Before today's most sought-after young stars, the '80s and the '90s had known one ultimate teen queen, Sheryl Cruz.
Having started a showbiz career as a child star, the cute and adorable chinita beauty quickly made her way into superstardom when she became a mainstay at the long-defunct star-producing teen-oriented program 'That's Entertainment' helmed by the late German "Kuya Germs" Moreno.
Her team-up with then heartthrob Romnick Sarmenta rose to skyrocket heights that every movie and project they did were certified box-office hits.
Back then, Sheryl was every girl's epitome of teen beauty. Her face graced every magazine cover and she was every guy's dream girl.
Looking back at her stellar teen career, here are some throwback photos proving she was once a generation's certified “it” girl.
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Even then, her cute little eyes speak volumes of cuteness.
She is obviously close to her aunt, movie queen Susan Roces. Beauty really does run in the family, doesn't it?
This was the time when she reigned supreme in the teen universe.
Her fair and flawless skin sure made many of her fans wish they had it too.
Isn't she hot or what?
She did make a good pair too with the handsome Richard Bonnin.
They're simply a pair made in heaven.
Yes, Sheryl and Zoren did pair up back then.
Who will ever forget this pair? They made everyone fall in love with their undeniable chemistry and their fans wished they would end up together. Hearts broke however when the two broke off their team up and married who eventually would be their exes.
Some behind-the-scenes moments of the two back in the day showing they're the perfect match. Fans then would scream their lungs out with these two.
Beauty really does run in the family. Back in the '90s, Sheryl, and her equally stunning Cruz cousins Geneva, Donna and Sunshine all made careers thanks to their talent, hardwork and innate beauty.
See how Sheryl rocked the black and white wet look beauty photo?
A photo like this is a typical favorite back in the '90s. Fans would surely do everything just to get their hands on it.
Sheryl looks like a living doll.
Back then, Sheryl was not only crushed on by guys but even girls. Every girl wanted to be like her.
Long or short hair, Sheryl rocks it very well.
Back in the '90s, poses like this were common among teen stars like Sheryl.
Zoren Legaspi and Chistopher de Leon were among Sheryl's leading men back in the day.
When Sheryl celebrated her 18th birthday in 1992, Zoren was among her escorts.