John Lloyd Cruz (1983 - )

John Lloyd Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and occasional TV host. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5.

He starred in the teen drama Tabing Ilog along with Kaye Abad. He is best known for his work on soap operas such as It Might Be You, Maging Sino Ka Man, I ♥ Betty La Fea, and Imortal

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with fellow actors, including Kaye Abad, Bea Alonzo, and Sarah Geronimo. In mid-2009, he shifted from his regular series of roles for a more controversial role in the film In My Life where he played gay.

Cruz finished his elementary education at Marikina Catholic School. He attended his secondary education until third year at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center.

He used to reside in Santolan, Pasig. He is currently residing in Valle Verde, an exclusive subdivision in Pasig.

He was born as John Lloyd Espidol Cruz on June 24, 1983 to Luisito Llora and Aida Espidol Cruz. He is the oldest in the family. His family and some very close friends called him by his nickname "Idan". He finished his grade school at Marikina Catholic School in 1995. He was discovered by a talent scout in a mall while he was hanging out with his friends. Due to financial problems since his father's marble business was not doing well, he decided to enter showbiz to help his family. He first appeared in the now defunct drama Calvento Files.

 It is followed by several guesting, and shows. At the age of 14, he became a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he became an alumnus of Batch 5. He was also a member of the then-teen trio Koolits with Baron Geisler and Marc Solis

In 1999, he starred in the teen drama Tabing Ilog alongside Kaye Abad, playing the role of Rovic. The series was successful where it lasted for five years. His breakthrough role came in 2002, when he was chosen to play Yuri in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay where he was paired with future love team Bea Alonzo. After his role in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, it was followed by many television series where he played the lead roles including It Might Be You where he played Lawrence. After the said series, he then played the role of Oliver in Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Eli in Maging Sino Ka Man and its sequel where he won an award for Best Actor.

In 2009, he was again reunited with actress Bea Alonzo where he played the male lead in the I Love Betty La Fea an adaptation of the Colombian series Yo Soy Betty La Fea which marks their 6th TV collaboration.

In 2010, Cruz was paired with Angel Locsin in a dark-romance, fantasy-thriller series titled Imortal a sequel to the original series Lobo.

As a TV host, he has recurring appearances in the concert show, ASAP. With ASAP, he has been recruited as one fourth of the variety group Kanto Boys alongside ASAP mainstays Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, and Luis Manzano.

Since he started his showbiz career in 1996, he has been a contract talent for ABS-CBN.

On July 30, 2008, Cruz starred with Sarah Geronimo in A Very Special Love above Star Cinema and Viva Films. The film grossed PHP 179,569,117 at the box office.

as a TV host, he has recurring appearances in the concert show, ASAP. With ASAP, he has been recruited as one fourth of the variety group Kanto Boys alongside ASAP mainstays Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, and Luis Manzano.

In February 2009, Cruz's follow-up movie with Sarah Geronimo, You Changed My Life, hit the box office. It was the sequel to A Very Special Love and was also produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.[9] The film’s total theatrical earnings reached PHP 240.44 million and is ranked as the highest grossing Filipino film of all time.[10] In mid-2009, he shifted from his regular series of roles for a more controversial and challenging project with Vilma Santos, in which he portrayed Luis Manzano's lover in the movie In My Life. He has been nailed as the "Box-Office King" for three-consecutive years: in 2007 for One More Chance, in 2008 with A Very Special Love, and in 2009 with You Changed My Life, which became the top-grossing film of his career.

Lloydie's reunion movie with perennial love team partner Bea Alonzo, Miss You Like Crazy, which was shown on February 30[dubious – discuss], 2010 as Star Cinema's post-office offering, was a box office hit earning more than PHP 140 million in its seven-week run and still the second Filipino movie of 2010.

He was paired with Toni Gonzaga in again an expected box-office film titled My Amnesia Girl that earned 12.8 million on its first day (November 24, 2010) and surpassing 100 million in its first-week run. It was directed by the box office director Cathy Garcia Molina. It earned PHP 165 million in its one-month run and was the top grossing film of 2010. Cruz will have another project with Kanto Boys in 2011.

On 2012, Lloyd and Bea Alonzo had a film entitled The Mistress in celebrating their 10th year anniversary. The said film has been critically acclaimed and leaving a total box office gross of PHP 260 Million and being the third highest grossing Filipino film of all time.

He was paired with Toni Gonzaga in again an expected box-office film titled My Amnesia Girl that earned 12.8 million on its first day (November 24, 2010) and surpassing 100 million in its first-week run. It was directed by the box office director Cathy Garcia Molina. It earned PHP 165 million in its one-month run and was the top grossing film of 2010. Cruz will have another project with Kanto Boys in 2011.

On 2012, Lloyd and Bea Alonzo had a film entitled The Mistress in celebrating their 10th year anniversary. The said film has been critically acclaimed and leaving a total box office gross of PHP 260 Million and being the third highest grossing Filipino film of all time.

Activities

Cruz continues to be an endorser of such properties as Bear Brand Adult Milk, PS Bank, Banana Peel, Lucky Pancit Beef Pares, NamNam Lucky Me, Tropicana Fruit Burst, 555, Sun Cellular, Magic Flakes, Biogesic, Biogesic for Kids, Adidas, Greenwich, 555 Corned Tuna, Swatch, Direct TV, Purefoods, Smart, Choco Lava, Urban bags, Knorr cubes, Lucky Me, Cherry Mobile, Joel Cruz Signatures perfume products John Lloyd Cruz Like Him and Likes Her, LaBreza Tower, Skinwhite, Belo, Faces and Curves, Charms and Crystals, and GAOC.

He is considered one of the most-acclaimed actors in the country today, and was recently inducted to the Philippine Walk of Fame by German "Kuya Germs" Moreno in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City. His movies and television projects are usually big hits with audiences nationwide.

 Media reception

In Cinema One Originals 2009, he was awarded as one of the 15 Cinema One Legends.

In the April 2009 issue of Summit Media's YES! magazine, he was hailed as the third most powerful celebrity in The Philippines. The first and second places were held by Willie Revillame and Kris Aquino, respectively. In the July 2010 special issue of YES! magazine, he got the third spot in the 100 Most Beautiful Stars. Simultaneously, he is one of issue of YES! he is the Most Beautiful star and the first man who top the position

 Films

Year     Film      Role     Notes and Awards         Film Producer

1997     Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko Robin Gatmaitan                       Star Cinema

1998     Nagbibinata      G-Boy Velasco 

1999     Mahal na Kung Mahal    Igi Boy 

Gimik: The Reunion        Junie De Dios  

2002     Forevermore     Boyet  

2003     My First Romance         Enzo     "Two Hearts"

2004     Now That I Have You     Michael Morelos            Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

2005     Dubai   Andrew "Kasmot" Alvarez          GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year

FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor

Nominated—U.P. Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle Award for Movies for Best Supporting Actor

2006     Close to You     Manuel "Palits" Soriano Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

All About Love  Eric      "About Anna"

FAP Luna Award for Best Actor

2007     One More Chance          Popoy Gonzales           #8 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Love Team (shared with Bea Alonzo)

ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Screen Kiss (shared with Bea Alonzo)

ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)

Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor

Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor

Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year

Still Life            Himself Cameo

Official Indie film entry for Cinemalaya 2007       Cinemalaya

2008     A Very Special Love      Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro       #6 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor

Nominated—Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor

Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year   Star Cinema

VIVA Films

My Only U         Miggy   Cameo  Star Cinema

2009     You Changed My Life    Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro       #5 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)  Star Cinema

VIVA Films

In My Life          Noel Villanueva #13 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor

Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Actor

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King(shared with Luis Manzano)

MTRCB Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actor

PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)

Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor

Nominated—Gawad URIAN Award for Best Actor            Star Cinema

T2         Gary (Cameo)   

2010     Miss You Like Crazy      Allan Alvarez     #10 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

FAMAS Award for Best Actor

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)

Nominated—Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Actor

Nominated—Gawad URIAN Award for Best Actor

Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year

My Amnesia Girl            Apollo  #9 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

SM Cinemas Award for Box Office King

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

2012     ÜnOfficially Yours         Mackie Galvez   #7 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

The Mistress     Frederico "JD" Torres    #3 highest grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

24/7 in Love      Elvis Monzon    Star Magic's 20th Anniversary Film

2013     It Takes A Man And A Woman    Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro       Biggest Opening Gross in Filipino Film of All Time#1 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time Star Cinema

VIVA Films

2013     Bromance: My Brother's Romance         Cameo              Star Cinema

Skylight Films

2014     The Trial            Ronald Jimenez Jr.        Post-Production            Star Cinema

 Television

Year     Title      Role     Network

1997     Palibhasa Lalake           Himself ABS-CBN

1998-1999         Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako            Daniel

1998-1999         Gimik    Junie de Dios

1999-2003         Tabing Ilog        Ronaldo Victor "Rovic" Mercado

2000     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Peanut Butter           Itoy

Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burger Joint Ryan

2001-2003         Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Adrian Montecillo

2002-2003         Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay            Andrei / Yuri Orbida

2003     Star Studio Presents: Suyuan sa Lalawigan        Leon

2003-2004         It Might Be You Earl Lawrence "Kulit" Trinidad

2004     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lapis           Justin

2005     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan         Lino Cayetano

Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin  Oliver Ynares

Maalaala Mo Kaya: Skating Rink Jonel

2006–present    ASAP   Himself/Performer

2006     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Greeting Card          Raymund Narag

Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas       Jason

Komiks: Bampy Himself

2006-2007         Maging Sino Ka Man     Gabriel "Eli" Davide

2006     Star Magic Presents: My Angel  Martin

2007-2008         Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik    Gabriel "Eli" Hidalgo Roxas

2008     Banana Split     Himself/Guest

2008-2009         I ♥ Betty La Fea Armando Solis

2008     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pedicab       Chris

2010–2011        Imortal  Mateo Rodriguez

2011     100 Days to Heaven      Jack de Guzman

2012–2013        A Beautiful Affair           Napoleon "Leon" Riego

2014-present     Home Sweetie Home     Romeo Valentino