Cris Villanueva
Krishnamurti Villanueva (born May 23, 1971) is a Filipino actor in movies and television. He was a former matinee idol in the late 1980s. He was a cast member of That's Entertainment, a youth-oriented talent and variety show now defunct in the Philippines.
Cris Villanueva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Krishnamurti Villanueva May 23, 1971 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Cris |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Career
Villanueva started as commercial model of Coca-Cola until discovered by Deo Fajardo. He became a member of That's Entertainment. He received a nomination from FAMAS Awards (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences), Luna Awards (Film Academy of the Philippines), Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) and Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor in Miguel/Michelle (1998). He starred as Filmmaker 2 in Bayaning 3rd World (1999), which Villanueva was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor.
He played as the father of Jillian Ward in Mars Ravelo's TV series Trudis Liit showed in GMA Network. In 2011, Cris Villanueva made a comeback in ABS-CBN as Rocco Amarillo in Mula sa Puso - Rocco Amarillo is the biological father of Gabriel (JM De Guzman) who saved the life of Magda (Dawn Zulueta) under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas. He was included in the powerhouse cast of Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, TV series aired in ABS-CBN starring Iza Calzado, Gabby Concepcion, Andi Eigenmann and Jake Cuenca.
Cris-Tina love team filmography
- Tamis ng Unang Halik (1990)
- Lessons in Love (1990)
- Papa's Girl (1990)
- I Have 3 Eggs (1990)
- Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diyablo (1989)
- May Pulis ... May Pulis ... sa Ilalim ng Tulay (1989)
- Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle (1989)
- Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988)
- Wake Up Little Susie (1988)
Filmography
Television
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Isa Pa with Feelings | |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | old Joven Hernendo |
| 2016 | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Benjamin "Ben" Antipala |
| 2014 | Maria Leonora Teresa | Pablo |
| 2012 | The Healing | Ding |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Arthur |
| 2007 | Balikbayan Box | |
| 2005 | The Family That Eats Soil | |
| Ang Lagusan | ||
| Pepot Superstar | ||
| 2004 | Sinful Nights | |
| 2002 | Kailangan Kita | Father Ruben |
| Chiffons | ||
| 2000 | Tatlong Puso, Iisang Pangarap | |
| Bayaning 3rd World | Filmmaker #2 | |
| 1998 | Miguel/Michelle | Julio |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Ernesto |
| 1996 | Madrasta | Dan |
| 1989 | Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle | Anton |
Endorsements
- Maxi-Peel (with his daughter, Zara)
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 13, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) "Rocco, rides on loveteams popularity"
- http://rodmagaru.com/2012/07/05/tv-kahit-pusoy-masugatan-premieres-july-9-primetime/ "Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Premieres on July 9 on PRIMETIME"
- http://www.tristancafe.com/forum/91546 "Cris Villanueva Filed A Restraining Order Against Criselda Volks"
- http://www.pep.ph/spotlight/controversies/14133/Cris-Villanueva-disclaims-Criselda-Volks "Cris Villanueva disclaims Criselda Volks's accusation of child neglect"