Krishnamurti Villanueva (born May 23, 1971) is a Filipino actor in movies and television. He was a former matinee idol in the late 1980s. He was a cast member of That's Entertainment, a youth-oriented talent and variety show now defunct in the Philippines.
Cris Villanueva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Krishnamurti Villanueva (1971-05-23) May 23, 1971 (age 51) Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Cris |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Villanueva started as commercial model of Coca-Cola until discovered by Deo Fajardo. He became a member of That's Entertainment. He received a nomination from FAMAS Awards (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences), Luna Awards (Film Academy of the Philippines), Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) and Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor in Miguel/Michelle (1998). He starred as Filmmaker 2 in Bayaning 3rd World (1999), which Villanueva was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor.
He played as the father of Jillian Ward in Mars Ravelo's TV series Trudis Liit showed in GMA Network. In 2011, Cris Villanueva made a comeback in ABS-CBN as Rocco Amarillo in Mula sa Puso - Rocco Amarillo is the biological father of Gabriel (JM De Guzman) who saved the life of Magda (Dawn Zulueta) under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas. He was included in the powerhouse cast of Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, TV series aired in ABS-CBN starring Iza Calzado, Gabby Concepcion, Andi Eigenmann and Jake Cuenca.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Rafael Rosales | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Jericho Cacdac | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers | |||
| 2020 | Bagong Umaga | Christian "Ian" Veradona | |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Desperada | Harley Buenaobra | ABS-CBN |
| The Killer Bride | Luciano Dela Torre | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya | Wardo | ||
| Wansapanataym: Mr. Cutepido | Charles | ||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Hukay | Kanor Miranda | |
| Halik | Rafael "Paeng" Corpuz | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pangalan | Ronald Hermosa | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Surfboard | Nestor | ||
| La Luna Sangre | Osmundo Mercado | ||
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Patol | Ivan | |
| Magpakailanman: The Jeremy Sabido Story | Pepito | GMA Network | |
| A Love to Last | Paul Silverio | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Simon Flores | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga | Sulpicio | ||
| Magpakailanman: The Rape of Rosie | Rigor | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Father Torre | ABS-CBN |
| MariMar | Padre Sito Porres | GMA Network | |
| Once Upon a Kiss | Eric Almario | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Train | Daddy | ABS-CBN |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban ang Tatay para Sa'yo | Rico | ||
| 2013–2014 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak ni Zuma | Richard Alvarez | |
| Be Careful With My Heart | Ryan Molina | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture Frame | Robert | |
| Wansapanataym: Flores de Yayo | Fernan | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing | Berto | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puntod | Roque | ||
| 2012 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Bong Madriaga | |
| My Beloved | Crisanto | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Budoy | Henry Chavez | ABS-CBN |
| Mula sa Puso | Rocco Amarillo | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga | Rodrigo | ||
| Wansapanataym: Wallet | Danny | ||
| Dwarfina | Kardo Ballesteros | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom | Augusto Dela Merced | ABS-CBN |
| First Time | Ben Gomez | GMA Network | |
| Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Nick Ferrer | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas | Mr. Simples | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook | Guest Star | ||
| Your Song: Boystown | Antonio Santillian | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kanin | Benjie | |
| Lobo | Minyong | ||
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sako | Giling | |
| 2006 | Makita Ka Lang Muli | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Juice | Guest Star | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Posas | Mr. Ablaza | ||
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Dangal | Alfred | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Spirits | Supporting Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Lenin Forte | |
| 2001-2002 | Recuerdo de Amor | Stanley Liu | |
| 1996 | Bayani | Emilio Jacinto | |
| 1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Performer | GMA Network |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Bobo Cop | |
| Wake Up Little Susie | Cris Cross | |
| Love Letters | ||
| Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | ||
| 1989 | Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle | Anton |
| Pulis, Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay | ||
| Tamis ng Unang Halik | ||
| Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diyablo | ||
| 1990 | I Have 3 Eggs | |
| Papa's Girl | ||
| Lessons in Love | ||
| 1996 | Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar | |
| Madrasta | Dan | |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Ernesto |
| 1998 | Miguel/Michelle | Julio |
| 2000 | Bayaning 3rd World | Filmmaker #2 |
| Tatlong Puso, Iisang Pangarap | ||
| 2002 | Chiffons | |
| Kailangan Kita | Father Ruben | |
| 2004 | Sinful Nights | |
| 2005 | Pepot Superstar | |
| Ang Lagusan | ||
| The Family That Eats Soil | ||
| 2007 | Balikbayan Box | |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Arthur |
| 2012 | The Healing | Ding |
| 2014 | Maria Leonora Teresa | Pablo |
| 2016 | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Benjamin "Ben" Antipala |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | old Joven Hernendo |
| 2019 | Isa Pa with Feelings | Bert Navarro |
| 2020 | U-Turn | Albert |