Tirso Cruz III

Early life Tirso Silvano Cruz III was born at 2:46 AM on April 1, 1952, at University of Santo Tomas Hospital in Sampaloc, Manila to Tirso Bailey Cruz Jr. and Elma Acosta Silvano. He is the grandson by paternal line of musician Tirso Muñoz Cruz Sr. and María Loreto Lagrosa Bailey, and by maternal line of Tomas Silvano and Petra Acosta. Loreto's father, Lewis Edwin Bailey, was an American soldier, from Stowe, Vermont, and was the son of French Canadian immigrants.

Politics In 1986, Cruz campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

He ran for vice-mayor of Las Piñas in 2001, but lost.

On July 5, 2022, he was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines replacing Liza Diño.

Cruz III has resigned as FDCP chairperson effective March 1, 2024 citing personal reasons. Rica Arevalo is the appointed OIC and head-project development officer for Film Education Division and Film Festivals Division.

Personal life Cruz married Erlinda "Lynn" Erillo Ynchausti (born 1959) in 1981. The couple have two sons and one daughter, TJ (October 22, 1981 – November 21, 2018), Bodie (born 1983) and Djanin (born 1988). Bodie Cruz was a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2. On November 21, 2018, his eldest son TJ died of cancer, at the age of 37.

Cruz was raised a Roman Catholic, but converted to Evangelical Christianity in 2009.

Discography Tirso Cruz III By Special Request PIP Pip at the Top Hawaiian Souvenirs TCIII Afterglow Rock and Roll Music Butterfly The Sound of Pip Pip Dimension

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1952 Ang Pagsilang ng Mesiyas Baby Jesus 1969 D'Musical Teenage Idols! The Mad Generation 1970 For You, Mama 1971 My Heart Belongs to Daddy Guy and Pip Pip 1972 Nora, Mahal Kita Pepito And God Smiled at Me Carding 1976 Magandang Gabi sa Inyong Lahat Roy Valdez 1977 Roma-Amor Mario 1978 Last Target Pip Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko Pipo 1985 Till We Meet Again Cholo Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang Roland 1986 I Can't Stop Loving You Reynand / Kiko Dela Cruz 1988 Sana Mahalin Mo Ako Ramon 1989 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Anselmo / Jun Greatest Performance Briccio Ledesma 1990 Tingga ng Katarungan Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay 1991 Madonna, Babaeng Ahas Roberto Ganti ng Api Bartolome 1992 Alyas Boy Kano Marco Lt. Nicho-las Aguirre: Batas Ko ang Iiral Federico Salvador Jr. Lucio Margallo Sgt. Goyena Kailangan Kita Atty. Gomez Kahit Buhay Ko Melgar Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II 1993 Gascon... Bala ang Katapat Mo Kapatid Ko si Hudas Alvarez Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador ng Cebu Lt. Gerry Delgado Lumohod Ka sa Lupa Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby Aguilar Deo Dador: Berdugo Ng Munti Waway Inay Teddy 1994 Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story Roy Panganiban Epimaco Velasco, NBI Mr. Cul Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling Ariel Rivero 1995 Rollerboys Moy Harvest Home Peping Saan Ako Nagkamali Kahit Harangan ng Bala Amador Almonte 1996 Anak, Pagsubok Lamang Warden Sana Naman Zandro Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! Totoy Pag-ibig Ko Sayo'y Totoo Manny Diaz Hangga't May Hininga Congressman Ramirez Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure Diego 1997 Sino si Inday Lucing? Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2 Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban Bengson Laban Ko Ito, Walang Dapat Madamay 1998 Hiling Oscar 1999 Abel Villarama: Armado Romano 2000 The Debut Roland Mercado 2001 Bahay ni Lola Jimmy 2002 Diskarte Colonel Montero Singsing ni Lola Peping Dekada '70 Evelyn's father Mano Po Daniel Go 2003 Nympha Father Domingo Chavit Biboy Crisostomo 2004 Minsan Pa Jeremiah Toledo Jr. 2005 Can This Be Love Roger 2006 Pacquiao: The Movie Rosalio Ang Pamana: The Inheritance Mr. Reyes Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Williamson Co 2007 Happy Hearts Nick Ricafrente M.O.N.A.Y. Desperadas Patrick's father 2008 Magkaibigan Noni 2009 When I Met U Kardo In My Life Benito Salvacion 2010 Miss You like Crazy Ramon Recto The Red Shoes Domingo Sigwa 2011 Subject: I Love You Frankie Bisperas No Other Woman Fernando Zalderiaga 2012 D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Donald Trang Sisterakas Simon Hermosa 2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) Zosing Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Gorio 2014 Bride for Rent Roderico "Rod" Espiritu Sr. 2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Ambrosio "Ambet" Villoria Ex with Benefits Jimmy Honor Thy Father Tony The Last Pinoy Action King Himself 2016 Always Be My Maybe Jake's father Diyos-Diyosan 2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Ricardo 2018 Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles P/COL. Arturo Punongbayan Rainbow's Sunset Emmanuel "Emman" Estrella 2019 Unforgettable Lola Olive's doctor Miracle in Cell No. 7 Secretary P/Lt. Gen. Manuel Yulo 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Gen. Damian Calupitan 2021 The Fabulous Filipino Brothers 2022 An Inconvenient Love Wilfredo Siena 2023 Keys to the Heart Roldan Labayen When I Met You in Tokyo Edwin 2024 Uninvited Colonel Red Zaldarriaga

Television Year Title Role 1970 Catch Up With Tirso himself 1987–1988 Pubhouse 1990–1993 Palibhasa Lalake Elmer, Momoy 1992–1997 The Maricel Drama Special Various Roles 1992–19951995–1997 Valiente Theo Braganza 1993 Star Drama Theater Presents: Lorna: Si Thea at si Thea Elis 1994 Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: Salarin Unknown 1997 Star Drama Theater Presents: Rica: Pilat 1998–1999 Halik sa Apoy Benjamin Rosales 2002–2003 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Juancho Fulgencio 2003–2004 It Might Be You Ernest Lord Trinidad 2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Roden Ynares Magpakailanman Various Daisy Siete 2006 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia BarkusEncantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas I Luv NY Edward Young 2007 Lupin Fundador "Duroy" de Dios Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Ramiro, Kuuma Le-ar (voice) 2008 Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit Arsenio Rivera Obra Guest Role 2009 Sine Novela: Paano Ba ang Mangarap? Don Mateo Valderama Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? Joselito L. Ocampo Jr. Only You Theodore "Teddy" Javier Sr. 2009–2010 Ikaw Sana Gener Montemayor 2010 Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Augusto Luna Endless Love Robert Dizon Jillian: Namamasko Po Chief R 2011 I Heart You, Pare! Cesar "Sarsi" Estrella 100 Days to Heaven Rene Mosqueda 2011–2012 Budoy Antonio "Anton" Maniego 2012 Valiente Don Luis Regalado Lorenzo's Time Manuel Montereal 2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Rodrigo Manrique Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Don Romulos Diomedes The Ryzza Mae Show Guest Wansapanataym: The Christmas Visitor Big J / Mr. Jacinto 2014 Ikaw Lamang Eduardo Hidalgo Pinoy Big Brother: All In Guest Judge Hawak Kamay Philip Agustin 2015 Wansapanataym: I Heart Kuryente Kid Barry Gonzales Pangako Sa 'Yo Gregorio "Lolo Greggy" Noble 2016; 2019-2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (seasons 2; 7-9) Judge/Sec. Arturo "Art" M. Padua 2017 A Love to Last Antonio "Tony" Noble III 2017–2018 Wildflower Julio Ardiente 2019 The General's Daughter Santiago "Tiago" Guerrero 2019–2020 Starla Robert Salazar 2022–2023 Maria Clara at Ibarra Padre Damaso Verdolagas 2023 Royal Blood Don Gustavo Royales 2024 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Para 'di Makalimot Marvin Pamilya Sagrado Jaime Sagrado 2025 Sins of the Father Diego Ramirez 2026Family Feud Himself / Contestant Honor thy Mother TBA The Bagman

Awards and nominations

Gawad Urian Awards 1996 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Inagaw Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (nom.) 2003 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Mano Po (nom.) 2011 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Sigwa (nom.) 2012 Gawad Urian Best Actor - Bisperas (nom.) 2016 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Honor Thy Father (nom.)

Golden Screen Awards 2004 Golden Screen Award Best Supporting Actor-The Debut 2011 Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)-Sigwa 2012 Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)- Deadline: The Reign of Impunity (nom) 2013 Golden Screen Award Dekada Award Star Awards for Movies 1990 Actor of the Year-Bilangin ang bituin sa langit 2011 Movie Supporting Actor of the Year-Sigwa 2012 Movie Supporting Actor of the Year-Deadline: The Reign of Impunity (nom) 2016 Movie Supporting Actor of the Year-Deadline: Honor Thy Father

Metro Manila Film Festival 2015 Best Supporting Actor-Honor Thy Father 1997 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor - Valiente

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2010 - Best Actor-Sigwa

TV Awards 2013 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series-Budoy (nom) 2014 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series-Huwag ka lang mawawala (nom) 1997 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor - Valiente 1973 Box Office King

Nominated Year Organization Category/Nominated work Work Remarks Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Mano Po Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Inagaw Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin 2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Kaputol ng Isang Awit 2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala 2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Ikaw Lamang 2015 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Honor Thy Father