
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

It Might Be You
2003
as Ernesto Lord Trinidad

Maalaala Mo Kaya
1991
as Pablito "Babalu" Sarmiento
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
2001
as Juancho Fulgencio

Maria Clara and Ibarra
2022
as Padre Damaso Verdolagas

Sagrado
2024
as Jaime Sagrado

Wildflower
2017
as Congressman Julio Ardiente

Zaido: The Space Sheriff
2007
as Ramiro
Halik Sa Apoy
1998
as Benjamin Rosales

Ikaw Sana
2009
as Gener Montemayor

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

Sins of the Father
2025
as Diego Ramirez

Lupin
2007
as Fundador "Duroy" De Dios

Endless Love
2010
as Robert Dizon

Royal Blood
2023
as Gustavo Royales
Only You
2009
as Theodore "Teddy" Javier, Sr.

I Heart You, Pare!
2011
as Cesar / Sarsi

I Luv NY
2006
as Edward Young

Kaputol ng Isang Awit
2008
as Arsenio Rivera / Kidlat

Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
2005
as Roden Ynares
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
2009
as Don Mateo Valderama

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
2013
as Romulos Diomedes

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
2013
as Rodrigo Manrique

The Bagman
Movies (117)

Keys to the Heart
2023
as Roldan

Tres
2018

Minsan Pa
2004
as Jeremiah Toledo Jr.

Sisterakas
2012
as Simon

Pepot Artista
2005
as Future Self

Young Love
1970

The Debut
2000
as Roland Mercado

Susanang Twist
1962

The '70s
2002
as Evelyn's Dad

3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon
2019
as General Damian Calupitan

Kaibigan
2019
as Ed Santos

Pabling
1981

Bride for Rent
2014
as Roderico Espiritu Sr.

In My Life
2009
as Benito Salvacion

Rollerboys
1995
as Moy

Honor Thy Father
2015
as Bishop Tony

Diskarte
2002
as Colonel Montero
Chavit
2003
as Biboy Crisostomo

Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
1996
as Prinsipe Diego

Nympha
2003
as Fr. Domingo

Uninvited
2024
as Elmer

Sigwa
2010
as Oliver

Always Be My Maybe
2016

Subject: I Love You
2011
as Frankie

Harvest Home
1995
as Peping

No Other Woman
2011
as Fernando Zalderiaga

Trespassers
2011

Wish
1998
as Oscar

Burgos
2013

An Inconvenient Love
2022
as Wilfredo Siena

Unforgettable
2019
as Lola Olive's doctor

Mano Po
2002
as Daniel Go

The Last Pinoy Action King
2015
as Himself

When I Met U
2009
as Kardo

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994

Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
2013
as Gorio

Miss You Like Crazy
2010
as Ramon Recto

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

Koronang Itim
1994
as Direk Gino

Can This Be Love
2005
as Roger

Magkaibigan
2008
Lagalag
1994
as Roy Panganiban

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

Rainbow's Sunset
2018
as Emman

Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
as Himself

The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
as Roland

Inay
1993
as Teddy

Etiquette For Mistresses
2015

My Candidate
2016

Isa, Dalawa Takbo
1996
as Totoy

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997

Sige... Hataw Mo!
1994

Desperadas
2007
as Patrick's Father
Happy Hearts
2007
as Nick Ricafrente

Guy and Pip
1971

Northern Lights: A Journey to Love
2017
as Ricardo

Sana Naman
1996
as Zandro
Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life!
1993

Winter Holiday
1972

When I Fall in Love
2014
as Armando Buenaventura

Grandma's House
2001
as Jimmy

Deadline - Reign of Impunity
2011

The Fabulous Filipino Brothers
2021

Hangga't May Hininga
1996
as Cong. Ramirez
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Zosing

Penoy Balut
1988

Madonna, Babaeng Ahas
1991
as Roberto

Hukom .45
1990

Abel Villarama Armado
1999

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006

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

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

The Red Shoes
2010

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

Kung May Gusot May Lusot
1972
as Philip

Now!
1971

Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo
1997

Always in My Heart
1971

Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978

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

When I Met You In Tokyo
2023
as Edwin

Maskara
2011
Even My Life...
1992
as Melgar

Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
1978

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

Singsing Ni Lola
2002
as Peping

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

My Heart Belongs to Daddy
1971

Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban
1997

Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
1996
dIYOS-DIYOSAn
2016

Last Target
1978

Drakulita
1969

Lucio Margallo
1992
as Sgt. Goyena

How Much I Love You
1993

A Gift of Love
1972

Kapatid ni Hudas
1993

Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay
1990

And God Smiled at Me
1972

My Blue Hawaii
1971

Maalaala Mo Kaya?
1973

Sana Mahalin Mo Ako
1988
as Ramon

Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko
1978
as Pipo

Gascon... bala ang katapat mo
1993

Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador Ng Cebu
1993

Till We Meet Again
1985
as Cholo

Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
1993

Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador
1994

Memories of Our Love
1975

The Birth of the Messiah
1952
as Baby Jesus

7 Crazy Dragons
1974

Alyas Boy Kano
1992

Bakya Mo Neneng
1977

Good Evening to Everybody
1976

Saan Ako Nagkamali
1995
as Dindo

Lt. Nicholas Aguirre: Batas ko ang iiral
1992

Hindi Kita Malimot
1973
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
- Keys to the Heart (2023) — as Roldan
- Tres (2018)
- Minsan Pa (2004) — as Jeremiah Toledo Jr.
- Sisterakas (2012) — as Simon
- Pepot Artista (2005) — as Future Self
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