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