Soliman Cruz
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 14, 1963
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.
Filmography
Water Break TBA
Actor
Jaguar TBA
Actor
- The Greatest Performance
The Greatest Performance TBA
as Mar Alvarez
- Trip
Trip TBA
Actor
Greatest Performance 2026
as Mar Alvarez
Ria 2026
Actor
Nakabinbin 2026
Actor
Silenced Nights 2026
Actor
First Light 2026
as Father Claridad
Seeds of Peace: The Life of Fr. Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF 2026
Actor
Call Me Mother 2025
as Principal
Rekonek 2025
as Hassam
Manila's Finest 2025
as Walter Feliciano
Diamonds in the Sand 2025
as Toto
Near Death 2025
Actor
The Delivery Rider 2025
as Mang Ben
The Time That Remains 2025
as Teresing
Cinemartyrs 2025
as Film Critic
Out of Order 2025
as Nicholas Maximo
The Last Beergin 2025
as Husband
L - Langoy 2025
as Manong Ben
I Remember You 2025
Actor
Only We Know 2025
as Manolo
Sinner's Club 2025
Actor
In Thy Name 2025
Actor
Ex Ex Lovers 2025
as Mr. C
Searching for Sol 2025
as Sol
The Kingdom 2024
as Lolo Kip
Guilty Pleasure 2024
as Renante
When Magic Hurts 2024
Actor
One Night 2024
as Colonel Garcia
Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story) 2023
Actor
Five Breakups and a Romance 2023
as Roger
Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind 2023
Actor
The Blind Soldiers 2023
Actor
What If? 2023
as Francis
Monday First Screening 2023
as Norman
Call Me Alma 2023
as Caretaker
Mama Susan's Friends 2023
as Mang Narcing
Home I Found in You 2023
as Mario Dela Cruz
Suki 2023
as D.O.M.
Boso Dos 2023
as Councilor Cadhit
On the Job: The Missing 8 2022
as Obet Pamintuan
Knock 2022
as Mang Delfin
Selina's Gold 2022
as Berong
How to Make an Effective Campaign Ad 2022
Actor
Pula ang Kulay ng Gabi 2022
Actor
To the North 2022
as Joel
The Influencer 2022
as Ping Police Officer
Blue Room 2022
as Officer Delgado
Trigger 2022
Actor
The Backride 2022
Actor
Rooftop 2022
Actor
Hugas 2022
as Boyong
Huwag Kang Lalabas 2021
as Mang Tasyo (segment "Bahay")
Big Night! 2021
as Mr. Roja
More Than Blue 2021
as Uncle Doctor
Taya 2021
as Boss Paps
The Furnace 2021
Actor
Death of a Girlfriend 2021
as Interrogator
Midnight in a Perfect World 2020
as Fabian Bilbao
Life's Pedal 2020
Actor
Battered Husband 2020
Actor
Nightshift 2020
Actor
3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon 2019
as General Garcia
Miracle in Cell No. 7 2019
as Tatang Celso
Damaso 2019
Actor
Viral Kids 2019
Actor
Basurero 2019
Actor
Lola Igna 2019
as Mayor Gustavo
The Broken Vinyl Record 2019
Actor
The Shoemaker 2019
as Elias
Belief as the Light in Darkness 2019
Actor
Iska 2019
as Joven
The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies 2019
as Bruno
Journey 2019
as Nanding
Liway 2018
as Sulpicio
Ophelia 2018
as Dad
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi 2018
as Chinese Doctor
Harry & Patty 2018
Actor
Hitboy 2018
Actor
Want You with All My Hypothalamus 2018
as Lando
The Ashes And Ghosts of Tayug 1931 2017
as F. Sionil Jose
Death in the Land of Encantos 2015
as Torturer
Taklub 2015
Actor
Barber's Tales 2014
as Ruben
Norte, the End of History 2014
as Wakwak
El Presidente 2012
as Maximo Inocencio
Bwakaw 2012
as Funeral Homes Manager
The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro 2012
as Abdul Abdulrajak
Century of Birthing 2011
as Philosopher
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story 2011
as Soliman
- Tingala Sa Baba
Tingala Sa Baba 2011
Screenplay
Bulong 2011
as Chief of Police
Ang Umaatikabong Buhay ni Badong Aguirre 2010
as Badong's Father
Blood Ties 2010
Actor
Paano na Kaya 2010
as Mr. Castillo
Manila Skies 2009
Actor
Ante 2009
Actor
The Boy and His Top 2009
Actor
- A Journey Home
A Journey Home 2009
as Dante Santos
Motorcycle 2008
Actor
Melancholia 2008
as Man in Wheelchair
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo 2007
as Rommel
Temptation 2007
Actor
The Inmate 2007
as Mang Jon
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo 2006
as Rommel
Mother Nanny 2006
as School Bus Driver
Seroks 2006
as Joaquin
Don't Look Back 2006
as Mang Nestor (segment "Salamin")
The Bet Collector 2006
as Chief of Police
Image Nation 2006
as (segment "One Shot")
Rotonda 2006
as Barangay Officer
Sukob 2006
as Man on Carabao
I Wanna Be Happy 2006
Actor
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros 2005
as Paco Oliveros
Anak ng Tinapa 2005
Actor
The Son of Brocka 2005
Actor
Last Take, Last Shot 2005
Actor
New Moon 2001
as Second Datu
Radio 2001
as Employee
Mila 2001
as Kalbo
Deathrow 2000
as Digo
Ekis 1999
as Manny
Still Lives 1999
as Shabu Endorser
Triangle 1998
as Jason
Rizal in Dapitan 1997
as Pablo Mercado
Credits from TMDB.