 After working with ABS-CBN, dela Cruz tried her luck in ABS-CBN's rival GMA Network.The network cast her in shows including primetime mini-series "Di Ba't Ikaw", noontime variety show "SOP" and action-fantasy series "Pintados".She was able to showcase her acting ability by playing the lead role in the mini-series "Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi" with award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino and in "Umulan Man o Umaraw".