When Maricris Garcia, Jona, and Aicelle Santos were brought together to form the group La Diva in 2008, they became one of the most talented musical groups that GMA Network has ever produced.
All of there were alumni of the hit singing competition 'Pinoy Pop Superstar.' They are best remembered with their incredible performances on the defunct weekly musical variety show 'SOP.'
Although the trio is already disbanded, they continue to shine individually in showbiz with their singing talents.
La Diva is an all-female group composed of Aicelle Santos, Maricris Garcia and Jona (formerly known as Jonalyn Viray). The trio was formed in 2008 and regularly performed in the defunct Sunday musical variety show 'SOP.'
The La Diva made a big impression in the entertainment industry with their vocal prowess. They were the voices behind they "Angels Brought Me Here," which was used as the theme song of the Koreanovela 'Queen Seon Deok.' In addition, the group bagged several awards including the People's Choice for Favorite Group Recording Artist in the 22nd Awit Awards, Best Artist of the Year (Group Category) from the 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music, and the Best Performance in a Concert (Group Category) from the 23rd Aliw Awards.
In 2013, Jona left the group to focus on her solo career, while Aicelle and Maricris continued to perform as La Diva. In 2015, the group officially disbanded. What happened to the members of La Diva as they went on with their separate journey?
Aicelle further honed her talents by joining the hit musical 'Rak of Aegis' in 2014. Here, she earned the Best Actress in a Musical award at the 27th Aliw Awards.
During her stint on 'Eat Bulaga', Aicelle Santos was given the title of Traffic Diva.
Aicelle Santos found more fame abroad when she portrayed Gigi on the iconic Broadway show 'Miss Saigon' in 2018.
The international theater actress married the man of her dreams, Mark Zambrano, in November 2019. In June 2020, the couple happily announced that they are expecting a baby.
Aicelle's holiday celebration this 2020 is more meaningful because she gave birth to Zandrine Anne 20 days ahead of Christmas.
After La Diva, Maricris decided to focus on her acting career. She appeared on several Kapuso TV series such as Yagit (2014), Someone To Watch Over Me (2016), My Love From the Star (2017), and Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko (2019).
Maricris Garcia was the first La Diva member to walk down the aisle when she married her non-showbiz husband TJ Cruz at the San Antonio de Padua Church in December 2016.
This December 2020, Mommy Maricris and Daddy TJ marked their 4th wedding anniversary. Maricris posted that she is excited for her gift to her husband which will arrive in a few weeks. She said, “Ilang weeks nalang darating na yung gift ko sayo.. hihihi! Happy 4th anniversary babe...! I love.”
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Maricris and TJ received wonderful news in May 2020, when they learned that they will become parents soon. In September, the couple revealed that they will have a baby girl.
When she transferred to another network in 2016, Jonalyn Viray also changed her name to Jona. She spent a decade in Kapuso Network before becoming a Kapamilya.
She continues to release new songs under the record label Star Music.
The trio reunited at a comedy bar in February 2020. Together they performed their cover of Guy Sebastian's song "Angels Brought Me Here."
Jona discovered a new hobby during the quarantine and learned to propagate flowers.
Maricris and her husband TJ welcomed their first daughter Adaiah Denise on January 12, 2021.
Aicells celebrated another milestone as her daughter Zandrine finally started to walk.