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Who Is Josh Dela Cruz? Meet the Fil-Am Actor Set to Join "Into the Woods"
He’ll be playing Prince Charming and The Wolf!
by Kyla Villena
Published on Jul 3, 2025
The highly anticipated Philippine production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods is fast approaching, and with this, a new cast member has been revealed. Josh Dela Cruz will be joining numerous stars of the country’s entertainment industry, such as Lea Salonga and Eugene Domingo, as he is set to take on the roles of Cinderella’s Prince Charming and The Wolf.
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PHOTO: Instagram/jacqueline_patton_headshots, itsjoshdelacruz.
Ahead, get to know the Filipino-American actor who is bound to grace the stage with his captivating skills in singing and acting.
Who Is Josh Dela Cruz? 8 Things About the Fil-Am Actor
1. He's an Aries.
Josh was born on March 23, 1989. Falling under Aries, the 36-year-old could be described as bold, energetic, and ambitious, making his notable achievements come as no surprise.
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2. He’s proud of his Filipino heritage.
Although Josh grew up in New Jersey and is primarily based in New York, he remains deeply connected to his Filipino roots, with his parents originally from the Bicol and Ilocos regions. Josh visits the Philippines from time to time and even advocates for the preservation of the country’s forests, such as the Masungi Georeserve.
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3. He has collaborated with Abi Marquez.
Josh met with the Lumpia Queen, Abi Marquez, earlier this year to cook crispy lumpiang toge. In the video they shared, they were also joined by Filipino-Australian singer and songwriter, Grentperez.
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4. He’s into photography.
A quick scroll through his Instagram would tell you that Josh is also a photographer. From portraiture to street photography, he captures images with sharp attention to detail.
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PHOTOS: Instagram/itsjoshdelacruz, aladdin
5. He raises awareness on ADHD.
Josh openly shared that he has ADHD through an interview with California-based mindful utilitarian apparel brand, Imperfects. He shared, “As someone with ADHD, it’s a great reminder for me that everything doesn’t have to be perfect. Just show up, put the work in, and keep on going.”
6. He was best known for “Blue’s Clues & You!”
In 2018, Josh was introduced as the host of Blue’s Clues & You!, a revival of the Nickelodeon classic. The show was consistent in honoring Josh’s background, dedicating episodes that highlighted Filipino words and values.
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PHOTO: Instagram/itsjoshdelacruz.
7. He had taken part in various Broadway productions.
Josh is no stranger to the stage. He had his Broadway debut in Aladdin, where he impressively took on the lead role. His other notable works in theater include The King and I and Here Lies Love.
8. His first theatrical production in the Philippines will be "Into the Woods."
Josh will surely make more core memories in one of the places he considers home, with Into the Woods being his first theatrical production in the country.
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PHOTO: Instagram/jacqueline_patton_headshots, itsjoshdelacruz.
Into the Woods will run from August 7 to 31, 2025 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit, Makati.
Congratulations, Josh!
Kyla Villena loves a good lip gloss and a trip to the art gallery. She is Preview's beauty girl, who doubles as a self-proclaimed motivational speaker.