Soliman Cruz
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Batang Quiapo
Celso / Mayor
2023
Series
Dirty Linen
Chief Alejandro Isidro
2023
Series
Lavender Fields
Chief Benjamin Esteban
2024
Series
The Secrets of Hotel 88
Botong
2026
Series
La Vida Lena
Lolo Dado
2020
Series
The Killer Bride
Andres Del Pilar
2019
Series
Sins of the Father
Enrico Villanueva
2025
Film
Suki
D.O.M.
2023
Series
Stairway to Heaven
Dindo Aragon
2009
Series
With a Smile
Tomas "Tom" Asuncion
2013
Series
I Love You Since 1892
Don Mariano Alfonso
2025
Film
Pula ang Kulay ng Gabi
2022
Film
Norte, the End of History
Wakwak
2014
Series
Love You Stranger
Pete
2022
Series
What We Could Be
Tirso Macaraeg
2022
Film
Call Me Alma
Caretaker
2023
Film
Manila's Finest
Walter Feliciano
2025
The Substitute Bride
Peping Albantes
2010
Film
To the North
Joel
2022
Film
Nakabinbin
2026
Film
Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story)
2023
Film
Seeds of Peace: The Life of Fr. Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF
2026
Film
Water Break
Film
The Time That Remains
Teresing
2025
Film
Hugas
Boyong
2022
Sellblock
Bert
Film
Boso Dos
Councilor Cadhit
2023
Film
Mama Susan's Friends
Mang Narcing
2023
Film
On the Job: The Missing 8
Obet Pamintuan
2022
Film
Midnight in a Perfect World
Fabian Bilbao
2020
Film
Sinner's Club
2025
Film
Taya
Boss Paps
2021
Film
Greatest Performance
Mar Alvarez
2026
Film
Melancholia
Man in Wheelchair
2008
Film
The Son of Brocka
2005
Film
Jaguar
Film
Call Me Mother
Principal
2025
Film
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Chinese Doctor
2018
Film
Near Death
2025
Film
The Influencer
Ping Police Officer
2022
Film
The Inmate
Mang Jon
2007
Film
3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon
General Garcia
2019
Film
Ria
2026
Film
Miracle in Cell No. 7
Tatang Celso
2019
Film
Selina's Gold
Berong
2022
Film
Rekonek
Hassam
2025
Film
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Paco Oliveros
2005
Film
Viral Kids
2019
Film
Diamonds in the Sand
Toto
2025
Film
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Soliman
2011
Film
Out of Order
Nicholas Maximo
2025
Film
Sukob
Man on Carabao
2006
Film
Deathrow
Digo
2000
Film
Barber's Tales
Ruben
2014
Film
I Wanna Be Happy
2006
Film
Damaso
2019
Film
Harry & Patty
2018
Film
Want You with All My Hypothalamus
Lando
2018
Film
The Kingdom
Lolo Kip
2024
Film
Mila
Kalbo
2001
Film
Monday First Screening
Norman
2023
Film
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Rommel
2006
Film
How to Make an Effective Campaign Ad
2022
Film
Death of a Girlfriend
Interrogator
2021
Film
Bwakaw
Funeral Homes Manager
2012
Film
Century of Birthing
Philosopher
2011
Film
Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind
2023
Film
Guilty Pleasure
Renante
2024
Film
The Delivery Rider
Mang Ben
2025
Film
In Thy Name
2025
Film
Last Take, Last Shot
2005
Film
Only We Know
Manolo
2025
Film
Ekis
Manny
1999
Film
New Moon
Second Datu
2001
Film
L - Langoy
Manong Ben
2025
Film
Big Night!
Mr. Roja
2021
Film
Death in the Land of Encantos
Torturer
2015
Film
Cinemartyrs
Film Critic
2025
Film
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Rommel
2007
Film
Liway
Sulpicio
2018
Film
First Light
Father Claridad
2026
Film
Five Breakups and a Romance
Roger
2023
Film
El Presidente
Maximo Inocencio
2012
Film
Battered Husband
2020
Film
Iska
Joven
2019
Film
Ex Ex Lovers
Mr. C
2025
Film
What If?
Francis
2023
Film
More Than Blue
Uncle Doctor
2021
Film
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Mang Tasyo (segment "Bahay")
2021
Film
Nightshift
2020
Film
Paano na Kaya
Mr. Castillo
2010
Film
The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies
Bruno
2018
Film
Bulong
Chief of Police
2011
Film
Home I Found in You
Mario Dela Cruz
2023
Film
Knock
Mang Delfin
2022
Film
Lola Igna
Mayor Gustavo
2019
Film
Image Nation
(segment "One Shot")
2006
Film
The Last Beergin
Husband
2025
The Greatest Performance
Mar Alvarez
Film
Trigger
2022
Film
Rizal in Dapitan
Pablo Mercado
1997
Film
One Night
Colonel Garcia
2024
Film
When Magic Hurts
2024
Film
Ang Umaatikabong Buhay ni Badong Aguirre
Badong's Father
2010
Film
Radio
Employee
2001
Film
The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro
Abdul Abdulrajak
2012
Film
Triangle
Jason
1998
Film
Don't Look Back
Mang Nestor (segment "Salamin")
2006
Film
The Ashes And Ghosts of Tayug 1931
F. Sionil Jose
2017
Film
Rotonda
Barangay Officer
2006
Film
Ophelia
Dad
2018
Film
Journey
Nanding
2019
Film
The Blind Soldiers
2023
Film
Anak ng Tinapa
2005
Film
Mother Nanny
School Bus Driver
2006
Film
The Bet Collector
Chief of Police
2006
Film
Ante
2009
Film
Belief as the Light in Darkness
2019
Film
Still Lives
Shabu Endorser
1999
Film
The Boy and His Top
2009
Film
Temptation
2007
Film
Motorcycle
2008
Film
The Broken Vinyl Record
2019
Film
Rooftop
2022
Film
Manila Skies
2009
Film
Basurero
2019
Film
Blue Room
Officer Delgado
2022
Film
Taklub
2015
Film
Seroks
Joaquin
2006
Film
Blood Ties
2010
Film
The Backride
2022
Film
I Remember You
2025
Film
Searching for Sol
Sol
2025
Film
Life's Pedal
2020
Trip
A Journey Home
Dante Santos
2009
Film
The Furnace
2021
Film
The Shoemaker
Elias
2019
Film
Hitboy
2018