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Criza recalls the ‘starstruck’ moment when she met Vice Ganda

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Liezel dela Cruz

Criza Taa has made waves as a lead star in the recently concluded ABS-CBN youth-oriented show &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/harvey-criza-and-the-zoomers-encounter-more-conflicts-and-trials-in-new-season-22706" target="_blank">Zoomers Season 2</a>,&quot; alongside Harvey Bautista and fellow Gen Z artists. Her rise to fame is a testament to her talent and perseverance, proving that with the right mix of determination and skill, one can earn a spot in the competitive world of entertainment.Criza began her showbiz career through “Camp Star Hunt,” eventually becoming an official housemate in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbgen112024" target="_blank">Pinoy Big Brother</a>.” Though her stay in the house was short-lived, it became her gateway to a successful acting career, including roles in &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/kadenangginto" target="_blank">Kadenang Ginto</a>&quot; and in the two seasons of the DonBelle series &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hesintoher" target="_blank">He’s Into Her</a>.&quot;For those eager to know more about this vibrant star, Criza recently shared some fun facts about herself on Celebrity Slambook!<div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="06b9cac5decc13edae3497a22831561a" data-ivs-spid="3001384" data-ivs-vid="3063132"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Born Criza-Joy Ta-a on September 13, 2004, this 19-year-old Virgo embodies the traits of her zodiac sign—organized, protective, and devoted. While her friends call her Criza, at home, she’s lovingly known as Isay.Her favorite color is pink, and her comfort food is sinigang, especially her late grandma’s special recipe, which she turns to when she’s feeling down. Siargao holds a special place in her heart, and she looks forward to visiting this surfing haven annually.Her hobbies include working—because she’s a self-confessed workaholic—and walking. Interestingly, her special talent is being able to sleep anywhere, even while leaning against a wall. Her ambitions are clear: she hopes to own a house and lot by next year and start a business.Criza dreams of playing a bida-kontrabida role and showcasing more of her versatility as an actress. She lives by the motto, “Do your best and God will do the rest,” which helps her remember to trust in a higher power and not try to control everything. She describes herself as soft-hearted, easily moved to tears, and always determined when it comes to her work.Her definition of love is profound: “Love is a choice, love is constant, and love is genuine.” A lesser-known fact about Criza is that her first audition wasn&#x27;t “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbgen112024" target="_blank">Pinoy Big Brother</a>.” but a commercial for a fabric conditioner brand. She mentioned that her supportive grandma, Lola Wilma, used to bring her to auditions when she was a kid.Even before her showbiz debut, Criza already had numerous celebrity encounters. But her most unforgettable fangirl moment was meeting Vice Ganda, whom she considers her happy pill. She was so starstruck that she cried tears of joy after seeing Vice in the flesh.Her first showbiz friend is Karina Bautista, her “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbotso" target="_blank">PBB Otso</a>” housemate. Though they didn’t click inside the house, they formed a close bond afterward. Criza’s showbiz role model is Dimples Romana, whom she admires for her good heart and dedication to her craft.Curious to know more about Criza ? Play the video from <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">ent.abs-cbn.com</a>!