John Lloyd Cruz is no doubt one of the most talented and versatile actors in Philippine showbiz.
His career has spanned over 20 years and through it all, he has proven his creativity and charisma.
He began his career in showbiz in 1999 starring in a teen-oriented drama. He eventually appeared in several dramas series, earning him the title of a matinee idol.
In film, John Lloyd has several blockbuster hits. His mostly portrayed the role of a dashing, romantic, leading man opposite some of the most bankable actresses in the country including Bea Alonzo.
He also branched out into producing films. In 2015, he starred in and produced the crime drama thriller Honor Thy Father, which was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. His role earned him the 39th Gawad Urian (2016) for Best Actor.
He has also been recognized as one of the three recipients of the Star Asia Award at the 15th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) in 2016.
He took a break from the limelight and went on hiatus in 2017. He still worked in several projects, however, appearing as an actor and working as director from 2018 to 2019.
John Lloyd also debuted as a music video director in 2019 for band Sugar Hiccup's “Saturnine Nevermore.”
In 2021, he made headlines after he signed a contract with GMA Network, confirming his showbiz comeback.
Take a look at John Lloyd Cruz's evolution here:
John Lloyd Cruz started his career in showbiz back in 1999 for 'Tabing Ilog.'
He ventured into acting in several television dramas as a leading man.
The actor is a certified matinee idol
John Lloyd has appeared in over 20 films.
He is widely known for his on-screen tandem with actress Bea Alonzo. Their film, 'One More Chance' and it's sequel 'A Second Chance,' are included in the top-grossing Filipino films list.
John Lloyd took on the role of a gay man in the movie 'In My Life.' His acting earned him several acting awards such as the PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year.
His film 'Honor Thy Father' was part of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. It won Best Picture in Los Angeles Philippines International Film Festival in 2016. He also appeared in 'Historya ni Ha' which premiered at the 65th BFI London Film Festival.
In 2017, John Lloyd took an indefinite leave from showbiz. He made an official comeback when he signed a contract with GMA Network.
Outside of showbiz, John Lloyd is a father to son Elias Modesto Cruz. Here he shows three generations of his family as he poses with his father Luisito.
John Lloyd is ready to make a big comeback with new projects.
John Lloyd starred in the sitcom 'Happy ToGetHer' for his TV comeback and first TV series with GMA after signing his contract. The show aired from 2021 to 2023.
John has been spending more quality time with his son, Elias Modesto. The father-and-son duo attended Maja Salvador's wedding together.
John Lloyd has also taken Elias on some of his trips abroad.
John Lloyd Cruz and ex-girlfriend Shaina Magdayao were reunited on screen for their movie 'Essential Truths of the Lake.' The cast and crew were in Switzerland for the movie's world premiere at the 76th Locarno Film Festival.
John Lloyd Cruz is living out the career and low-profile life he carved for himself.