Tirso Cruz III

Tirso Cruz III (born Tirso Ripoll Cruz III, May 4, 1959, in Manila) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine show business.

Biography and career

Tirso is part of Cruz family which includes celebrities like Sunshine Cruz, Donna Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Geneva Cruz, his son and actor Bodie Cruz and even his nephew Rayver Cruz. His nickname is "Pip" which was during with his loveteam with Nora Aunor. He is known for his villainous roles with the likes of Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Max Alvarado, Efren Reyes Jr. Eddie Garcia, Dick Israel, John Regala, Jess Lapid Jr., Jean Garcia, Michael de Mesa, Mark Gil, Charlie Davao, Johnny Delgado, Ramon Christopher, Maritoni Fernandez, Bembol Roco, Princess Punzalan, Edu Manzano, Bob Soler, Odette Khan, Lito Legaspi and among others. He married to Lyn Ynchausti and he has two sons (TJ and Bodie) and one daughter (Djanin).

Filmography

TV shows

*Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit - Arsenio Rivera
* - Ramiro, Kuuma Le-ar (voice)
*Lupin - Fundador "Duroy" de Dios
*I Luv NY - Edward Young
*Etheria - Barkus
*Daisy Siete
*Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin
*It Might Be You
*Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
*Kirara: Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?
*Halik sa Apoy
*Valiente
*Guy & Pip TV Special
*Pipwede
*Four The Boys

Movies

*Desperadas
*M.O.N.A.Y.
*Happy Hearts
*Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
*Ang Pamana
*Pacquiao: The Movie
*Can This Be Love
*Minsan Pa
*Chavit
*Nympha
*Mano Po
*Dekada '70
*Singsing Ni Lola
*Diskarte
*Bugso
*Bahay Ni Lola
*The Debut
*Abel Villarama: Armado
*Hiling
*Daniel Eskultor
*Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
*Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo
*Laban Ko Ito, Walang Dapat Madamay
*Sino Si Inday Lucing?
*Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
*Hangga't May Hininga
*Isa, Dalawa, Takbo
*Sana Naman
*Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin
*Saan Ako Nagkamali (1995)
*Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story (1994)
*Hindi pa Tapos Labada Darling (1994)
*Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador (1993)
*Sgt. Yanquiling (1993)
*Gascon... Bala Ang Katapat Mo (1993)
*Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa (1993)
*Lucio Margallo (1992)
*Beloy Montemayor (1992)
*Kahit Buhay Ko (1992)
*Alyas Boy Kano (1992)
*Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II (1992)
*Ganti ng Api (1992)
*Madonna, Babaeng Ahas (1991)
*Kailangan Kita (1991)
*Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay (1990)
*Bilangan Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit (1989)
*Balut Penoy
*Sana Mahalin Mo Ako
*I Can't Stop Loving You
*Till We Meet Again
*Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang
*Tell Nora I Love Her
*Guy and Pip

Awards

Awards won

*FAMAS Best Acttor - Bilangan Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit
*FAP Best Actor - Bilangan Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit
*Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Kahit Buhay Ko
*Star Awards for Movies - Actor of The Year (1990)

Nominated

*FAMAS Best Supporting Actor - Chavit
*FAP Best Supporting Actor - Diskarte
*FAP Best Supporting Actor - Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin
*Gawad Urian Best Actor - Bilangan Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit
*Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Mano Po
*Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin

External links

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