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Tirso Cruz III | |
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 Cruz in 2023 | |
| Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines | |
| In office July 5, 2022 – March 1, 2024 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Liza Diño |
| Succeeded by | Jose Javier Reyes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tirso Silvano Cruz III April 1, 1952 Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines[1] |
| Spouse |
Erlinda Ynchausti (m. 1981) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Tirso Bailey Cruz Jr. (father) Elma Acosta Silvano (mother) |
| Relatives | Sheryl Cruz (niece) Donna Cruz (niece) Sunshine Cruz (niece) Geneva Cruz (niece) Rayver Cruz (nephew) Rodjun Cruz (nephew) Ricky Belmonte (cousin) Woody Cruz (brother) |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, singer, politician |
Tirso Silvano Cruz III (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]; born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He was the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines after one year and seven months due to personal reasons.[2] Regarded as a "matinee idol",[3] Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Urian Award recipient.[4]
Early life
Tirso Silvano Cruz III was born at 2:46 AM on April 1, 1952, at University of Santo Tomas Hospital in Sampaloc, Manila to Tirso Bailey Cruz, Jr. and Elma Acosta Silvano.[1] He is the grandson by paternal line of Tirso Muñoz Cruz Sr. and María Loreto Lagrosa Bailey, and by maternal line of Tomas Silvano and Petra Acosta. Loreto's father, Lewis Edwin Bailey, was an American soldier, from Stowe, Vermont, and was the son of French Canadian immigrants.[citation needed]
Personal life
Cruz married Erlinda "Lynn" Erillo Ynchausti (born 1959) in 1981. The couple have two sons and one daughter, TJ (October 22, 1981 – November 21, 2018), Bodie (born 1983) and Djanin (born 1988). Bodie Cruz was a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2. On November 21, 2018, his eldest son TJ died of cancer, at the age of 37.[5]
Cruz was raised a Roman Catholic, but converted to Evangelical Christianity in 2009.
On July 5, 2022, he was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines replacing Liza Diño.
Cruz III has resigned as FDCP chairperson effective March 1, 2024 citing personal reasons. Rica Arevalo is the appointed OIC and head-project development officer for Film Education Division and Film Festivals Division.[6]
Discography
- Tirso Cruz III
- By Special Request
- PIP
- Pip at the Top
- Hawaiian Souvenirs
- TCIII
- Afterglow
- Rock and Roll Music
- Butterfly
- The Sound of Pip
- Pip Dimension
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | D'Musical Teenage Idols! | |
| 1970 | For You, Mama | |
| 1971 | My Heart Belongs to Daddy | |
| Guy and Pip | Pip | |
| 1972 | Nora, Mahal Kita | Pepito |
| 1976 | Magandang Gabi sa Inyong Lahat | Roy Valdez |
| 1977 | Roma-Amor | Mario |
| 1978 | Last Target | Pip |
| Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko | Pipo | |
| 1985 | Till We Meet Again | Cholo |
| Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Roland | |
| 1986 | I Can't Stop Loving You | Reynand / Kiko Dela Cruz |
| 1988 | Sana Mahalin Mo Ako | Ramon |
| 1989 | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Anselmo / Jun |
| Greatest Performance | Briccio Ledesma | |
| 1990 | Tingga ng Katarungan | |
| Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay | ||
| 1991 | Madonna, Babaeng Ahas | Roberto |
| Ganti ng Api | Bartolome | |
| 1992 | Alyas Boy Kano | Marco |
| Lucio Margallo | Sgt. Goyena | |
| Kailangan Kita | Atty. Gomez | |
| Kahit Buhay Ko | Melgar | |
| Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II | ||
| 1993 | Gascon... Bala ang Katapat Mo | |
| Kapatid ko si Hudas | ||
| Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador ng Cebu | Lt. Gerry Delgado | |
| Lumohod Ka sa Lupa | ||
| Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo!: Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | ||
| Deo Dador: Berdugo Ng Munti | Waway | |
| 1994 | Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story | Roy Panganiban |
| Epimaco Velasco: NBI | Mr. Cul | |
| Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador | ||
| Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling | Ariel Rivero | |
| 1995 | Rollerboys | Moy |
| Inagaw Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin | Peping | |
| Saan Ako Nagkamali | ||
| Kahit Harangan ng Bala | Amador Almonte | |
| 1996 | Sana Naman | Zandro |
| Hangga't May Hininga | Congressman Ramirez | |
| Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | Diego | |
| Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! | Totoy | |
| Sino si Inday Lucing? | ||
| 1997 | Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo | Manny Diaz |
| Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 | ||
| Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban | Bengson | |
| Laban Ko Ito, Walang Dapat Madamay | ||
| 1998 | Hiling | Oscar |
| 1999 | Abel Villarama: Armado | Romano |
| 2001 | The Debut | Roland Mercado |
| Bahay ni Lola | Jimmy | |
| 2002 | Diskarte | Colonel Montero |
| Singsing ni Lola | Peping | |
| Dekada '70 | Evelyn's father | |
| Mano Po | Daniel Go | |
| 2003 | Nympha | Father Domingo |
| Chavit | Biboy Crisostomo | |
| 2004 | Minsan Pa | Jeremiah Toledo Jr. |
| 2005 | Can This Be Love | Roger |
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Rosalio |
| Ang Pamana | ||
| Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Williamson Co | |
| 2007 | Happy Hearts | Nick Ricafrente |
| M.O.N.A.Y. | ||
| Desperadas | Patrick's father | |
| 2008 | Magkaibigan | Noni |
| 2009 | When I Met U | Kardo |
| In My Life | Benito Salvacion | |
| 2010 | The Red Shoes | Domingo |
| 2011 | Subject: I Love You | Frankie |
| No Other Woman | Fernando Zalderiaga | |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Donald Trang |
| Sisterakas | Simon Hermosa | |
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Zosing |
| Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Gorio | |
| 2014 | Bride for Rent | Roderico "Rod" Espiritu, Sr. |
| 2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Ambrosio "Ambet" Villoria |
| Ex with Benefits | Jimmy | |
| Honor Thy Father | Tony | |
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Jake's father |
| Diyos-Diyosan | ||
| 2017 | Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | Ricardo |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Arturo Punongbayan |
| Rainbow's Sunset | Emmanuel "Emman" Estrella | |
| 2019 | Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Secretary P/Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Yulo |
| 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Gen. Damian Calupitan | |
| 2022 | An Inconvenient Love | Wilfredo Siena |
| 2023 | Keys to the Heart | Roldan Labayen |
| When I Met You in Tokyo[7] | Edwin |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Catch Up With Tirso | himself | MBC 11 |
| 1987–88 | Pubhouse | IBC | |
| 1990–93 | Palibhasa Lalake | Elmer, Momoy[8] | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–97 | The Maricel Drama Special | Various Roles | |
| 1992–95 1995–97 |
Valiente | Theo Braganza | ABS-CBN GMA Network |
| 1993 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Lorna: Si Thea at si Thea | Elis | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: Salarin | Unknown | |
| 1997 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Rica: Pilat | ||
| 1998–99 | Halik sa Apoy | Benjamin Rosales | GMA Network |
| 2002–03 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Juancho Fulgencio | |
| 2003–04 | It Might Be You | Ernest Lord Trinidad | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Roden Ynares | |
| Magpakailanman | Various | GMA Network | |
| Daisy Siete | |||
| 2006 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Barkus | |
| Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | |||
| I Luv NY | Edward Young | ||
| 2007 | Lupin | Fundador "Duroy" de Dios | |
| Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Ramiro, Kuuma Le-ar (voice) | ||
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Arsenio Rivera | |
| Obra | Guest Role | ||
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Paano Ba ang Mangarap? | Don Mateo Valderama | |
| Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Joselito L. Ocampo Jr. | ABS-CBN | |
| Only You | Theodore "Teddy" Javier Sr. | ||
| 2009–10 | Ikaw Sana | Gener Montemayor | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids | Augusto Luna | |
| Endless Love | Robert Dizon | ||
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Chief R | ||
| 2011 | I Heart You, Pare! | Cesar "Sarsi" Estrella | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Rene Mosqueda† | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011–12 | Budoy | Antonio "Anton" Maniego | |
| 2012 | Valiente | Don Luis Regalado[9] | TV5 |
| Lorenzo's Time | Manuel Montereal† | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Rodrigo Manrique† | |
| Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Romulos Diomedes | ||
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Guest | GMA Network | |
| Wansapanataym: The Christmas Visitor | Big J / Mr. Jacinto | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Eduardo Hidalgo† | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: All In | Guest Judge | ||
| Hawak Kamay | Philip Agustin | ||
| 2015 | Wansapanataym: I Heart Kuryente Kid | Barry Gonzales | |
| Pangako Sa 'Yo | Gregorio "Lolo Greggy" Noble | ||
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (season 2) | Judge Arturo "Art" M. Padua | |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Antonio "Tony" Noble III | |
| 2017–18 | Wildflower | Julio Ardiente | |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | Santiago "Tiago" Guerrero | |
| 2019 | Starla | Robert Salazar | |
| 2019–22 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (seasons 7-9) | Sec. Arturo "Art" M. Padua† | ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022–23 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Padre Damaso Verdolagas | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Royal Blood | Don Gustavo Royales | |
| 2024 | The Bagman |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Awit Awards | Best New Male Singer | — | Won |
| 1990 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit | Won |
| FAP Awards | Best Actor | Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit | Won | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit | Nominated | |
| 1993 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kahit Buhay Ko | Nominated |
| FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kahit Buhay Ko | Won | |
| Gawad Urian | Best Supporting Actor | Kahit Buhay Ko | Nominated | |
| 1994 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Nominated |
| 1996 | FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Hangga't May Hininga | Nominated |
| 2003 | FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Diskarte | Nominated |
| 2004 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Chavit | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=Tirso_Cruz_III