| Francesca Taruc | |
| Birth Name: | Maria Francesca Guina Taruc |
| Birth Date: | 1998 5, mf=y |
| Birth Place: | Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Education: | Holy Angel University, (Mass Communication) |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018 Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 | |
| Competitions: | Binibining Pilipinas 2021 (Top 13) Binibining Pilipinas 2022 (Withdrew) |
| Years Active: | 2018–present |
| Children: | 1 |
Maria Francesca Guina Taruc (pronounced as /tl/; 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]
Maria Francesca Guina Taruc hails from Angeles City, Pampanga and graduated in Holy Angel University with a degree in Mass Communication. 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 23, 2022).[7] [8]
| 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 | ||