Tirso Cruz III is a Filipino

Philippines

The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

 actor and singer. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine show business.

Biography and career

Nicknamed "Pip," his love team with Nora Aunor

Nora Aunor

Nora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...

 is regarded as the most famous love team in Philippine Cinema. Tirso was first managed by the late Douglas Quijano. He is recently known for his villainous and supportive characters on TV and movies.

He is married to Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz and has two sons (TJ and Bodie) and one daughter (Djanin). Tirso was Roman Catholic, and is now a born-again Christian.

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2011	Budoy Budoy Budoy is a Philippine drama television series that premiered on ABS-CBN. It tackles the story of Budoy, who is mentally challenged, and his family, relationships and social issues. It topbills Gerald Anderson , Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil...	Dr. Antonio "Anton" Maniego	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2011	100 Days to Heaven 100 Days to Heaven 100 Days to Heaven is a Philippine inspirational family television series previously airing on ABS-CBN starring Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat...	Rene Mosqueda	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2011	I Heart You, Pare! I Heart You, Pare! I ♥ You, Pare! is a Philippine romantic comedy directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal for GMA Network. It premiered on February 7, 2011, starring Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes...	Cesar "Sarsi" Estrella	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2010	Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian: Namamasko Po! is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Jillian Ward, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos, and Michael V. Since the show is a Christmas special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on...	Chief R	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2010	Endless Love Endless Love (Philippine TV series) Endless Love is a Philippine drama adaptation of the Korean drama Autumn in My Heart. It premiered on June 28, 2010 starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera as the ill-fated Johnny and Jenny, under the direction of Mac Alejandre.-Plot:...	Robert Dizon	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2010	Panday Kids Panday Kids Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man...	Atty. Augusto Luna	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2009	Ikaw Sana Ikaw Sana Ikaw Sana is a Philippine drama series produced by GMA Network. The series features Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, and Pauleen Luna and directed by Joel Lamangan. The series premiered on September 21, 2009 and ended on February 5, 2010. It was aired worldwide, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV...	Gener Montemayor	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2009	Only You Only You (Philippine TV series) Only You is a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS in 2005. It stars Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo, Iya Villania and Sam Milby on the lead role, under the direction of Rory Quintos.-Production:...	Theodore "Teddy" Javier Sr.	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2009	Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja?	Dr. Joselito L. Ocampo Jr.	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2009	Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?" is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the twelfth instalment of Sine Novela.The original movie was released back in 1983...	Don Mateo Valderama	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2008	Obra Obra (TV series) Obra, also known as Masterpiece in English, was a weekly anthology on GMA Network. Each month, the show featured a different star. The pilot episode aired on August 14, 2008.-Premise:...	Guest Role	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2008	Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Kaputol ng Isang Awit Kaputol ng Isang Awit Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect...	Arsenio Rivera	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2007	Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan is a Philippine fantasy-drama television series by GMA Network. It is a remake of the Japanese Metal Hero Series Uchuu Keiji Shaider...	Ramiro, Kuuma Le-ar (voice)	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2007	Lupin Lupin (Philippine TV series) Lupin is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is loosely based on the French crime fiction series of books featuring the character Arsène Lupin and the Japanese manga and anime series Lupin III, in turn loosely based upon the original works...	Fundador "Duroy" de Dios	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2006	I Luv NY I Luv NY I Luv NY , is a television program of GMA Network. Set in New York City, it is the first Philippine TV soap to hold tapings in New York, around which revolves the story of the four main characters....	Edward Young	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2006	Etheria Etheria Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...	Barkus	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2005	Daisy Siete Daisy Siete Daisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010....		GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2005	Magpakailanman Magpakailanman Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...	Various	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2005	Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin is a soap opera directed by F.M. Reyes, broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines...	Roden Ynares	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2005	Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...	Pablo "Babalu" Sarmiento	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2005	Sino Ang Best Friend Ko?: Eat Bulaga Holy Week Drama Specials	Various	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2004	It Might Be You It Might Be You "It Might Be You" is a popular song with music written by Dave Grusin, and lyrics written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It was performed by singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop in the 1982 film, Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange....	Ernesto Trinidad	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2001	Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga is a Philippine drama series starring Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes. Its story revolves around the love affair of a wealthy young man named Carlos Miguel and Cecilia, a poor barrio lass...	Juancho Fulgencio	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Movies

• No Other Woman
  No Other Woman
  No Other Woman is a 2011 Filipino adult-romance drama film starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes. It is produced by Star Cinema and VIVA Films....
  
   (2011)
• Subject: I Love You
  Subject: I Love You
  Subject: I Love You is a drama and romance film based on the "I Love You" computer virus of 2000. The film stars Jericho Rosales and Briana Evigan.-Cast:* Briana Evigan* Jericho Rosales* Dean Cain* Dante Basco* Kristin Bauer* Lauren Bittner...
  
   (2011)
• The Red Shoes
  The Red Shoes (2010 film)
  The Red Shoes is a 2010 Filipino film produced by Unitel, known for the box-office and critical hits Crying Ladies and Santa Santita...
  
   (2010)
• In My Life (2009 film)
  In My Life (2009 film)
  In My Life is a 2009 Philippine gay-themed drama film produced by Star Cinema, starring Vilma Santos-Recto, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano. The film is directed by Olivia Lamasan, and filmed mainly in New York City. The movie describes the change a mother goes through by the acts of two men who...
  
   (2009)
• When I Met U
  When I Met U
  When I Met U is a 2009 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct, Reyes later left after "creative difference"...
  
   (2009)
• Desperadas (2008)
• M.O.N.A.Y. (2007)
• Happy Hearts (2007)
• Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (2006)
• Ang Pamana (2006)
• Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)
• Can This Be Love (2005)
• Minsan Pa (2004)
• Chavit (2003)
• Nympha (2003)
• Mano Po (2002)
• Dekada '70 (2002)
• Singsing Ni Lola (2002)
• Diskarte (2002)
• Bahay Ni Lola (2001)
• The Debut
  The Debut
  The Debut is an independent feature-length film directed and co-written by first-time Filipino American filmmaker Gene Cajayon. It is the first Filipino American film to be released theatrically nationwide, although regionally and every few months starting in March 2001 in the San Francisco Bay...
  
  (2000)
• Abel Villarama: Armado (1999)
• Hiling (1998) - Star Cinema Productions Inc (Released Date: 11/18/1998)
• SS: Submarine System (1998)
• Laban Ko Ito, Walang Dapat Madamay (1997) (Released Date: 11/26/1997)
• Daniel Eskultor (1997)
• Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 (1997)
• Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo (1997)
• Sino Si Inday Lucing? (1996)
• Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (1996)
• Hangga't May Hininga (1996)
• Isa, Dalawa, Takbo (1996)
• Sana Naman (1996)
• Epimaco Velasco:NBI (1996)
• Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin 1995(section)
• Saan Ako Nagkamali (1995)
• Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story (1994)
• Bugso (1994)
• Hindi pa Tapos Labada Darling (1994)
• Beloy Montemayor: Tirador ng Cebu (1994) - Octoarts Films
• Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador (1993)
• Sgt. Yanquiling (1993)
• Gascon... Bala Ang Katapat Mo (1993) - Regal Films
• Lumaban Ka Sa Lupa! (1993) - Seiko Films
• Isa Lang Ang Buhay Mo!: Sgt. Bobby Aguilar (1993) - First Films
• Gaano Kita Kamahal (1993) Alex
• Kailangan Kita (1992)
• Lucio Margallo (1992) (Released Date: 11/11/1992) - Moviestars Production
• Kahit Buhay Ko (1992) - Relfection Films
• Alyas Boy Kano (1992) - Regal Films
• Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II (1992)
• Ganti ng Api (1991) - Vision Films
• Madonna, Babaeng Ahas (1991) - Regal Films
• Tiny Terrestrial: The Tiny Professors (1990)
• Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay (1990) - Regal Films
• Bilangan Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit (1989) - Regal Films
• Balut Penoy (1988)
• Sana Mahalin Mo Ako (1987)
• I Can't Stop Loving You (1986)
• Till We Meet Again (1985)
• Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang (1985)
• Tell Nora I Love Her (1971)
• Guy and Pip (1971)
• D'Musical Teenage Idols (1969)

Awards won

• FAMAS Best Actor - Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit
• FAP Best Actor - Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit
• Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Kahit Buhay Ko
• Star Awards for Movies - Actor of The Year (1990)
• 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor - Kaputol ng Isang Awit

Nominated

• FAMAS Best Supporting Actor - Chavit
• FAP Best Supporting Actor - Diskarte
• FAP Best Supporting Actor - Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin
• Gawad Urian Best Actor - Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit
• Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Mano Po
• Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor - Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin
• 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor - Kaputol ng Isang Awit

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