
Person
Soliman Cruz
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- Acting
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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Batang Quiapo

Dirty Linen

Norte, the End of History

Selina's Gold

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

Miracle in Cell No. 7

Melancholia

The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi

Century of Birthing

Taya

Hugas

Death in the Land of Encantos

Mama Susan's Friends

The Time That Remains

Suki

To the North

The Influencer

Taklub