Chad Kinis

Richardson de la Cruz (born April 22, 1986), known professionally as Chad Kinis, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and YouTuber. He is an artist under Viva Entertainment Inc.

Career He first joined It's Showtime's segment "Miss Q and A". Despite not winning the Miss Q and A crown, Chad's appearance in "Miss Q and A" led to his career as a performer as well as a part of the vlogging collective Beks Battalion with MC and Lassy.

On March 6, 2020, he released his debut single "Basta Panget" under Viva Records.

In 2026, he was included on Global South World's list of the “Top 25 Most Influential Comedians on Instagram in Southeast Asia”.

Personal life In March 2021, Kinis revealed in a vlog that he along with fellow Beks Battalion members tested positive for COVID-19, from which they eventually recovered.

In a 2024 interview with Toni Gonzaga, Kinis revealed that he grew up in a strict household where he experienced homophobic abuse from his father who was not accepting of his orientation.

Filmography Television

Film

Discography +YearTrackAlbumRef2020"Basta Panget"N/A