Tirso Cruz III

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. Regarded as a "matinee idol", Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Urian Award recipient.

2 3 4 5

The Debut (2000)

Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA--will become a doctor. The eighteenth ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gene Cajayon
CAST:  Dante Basco  •  Jayson Schaal  •  Brian Card  •  Mindy Spence

Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA--will become a doctor. The eighteenth ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gene Cajayon
CAST:  Dante Basco  •  Jayson Schaal  •  Brian Card  •  Mindy Spence

In My Life (2009)

Shirley is a woman who wants to be in control of everything. Working as a librarian in a public school, a firm "Sshhh!" from her makes the students tremble in fear. But in her family, her unwarranted intervention in the lives of her children and their families ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Olivia M. Lamasan
CAST:  Vilma Santos  •  Luis Manzano  •  John Lloyd Cruz  •  Dimples Romana

Shirley is a woman who wants to be in control of everything. Working as a librarian in a public school, a firm "Sshhh!" from her makes the students tremble in fear. But in her family, her unwarranted intervention in the lives of her children and their families ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Olivia M. Lamasan
CAST:  Vilma Santos  •  Luis Manzano  •  John Lloyd Cruz  •  Dimples Romana

Miss You Like Crazy (2010)

Everything is falling into place for Alan Alvarez. With an impending high ranking promotion and four years of stable relationship with his dream girl, Daphne Recto, he is at the cusp of getting everything he's always wanted. Mia Samonte is getting tired of her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cathy Garcia-Sampana
CAST:  John Lloyd Cruz  •  Bea Alonzo  •  Maricar Reyes  •  JM de Guzman

Everything is falling into place for Alan Alvarez. With an impending high ranking promotion and four years of stable relationship with his dream girl, Daphne Recto, he is at the cusp of getting everything he's always wanted. Mia Samonte is getting tired of her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cathy Garcia-Sampana
CAST:  John Lloyd Cruz  •  Bea Alonzo  •  Maricar Reyes  •  JM de Guzman

Bride for Rent (2014)

On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco (Xian Lim) parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mae Cruz-Alviar
CAST:  Xian Lim  •  Kim Chiu  •  Empoy Marquez  •  Martin del Rosario

On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco (Xian Lim) parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mae Cruz-Alviar
CAST:  Xian Lim  •  Kim Chiu  •  Empoy Marquez  •  Martin del Rosario

Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (2013)

Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wenn V. Deramas
CAST:  Joey Paras  •  Tom Rodriguez  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Lassy Marquez

Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wenn V. Deramas
CAST:  Joey Paras  •  Tom Rodriguez  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Lassy Marquez

Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013)

Alfredo S. Lim has just been awarded as one of Manila's ten most outstanding policemen. The celebration has abruptly ended when one of his co-honorees is killed while trying to stop a robbery. Lim tracks down these criminals which ruffles the feathers of powerful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar Montano
CAST:  Cesar Montano  •  Alessandra de Rossi  •  Nonie Buencamino  •  Tirso Cruz III

Alfredo S. Lim has just been awarded as one of Manila's ten most outstanding policemen. The celebration has abruptly ended when one of his co-honorees is killed while trying to stop a robbery. Lim tracks down these criminals which ruffles the feathers of powerful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar Montano
CAST:  Cesar Montano  •  Alessandra de Rossi  •  Nonie Buencamino  •  Tirso Cruz III

Nympha (2003)

A re-imagination of the Celso Ad Castillo classic, "Nympha" tells the story of an orphan woman named Nympha living in a backward province with a narrow minded aunt who is a religious fanatic.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Celso Ad. Castillo
CAST:  Maricar De Mesa  •  Gloria Diaz  •  Antonio Aquitania  •  Joseph Hizon

A re-imagination of the Celso Ad Castillo classic, "Nympha" tells the story of an orphan woman named Nympha living in a backward province with a narrow minded aunt who is a religious fanatic.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Celso Ad. Castillo
CAST:  Maricar De Mesa  •  Gloria Diaz  •  Antonio Aquitania  •  Joseph Hizon

Deadline - Reign of Impunity (2011)

Ross Rivera is a writer whose cynicism has converted him into a government apologist, is suddenly forced to reassess his role as journalist when he finds himself right in the middle of unearthing a conspiracy linking Muntazir Ghazi, a local warlord, with election ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Adrian Alandy  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Allen Dizon  •  Ina Feleo

Ross Rivera is a writer whose cynicism has converted him into a government apologist, is suddenly forced to reassess his role as journalist when he finds himself right in the middle of unearthing a conspiracy linking Muntazir Ghazi, a local warlord, with election ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Adrian Alandy  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Allen Dizon  •  Ina Feleo

Lagalag (1994)

Filipino action star Eddie "Lagalag" Fernandez is convicted and jailed for his role in a homicide.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Romy Suzara
CAST:  Rudy Fernandez  •  Dawn Zulueta  •  Rosa Rosal  •  Claudine Barretto

Filipino action star Eddie "Lagalag" Fernandez is convicted and jailed for his role in a homicide.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Romy Suzara
CAST:  Rudy Fernandez  •  Dawn Zulueta  •  Rosa Rosal  •  Claudine Barretto

Sigwa (2010)

A former student activist returns to the Philippines to find the daughter she was forced to leave behind.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Dawn Zulueta  •  Zsa Zsa Padilla  •  Gina Alajar  •  Tirso Cruz III

A former student activist returns to the Philippines to find the daughter she was forced to leave behind.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Dawn Zulueta  •  Zsa Zsa Padilla  •  Gina Alajar  •  Tirso Cruz III

Singsing Ni Lola (2002)

The curse was cast by Dona Guada on the family of GLORIA ROMERO -- any female born to the family will die on the day they turned 18. Gloria Romero as lola possessed a magical ring that is being guarded by a mysterious and furious cat. However, the ring was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Uro Q. dela Cruz
CAST:  Gina Alajar  •  Joel Torre  •  Ice Seguerra  •  Maxene Magalona

The curse was cast by Dona Guada on the family of GLORIA ROMERO -- any female born to the family will die on the day they turned 18. Gloria Romero as lola possessed a magical ring that is being guarded by a mysterious and furious cat. However, the ring was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Uro Q. dela Cruz
CAST:  Gina Alajar  •  Joel Torre  •  Ice Seguerra  •  Maxene Magalona

The Last Pinoy Action King (2015)

An intimate and often heartbreaking portrait of one of the Philippines' most beloved screen icons.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Leavold  •  Daniel Palisa
CAST:  Rudy Fernandez  •  Gina Alajar  •  Nora Aunor  •  Lav Diaz

An intimate and often heartbreaking portrait of one of the Philippines' most beloved screen icons.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Leavold  •  Daniel Palisa
CAST:  Rudy Fernandez  •  Gina Alajar  •  Nora Aunor  •  Lav Diaz

Trespassers (2011)

The eve of Christmas, the Aguinaldo family’s residence is burglarized, causing its members to identify stolen items and uncover lingering sentiments they have hidden from each other. Amidst the tension brought about by the burglary, the Aguinaldo family realizes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeffrey Jeturian
CAST:  Tirso Cruz III  •  Raquel Villavicencio  •  Jennifer Sevilla  •  Julia Clarete

The eve of Christmas, the Aguinaldo family’s residence is burglarized, causing its members to identify stolen items and uncover lingering sentiments they have hidden from each other. Amidst the tension brought about by the burglary, the Aguinaldo family realizes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeffrey Jeturian
CAST:  Tirso Cruz III  •  Raquel Villavicencio  •  Jennifer Sevilla  •  Julia Clarete

D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? (2012)

Two brothers become rivals in the affections of the same woman. Their rivalry tears them apart, and causes one of them to be heartbroken. But the two are forced to reunite in order to protect their family from a greedy businessman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Soxy Topacio
CAST:  Jose Manalo  •  Wally Bayola  •  Solenn Heussaff  •  Pokwang

Two brothers become rivals in the affections of the same woman. Their rivalry tears them apart, and causes one of them to be heartbroken. But the two are forced to reunite in order to protect their family from a greedy businessman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Soxy Topacio
CAST:  Jose Manalo  •  Wally Bayola  •  Solenn Heussaff  •  Pokwang

Sisterakas (2012)

A man takes revenge on his sister by hiring her as his personal assistant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wenn V. Deramas
CAST:  Vice Ganda  •  Ai-Ai delas Alas  •  Kris Aquino  •  Xyriel Manabat

A man takes revenge on his sister by hiring her as his personal assistant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wenn V. Deramas
CAST:  Vice Ganda  •  Ai-Ai delas Alas  •  Kris Aquino  •  Xyriel Manabat

Hiling (1998)

Anna is an ordinary girl who receives an extraordinary birthday gift from a mysterious old woman. Anna discovered that she has given the power to grant any kind of wishes through touching. However, Anna could not do anything to grant her own wishes. She made ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Camille Prats  •  Shaina Magdayao  •  Serena Dalrymple  •  Gina Pareño

Anna is an ordinary girl who receives an extraordinary birthday gift from a mysterious old woman. Anna discovered that she has given the power to grant any kind of wishes through touching. However, Anna could not do anything to grant her own wishes. She made ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Camille Prats  •  Shaina Magdayao  •  Serena Dalrymple  •  Gina Pareño

No Other Woman (2011)

Furniture supplier Ram is happily married to Charmaine. One day, Ram lands a big client, a new luxury resort. But he needs the help of Kara, the daughter of the owner of the resort, to finalize the deal. Kara's help, however, comes with a price, because she fancies ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ruel S. Bayani
CAST:  Anne Curtis  •  Derek Ramsay  •  Cristine Reyes  •  Tirso Cruz III

Furniture supplier Ram is happily married to Charmaine. One day, Ram lands a big client, a new luxury resort. But he needs the help of Kara, the daughter of the owner of the resort, to finalize the deal. Kara's help, however, comes with a price, because she fancies ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ruel S. Bayani
CAST:  Anne Curtis  •  Derek Ramsay  •  Cristine Reyes  •  Tirso Cruz III

Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (1989)

A poor farmer's daughter dreams to go to college and become a doctor; to make this possible, her father mortgages his farm to a rich land owner. The girl finishes college and becomes and takes back her father's land.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Elwood Perez
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Gloria Romero  •  Miguel Rodriguez

A poor farmer's daughter dreams to go to college and become a doctor; to make this possible, her father mortgages his farm to a rich land owner. The girl finishes college and becomes and takes back her father's land.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Elwood Perez
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Gloria Romero  •  Miguel Rodriguez

Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1995)

In a quiet, rural Filipino village, sibling rivalry continues through adulthood for two sisters and finally tears their family apart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos Siguion-Reyna
CAST:  Maricel Soriano  •  Snooky Serna  •  Eric Quizon  •  Armida Siguion-Reyna

In a quiet, rural Filipino village, sibling rivalry continues through adulthood for two sisters and finally tears their family apart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos Siguion-Reyna
CAST:  Maricel Soriano  •  Snooky Serna  •  Eric Quizon  •  Armida Siguion-Reyna

Bakya Mo Neneng (1977)

 (more)

DIRECTION:  Augusto Buenaventura
CAST:  Joseph Estrada  •  Nora Aunor  •  Tirso Cruz III

 (more)

DIRECTION:  Augusto Buenaventura
CAST:  Joseph Estrada  •  Nora Aunor  •  Tirso Cruz III
2 3 4 5