Cast & creator
Soliman Cruz
Best known for Batang Quiapo, Dirty Linen, La Vida Lena
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.
125
film credits
14
television credits
138
1997–2026 · acting roles
6.4
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (139)
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Batang Quiapo
Celso / Mayor
2023
Dirty Linen
Chief Alejandro Isidro
2023
La Vida Lena
Lolo Dado
2020
The Killer Bride
Andres Del Pilar
2019
Lavender Fields
Chief Benjamin Esteban
2024
Sins of the Father
Enrico Villanueva
2025
Stairway to Heaven
Dindo Aragon
2009
The Secrets of Hotel 88
Botong
2026
Suki
D.O.M.
2023
I Love You Since 1892
Don Mariano Alfonso
2025
With a Smile
Tomas "Tom" Asuncion
2013
Love You Stranger
Pete
2022
Miracle in Cell No. 7
Tatang Celso
2019
Death in the Land of Encantos
Torturer
2015
The Backride
2022
What We Could Be
Tirso Macaraeg
2022
Call Me Alma
Caretaker
2023
The Time That Remains
Teresing
2025
Norte, the End of History
Wakwak
2014
Boso Dos
Councilor Cadhit
2023
Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story)
2023
Nakabinbin
2026
Taya
Boss Paps
2021
Water Break
Call Me Mother
Principal
2025
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Paco Oliveros
2005
Hugas
Boyong
2022
On the Job: The Missing 8
Obet Pamintuan
2022Sellblock
Bert
Manila's Finest
Walter Feliciano
2025
Jaguar
Melancholia
Man in Wheelchair
2008
The Influencer
Ping Police Officer
2022
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Chinese Doctor
2018
The Inmate
Mang Jon
2007
Mama Susan's Friends
Mang Narcing
2023
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Soliman
2011
3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon
General Garcia
2019
Midnight in a Perfect World
Fabian Bilbao
2020
Selina's Gold
Berong
2022
Diamonds in the Sand
Toto
2025
Greatest Performance
Mar Alvarez
Sukob
Man on Carabao
2006
Viral Kids
2019
The Kingdom
Lolo Kip
2024
Want You with All My Hypothalamus
Lando
2018
L - Langoy
Manong Ben
2025
Rekonek
Hassam
2025
Near Death
2025
To the North
Joel
2022
The Son of Brocka
2005
I Wanna Be Happy
2006The Substitute Bride
Peping Albantes
2010
Big Night!
Mr. Roja
2021
Sinner's Club
2025
Five Breakups and a Romance
Roger
2023
Mila
Kalbo
2001
Don't Look Back
Mang Nestor (segment "Salamin")
2006
Ekis
Manny
1999
Death of a Girlfriend
Interrogator
2021
El Presidente
Maximo Inocencio
2012
Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind
2023
Ante
2009
One Night
Colonel Garcia
2024
The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro
Abdul Abdulrajak
2012
Barber's Tales
Ruben
2014
The Last Beergin
Husband
2025
Cinemartyrs
Film Critic
2025
Pula ang Kulay ng Gabi
2022
Out of Order
Nicholas Maximo
2025
The Delivery Rider
Mang Ben
2025
Ex Ex Lovers
Mr. C
2025
First Light
Father Claridad
2026
Nightshift
2020
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Mang Tasyo (segment "Bahay")
2021
Century of Birthing
Philosopher
2011
Deathrow
Digo
2000
More Than Blue
Uncle Doctor
2021
What If?
Francis
2023
Bwakaw
Funeral Homes Manager
2012
Mother Nanny
School Bus Driver
2006Tingala Sa Baba
Screenplay
2011
Image Nation
(segment "One Shot")
2006
Belief as the Light in Darkness
2019
Only We Know
Manolo
2025
New Moon
Second Datu
2001
The Ashes And Ghosts of Tayug 1931
F. Sionil Jose
2017
Last Take, Last Shot
2005
Rooftop
2022
Guilty Pleasure
Renante
2024
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Rommel
2006
Radio
Employee
2001
Blue Room
Officer Delgado
2022
The Broken Vinyl Record
2019
Lola Igna
Mayor Gustavo
2019
Ang Umaatikabong Buhay ni Badong Aguirre
Badong's Father
2010
Paano na Kaya
Mr. Castillo
2010
How to Make an Effective Campaign Ad
2022
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Rommel
2007
In Thy Name
2025
The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies
Bruno
2018
Still Lives
Shabu Endorser
1999
Taklub
2015
Damaso
2019
Journey
Nanding
2019
Trigger
2022
The Shoemaker
Elias
2019
Monday First Screening
Norman
2023
The Bet Collector
Chief of Police
2006
Bulong
Chief of Police
2011
Manila Skies
2009
Temptation
2007
The Boy and His Top
2009
Iska
Joven
2019
Rizal in Dapitan
Pablo Mercado
1997
Basurero
2019The Greatest Performance
Mar Alvarez
Motorcycle
2008A Journey Home
Dante Santos
2009
Anak ng Tinapa
2005
Triangle
Jason
1998
When Magic Hurts
2024
Harry & Patty
2018
Ria
2026
Blood Ties
2010
Battered Husband
2020
Home I Found in You
Mario Dela Cruz
2023
The Blind Soldiers
2023
Seroks
Joaquin
2006
Rotonda
Barangay Officer
2006
Hitboy
2018
The Furnace
2021
Knock
Mang Delfin
2022
Liway
Sulpicio
2018
Searching for Sol
Sol
2025
I Remember You
2025Trip
Ophelia
Dad
2018