Quick Facts
Born:
1983-06-24
Birthplace:
Manila, Philippines
Credits:
58 Total Roles
John Lloyd Cruz
Acting
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Biography
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor most known for One More Chance (2007), A Very Special Love (2008), and Honor Thy Father (2015). Regarded as the "King of Contemporary Cinema" by the media, Cruz has top-billed several box-office successes. His 2015 film A Second Chance grossed over ₱556 million, which makes it one of the highest-grossing Philippine films in history.
With around 80 awards throughout his career, including two FAMAS Awards and three Gawad Urian Awards (including the Dekada Award), Cruz is one of the most awarded Filipino actors. He was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the Star Asia Award at the New York Asian Film Festival.
With around 80 awards throughout his career, including two FAMAS Awards and three Gawad Urian Awards (including the Dekada Award), Cruz is one of the most awarded Filipino actors. He was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the Star Asia Award at the New York Asian Film Festival.
Known For
Finally Found Someone
Raffy Sandoval
The Woman Who Left
Hollanda
One More Chance
Popoy Gonzalez
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Isagani
Bromance: My Brother's Romance
Seminarian
A Second Chance
Popoy
The Mistress
Frederico Torres Jr. / JD
Honor Thy Father
Edgar
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Moneyslapper MOVIE | Daniel |
| 2024 | Rizal's Makamisa: Phantasm of Revenge MOVIE | Simoun Rizal |
| 2023 | When the Waves Are Gone MOVIE | Hermes Papauran |
| 2023 | Essential Truths of the Lake MOVIE | Lt. Hermes Papauran |
| 2022 | A Tale of Filipino Violence MOVIE | Servando Monzon VI / Hector Maniquiz |
| 2021 | Happy ToGetHer TV | Julian / Noli |
| 2021 | One True Pair: The Movie MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | History of Ha MOVIE | Hernando Alamada |
| 2020 | Himala: A Dialectic for Our Times MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Culion MOVIE | Self |