
Tirso Cruz III
Known for Acting · 141 credits
- Born
- 1952-04-01 (age 74)
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (24)

Brothers
2015
as Arturo Padua

Maria Clara and Ibarra
2022
as Padre Damaso Verdolagas
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
2001
as Juancho Fulgencio

Maalaala Mo Kaya
1991
as Pablito "Babalu" Sarmiento

Wildflower
2017
as Congressman Julio Ardiente

It Might Be You
2003
as Ernesto Lord Trinidad

Sagrado
2024
as Jaime Sagrado

Zaido: The Space Sheriff
2007
as Ramiro

Sins of the Father
2025
as Diego Ramirez

Endless Love
2010
as Robert Dizon

Lupin
2007
as Fundador "Duroy" De Dios

Ikaw Sana
2009
as Gener Montemayor

The General's Daughter
2019
as Santiago 'Tiago' Guerrero

I Luv NY
2006
as Edward Young

Royal Blood
2023
as Gustavo Royales

I Heart You, Pare!
2011
as Cesar / Sarsi
Halik Sa Apoy
1998
as Benjamin Rosales

Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
2005
as Roden Ynares
Only You
2009
as Theodore "Teddy" Javier, Sr.
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
2009
as Don Mateo Valderama

Kaputol ng Isang Awit
2008
as Arsenio Rivera / Kidlat

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
2013
as Romulos Diomedes

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
2013
as Rodrigo Manrique

The Bagman
Movies (117)

Sisterakas
2012
as Simon

Keys to the Heart
2023
as Roldan

Minsan Pa
2004
as Jeremiah Toledo Jr.

Tres
2018

Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
1996
as Prinsipe Diego

Bride for Rent
2014
as Roderico Espiritu Sr.

The '70s
2002
as Evelyn's Dad

Mano Po
2002
as Daniel Go

The Debut
2000
as Roland Mercado

3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon
2019
as General Damian Calupitan

Pabling
1981

Pepot Artista
2005
as Future Self

No Other Woman
2011
as Fernando Zalderiaga

In My Life
2009
as Benito Salvacion

Wish
1998
as Oscar

Nympha
2003
as Fr. Domingo

Miss You Like Crazy
2010
as Ramon Recto

Burgos
2013

Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
2013
as Gorio

Rollerboys
1995
as Moy

Kaibigan
2019
as Ed Santos

Sigwa
2010
as Oliver

Harvest Home
1995
as Peping

The Last Pinoy Action King
2015
as Himself

Etiquette For Mistresses
2015

Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
as Himself

Unforgettable
2019
as Lola Olive's doctor

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994

Uninvited
2024
as Elmer

Count the Stars in the Sky
1989
as Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr.

Subject: I Love You
2011
as Frankie

When I Met U
2009
as Kardo

Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
as Dave (segment 5)

Pacquiao: The Movie
2006
as Tirso Cruz III as Mang Rosalio (Manny's Father)

Honor Thy Father
2015
as Bishop Tony

Desperadas
2007
as Patrick's Father
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Zosing

Young Love
1970

Susanang Twist
1962

Diskarte
2002
as Colonel Montero

Northern Lights: A Journey to Love
2017
as Ricardo

An Inconvenient Love
2022
as Wilfredo Siena

The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
as Roland

Always in My Heart
1971

When I Met You In Tokyo
2023
as Edwin

My Candidate
2016
Happy Hearts
2007
as Nick Ricafrente
Chavit
2003
as Biboy Crisostomo

I Can't Stop Loving You
1985
as Reynand / Kiko dela Cruz

Always Be My Maybe
2016

Rainbow's Sunset
2018
as Emman

Madonna, Babaeng Ahas
1991
as Roberto

Sige... Hataw Mo!
1994

Now!
1971

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006
Lagalag
1994
as Roy Panganiban

The Fabulous Filipino Brothers
2021

Can This Be Love
2005
as Roger
Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life!
1993

Hangga't May Hininga
1996
as Cong. Ramirez

Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
1996

Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007

Deadline - Reign of Impunity
2011

D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
2012
as Donald

Lucio Margallo
1992
as Sgt. Goyena

Sana Naman
1996
as Zandro

Trespassers
2011

Winter Holiday
1972

Hukom .45
1990

Inay
1993
as Teddy

Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
2018
as Police Senior Superintendent Arturo Punongbayan

How Much I Love You
1993

Grandma's House
2001
as Jimmy

My Heart Belongs to Daddy
1971

Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978

Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay
1990

Abel Villarama Armado
1999

The Red Shoes
2010

Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban
1997

Singsing Ni Lola
2002
as Peping
dIYOS-DIYOSAn
2016

Sana Mahalin Mo Ako
1988
as Ramon

Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo
1997

Drakulita
1969

Last Target
1978

Maskara
2011

Penoy Balut
1988

Guy and Pip
1971

My Blue Hawaii
1971

Isa, Dalawa Takbo
1996
as Totoy

Magkaibigan
2008

Memories of Our Love
1975

When I Fall in Love
2014
as Armando Buenaventura

Gascon... bala ang katapat mo
1993

Koronang Itim
1994
as Direk Gino
Even My Life...
1992
as Melgar

Saan Ako Nagkamali
1995
as Dindo

Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
1978

Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador Ng Cebu
1993

Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko
1978
as Pipo

Good Evening to Everybody
1976

Para 'Di Makalimot
2024
as Marvin (Father's Alexis)

Hindi Kita Malimot
1973

7 Crazy Dragons
1974

The Birth of the Messiah
1952
as Baby Jesus

And God Smiled at Me
1972

Alyas Boy Kano
1992

Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador
1994

Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
1993

Kapatid ni Hudas
1993

Maalaala Mo Kaya?
1973

A Gift of Love
1972

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997

Bakya Mo Neneng
1977

Till We Meet Again
1985
as Cholo

Kung May Gusot May Lusot
1972
as Philip

Lt. Nicholas Aguirre: Batas ko ang iiral
1992
About 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. With 141 credits spanning from 1952 to 2025, Tirso Cruz III has appeared in 117 films and 24 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tirso Cruz III Movies
- Sisterakas (2012) — as Simon
- Keys to the Heart (2023) — as Roldan
- Minsan Pa (2004) — as Jeremiah Toledo Jr.
- Tres (2018)
- Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (1996) — as Prinsipe Diego
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