Soliman Cruz

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.

Filmografi

Suki2023 · D.O.M.Jaguar · Call Me Alma2023 · CaretakerNorte, the End of History2014 · WakwakMelancholia2008 · Man in WheelchairHugas2022 · BoyongThe Inmate2007 · Mang JonThe Time That Remains2025 · TeresingFamily of Two (A Mother and Son Story)2023 · Seeds of Peace: The Life of Fr. Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF2026 · Greatest Performance2026 · Mar AlvarezPula ang Kulay ng Gabi2022 · Mama Susan's Friends2023 · Mang Narcing3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon2019 · General GarciaBoso Dos2023 · Councilor CadhitI Wanna Be Happy2006 · Manila's Finest2025 · Walter FelicianoTaya2021 · Boss PapsMiracle in Cell No. 72019 · Tatang CelsoNakabinbin2026 · Call Me Mother2025 · PrincipalThe Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros2005 · Paco OliverosWater Break · Out of Order2025 · Nicholas Maximo