In Photos: Sam Cruz's 1950s Diner-Themed Pre-Debut Photo Shoot

Sam's pre-debut shoot is retro-cool, youthful, and edgy all at the same time

Metro.Style Team

<p><strong>Sam Cruz</strong> is about to turn 18. And to mark her entry into womanhood, this showbiz royalty did a pre-debut photo shoot with a retro, 1950s diner theme.</p><div><br/></div><p>The daughter of seasoned actors <strong>Sunshine Cruz</strong> and <strong>Cesar Montano</strong>, Sam practically grew up in the public eye. And to those that have seen her grow and evolve into a fine lady who&#x27;s beautiful inside and out, it perhaps feels nostalgic to witness this transition to adulthood. </p><div><br/></div><p>Speaking of nostalgia, Sam, an actress and singer, picked a pre-debut photo shoot concept that matches her being artsy. With an old world vibe, her layouts are a mix of sultry, playful, and youthful.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1f463474-20bc-4e71-b1f8-a9072ef7b19c_298773002_2348075648674767_8586790913951638283_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Sam Cruz pre-debut photo shoot"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Photographed by <strong>Charisse Tinio&#x27;s NicePrint Photo</strong> team at American-themed diner Filling Station Bar And Cafe in Makati, Sam&#x27;s pre-debut photo shoot was also done in collaboration with event planning team <strong>Sweet Comfort Events by Greg Flores</strong>, makeup artist <strong>Muriel Vega Perez</strong>, and fashion stylist <strong>Francis Chee</strong> <strong>of STYLEITPH</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>Sam will officially turn 18 on August 24.  </p><div><br/></div><p>Happy birthday in advance, Sam!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Check out the gallery below for more photos from Sam Cruz&#x27;s pre-debut photo shoot:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e18065fc-433c-4fe1-8028-79722ed1e1b2_sam cruz debut photo shoot 1950s diner theme landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/84ad481b-e4ef-4d86-897e-d13c86051af4_298211437_589683572604524_1954033646639720679_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ddb6b66c-eaf0-46c6-b806-0513f320d6f5_298377727_810290699971650_7661228461136950824_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/005f7e2d-537f-4ed5-a1a2-a0d96612ab63_298482345_461729605824884_364808541963024674_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1a400c28-f98f-4366-b141-13076918c2c2_298547309_558810279311041_591402674646939327_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5097bc73-bb4b-4221-ae39-9f2e5379a151_298714062_860542955331021_978129481902154163_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8b6f9da8-584b-4c9d-8394-b058b1335577_299138526_115228971278383_218922341270518992_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7366537c-978c-4f7c-b0c2-1d9a23a774a6_298636836_115139737959069_5898505201790217158_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0df12540-9133-4961-a8ee-0603a10c32f4_298663443_580735327027333_994878336778770331_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9750502d-6795-4def-9bc5-86d4110dfdba_298625927_126109153290699_1801961244231610036_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ba544ebe-4bfb-435b-80b4-04f5056c6cba_299352810_583741840008036_1112009421362543356_n.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Photos by <strong>@niceprintphoto</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/star-magic-30-beyond-the-stars-new-york-concert/33497" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Photos: Scenes From The &#x27;Star Magic 30: Beyond The Stars&#x27; 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In Photos: Sam Cruz's 1950s Diner-Themed Pre-Debut Photo Shoot

In Photos: Sam Cruz's 1950s Diner-Themed Pre-Debut Photo Shoot

Metro.Style Team

Published Aug 13, 2022 06:00 AM PHT

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Updated Aug 13, 2022 07:17 AM PHT

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