If we were to describe the one and only John Lloyd Cruz, there aren't enough words to fully encompass what he achieved in his stellar career both in TV and movies.
Born on June 24, 1983, the 38-year-old actor has cemented his place in showbiz not just as a matinee idol, but as an incredible storyteller.
While he is known for his box office films, he is still an artist. He has given life to more serious characters in artistically driven movies.
And when portraying these roles, John Lloyd seemingly disappears in front of our eyes as he gives life to the character with such depth.
After doing a telefantasya soap and a movie with perennial on-screen partner Sarah Geronimo in 2017, John Lloyd took a break from the hustle and bustle of the entertainment world, at the height of his career. Then in May 2021, he announced his comeback.
He is now one of the top talents of Crown Artist Management (CAM), the talent management agency of actress Maja Salvador.
Get to know more about this breathtaking artist as he enters a new phase in his life in this gallery.
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is his full name. He's the son of Aida Espidol and Luisito Llora Cruz.
In a report by PEP.ph, they cited a feature on Jeepney TV that John Lloyd's decision to pursue a career in showbiz was grounded by his desire to help out his family. He shared, “Gusto ko lang talagang makatulong financially sa parents ko. 'Yung daddy ko marble industry ang pinagkukuhaan ng pangtustos sa amin, kaya lang 'yong transition from marble to tiles, naapektuhan talaga kami, and I wanted to help out.”
John Lloyd landed one of the coveted spots and was selected as a member of Batch 5 of Star Magic. He was catapulted to fame, when he was cast in the teen drama series, 'Tabing Ilog' (1999).
There's no denying that John Lloyd has found a perfect on-screen partner both in TV and movies with Kapuso multi-awarded actress Bea Alonzo. Their first-ever teleserye was 'Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay' (2002), but they etched their names in the local film industry playing Popoy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Basha (Bea Alonzo) in 'One More Chance' (2007).
Everything he touches turns into magic and his incredible acting skills also lead to fruitful pairings with other leading ladies including Sarah Geronimo, Jennylyn Mercado, and Angel Locsin.
John Lloyd has a treasure trove of awards establishing himself as a high-caliber actor. He won Best Actor for his role 'Honor Thy Father' in the 39th Gawad Urian Awards (2016). The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) handed him and Piolo Pascual the Movie Actor of the Year recognition during the 31st Star Awards for Movies in 2015 and he also won the trophy for Best Actor in the 59th FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences) in 2011.
He was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category in the International Cinephile Society Awards 2018 for his role in Lav Diaz's 'Ang Babeng Humayo.'
He was one of the recipients of the Natatanging Aktor at Aktres ng Dekada award alongside Superstar Nora Aunor, Alessandra de Rossi and Angeli Bayani in the 44th Gawad Urian Awards.
John Lloyd has the distinction as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the prestigious Star Asia Award in the 15th New York Asian Film Festival in 2016.
He has also scored numerous recognitions for his work in TV and has received the honor of being named as Box Office King a number of times.
The actor is also a preferred choice of several big brands as their celebrity ambassador
After more than four years of taking a break, John Lloyd was officially announced as one of the artists of Maja Salvador's talent management agency, Crown Artist Management.
In May 2021 he was spotted in Willie Revillame's Puerto Galera resort together with Direk Edgar "Bobot" Ortiz
John Lloyd delighted his fans with a resounding return on TV by joining Willie in the mid-year TV special of Shopee at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in June 2021.
After the Shopee event, he was then spotted with GMA Films President and Programming Consultant to the Chairman and CEO Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes. This fueled the speculations that he will be doing a project really soon with GMA-7.
But beyond the glitz and glamour of his showbiz life, if there's one title he proudly wears in his heart is being a father to Elias Modesto.
Welcome back, John Lloyd Cruz!