John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz | |
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 John Lloyd Cruz in April 2010. | |
| Born | John Lloyd Espidol Cruz June 24, 1983 |
| Other names | Lloydie, JLC |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, TV host |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (1997–present) |
| Parent(s) | Aida Espidol-Cruz Luisito Llora Cruz |
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and occasional TV host. 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 alumnus of Batch 5.
He starred in the teen drama Tabing Ilog along with Kaye Abad. He is best known for his work on soap operas such as It Might Be You, Maging Sino Ka Man, I ♥ Betty La Fea, and Imortal.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with high-profile stars, including Kaye Abad, Bea Alonzo, and Sarah Geronimo. In mid-2009, he shifted from his regular series of roles for a more controversial role in the film In My Life where he played a gay character.
Cruz 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 Valle Verde, an exclusive subdivision in Pasig.[1]
Background
Cruz was born as John Lloyd Espidol Cruz also known as Patrick Austria on June 24, 1983, the youngest child of Luisito Llora and Aida Espidol Cruz. He was called by his nickname "Juward" and "Idan" among his family and some close friends. Cruz finished his grade school at Marikina Catholic School in 1996. He was later discovered by a talent scout in a mall while hanging out with friends. Due to his father's ailing marble business, Cruz decided to enter showbiz to help his family recover from financial problems. He first appeared in the now-defunct crime and investigative series Calvento Files. This was followed by several guesting and shows. At the age of 14, he became a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he became an alumnus of Batch 5. He was also a member of the then-teen trio called Koolits with Baron Geisler and Marc Solis.[2][3][4]
Television career
In 1999, he starred in the teen drama Tabing Ilog alongside Kaye Abad, playing the role of Rovic. The series was successful where it lasted for five years.
His breakthrough role came in 2002, when he was chosen to play Yuri in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay where he was paired with future love team Bea Alonzo. After his role in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, it was followed by many television series where he played the lead roles including It Might Be You where he played Lawrence.
After the said series, he then played the role of Oliver in Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Eli in Maging Sino Ka Man and its sequel where he won an award for Best Actor.
In 2009, he was again reunited with actress Bea Alonzo where he played the male lead in the I Love Betty La Fea an adaptation of the Colombian series Yo Soy Betty La Fea which marks their 6th TV collaboration.
In 2010, Cruz was paired with Angel Locsin in a dark-romance, fantasy-thriller series titled Imortal a sequel to the original series Lobo.
As a TV host, he has recurring appearances in the concert show, ASAP. With ASAP, he has been recruited as one fourth of the variety group Kanto Boys alongside ASAP mainstays Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, and Luis Manzano.
Since he started his showbiz career in 1996, he has been a contract talent for ABS-CBN.
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.[5][6][7][8]
In February 2009, Cruz's follow-up movie with Sarah Geronimo, You Changed My Life, hit the box office. It was the sequel to A Very Special Love and was also produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.[9] The film’s total theatrical earnings reached PHP 240.44 million and is ranked as the highest grossing Filipino film of all time.[10] 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 lover in the movie In My Life. He has been nailed as the "Box-Office King" for three-consecutive years: in 2007 for One More Chance, in 2008 with A Very Special Love, and in 2009 with You Changed My Life, which became the top-grossing film of his career.
Lloydie's reunion movie with perennial love team partner Bea Alonzo, Miss You Like Crazy, which was shown on February 30[dubious – discuss], 2010 as Star Cinema's post-office offering, was a box office hit earning more than PHP 140 million in its seven-week run and still the second Filipino movie of 2010.
He was paired with Toni Gonzaga in again an expected box-office film titled My Amnesia Girl that earned 12.8 million on its first day (November 24, 2010) and surpassing 100 million in its first-week run. It was directed by the box office director Cathy Garcia Molina. It earned PHP 165 million in its one-month run and was the top-grossing film of 2010. Cruz will have another project with Kanto Boys in 2011.[needs update]
On 2012, Lloyd and Bea Alonzo had a film entitled The Mistress in celebrating their 10th year anniversary. The said film has been critically acclaimed and leaving a total box office gross of PHP 260 Million and being the third highest grossing Filipino film of all time.
In 2015, he starred in the thriller "Honor Thy Father" in which he plays the part of a man who after a period of estrangement from his family returns home to seek their help when his wife gets them into trouble with violent investors whose money her dad had lost in a ponzi scheme. He also reunited with Bea Alonzo for the sequel of their highly successful 2007 film, One More Chance called A Second Chance. The film earned PHP 550 million and became the highest grossing Filipino film of 2015 and the highest grossing Filipino film of all time.[11] John Lloyd Cruz has been recognized as one of 3 honorees of the Star Asia award at the 15th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF).
He is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the honor. He joins Hong Kong's Miriam Yeung and South Korea's Lee Byung-hun – all box office stars in their own countries – as this year's recipients of the award.
He starred in and produced Honor Thy Father, which is set to make its New York debut at the festival.
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 Signatures perfume products John Lloyd Cruz Like Him and Likes Her and Inspired EDT, 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.
Media reception
In Cinema One Originals 2009, he was awarded as one of the 15 Cinema One Legends.
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! magazine, he got the third spot in the 100 Most Beautiful Stars. Simultaneously, he is one of issue of YES! he is the Most Beautiful star and the first man who top the position.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes and Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko | Robin Gatmaitan | |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | G-Boy Velasco | |
| 1999 | Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Igi Boy | |
| 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 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor[12] 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) |
| All About Love | Eric | "About Anna" FAP Luna Award for Best Actor[12] | |
| 2007 | One More Chance | Rodolfo "Popoy" Clutario | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Love Team (shared with Bea Alonzo)[13] ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Screen Kiss (shared with Bea Alonzo)[13] ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)[12] Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor[12] Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor[12] Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year |
| Still Life | Himself | Cameo Official Indie film entry for Cinemalaya 2007 | |
| 2008 | A Very Special Love | Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro | 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[12] Nominated—Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year |
| My Only U | Miggy | Cameo | |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro | 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) |
| In My Life | Noel Villanueva | Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Actor GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King(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[12] | |
| T2 | Gary (Cameo) | Cameo | |
| 2010 | Miss You Like Crazy | Allan Alvarez | FAMAS Award for Best Actor GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year[14] Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated—Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Actor Nominated—Gawad URIAN Award for Best Actor Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year |
| My Amnesia Girl | Apollo | SM Cinemas Award for Box Office King Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | |
| 2012 | ÜnOfficially Yours | Mackie Galvez | |
| The Mistress | Frederico "JD" Torres | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King | |
| 24/7 in Love | Elvis Monzon | ||
| 2013 | It Takes A Man And A Woman | Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King Nominated-- FAMAS Award for Best Actor |
| Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Cameo | ||
| 2014 | The Trial | Ronald Jimenez Jr. | Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor 31st Star Awards for Movies for Movie Actor Of The Year 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards for Film Actor Of The Year |
| 2015 | A Second Chance | Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales Jr. | Highest grossing Filipino film of all time |
| Honor Thy Father | Edgar | 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Gawad Urian for Best Actor Nominated-Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor[12] | |
| 2016 | A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery | Isagani | |
| Just the 3 of Us | Uno Abusado | ||
| The Woman Who Left | Hollanda |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997–present | ASAP | Himself/Performer |
| 1997 | Palibhasa Lalake | Himself |
| 1998-1999 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Daniel |
| 1998-1999 | Gimik | Junie de Dios |
| 1999-2003 | Tabing Ilog | Ronaldo Victor "Rovic" Mercado |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Peanut Butter | Itoy |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burger Joint | Ryan | |
| 2001-2003 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Adrian Montecillo |
| 2002-2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Andrei / Yuri Orbida |
| 2003 | Star Studio Presents: Suyuan sa Lalawigan | Leon |
| 2003-2004 | It Might Be You | Earl Lawrence "Kulit" Trinidad |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lapis | Justin |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan | Lino Cayetano |
| Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Oliver Ynares | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Skating Rink | Jonel | |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Greeting Card | Raymund Narag |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Jason | |
| Komiks: Bampy | Himself | |
| 2006-2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Gabriel "Eli" Davide |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: My Angel | Martin |
| 2007-2008 | Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik | Gabriel "Eli" Hidalgo Roxas |
| 2008 | Banana Split | Himself/Guest |
| "Lobo| | Cameo | |
| 2008-2009 | I ♥ Betty La Fea | Armando Solis |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pedicab | Chris |
| 2010–2011 | Imortal | Mateo Rodriguez |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Jack de Guzman |
| 2012–2013 | A Beautiful Affair | Napoleon "Leon" Riego |
| 2014–present | Home Sweetie Home | Romeo Valentino |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: | Tarik |
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Atty. Francisco Lucas |
Awards & nominations
References
- ^ a b Yes! magazine, July 2010 issue.
- ^ bio Archived November 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ bio2. Celebritiesph.com (2007-08-21). Retrieved on 2012-03-28.
- ^ bio3[dead link]
- ^ "A Very Special Love movie gross".
- ^ "A Very Special Love movie success". asianjournal.com. 2008-10-10.
- ^ "Sarah Geronimo and Jason Baluyot movie: A Very Special Love".
- ^ "Box Office Hit: A Very Special Love".
- ^ "Sarah Geronimo and Jason Baluyot movie: You Changed My Life". pep.ph. 2009-03-02.
- ^ "Big Dome triumph 4". inquirer.net. 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ Red, Isah V. (December 20, 2015). "John Lloyd Cruz takes a chance on something new". The Standard. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "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. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- ^ "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards for 2011 winners announced!". WhyNotCoconut.com/. April 11, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-17.