John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz

Born: June 24, 1983
in Manila, Philippines
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is a multi-award winning 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's an alumni member of Batch 5. He was also once a member of the teen trio, the "Koolits" with Baron Geisler and Marc Solis.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with fellow actors including Kaye Abad, Bea Alonzo, and Sarah Geronimo. Recently 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 gay lover in the movie In My Life.

Movies for John Lloyd Cruz...

When the Waves Are Gone
Title: When the Waves Are Gone
Character: Hermes Papauran
Released: August 16, 2023
Type: Movie
Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, one of the best investigators of the Philippines, is at a deep moral crossroad. As a member of the police forces, he is a first-hand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign that his institution is implementing with dedication. The atrocities are corroding Hermes physically and spiritually, causing him a severe skin disease resulting from anxiety and guilt. As he tries to heal, a dark past haunts him and has eventually come back for a reckoning.
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Essential Truths of the Lake
Title: Essential Truths of the Lake
Character: Lt. Hermes Papauran
Released: August 6, 2023
Type: Movie
Faced with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody murders and brazen lies, ethically conflicted police lieutenant Hermes Papauran continues his struggle to find a resolution to a 15-year-old case around a volcanic ash-laden landscape and an impenetrable lake.
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A Tale of Filipino Violence
Title: A Tale of Filipino Violence
Character: Servando Monzon III
Released: July 6, 2022
Type: Movie
With the imminent death of his autocratic grandfather, coinciding with the burgeoning oppressive regime of Ferdinand Marcos, Servando Monzon III, inheritor of the hacienda and businesses of his powerful clan, agonizes on becoming the new feudal lord and capitulating with Marcos’ designs to control the Philippines. He is aware of his clan’s long history of violence; he knows the very violent history of his county; and he foresees a very violent future with the Marcos dictatorship.
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No Goodbyes
Title: No Goodbyes
Released: December 31, 2021
Type: Movie
Reunion movie of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz
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Title: Happy ToGetHer
Character: Julian / Noli
Released: December 26, 2021
Type: TV
After he and his wife separated, Julian (John Lloyd Cruz) had to do everything to give his son Zack a better future and find a woman who would love him and his son.
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One True Pair: The Movie
Title: One True Pair: The Movie
Released: December 1, 2021
Type: Movie
An actor and an actress reunites for a movie project reminiscing about their past projects and their present love life, then proceeds to chowing down on a Jollibee meal.
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History of Ha
Title: History of Ha
Character: Hernando Alamada
Released: October 12, 2021
Type: Movie
1957. Hernando Alamada, Filipino vaudeville great and a former socialist cadre, fulfills the last leg of his performing tour on the Mayflower cruise ship. He knows that the Philippines is experiencing a bitter transition yet again; the much-loved and popular president, Ramon Magsaysay, suddenly dies in a plane crash. He arrives in his poverty-stricken barrio, his country’s state and future burdening him heavily, and at the same time, a deep personal turmoil confronts him. He plods on an aimless journey. Akin to the Filipino ‘bodabil’, he finds himself on the gate of the theater of the absurd, a descent to burlesque, madness, to stark realities, and, ultimately, an ascent to his own redemption.
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Himala: A Dialectic for Our Times
Title: Himala: A Dialectic for Our Times
Released: April 21, 2020
Type: Movie
To this day, Ishmael Bernal's movie Himala is still in our town, in our world. This will be reflected in the broader perspective of the majority, of the surrounding events. Beliefs still lie in the truth. Consciousness is still dominant at the level of illusion. The naive, savage, cruel, and selfish politics still prevail.
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Culion
Title: Culion
Released: December 25, 2019
Type: Movie
In the 1940s, Anna, Doris, and Ditas are patients afflicted with Hansen’s Disease (or widely known as leprosy) who live in Culion at a time when the disease is practically a life sentence. No cure has yet been found, and no one is allowed to leave.
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Finally Found Someone
Title: Finally Found Someone
Character: Raffy Sandovaal
Released: July 26, 2017
Type: Movie
Aprilyn who is left by his groom on the day of their wedding becomes viral online. Devastated, she meets Raffy who works at a PR agency hired by the father of the groom who will help her move on.
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What Happened on What Did Not Happen
Title: What Happened on What Did Not Happen
Character: Manuel
Released: November 1, 2016
Type: Movie
A family of activists face struggles to make change. A family gets their hand on a copy of the scandal of the president and an american actress and tries to use this as an instrument for change.
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The Woman Who Left
Title: The Woman Who Left
Character: Hollanda
Released: September 28, 2016
Type: Movie
For Horacia Somorostro, living has become a veritable reclusion perpetua, an imprisonment. Life’s spins and randomness has been very difficult, vicious and inexplicable for her. The year is 1997. Princess Diana dies in a violent car crash. The world is saddened by the death of Mother Theresa. And the Philippines is gripped with fear. It has become the kidnap capital of Asia.
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Just the 3 of Us
Title: Just the 3 of Us
Character: Uno Abusado
Released: April 27, 2016
Type: Movie
An unlikely love story between polar opposites Uno and CJ two strangers, and how one night changes their lives forever. Unforeseen circumstances collide and force Uno and CJ to live under the same roof as they both deal with their sense of responsibility and their yearning for security. Uno is motivated by his sense of family while CJ is governed by an unconditional love that should put her first above everything else. The unlikely thing that binds Uno and CJ together paves the way for them to find in each other the kind of love they never thought they needed.
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A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Title: A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Character: Isagani
Released: March 26, 2016
Type: Movie
Andres Bonifacio y de Castro is considered to be one of the most influential proponents in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines during the late nineteenth century. Bonifacio’s widow is searching for her husband’s missing dead body; as she and her followers stumble deeper into the jungle, they become entangled in the dense thicket of their own guilt and responsibility. The Spanish governor tries to play off the various rebel factions and their utopian visions against each other. At the same time, a badly wounded companion of Bonifacio reflects upon the victims a revolution inevitably creates. Mythology, facts and a vibrant sense of history merge.
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A Second Chance
Title: A Second Chance
Character: Popoy
Released: November 25, 2015
Type: Movie
Popoy and Basha have had a wonderful wedding, but their subsequent married life turns out to be extremely difficult.
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Honor Thy Father
Title: Honor Thy Father
Character: Edgar
Released: September 12, 2015
Type: Movie
Edgar's family is caught in a financial ruin after being involved in a Ponzi scheme. With their church's bishop refusing to return their donation, and his daughter subsequently kidnapped, he seeks the aid of his criminally inclined family.
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The Trial
Title: The Trial
Character: Ronald
Released: October 15, 2014
Type: Movie
A mentally-challenged guy was put into trial after allegedly raping his teacher. And as Amanda, Julian, and Ronald try to mount a convincing defense, they discover soon that they're all connected in more ways than just the case.
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Bromance: My Brother's Romance
Title: Bromance: My Brother's Romance
Character: seminarian
Released: May 14, 2013
Type: Movie
A young man is forced to pretend to be his estranged gay brother in order to keep a major business from falling through. Though he has always hated his brother, the young man gains a new appreciation as he lives his brother's life.
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It Takes a Man and a Woman
Title: It Takes a Man and a Woman
Character: Miggy Montenegro
Released: March 20, 2013
Type: Movie
The film follows the life of Miggy and Laida after their break-up which occurred after the events in the second film. Miggy, is now in a relationship with Belle while Laida is now a fiercer woman after living in the United States. They try to co-exist in the same company while Laida tries to oppose Miggy's business decisions through a series of events which made them realize the real definition of true love.
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24/7 In Love
Title: 24/7 In Love
Character: Elvis Monzon
Released: November 21, 2012
Type: Movie
Jane, a die-hard fan, wants to win tickets to Billy Fernandez's concert. To do this she must answer the question, "What would you do if it was the end of the world?" In search for this answer she meets different people with different love stories: a 40-year old virgin named Virgie who meets a gigolo named Charles; a hopeless romantic secretary, Barbara who is helping her boss, Ken with "personal issues"; Belle who is in love with her gay best-friend, Butch, an active-executive; Verna who falls in love with a waiter named Elvis in Vietnam; Jomar who is trying to court Ayie with the help of a 35 year old mentally-challenged man named Pipoy; Patty who traces her first love, Alvin to become a model for her company.
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Title: A Beautiful Affair
Character: Napoleon "Leon" Riego
Released: October 29, 2012
Type: TV
A Beautiful Affair is a 2012 Philippine television drama aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, topbilled by Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz from October 29, 2012 to January 18, 2013 succeeding Walang Hanggan. The drama revolves around two lost souls who meet and fall in love in the city of Vienna in Austria.
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The Mistress
Title: The Mistress
Character: Frederico Torres Jr. / JD
Released: September 21, 2012
Type: Movie
A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years. Architect JD has a chip on his shoulder about his father Rico never really accepting him as his son. Seamstress Sari struggles to take care of her family. The two meet by chance, and JD aggressively pursues Saris affections. Though the two are clearly a good match, there is a problem standing in the way of their bliss: Sari is the mistress of JDs father. Against his better judgment, JD continues to court Sari even after finding out this difficult fact. He hides his true identity as Ricos son, and fights to win Saris heart.
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ÜnOfficially Yours
Title: ÜnOfficially Yours
Character: Mackie Galvez
Released: February 15, 2012
Type: Movie
Macky Galvez is a depressed young man contemplating why he had several failed relationships. Galvez meets Ces Bricenio, a modern-day woman who is afraid of commitment.
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Toni Gonzaga: Toni @ 10 - The Anniversary Concert
Title: Toni Gonzaga: Toni @ 10 - The Anniversary Concert
Character: himself
Released: September 30, 2011
Type: Movie
Toni Gonzaga's celebrates her 10th year anniversary in show business with a concert held at the Araneta Coliseum on September 30, 2011. With special performances by the biggest names in the entertainment industry including John Lloyd Cruz, Sam Milby, Vhong Navarro, Pokwang, Alex Gonzaga, Gary Valenciano, and Piolo Pascual. Toni celebrates her decade-long showbiz journey and expects to impress everyone with her singing, dancing, and hosting prowess.
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Sign Seeker
Title: Sign Seeker
Character: Bien
Released: June 11, 2011
Type: Movie
A superstitious guy, Bien, seeks all sorts of “divine” signs that will determine his decision of asking the girl of his dreams out on a date. The fear of rejection swallows him whole, making him justify his cause to seek for more unfathomable signs. But when each sign he asks for materializes, he soon learns that he has to be careful with what he wishes.
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My Amnesia Girl
Title: My Amnesia Girl
Character: Apollo
Released: November 24, 2010
Type: Movie
When Apollo finds himself surrounded by friends who are beginning to settle down, he is faced with the possibility of finding his true love. It all boils down to one name: Irene. It must be fate then, when he once again sees Irene, his ex-girlfriend from three years ago with whom he had the best memories with. Apollo and Irene were a perfect couple until circumstances led them to fall apart.Now, Irene has no recollection of Apollo, having acquired amnesia shortly after their separation. Apollo sees this as the perfect opportunity to pursue Irene again, and be able to undo all the mistakes he made in the past, by offering Irene the best memories she could ever have.True love is difficult to resist, they learn. Just when they find themselves ready to commit to each other, the pains from the past catch up with them, challenging them to finally own up to the mistakes made and lies said, and eventually realize what it is to forgive and forget.
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Title: Imortal
Character: Mateo Rodriguez
Released: October 4, 2010
Type: TV
Imortal is a Philippine television drama produced by ABS-CBN. Starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin. It's a sequel to the 2008 fantasy series, Lobo.
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Miss You Like Crazy
Title: Miss You Like Crazy
Character: Alan Alvarez
Released: February 24, 2010
Type: Movie
Everything is falling into place for Alan Alvarez. With an impending high ranking promotion and four years of stable relationship with his dream girl, Daphne Recto, he is at the cusp of getting everything he's always wanted. Mia Samonte is getting tired of her forlorn life. She is back in Manila for the holidays after working hard for two years as a front desk officer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With the hopes of getting the chance to finally have a break, her family gets into another crisis that leaves her hopeless and fated. Two individuals with seemingly predestined lives suddenly find their paths crossing on a ferry boat ride that will change the course of their journeys forever.
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In My Life
Title: In My Life
Character: Noel Villanueva
Released: September 16, 2009
Type: Movie
Shirley is a woman who wants to be in control of everything. Working as a librarian in a public school, a firm "Sshhh!" from her makes the students tremble in fear. But in her family, her unwarranted intervention in the lives of her children and their families keeps her emotionally detached from them. Realizing that she has lost the command she once had, she goes to New York to reunite with Mark , her estranged gay son who is now suffering from colon cancer. But Shirley doesn't know this and living with Mark in New York comes with a cost. She has to live with her son's lover Noel who is an illegal immigrant. Everything is going right until circumstances forces Shirley to go back to the Philippines. Now that she's back with her family, she realizes that something is wrong she is not happy.
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T2
Title: T2
Character: Gary
Released: April 11, 2009
Type: Movie
A Save an Orphan Volunteer is taking care of a young girl, who is being stalked by Engkantos, as the chase begins, the lives that surrounding them maybe at risk.
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You Changed My Life
Title: You Changed My Life
Character: Miggy Montenegro
Released: February 25, 2009
Type: Movie
It has been six months since Laida Magtalas won the heart of her prince charming Miggy Montenegro and it has been nothing but good. Laida got promoted from executive assistant to account executive, while Miggy has been doing well as he is being mentored by his older brother Art Montenegro. Laida had gotten an offer from her aunt in Canada where she is being given a good recommendation in order for her to work there.
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My Only Ü
Title: My Only Ü
Character: Miggy
Released: October 29, 2008
Type: Movie
Winona, a sassy and spunky girl is just diagnosed with lupus, Bong, a guy who secretly loves her, will do everything for her to live to the fullest before she expires.
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Title: I Love Betty La Fea
Character: Armando Solis
Released: September 8, 2008
Type: TV
I Love Betty La Fea is a Philippine drama series that was aired on ABS-CBN, based on the Colombian series Yo soy Betty, La Fea from RCN Television that began airing on September 8, 2008 and ended on April 24, 2009. From October 5, 2009 until May 28, 2010 it was aired in the United States and Canada via The Filipino Channel.
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A Very Special Love
Title: A Very Special Love
Character: Miggy Montenegro
Released: August 3, 2008
Type: Movie
Laida Magtalas is a modern-day Belle who works hard to provide for her family while hoping that someday she will meet her prince charming and that they will live happily ever after together. That would-be prince charming is none other than "Miggy", the youngest member of the Montenegro clan — a well established family in the business world. Moony Laida's desire to finally meet Miggy leads her to apply as an Editorial Assistant at his newly launched men’s magazine, "Bachelor". In spite of the fact that a relationship with Miggy may prove to be a long shot, Laida revels working in such close proximity with the man of her dreams.
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Title: Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
Character: Gabriel "Eli " Hidalgo Roxas
Released: December 10, 2007
Type: TV
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik is the second installment of the drama Filipino, Maging Sino Ka Man which started on December 10, 2007. The story begins six months later, after Jackie and Eli's wedding. The characters in the drama, such as Eli, Jackie, JB and Celine return in a story. Actors Christopher de Leon and Chinchin Gutierrez assume their original roles from season one. Meanwhile, Rosanna Roces and Phillip Salvador join the cast. Derek Ramsay, Angelica Panganiban and Toni Gonzaga lend their acting to this year's Star Awards Best Drama series. The series was acclaimed by critics for having veteran actors such as Christopher de Leon, Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco, and Tommy Abuel, whom all are Lino Brocka-regulars.
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One More Chance
Title: One More Chance
Character: Popoy Gonzalez
Released: November 14, 2007
Type: Movie
Popoy and Basha had been together forever. Their love story began when they first met as students at university. They had been inseparable and did everything together—eating, studying and attending parties. However, Popoy's incessant planning and nagging took a toll on their relationship leading Basha to break-up with him.
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Still Life
Title: Still Life
Released: July 20, 2007
Type: Movie
A painter goes on an exile after finding out he has Guillain Barre Syndrome, a rare disorder that prevents him from painting.
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Title: Maging Sino Ka Man
Character: Gabriel "Eli" H. Roxas
Released: October 9, 2006
Type: TV
Maging Sino Ka Man was a critically acclaimed Filipino primetime drama series that premiered on ABS-CBN on October 9, 2006. Book 1 ended on May 25, 2007. Due to its success, a sequel was aired on December 10. The same year, the drama series ended.
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All About Love
Title: All About Love
Character: Eric
Released: May 31, 2006
Type: Movie
Kikay and Kiko grew up together in the province and built a strong friendship. But Kikay has to leave her best friend to live and study in Manila. She tries to fit in her new environment in the city but she ends up being abused by the people she thought as her new friends. Kikay returns to the province with a wounded self-esteem. There, she realizes how much Kiko loves her. Feeling unworthy of his love, Kikay drives Kiko away. But will she ever find the courage to come face to face with her own problems and admit her love for him?
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Close To You
Title: Close To You
Character: Nuel / Palits
Released: February 15, 2006
Type: Movie
Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?
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Dubai
Title: Dubai
Character: Andrew
Released: September 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Summoning his younger brother Andrew to the city of Dubai, the financially stable Raffy a Filipino citizen who's spent several years overseas hopes his sibling can find work so that they can finally move to Canada. Unfortunately, Raffy doesn't expect Andrew to go falling in love with his ex-girlfriend, Faye a woman Raffy, in fact, still cares for very much.
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Title: Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
Character: Oliver Ynares
Released: May 16, 2005
Type: TV
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin is a soap opera destroyed wayeed Reyes, broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Angelika dela Cruz, Rayver Cruz, Shaina Magdayao and Claudine Barretto.
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Dreamboy
Title: Dreamboy
Character: Himself
Released: February 9, 2005
Type: Movie
Hopeless romatic Cyd met three versions of the same man, until she was in for a rude awakening.
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Now That I Have You
Title: Now That I Have You
Character: Michael
Released: August 13, 2004
Type: Movie
Two strangers who board at the same station to commute on the MRT form an unlikely bond in this drama. Hopeless romantic Betsy thinks Michael is her ideal mate -- until the two actually meet and she discovers he's not the perfect man she'd imagined. Nonetheless, she falls in love with him, and as events unfold that threaten their relationship, Betsy and Michael must come to accept each other's differences or go their separate ways.
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Title: It Might Be You
Character: Earl Lawrence M. Trinidad
Released: December 8, 2003
Type: TV
It Might Be You is a Filipino drama series produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series revolves around Lawrence and Cielo, who've known each other since they were little and fell in love. The series ran from December 8, 2003 until December 10, 2004.
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My First Romance
Title: My First Romance
Character: Enzo (segment "Two Hearts")
Released: October 29, 2003
Type: Movie
The first episode is entitled One Love. Jackie is the campus queen, rich, beautiful and liked by everyone except Che, who thinks that Jackie is just a shallow brat. After being forced to work together for school activities, Jackie made it a personal goal for Che to like her. Two Hearts is the second episode. Enzo is a star soccer player at school who loves the attention that he gets. However, he takes many things for granted, this changes when he gets a heart problem and doctors say that only a transplant can save his life.
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Title: Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
Character: Yuri Orbida
Released: July 8, 2002
Type: TV
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay is a Filipino soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started in the year 2002 and ended in the year 2003. The critically acclaimed and top-rating teleserye won the CMMA Best Drama Series and the PMPC Star Awards Best Primetime Drama Series. It is the first local soap opera that became a finalist to the Best Drama Series category of the International Emmy Awards. It was also part of the top five drama series of the Asian TV Awards. The series currently re-airs internationally this 2012 via The Brand New Cinema One Global after 8 years.
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Forevermore
Title: Forevermore
Character: Boyet
Released: June 26, 2002
Type: Movie
Young successful architect Anton obligingly pays a visit to his ailing grandfather Alejandor Cordero’s in their Cordero estate. The people in his grandfather’s place believe to a legend that their mango orchard would yield the sweetest mangoes in the country when the next Cordero will learn to fall in love unconditionally. Anton’s grandfather believes that Anton needs to find his one true love so the legend would be proven true. Anton does not share the same belief. When Marian learns about the homecoming of her childhood friend and crush; she gets excited for she believes that she and Anton would make the tale come true.
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Title: Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka
Character: Adrian Montecillo
Released: June 18, 2001
Type: TV
Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka is a Filipino drama made by ABS CBN in 2001. It starred Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual. The Series re-aired Internationally from 2004-2006 on Pinoy Central TV and with back to back episodes on Cinema One Global from November 2012- 2013 part of its Drama Hour replacing Kampanerang Kuba re-runs.
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Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
Title: Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
Character: Igi Boy
Released: September 29, 1999
Type: Movie
A Filipino coming-of-age film directed by Johnny Manahan.
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Title: Tabing Ilog
Character: Rovic Mercado
Released: March 14, 1999
Type: TV
The adventures and romances of a group of teenage friends.
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Nagbibinata
Title: Nagbibinata
Character: G-Boy Velasco
Released: June 10, 1998
Type: Movie
How can these five teenage friends Lester Carmona, Ram Barredo, G-Boy Velasco, Homer Arandia, and Hans Tolentino overcome the pressures and challenges of growing up? Lester, who craves for the love and attention of his parents, keeps on doing his rebellious stints for him to feel less neglected and unwanted. Ram is having second thoughts on pursuing his relationship with his girlfriend Maya because of the latter's father who sets too many prohibitions. Meanwhile, their friend G-Boy forces himself to like Mae in order to keep up with the trend and also to forget his older brother's girlfriend Sammy, to whom he is really attracted to. Homer, on the other hand, has a female childhood friend Raqui, who is secretly in love with him.
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Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
Title: Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
Character: Tupe Castro
Released: November 19, 1997
Type: Movie
A Filipino romance drama film directed by Jose Javier Reyes.
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Title: ASAP
Released: February 5, 1995
Type: TV
ASAP 18 is broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show aired its pilot episode on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays. The show also broadcasts worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel.
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Title: Gimik
Character: Junie de Dios
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
Gimik was a Filipino teen drama series aired and produced by ABS-CBN. The series aired from June 15, 1996 until February 13, 1999. Reruns will air on November 19, 2011 on its International Channel Cinema One Global Saturdays part of its new revamped channel.