Tirso Silvano Cruz III (born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines.[2] Regarded as a "matinee idol",[3] Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Urian Award recipient.[4]
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Tirso Cruz III | |
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Chairperson and CEO/Undersecretary of the Film Development Council of the Philippines | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office July 4, 2022 | |
President | Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. |
Preceded by | Liza Diño |
Personal details | |
Born | Tirso Silvano Cruz III (1952-04-01) April 1, 1952 (age 70) 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) |
Occupation | Actor, comedian, singer |
Cruz 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]
Cruz married Erlinda "Lynn" Erillo Ynchausti in 1981. The couple have two sons and one daughter, TJ (October 22, 1981–November 21, 2018), Bodie and Djanin. Bodie Cruz was a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2. On November 21, 2018, his eldest son TJ died of cancer.[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.
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2022–present | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Padre Damaso Verdolagas | GMA Network |
2019–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (seasons 7-9) | Sec. Arturo "Art" M. Padua† | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
2019 | Starla | Robert Salazar | ABS-CBN |
The General's Daughter | Santiago "Tiago" Guerrero | ||
2017–2018 | Wildflower | Julio Ardiente | |
2017 | A Love to Last | Antonio "Tony" Noble III | |
2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (season 2) | Judge Arturo "Art" M. Padua | |
2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Gregorio "Lolo Greggy" Noble | |
Wansapanataym: I Heart Kuryente Kid | Barry Gonzales | ||
2014 | Hawak Kamay | Philip Agustin | |
Pinoy Big Brother: All In | Guest Judge | ||
Ikaw Lamang | Eduardo Hidalgo | ||
2013 | Wansapanataym: The Christmas Visitor | Big J / Mr. Jacinto | |
The Ryzza Mae Show | Guest | GMA Network | |
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Romulos Diomedes | ABS-CBN | |
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Rodrigo Manrique | ||
2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Manuel Montereal | |
Valiente | Don Luis Regalado | TV5 | |
2011–2012 | Budoy | Antonio "Anton" Maniego | ABS-CBN |
2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Rene Mosqueda | |
I Heart You, Pare! | Cesar "Sarsi" Estrella | GMA Network | |
2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Chief R | |
Endless Love | Robert Dizon | ||
Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids | Augusto Luna | ||
2009 | Ikaw Sana | Gener Montemayor | |
Only You | Theodore "Teddy" Javier Sr. | ABS-CBN | |
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Joselito L. Ocampo Jr. | ||
Sine Novela: Paano Ba ang Mangarap? | Don Mateo Valderama | GMA Network | |
2008 | Obra | Guest Role | |
Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Arsenio Rivera | ||
2007 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Ramiro, Kuuma Le-ar (voice) | |
Lupin | Fundador "Duroy" de Dios | ||
2006 | I Luv NY | Edward Young | |
Etheria | Barkus | ||
2005 | Daisy Siete | Various | |
Magpakailanman | Various | ||
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Roden Ynares | ABS-CBN | |
2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Ernest Lord Trinidad | |
2002–2003 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Juancho Fulgencio | GMA Network |
1998–1999 | Halik sa Apoy | Benjamin Rosales | |
1993 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Lorna: Si Thea at si Thea at si | Elis | ABS-CBN |
1995–1997 | Valiente | Theo Braganza | GMA Network |
1992–1995 | ABS-CBN | ||
1992-1997 | The Maricel Drama Special | Various Roles | |
1990–1993 | Palibhasa Lalake | Elmer, Momoy[6] | |
1970 | Catch Up With Tirso | himself | MBC 11 |
Year | Title | Role |
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2022 | An Inconvenient Love | Wilfredo Siena |
2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Gen. Damian Calupitan |
Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Secretary Yulo | |
2018 | Rainbow's Sunset | Emmanuel "Emman" Estrella |
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Arturo Punongbayan | |
2017 | Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | Ricardo |
2016 | Diyos-Diyosan | |
Always Be My Maybe | Jake's Dad | |
2015 | Honor Thy Father | Tony |
Ex with Benefits | Jimmy | |
Etiquette for Mistresses | Ambrosio "Ambet" Villoria | |
2014 | Bride for Rent | Roderico "Rod" Espiritu, Sr. |
2013 | Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Gorio |
Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Zosing | |
2012 | Sisterakas | Simon Hermosa |
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Donald Trang | |
2011 | No Other Woman | Fernando Zalderiaga |
Subject: I Love You | Frankie | |
2010 | The Red Shoes | Domingo |
2009 | In My Life | Benito Salvacion |
When I Met U | Kardo | |
2008 | Desperadas | Patrick's Father |
Magkaibigan | Noni | |
2007 | M.O.N.A.Y. | |
Happy Hearts | Nick Ricafrente | |
2006 | Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Williamson Co |
Ang Pamana | ||
Pacquiao: The Movie | Rosalio | |
2005 | Can This Be Love | Roger |
2004 | Minsan Pa | Jeremiah Toledo Jr. |
2003 | Chavit | Biboy Crisostomo |
Nympha | Father Domingo | |
2002 | Mano Po | Daniel Go |
Dekada '70 | Evelyn's Dad | |
Singsing ni Lola | Peping | |
Diskarte | Colonel Montero | |
2001 | Bahay ni Lola | Jimmy |
2001 | The Debut | Roland Mercado |
1999 | Abel Villarama: Armado | Romano |
1998 | Hiling | Oscar |
1997 | Laban Ko Ito, Walang Dapat Madamay | |
Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban | Bengson | |
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 | ||
Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo | Manny Diaz | |
1996 | Sino si Inday Lucing? | |
Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! | Totoy | |
Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | Diego | |
Hangga't May Hininga | Congressman Ramirez | |
Sana Naman | Zandro | |
1995 | Kahit Harangan ng Bala | Amador Almonte |
Saan Ako Nagkamali | ||
Inagaw Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin | Peping | |
Rollerboys | Moy | |
1994 | Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling | Ariel Rivero |
Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador | ||
Epimaco Velasco: NBI | Mr. Cul | |
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story | Roy Panganiban | |
1993 | Deo Dador: Berdugo Ng Munti | Waway |
Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo!: Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | ||
Lumohod Ka sa Lupa | ||
Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador ng Cebu | Lt. Gerry Delgado | |
Kapatid ko si Hudas | ||
Gascon... Bala ang Katapat Mo | ||
1992 | Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II | |
Kahit Buhay Ko | Melgar | |
Kailangan Kita | Atty. Gomez | |
Lucio Margallo | Sgt. Goyena | |
Alyas Boy Kano | Marco | |
1991 | Ganti ng Api | Bartolome |
Madonna, Babaeng Ahas | Roberto | |
1990 | Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay | |
Tingga ng Katarungan | ||
1989 | Greatest Performance | Briccio Ledesma |
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Anselmo / Jun | |
1988 | Sana Mahalin Mo Ako | Ramon |
1986 | I Can't Stop Loving You | Reynand / Kiko Dela Cruz |
1985 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Roland |
Till We Meet Again | Cholo | |
1978 | Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko | Pipo |
Last Target | Pip | |
1977 | Roma-Amor | Mario |
1976 | Magandang Gabi sa Inyong Lahat | Roy Valdez |
1972 | Nora, Mahal Kita | Pepito |
1971 | Guy and Pip | Pip |
My Heart Belongs to Daddy | ||
1970 | For You, Mama | |
1969 | D'Musical Teenage Idols! |
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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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 | Nominated |
2011 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Sigwa | Nominated |
2012 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | No Other Woman | Nominated |
Gawad Urian Awards
Golden Screen Awards
*Star Awards for Movies
Metro Manila Film Festival
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
TV Awards
Year | Organization | Category/Nominated work | Work | Remarks |
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Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit | Nominated | |
Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mano Po | Nominated | |
Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Nominated | |
2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Nominated |
2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Nominated |
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Ikaw Lamang | Nominated |
2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor[7] | Honor Thy Father | Won |
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