Steffiana de la Cruz (born August 28, 1974) is a Filipino-American Actress, Former Model, and Celebrity Partner from New York City. She is well recognized as a spouse of Kevin James (American actor, producer, comedian, and screenwriter).
He first rose to fame after portraying the role of Doug Heffernan on the TV series “The King of Queens” from 1998 to 2007. Furthermore, Kevin also got nominated for Primetime Emmy Award in 2006 in the category “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series”.
Some of James other popular projects are Kevin Can Wait, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Hitch, the Hotel Transylvania film series, Here Comes the Boom, Zookeeper, Pixels, and much more.
Steffiana also starred in various Kevin’s movies such as “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” and “Zookeeper”. Moreover, the actress also made some appearances on CBS sitcom called “King of Queens”.
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Wedding with her Spouse Kevin James & Children
In 2002, Steffiana de la Cruz garnered immense popularity after she spotted with her then-boyfriend, Kevin, by the paparazzi. But the pair kept their love life away from any media attention.
As per the source, she first introduced to him through a blind date arranged by Kevin’s interior decorator in 2001. In addition, in 2003, Steffiana and James engaged each other in a private ceremony.
Steffiana Cruz tied the knot with her husband “Kevin George Knipfing” on June 19, 2004. Their wedding ceremony took place at St. Edward Catholic Church in Dana Point, California in the presence of friends & family.
They share four kids together. On September 30, 2005, Kevin James’ spouse gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Sienna-Marie James. Later, they welcomed their second girl Shea Joelle James, on June 14, 2007.
Cruz and Kevin’s son Kannon Valentine James took birth on April 24, 2011. They also have one more kid, a girl named Sistine Sabella James in late 2015. Earlier, the actress was in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend “Chris Penn” who was an American Actor.
They remained together from 1993 to 1999. The former couple starred together in movies such as Stealing Harvard, Redemption, and Cement. Unfortunately, on January 24, 2006, Chris passed away at the age of 40 due to some heart disease.
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| Quick Info & Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Real Name | Stephanie Anna Marie Zantua. |
| Stage Name | Steffiana de la Cruz. |
| Profession | Actress and Former Model. |
| Various Projects | 1. Zookeeper. 2. King of Queens. 3. Stealing Harvard. 4. Redemption. 5. Cement. 6. Die Gang. 7. Pacific Blue. 8. Soulkeeper. 9. Something to Sing About. 10. Paul Blart: Mall Cop. |
| Famously Known as | being the wife of Kevin James (American actor, producer, comedian, and screenwriter). |
| Birthday (DOB) | August 28, 1974. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 45 years old. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo. |
| Place of Birth | New York City, United States. |
| Nationality |   |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Ethnicity | Filipino-American. |
| Gay or Lesbian | No. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Sexuality | Straight. |
| Current Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| Personal Life | |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Husband | Kevin George Knipfing. |
| Children | Daughter: 1. Sienna-Marie James. 2. Shea Joelle James. 3. Sistine Sabella James. Son: Kannon Valentine James. |
| Boyfriend | Chris Penn (1993 to 1999). |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: name not available. Mother: -- |
| Siblings | Sister: -- Brother: -- |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | High School Graduate. |
| School | Local Secondary School. |
| College | Not known. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 8". Centimeters: 173 cm. Meters: 1.73 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 64 Kg. Pounds: 141 lbs. |
| Body Measurements (Breast-waist-hips) | 38-30-40. |
| Bra Size | 36B. |
| Hair Color | Brown. |
| Eye Color | Brown. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8. |
| Wealth | |
| Net worth (approx.) | $500,000 US dollars (As of 2020). |
| Source of Income | Brand Endorsements, Paid Content, Sponsorship, and TV shows & Films. |
| Likes | |
| Season | Summer. |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Christian Bale. Actress: Scarlett Johansson. Singer: Taylor Swift. |
| Favorite Color | Black. |
| Favorite Applications | YouTube |
| Best Cuisine | Continental Cuisine. |
| Brands | Chanel, Gucci, Nars, Louis Vuitton, Tarte, etc. |
Some Hidden Facts about Steffiana de la Cruz
- Steffiana de la Cruz stepped on this earth by taking birth to her parents in 1974 in New York City, The United States of America (age 45 years old; as in 2019).
- She celebrates her birthday on the 28th of August and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
- Her father and mother gave her real full birth name which is Stephanie Anna Marie Zantua.
- Furthermore, the actress belongs to Filipino-American ethnicity as her mom & dad immigrated to America before Cruz was born.
- During her teenage years, she became interested in fashion showbiz and wanted to pursue her career as a model.
- Later, Kevin James’s wife did various professional photoshoots, TV commercials, advertisements, campaigns, etc.
- In 1997, Steffiana made her acting debut with a TV series called “Die Gang” in 1997 as Masseurin.
- She acted in an episode called “Das Duell”.
- Some of her other appearances are in Pacific Blue (as Amanda, 1999), Soulkeeper (as Blue-Eyed Girl, 2001) and Something to Sing About (as Stacey, 2000).
- In many of James’s interviews, the comedian thanked his wife for being a great support and inspiration for him.
- He also thanked Stephanie Anna Marie Zantua for his personal as well as professional successes.
