John Lloyd Cruz
| John Lloyd Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Lloyd Espidol Cruz June 24, 1983 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1992—present |
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of Batch 5. He was also a member of the teen trio "Koolits" with Baron Geisler and Marc Solis.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with fellow actors, including Kaye Abad, Bea Alonzo, and Sarah Geronimo. In mid-2009, he shifted from his regular series of roles for a more controversial and challenging project with Vilma Santos, in which he portrayed Luis Manzano's gay lover in the movie In My Life.
He finished his elementary education at Marikina Catholic School. He attended his secondary education until third year at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center.[1]
He used to reside in Santolan, Pasig. He is currently residing in Antipolo.[1]
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[edit] Film career
On July 30, 2008, Cruz starred with sarah geronimo in A Very Special Love above Star Cinema and Viva Films. The film grossed PHP 179,569,117 at the box office.[2][3][4][5]
In February 2009, Cruz's follow-up movie with Sarah Geronimo, You Changed My Life, hit the box office. The film was the sequel to A Very Special Love and was also produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.[6] The film’s total theatrical earnings reached PHP 240.44 million and is ranked as the "Highest Top-Grossing Filipino Film of All Time".[7]
He has been nailed as the "Box-Office King" for three-consecutive years: in 2007 for the film, One More Chance, in 2008 with the film, A Very Special Love, and in 2008 with the film, You Changed My Life, which became the top grossing film of his career.
Lloydie's reunion movie with perennial love triangle Bea Alonzo, "Miss You Like Crazy", which was shown on February 30, 2010 as Star Cinema's post-office offering, was a box office hit earning more than PHP 140 million in its 7-week run and still the second Filipino Movie of 2010.
He was paired with Toni Gonzaga in again an expected box-office film entitled "My Amnesia Girl" that earned 12.8 Million on its first day (November 24, 2010) and surpassing 100 million in its first one week run. It is being directed by the Box Office Director Cathy Garcia Molina. it was PHP 165 million in its one month run the top grossing film of 2010,and he will be having another project with kanto boys this year 2011.
[edit] Television career
Because of his superb acting, audiences and fans have likened him to his many on-screen personalities including: Rovic in Tabing Ilog, Yuri in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, Lawrence in It Might Be You, Oliver in Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Eli in Maging Sino Ka Man, Popoy in One More Chance, Miggy in A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life, Armando in I Love Betty La Fea, "August" in "Miss You Like Crazy", "Apolo" in "My Amnesia Girl", and "Mateo" in "Imortal".
Since he started his showbiz career in 1996, he has been a contract talent for ABS-CBN.
This 2010, Cruz is be paired with Angel Locsin in a fantaserye,political-thriller entitled "Imortal". The series is was initially aired last October 24, 2010 and maintaining the No. 1 rank in the primetime block.
As a TV host, he has recurring appearances in the concert TV show, ASAP. With ASAP, he has been recruited as one fourth of the variety boy group called Kanto Boys alongside ASAP mainstays Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, and Luis Manzano.
In the April 2009 issue of Summit Media's Yes! Magazine, he was hailed as the third most powerful celebrity in The Philippines. The first and second places were held by Willie Revillame and Kris Aquino, respectively.
In the July 2010 Special Issue of YES! Magazines, he rake the third spot in 100 Most Beautiful Stars! Simultaneously, he is one of the 16 "Men Who Matter" in People Asia Magazine.
But in the July 2011 Special Issue of YES! Magazines, he is the MOST BEautiful Star and the first man who top the position.
He is consistently awarded as most admired TV personality of ANAK TV Seal.
[edit] Activities
Cruz continues to be an endorser of such properties as Bear Brand Adult Milk, PS Bank, Banana Peel, Lucky Pancit Beef Pares, NamNam Lucky Me, Tropicana Fruit Burst, 555, Sun Cellular, Magic Flakes, Biogesic, Biogesic for Kids, Adidas, Greenwich, 555 Corned Tuna, Swatch, Direct TV, Purefoods, Smart, Choco Lava, Urban bags, Knorr cubes, Lucky Me, Cherry Mobile, Joel Cruz' Signature 'John Lloyd Cruz Like Him and Likes Her', LaBreza Tower, Skinwhite, Belo, Faces and Curves, Charms and Crystals, and GAOC.
He is considered one of the most-acclaimed actors in the country today, and was recently inducted to the Philippine Walk of Fame by German "Kuya Germs" Moreno in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City. His movies and television projects are usually big hits with audiences nationwide.
In Cinema One Originals 2009, he was awarded as one of the 15 Cinema One Legends b.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes and Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko | Tupe Castro | |
| 1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Daniel | |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | G-Boy Velasco | |
| 1999 | Mahal na Kung Mahal | Igi Boy | |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Junie De Dios | |
| 2002 | Forevermore | Boyet | |
| 2003 | My First Romance | Enzo | "Two Hearts" |
| 2004 | Now That I Have You | Michael Morelos | Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) |
| 2005 | Dubai | Andrew "Kasmot" Alvarez | FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor[8] GMMMF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Gawad PASADO Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Gawad URIAN Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—U.P. Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle Award for Movies for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2006 | Close to You | Manuel "Palits" Soriano | Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) |
| 2006 | All About Love | Eric | "About Anna" FAP Luna Award for Best Actor[8] |
| 2007 | One More Chance | Popoy Gonzales | #9 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Love Team (shared with Bea Alonzo)[9] ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Screen Kiss (shared with Bea Alonzo)[9] ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)[8] GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor[8] Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor[8] Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year |
| 2007 | Still Life | Himself | Cameo Official Indie film entry for Cinemalaya 2007 |
| 2008 | A Very Special Love | Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro | #5 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor[8] Nominated—Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year |
| 2008 | My Only U | Miggy | Cameo |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro | #2 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) |
| 2009 | In My Life | Noel Villanueva | #15 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Actor GMMMF Box Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year (shared with Luis Manzano) MTRCB Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actor PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor Nominated—Gawad URIAN Award for Best Actor[8] |
| 2009 | T2 | Gary (Cameo) | |
| 2010 | Miss You Like Crazy | Allan Alvarez | #13 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time GMMMF Box Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year[10] Best Actor - FAMAS Awards Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated - Gawad Urian Nominated - Gawad Tanglaw Nominated - Star Awards for Movies |
| 2010 | My Amnesia Girl | Apollo | #11 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical) SM Box Office King 2010 |
| 2012 | Ünofficially Yours | Upcoming movie with Angel Locsin to be released on February 15, 2012. | |
| 2012 | When A Man Loves A Woman | Upcoming movie with Sarah Geronimo. Release: TBD |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Palibhasa Lalake | Himself | |
| 1998 | Gimik | Junie de Dios | Recurring role (1998–1999) |
| 1999 | Tabing Ilog | Ronaldo Victor "Rovic" Mercado | Main role (1999–2003) |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Itoy | Episode "Peanut Butter" |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ryan | Episode "Burger Joint" |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Adrian Montecillo | Recurring role (2001–2003) |
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Andrei / Yuri Orbida | Main role (2002–2003) |
| 2003 | Star Studio Presents | Leon | Episode "Suyuan sa Lalawigan" |
| 2003 | It Might Be You | Earl Lawrence "Kulit" Trinidad | Main role |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Justin | Episode "Lapis" |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Rene Cayetano Story | Lino Cayetano | Episode "Upuan" |
| 2005 | Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Oliver Ynares | Main role |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jonel | Episode "Skating Rink" |
| 2006 | ASAP | Himself | 2006–present |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Raymund Narag | Episode "Greeting Card" |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jason | Episode "Kwintas" |
| 2006 | Komiks | Himself | Episode "Bampy Pt.1 and Pt.2" |
| 2006 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Gabriel "Eli" Davide | Main role (2006–2007) |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents | Martin | Episode "My Angel" |
| 2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik | Gabriel "Eli" Hidalgo Roxas | Main role (2007–2008) |
| 2008 | Banana Split | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2008 | I ♥ Betty La Fea | Armando Solis | Main role (2008–2009) |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Chris | Episode "Pedicab" |
| 2010 | Imortal | Mateo Rodriguez | Main role |
| 2011 | 100 Days To Heaven | Jack De Guzman | Special Participation |
[edit] Awards
[edit] References
- ^ a b [Source: Yes! magazine, July 2010 issue.]
- ^ "A Very Special Love movie gross". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1243381/business.
- ^ "A Very Special Love movie success". asianjournal.com. 2008-10-10. http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/red-carpet/224-the-reign-of-sarah.html.
- ^ "Sarah Geronimo and Jason Baluyot movie: A Very Special Love". http://www.pep.ph/guide/2154/Sarah-Geronimo-and-John-Lloyd-Cruz-team-up-for-%22A-Very-Special-Love%22.
- ^ "Box Office Hit: A Very Special Love". http://www.pep.ph/news/18711/John-Lloyd-Cruz-overwhelmed-by-box-office-success-of-A-Very-Special-Love.
- ^ "Sarah Geronimo and Jason Baluyot movie: You Changed My Life". pep.ph. 2009-03-02. http://www.pep.ph/articles/18248/%20IN-FOCUS:-%20John-Lloyd-Cruz-Sarah-Geronimo-tandem-and-their-success-formula.
- ^ "Big Dome triumph 4". inquirer.net. 2009-11-11. http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=20091111-235638. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g "List of awards received by John Lloyd Cruz", Internet Movie Database, Retrieved 2010-10-02
- ^ a b Quintos, Napoleon (2008-11-16). "‘ASAP ’08’ announces the Pop Viewer’s Choice Awards winners". ABS-CBN.com. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Headlines/Article/1688/-ASAP-08-announces-the-Pop-Viewer-s-Choice-Awards-winners.aspx. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- ^ "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards for 2011 winners announced!". WhyNotCoconut.com/. April 11, 2011. http://whynotcoconut.com/2011/04/42nd-box-office-entertainment-awards-for-2011-winners-announced/. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
