Fatima Angelica Lontoc Cruz, also known by her screen name Timmy Cruz, is a Filipina singer and movie actress.
Timmy Cruz | |
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| Born | Fatima Angelica Lontoc Cruz December 7, 1966 Nevada, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, broadcast journalist |
| Years active | 1986–2016, 2024–present |
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Career
editCruz became popular in the 1980s for her songs "Boy", "Joke Lang" and "Tingin".
She also starred in films produced by Viva Films such as Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang (1988), Kung Kasalanan Man (1989), Pangarap Na Ginto (1990), Di Na Natuto (1993) and The Sarah Balabagan Story (1997). She played as the leading lady of Joey de Leon in Sheman: Mistress of the Universe, Eddie Garcia in Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila and Fernando Poe Jr. in Batas ng .45.
She appeared in the GMA Network television series Villa Quintana (1995), Halik sa Apoy (1998), and Sinner or Saint (2011). She appeared also in ABS-CBN TV series Lobo (2008), Love Is Only in the Movies (2010), and Kapitan Inggo (2011).
Cruz has turned into a Gospel singer under Praise Music. Cruz was awarded the 2009 Fr. Neri Satur Environmental Heroism Award.
In her comeback, she released Christmas music "All I Want is You" airing on streaming media under her new talent agent, Artists Circle founded on 2012 by Rams David.[1] After a 9 year hiatus from her last project in GMA Network’s drama series Once Again, Cruz stars in the crime drama series, Widows’ War and portrays the role of Mercy Castillo. This is Cruz's comeback project.
Personal life
editHer father is Atty. Angel Cruz and mother is Lourdes Lontok, businesswoman and civic leader. She finished her degree in Business Administration at University of the Philippines, and degrees in Banking and Finance at the University of San Francisco in California, USA.
In 2016, at her Tagaytay house, she discovered a peppercorn size mass and after biopsy she had a breast implant following a one breast mastectomy.[2]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1990 | Ibong Maya [3] | ||
| 1994–1995 | IBC News 11 O'Clock Report | Herself / Co-Anchor | |
| 1995–1997 | Villa Quintana | Elena Malvar | |
| 1997 | Bayani | Josefa Llanes Escoda | |
| 1997–2000 | Balitang Balita | Herself / Substitute Anchor for Gani Oro | |
| 1998–1999 | Halik sa Apoy | Toyang | |
| 1999–2002 | Big News | Herself / Co-Anchor | |
| 2000 | Marinella | Dra. Anna Rivera / Susana Villareal | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay | Guest Role | ||
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Dra. Enriquez | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook | Aming's Aunt | |
| Lobo | Ylvana Zaragoza | ||
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the Movies | Alejandra | |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo | Morgana Salazar | |
| Sinner or Saint | Sally | ||
| 2011–2012 | Daldalita | Lupe | |
| 2012 | Faithfully | Gloria Mariano | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Ligaw Na diyosa: The Katrina Halili Story | Malou | |
| Unforgettable | Raymunda "Munding" Manalastas | ||
| 2013–2014 | Adarna | Calisay | |
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Elvie | |
| 2016 | Once Again | Nancy Sanchez | |
| 2024–present | Widows' War | Mercy Castillo |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang | Carmen | Viva Films |
| Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Ligaya | ||
| 1989 | M&M, The Incredible Twins | ||
| Kung Kasalanan Man | Josephine "Jo" Quintos | ||
| 1990 | Pangarap Na Ginto | Sandy | |
| Lumaban Ka... Sagot Kita | |||
| 1991 | Batas ng .45 | Gina de Jesus | Chiba Far East Film International |
| 1993 | Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puwede Ba?) | Paula | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila | Racquel | |
| 2011 | My Neighbor's Wife | Jasmine's Mom | Regal Films |
| 2013 | The Bride and the Lover | Baby Montes |
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ Garcia, Rose (May 20, 2022). "Rams David: from managing kontrabidas to having 70 artists". pep.ph. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie (October 8, 2023). "Timmy Cruz opens up on surviving cancer". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Watch a Mystery-Thriller Tele-Movie by Mario O'Hara". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. July 5, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Timmy to launch Kakaiba album". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. November 12, 1990. p. 19. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ "Timmy on Nationwide Tour". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. October 28, 1992. p. 19. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
... Timmy went all over Metro Manila not just to promote her latest album (Magka-Ibigan)...
- ^ "Timmy Cruz to facilitate talk at Brahma Kumaris". INQUIRER.net. March 21, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Timmy Cruz returns to Kapuso Network in afternoon drama series, Sinner Or Saint". Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Timmy Cruz | Actress, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
External links
edit- Timmy Cruz at IMDb