Tirso Cruz III

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Silvano and the surname or paternal family name is Cruz.
Tirso Cruz III
Born
Tirso Silvano Cruz III

(1952-04-01) April 1, 1952 (age 69)
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines[1]
NationalityFilipino
Other namesPip
OccupationActor, comedian, singer
Years active1969–present
Spouse(s)
Erlinda Ynchausti
​
(m. 1981)​
Children3
Parent(s)Tirso Bailey Cruz Jr. (father)
Elma Acosta Silvano (mother)
RelativesSheryl Cruz (niece)
Donna Cruz (niece)
Sunshine Cruz (niece)
Geneva Cruz (niece)
Rayver Cruz (nephew)
Rodjun Cruz (nephew)

Tirso Silvano Cruz III (born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine show business.

Early life[]

Cruz 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.[1] He is the grandson by paternal line of 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.[citation needed]

Personal life[]

Cruz is married to Erlinda "Lynn" Erillo Ynchausti in 1981 and has two sons and one daughter. TJ (October 22, 1981–November 21, 2018) is the eldest, while Bodie is the middle and Djanin the youngest. Bodie Cruz was one of the former housemates of Pinoy Big Brother.

There is a street named after his father and paternal grandfather which uses their common namesake located in Tondo, Manila called Tirso Cruz St.

Tirso Cruz III was a former Roman Catholic, but in 2009, he converted to Born-Again Evangelical Christianity.

On November 21, 2018, his eldest son TJ died of cancer.[2]

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[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Network
2019 Starla Robert Salazar ABS-CBN
The General's Daughter Santiago "Tiago" Guerrero
2017–2018 Wildflower Julio Ardiente
2017 A Love to Last Antonio "Tony" Noble III
2016, 2019–present FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Sec. Arturo "Art" M. Padua
2015 Pangako Sa 'Yo Gregorio "Lolo Greggy" Noble
Wansapanataym: I Heart Kuryente Kid Barry Gonzales
2014 Hawak Kamay Philip Agustin
Pinoy Big Brother: All In Guest Judge
Ikaw Lamang Eduardo Hidalgo
2013 Wansapanataym: The Christmas Visitor Big J / Mr. Jacinto
The Ryzza Mae Show Guest GMA Network
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Romulos Diomedes ABS-CBN
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Rodrigo Manrique
2012 Lorenzo's Time Manuel Montereal
Valiente Don Luis Regalado TV5
2011–2012 Budoy Antonio "Anton" Maniego ABS-CBN
2011 100 Days to Heaven Rene Mosqueda
I Heart You, Pare! Cesar "Sarsi" Estrella GMA Network
2010 Jillian: Namamasko Po Chief R
Endless Love Robert Dizon
Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Augusto Luna
2009 Ikaw Sana Gener Montemayor
Only You Theodore "Teddy" Javier Sr. ABS-CBN
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? Joselito L. Ocampo Jr.
Sine Novela: Paano Ba ang Mangarap? Don Mateo Valderama GMA Network
2008 Obra Guest Role
Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit Arsenio Rivera
2007 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Ramiro, Kuuma Le-ar (voice)
Lupin Fundador "Duroy" de Dios
2006 I Luv NY Edward Young
Etheria Barkus
2005 Daisy Siete Various
Magpakailanman Various
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Roden Ynares ABS-CBN
2003–2004 It Might Be You Ernest Lord Trinidad
2002–2003 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Juancho Fulgencio GMA Network
1998–1999 Halik sa Apoy Benjamin Rosales
1993–2001 Star Drama Presents Liro ABS-CBN
1995–1997 Valiente Theo Braganza GMA Network
1992–1995 ABS-CBN
1992-1997 The Maricel Drama Special Various Roles
1990–1993 Palibhasa Lalake Elmer, Momoy[3]
1970 Catch Up With Tirso himself MBC 11

Film[]

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

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1970 Awit Awards Best New Male Singer N/A Won
1990 FAMAS Awards Best Actor Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit Won
FAP Awards Best Actor Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit Won
Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit Nominated
1993 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Kahit Buhay Ko Nominated
FAP Awards Best Supporting Actor Kahit Buhay Ko Won
Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor Kahit Buhay Ko Nominated
1994 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa Nominated
1996 FAP Awards Best Supporting Actor Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Nominated
1997 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Hangga't May Hininga Nominated
2003 FAP Awards Best Supporting Actor Diskarte Nominated
2004 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Chavit Nominated
2011 FAMAS Awards Best Actor Sigwa Nominated
2012 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor No Other Woman Nominated

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 Nominated
Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Mano Po Nominated
Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Nominated
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Kaputol ng Isang Awit Nominated
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Nominated
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Ikaw Lamang Nominated
2015 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor[4] Honor Thy Father Won

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Person Details for Tirzo Cruz "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration 1899-1984" — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  2. ^ [1][dead link]
  3. ^ "Tirso Cruz III, patay na patay kay Cynthia! Palibhasa Lalake Episode 12 Full Episode". Youtube. Jeepney TV. November 12, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  4. ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.

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