Acting

John Lloyd Cruz

Born 24 June 1983 · Manila, Philippines · 43

John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor most known for One More Chance (2007), A Very Special Love (2008), and Honor Thy Father (2015). Regarded as the "King of Contemporary Cinema" by the media, Cruz has top-billed several box-office successes. His 2015 film A Second Chance grossed over ₱556 million, which makes it one of the highest-grossing Philippine films in history. With around 80 awards throughout his career, including two FAMAS Awards and three Gawad Urian Awards (including the Dekada Award), Cruz is one of the most awarded Filipino actors. He was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the Star Asia Award at the New York Asian Film Festival.