John Lloyd Cruz
Biography
John Lloyd Cruz is a Filipino actor born on June 24, 1983, in Manila, Philippines. He is known for his work in several box-office successes and has been regarded as the "King of Contemporary Cinema" by the media. Cruz has top-billed numerous films, including One More Chance, A Very Special Love, and Honor Thy Father. He has received several awards, including two FAMAS Awards and three Gawad Urian Awards. Cruz was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the Star Asia Award at the New York Asian Film Festival. He has appeared in over 80 films and is considered one of the most awarded Filipino actors.
Career overview
John Lloyd Cruz is a Filipino actor born on June 24, 1983, in Manila, Philippines. He has top-billed several box-office successes and is regarded as the "King of Contemporary Cinema" by the media. Cruz has appeared in notable films such as One More Chance, A Very Special Love, and Honor Thy Father.
Throughout his career, Cruz has received numerous awards and accolades. He is one of the most awarded Filipino actors, with around 80 awards to his name. This includes two FAMAS Awards and three Gawad Urian Awards, including the Dekada Award. Cruz was also the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the Star Asia Award at the New York Asian Film Festival.
Cruz's success in the film industry has been marked by several notable box-office hits, including A Second Chance, which grossed over ₱556 million, making it one of the highest-grossing Philippine films in history. With a career spanning multiple successful films, Cruz has solidified his position as a prominent figure in contemporary Philippine cinema.
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60 titles- Moneyslapper (2024) as Daniel
- Rizal's Makamisa: Phantasm of Revenge (2024) as Simoun Rizal
- When the Waves Are Gone (2023) as Hermes Papauran
- Essential Truths of the Lake (2023) as Lt. Hermes Papauran
- A Tale of Filipino Violence (2022) as Servando Monzon VI / Hector Maniquiz
- Happy ToGetHer (2021) as Julian / Noli
- One True Pair: The Movie (2021)
- History of Ha (2021) as Hernando Alamada
- Himala: A Dialectic for Our Times (2020)
- Culion (2019)
- Finally Found Someone (2017) as Raffy Sandoval
- Just the 3 of Us (2016) as Uno Abusado
- The Woman Who Left (2016) as Hollanda
- A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (2016) as Isagani
- What Happened on What Did Not Happen (2016) as Manuel
- What Happened on What Did Not Happen (2016) Executive Producer
- A Second Chance (2015) as Popoy
- Honor Thy Father (2015) as Edgar
- Honor Thy Father (2015) Executive Producer
- The Trial (2014) as Ronald
- Bromance: My Brother's Romance (2013) as Seminarian
- It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013) as Miggy Montenegro
- A Beautiful Affair (2012) as Napoleon "Leon" Riego
- ÜnOfficially Yours (2012) as Mackie Galvez
- The Mistress (2012) as Frederico Torres Jr. / JD
- 24/7 In Love (2012) as Elvis Monzon
- Sign Seeker (2011) as Bien
- Toni Gonzaga: Toni @ 10 - The Anniversary Concert (2011) as himself
- Imortal (2010) as Mateo Rodriguez
- My Amnesia Girl (2010) as Apollo
- Miss You Like Crazy (2010) as Alan Alvarez
- In My Life (2009) as Noel Villanueva
- You Changed My Life (2009) as Miggy Montenegro
- T2 (2009) as Gary
- I Love Betty La Fea (2008) as Armando Solis
- A Very Special Love (2008) as Miggy Montenegro
- My Only Ü (2008)
- Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (2007) as Gabriel "Eli " Hidalgo Roxas
- One More Chance (2007) as Popoy Gonzalez
- Still Life (2007)
- Maging Sino Ka Man (2006) as Gabriel "Eli" H. Roxas
- All About Love (2006) as Eric
- Close To You (2006) as Nuel / Palits
- Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (2005) as Oliver Ynares
- Dubai (2005) as Andrew
- Dreamboy (2005) as Himself
- Now That I Have You (2004) as Michael
- It Might Be You (2003) as Earl Lawrence M. Trinidad
- My First Romance (2003) as Enzo (segment "Two Hearts")
- Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002) as Yuri Orbida
- Forevermore (2002) as Boyet
- Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (2001) as Adrian Montecillo
- Kakabakaba (2000)
- Tabing Ilog (1999) as Rovic Mercado
- Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal (1999) as Igi Boy
- Coming of Age (1998) as G-Boy Velasco
- Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko (1997) as Tupe Castro
- Gimik (1996) as Junie de Dios
- ASAP (1995)
- No Goodbyes
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Lloyd Cruz best known for?
John Lloyd Cruz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maging Sino Ka Man (2006), The Heist (2000), Enquête d'action (2005), Dumont (2009).
When and where was John Lloyd Cruz born?
John Lloyd Cruz was born on June 24, 1983 in Manila, Philippines.
How many credits does John Lloyd Cruz have?
John Lloyd Cruz has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2024.
What is John Lloyd Cruz's background in cinema and television?
John Lloyd Cruz is a Filipino actor born on June 24, 1983, in Manila, Philippines. He is known for his work in several box-office successes and has been regarded as the "King of Contemporary Cinema" by the media. Cruz has top-billed numerous films, including One More Chance, A Very Special Love, and Honor Thy Father. H...