Soliman Cruz
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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.
Known for
Credits
Suki (2023)
as D.O.M.
Death in the Land of Encantos (2015)
as Torturer
Water Break (—)
Actor
Call Me Alma (2023)
as Caretaker
Norte, the End of History (2014)
as Wakwak
The Time That Remains (2025)
as Teresing
Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story) (2023)
Actor
Nakabinbin (2026)
Actor
Hugas (2022)
as Boyong
Greatest Performance (—)
as Mar Alvarez
Call Me Mother (2025)
as Principal
Jaguar (—)
Actor
Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019)
as Tatang Celso
Taya (2021)
as Boss Paps
Boso Dos (2023)
as Councilor Cadhit
The Inmate (2007)
as Mang Jon
Manila's Finest (2025)
as Walter Feliciano
Viral Kids (2019)
Actor
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi (2018)
as Chinese Doctor
Mama Susan's Friends (2023)
as Mang Narcing
Melancholia (2008)
as Man in Wheelchair
On the Job: The Missing 8 (2022)
as Obet Pamintuan
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
as Soliman
3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon (2019)
as General Garcia
Selina's Gold (2022)
as Berong
Want You with All My Hypothalamus (2018)
as Lando
Sukob (2006)
as Man on Carabao
Rekonek (2025)
as Hassam
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)
as Paco Oliveros
To the North (2022)
as Joel
The Influencer (2022)
as Ping Police Officer
I Wanna Be Happy (2006)
Actor
Near Death (2025)
Actor
The Son of Brocka (2005)
Actor
Cinemartyrs (2025)
as Film Critic
L - Langoy (2025)
as Manong Ben
Diamonds in the Sand (2025)
as Toto
Midnight in a Perfect World (2020)
as Fabian Bilbao
Ekis (1999)
as Manny
Five Breakups and a Romance (2023)
as Roger
Death of a Girlfriend (2021)
as Interrogator
Ante (2009)
Actor
Big Night! (2021)
as Mr. Roja
Barber's Tales (2014)
as Ruben
Mila (2001)
as Kalbo
El Presidente (2012)
as Maximo Inocencio
Guilty Pleasure (2024)
as Renante
What If? (2023)
as Francis
Don't Look Back (2006)
as Mang Nestor (segment "Salamin")
More Than Blue (2021)
as Uncle Doctor
Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind (2023)
Actor
One Night (2024)
as Colonel Garcia
Deathrow (2000)
as Digo
Sinner's Club (2025)
Actor
Belief as the Light in Darkness (2019)
Actor
The Kingdom (2024)
as Lolo Kip
The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro (2012)
as Abdul Abdulrajak
Nightshift (2020)
Actor
Lola Igna (2019)
as Mayor Gustavo
Damaso (2019)
Actor
Out of Order (2025)
as Nicholas Maximo
Century of Birthing (2011)
as Philosopher
The Last Beergin (2025)
as Husband
The Delivery Rider (2025)
as Mang Ben
New Moon (2001)
as Second Datu
Pula ang Kulay ng Gabi (2022)
Actor
Image Nation (2006)
as (segment "One Shot")
Only We Know (2025)
as Manolo
In Thy Name (2025)
Actor
Last Take, Last Shot (2005)
Actor
Ang Umaatikabong Buhay ni Badong Aguirre (2010)
as Badong's Father
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006)
as Rommel
Manila Skies (2009)
Actor
Paano na Kaya (2010)
as Mr. Castillo
The Ashes And Ghosts of Tayug 1931 (2017)
as F. Sionil Jose
The Shoemaker (2019)
as Elias
First Light (2026)
as Father Claridad
Taklub (2015)
Actor
Ex Ex Lovers (2025)
as Mr. C
Blue Room (2022)
as Officer Delgado
Liway (2018)
as Sulpicio
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2007)
as Rommel
Huwag Kang Lalabas (2021)
as Mang Tasyo (segment "Bahay")
Harry & Patty (2018)
Actor
The Greatest Performance (—)
as Mar Alvarez
Still Lives (1999)
as Shabu Endorser
How to Make an Effective Campaign Ad (2022)
Actor
Rotonda (2006)
as Barangay Officer
Anak ng Tinapa (2005)
Actor
Rooftop (2022)
Actor
The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies (2018)
as Bruno
The Broken Vinyl Record (2019)
Actor
Journey (2019)
as Nanding
Radio (2001)
as Employee
The Bet Collector (2006)
as Chief of Police
Basurero (2019)
Actor
Triangle (1998)
as Jason
The Boy and His Top (2009)
Actor
Monday First Screening (2023)
as Norman
When Magic Hurts (2024)
Actor
Battered Husband (2020)
Actor
Bulong (2011)
as Chief of Police
Temptation (2007)
Actor
Rizal in Dapitan (1997)
as Pablo Mercado
Bwakaw (2012)
as Funeral Homes Manager
Iska (2019)
as Joven
Motorcycle (2008)
Actor
A Journey Home (2009)
as Dante Santos
Blood Ties (2010)
Actor
Hitboy (2018)
Actor
Mother Nanny (2006)
as School Bus Driver
Ria (2026)
Actor
The Blind Soldiers (2023)
Actor
Trigger (2022)
Actor
The Backride (2022)
Actor
Seroks (2006)
as Joaquin
Knock (2022)
as Mang Delfin
Home I Found in You (2023)
as Mario Dela Cruz
I Remember You (2025)
Actor
The Furnace (2021)
Actor
Ophelia (2018)
as Dad
Life's Pedal (2020)
Actor
Trip (—)
Actor
Searching for Sol (2025)
as Sol