The wife of American comedian and Emmy-nominated actor Kevin James, Steffiana de la Cruz is a Filipino-American model and actress. She is most recognized as an actress for her parts in her husband’s movies, such as “Zookeeper” (2011) and both “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” versions (2009 and 2015).
Steffiana De La Cruz’s Date of Birth and Age
Stephanie Anna Marie Zantua was Steffiana de la Cruz’s given name when she was born on August 28, 1974, in New York City, New York, in the United States.
She is of Filipino origin since her parents moved to the United States before she was even born. Although nothing is known about her early years, as she got older, she developed a modeling passion and ultimately started a career in modeling.
Steffiana De La Cruz’s Husband
From 1993 through 1999, Steffiana de la Cruz was dating the late character actor Chris Penn. They shared a home, and she had supporting parts in a few of his movies.
At the end of 2001, her interior decorator set her up on a blind date when she met her future husband, Kevin James.
They supposedly clicked right away since they moved in together just three months. Within two years, in the autumn of 2003, they were engaged.
On June 19, 2004, the couple decided to get married at St. Edward Catholic Church in Dana Point, California, in front of 180 guests, including actor Ray Romano. The party continued after the wedding ceremony for the guests at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach.
On September 30, 2005, at the age of 31, she gave birth to her first child, a girl called Sienna-Marie James. On June 14, 2007, in Los Angeles, the couple gave birth to their second child, a girl called Shea Joelle James.
Kannon Valentine James, their third child, and first boy were born on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. They welcomed their fourth child, a girl named Sistine Sabella James, around the end of 2015.
Her husband claims that they are raising their children “for nothing but humor” and that they have given him enough material for his television program Kevin Can Wait.
She is the sister-in-law of Gary Valentine, an actor, comedian, and writer who is his elder brother via their marriage to James.
Steffiana De La Cruz’s Career
Steffiana de la Cruz started her career as a model and shortly after received tiny acting jobs. Her early acting jobs were mostly little parts in TV series and telefilms.
She made her debut on television in 1997 as a physiotherapist in the episode Das Duell of the German criminal drama series “Die Gang.” Her connection with well-known Hollywood actor and comedian Kevin James, rather than her acting or modeling jobs, is what first made her famous in 2002 when the two were seen together by the paparazzi.
She likes to pursue a private life away from the limelight, unlike her outspoken spouse.
She continued to sometimes have tiny parts on TV or in movies despite the fact that her high-profile relationships with Chris Penn and later Kevin James gave her greater possibilities in the film business.
She spends most of her time raising their four children, with the exception of her husband’s rare appearances beside her on the Red Carpet.
She is not very active on social media either, although James sometimes posts pictures of their picture-perfect family life. For instance, to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary last year, he shared a private photo of the two of them.
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Additionally, she made multiple appearances on the CBS comedy “King of Queens,” whose lead character helped her husband become well-known in the early 2000s.
Kevin James often praised her for being an inspiration and a supporter in interviews for TV programs and publications. He also gave her credit for his professional and personal achievements.
Prior to dating James, Steffiana was connected with the late American actor Chris Penn and had roles in many of his movies, including “Cement” (2000), “Redemption” (2002), and “Stealing Harvard” (2002). She has previously been in the TV series “Die Gang” (1997) and “Pacific Blue,” the TV movie “Something to Sing About” (2000), and the action-adventure comedy “Soulkeeper” (2001).
Additionally, in 2009, she made an appearance as herself in the “Biography” documentary segment on her husband Kevin James.