Soliman Cruz
Acting
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Biography
Soliman Cruz is a Filipino actor. He has been into theater since fifth grade, an attendee of the Kasaysayan ng Lahi Summer Arts Workshop at Nayong Pilipino. After graduating from high school, Cruz joined the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Bulwagang Gantimpala in the 1980s and impressed theater director Tony Espejo. Cruz's first short film was the 8mm Kwentong Barbero in 1991, directed by Jon Red. He had a break when he portrayed the father of the gay protagonist in the 2005 multi-awarded indie film The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros. He then appeared in the 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival film Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo. He also acted in independent films such as Manila Skies (2009) and Norte (2013). He often appears in supporting roles in works of Filipino director Lav Diaz.
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Movies (119)
Suki
D.O.M.
Death in the Land of Encantos
Torturer
Call Me Alma
Caretaker
Norte, the End of History
Wakwak
Call Me Mother
Principal
Melancholia
Man in Wheelchair
Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story)
2023
Nakabinbin
2026
The Inmate
Mang Jon
Sukob
Man on Carabao
Guilty Pleasure
Renante
Taya
Boss Paps
Damaso
2019
The Time That Remains
Teresing
Miracle in Cell No. 7
Tatang Celso
Nightshift
2020
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Chinese Doctor
Hugas
Boyong
Want You with All My Hypothalamus
Lando
Manila's Finest
Walter Feliciano
The Bet Collector
Chief of Police
Bwakaw
Funeral Homes Manager
Diamonds in the Sand
Toto
The Son of Brocka
2005
Pula ang Kulay ng Gabi
2022
Boso Dos
Councilor Cadhit
The Delivery Rider
Mang Ben
Ekis
Manny
More Than Blue
Uncle Doctor
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Soliman
Mama Susan's Friends
Mang Narcing
To the North
Joel
Midnight in a Perfect World
Fabian Bilbao
On the Job: The Missing 8
Obet Pamintuan
Big Night!
Mr. Roja
The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro
Abdul Abdulrajak
First Light
Father Claridad
The Kingdom
Lolo Kip
How to Make an Effective Campaign Ad
2022
Death of a Girlfriend
Interrogator
Selina's Gold
Berong
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Rommel
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Paco Oliveros
3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon
General Garcia
Near Death
2025
Mother Nanny
School Bus Driver
Last Take, Last Shot
2005
I Wanna Be Happy
2006
El Presidente
Maximo Inocencio
The Influencer
Ping Police Officer
Rekonek
Hassam
Barber's Tales
Ruben
Don't Look Back
Mang Nestor (segment "Salamin")
Viral Kids
2019
The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies
Bruno
Cinemartyrs
Film Critic
Sinner's Club
2025
Century of Birthing
Philosopher
L - Langoy
Manong Ben
Iska
Joven
Image Nation
(segment "One Shot")
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Mang Tasyo (segment "Bahay")
When Magic Hurts
2024
Only We Know
Manolo
Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind
2023
Rizal in Dapitan
Pablo Mercado
Five Breakups and a Romance
Roger
Trigger
2022
Lola Igna
Mayor Gustavo
Still Lives
Shabu Endorser
The Last Beergin
Husband
What If?
Francis
Belief as the Light in Darkness
2019
Out of Order
Nicholas Maximo
Manila Skies
2009
The Broken Vinyl Record
2019
New Moon
Second Datu
Mila
Kalbo
Radio
Employee
Bulong
Chief of Police
Deathrow
Digo
One Night
Colonel Garcia
Rotonda
Barangay Officer
I Remember You
2025
Liway
Sulpicio
Seeds of Peace: The Life of Fr. Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF
2026
Battered Husband
2020
In Thy Name
2025
Anak ng Tinapa
2005
Monday First Screening
Norman
Ang Umaatikabong Buhay ni Badong Aguirre
Badong's Father
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Rommel
Journey
Nanding
Harry & Patty
2018
The Shoemaker
Elias
Rooftop
2022
The Ashes And Ghosts of Tayug 1931
F. Sionil Jose
Temptation
2007
Ex Ex Lovers
Mr. C
Motorcycle
2008
Ria
2026
Knock
Mang Delfin
Paano na Kaya
Mr. Castillo
The Boy and His Top
2009
Taklub
2015
Triangle
Jason
Home I Found in You
Mario Dela Cruz
Blood Ties
2010
The Blind Soldiers
2023
Searching for Sol
Sol
Ante
2009
Blue Room
Officer Delgado
Life's Pedal
2020
The Furnace
2021
Hitboy
2018
Ophelia
Dad
The Backride
2022
Basurero
2019
Seroks
Joaquin
TV Shows (12)
Batang Quiapo
Celso / Mayor · 254 eps
Dirty Linen
Chief Alejandro Isidro · 37 eps
La Vida Lena
Lolo Dado · 1 eps
Lavender Fields
Chief Benjamin Esteban · 50 eps
Sins of the Father
Enrico Villanueva · 90 eps
The Killer Bride
Andres Del Pilar · 115 eps
The Secrets of Hotel 88
Botong · 6 eps
Stairway to Heaven
Dindo Aragon · 65 eps
I Love You Since 1892
Don Mariano Alfonso · 18 eps
With a Smile
Tomas "Tom" Asuncion · 65 eps
What We Could Be
Tirso Macaraeg · 50 eps
Love You Stranger
Pete · 40 eps
