae Cruz-Alviar best known for?

Mae Cruz-Alviar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2025), Can't Buy Me Love (2023), Can't Buy Me Love (2023), Rewind (2023).

When and where was Mae Cruz-Alviar born?

Mae Cruz-Alviar was born on April 30, 1974 in Manila, Philippines.

How many credits does Mae Cruz-Alviar have?

Mae Cruz-Alviar has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.

What is Mae Cruz-Alviar's background in cinema and television?

Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz-Alviar is a Filipino film and television director born on April 30, 1974, in Manila, Philippines. Known professionally in the industry for her work in directing, her known credits total thirty-eight. Among her notable projects are several prominent films, including Bride for Rent released in 2014...

Mae Cruz-Alviar by the numbers

41credits
25films
16TV series
1991–2025active years

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