Matimtiman Cruz | |
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Born | Maria Josefa Cruz August 21, 1921 |
Died | April 14, 1992 | (aged 70)
Resting place | Loyola Memorial Cemetery, Marikina |
Nationality | Filipina |
Other names | Aling Epang[1] |
Citizenship | Filipino |
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, radio personality |
Years active | 1955–1987 |
Employer | Sampaguita Picture |
Spouse | Perfecto Ursua Manego Sr. |
Partner(s) | Jaime Llave, popularly known as Balot |
Children | Veronidia, Angelito, Perfecto "Jun", Wilfredo |
Awards | 1969 FAMAS nominee for Best Supporting Actress for "IKAW" |
Maria Josefa Cruz (August 21, 1921 – April 14, 1992), better known by her screen name Matimtiman Cruz, was a Filipina radio personality, actress and comedian.
Career
[edit]Matimtiman started her movie career with Sampaguita Pictures. She later switched to comedy becoming one of the favorite and highly paid comedian in the 1950s.[2] She was featured in 96 films from 1955 to 1988, mostly performing comedic roles.
Personal life
[edit]She was married to Perfecto Ursua Manego, writer/director - in DZRH, DZPI and channel 11 (died December 1968), wherein they had 4 children - Veronidia, Angelito, Perfecto "Jun Cruz", and Wilfredo "Willy Cruz".
Her longtime partner, Jaime Llave, an actor-comedian who was best known by his screen name Balot - stood as the father of her children.[3]
Awards
[edit]Before she joined the movies, Matimtiman was voted as Miss Batangas in 1937 as well as Bb. Ilang-ilang ng Silangan (Miss Ilang-ilang of the East).[4]
As an actress, Matimtiman was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 1970 FAMAS Awards, then the only film awards in the Philippines, for the 1969 movie "Kapatid Ko Ang Aking Ina".[5]
Death
[edit]Matimtiman died on April 14, 1992, at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, at the age of 70.
Filmography
[edit]An incomplete list of movies Matimtiman Cruz appeared in:
Film | Year |
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Stupid Cupid | 1988 |
Bata-batuta | 1987 |
Di bale na lang | 1987 |
Mga paru-parong buking | 1985 |
Nagalit ang patay sa haba ng lamay | 1985 |
Palengke Queen | 1982 |
Stariray | 1981 |
Tacio | 1981 |
Dolphy's Angels | 1980 |
'Eto na naman si Asiong Aksaya! | 1980 |
Nognog | 1980 |
Pinoy Boxer | 1980 |
Awat na, Asiong Aksaya! | 1979 |
Stepsisters | 1979 |
Butsoy | 1978 |
Gorgonya | 1978 |
Jack and Poy | 1977 |
Asiong Aksaya | 1977 |
Kamay na gumagapang | 1974 |
Oh Margie Oh | 1974 |
Somewhere Over the Rainbow | 1974 |
Carmela | 1973 |
Florinda | 1973 |
Kondesang basahan | 1973 |
Maalaala mo kaya? | 1973 |
And God Smiled at Me | 1972 |
Ang gangster at ang birhen | 1972 |
Anghel ng pag-ibig | 1972 |
Just Married, Do Not Disturb | 1972 |
Kung may gusot, may lusot | 1972 |
Pinokyo en Little Snow White | 1972 |
The Sisters | 1972 |
Winter Holiday | 1972 |
Batuta ni Drakula | 1971 |
Bulilit Cinderella | 1971 |
Liezl at ang 7 hoods | 1971 |
Madonna | 1971 |
Portrait of an Angel | 1971 |
Querida mia | 1971 |
Sweet Caroline | 1971 |
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star | 1971 |
Bakit ako pa? | 1970 |
For You, Mama | 1970 |
Nasaan ka, Inay? | 1970 |
Ricky na, Tirso pa! | 1970 |
Sweet Matutinna | 1970 |
9 Teeners | 1969 |
Bittersweet | 1969 |
Drakulita | 1969 |
Jinkee | 1969 |
Kapatid ko ang aking ina | 1969 |
Let's Dance the Horsey-Horse | 1969 |
Bahay kubo, kahit munti | 1968 |
Deborrah | 1968 |
Elizabeth | 1968 |
Pitong krus ng isang ina | 1968 |
Cinderella A-Go-Go | 1967 |
Way Out in the Country | 1967 |
All Over the World | 1967 |
Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak | 1967 |
Pogi | 1967 |
Miranda: Ang Lagalag na Sirena | 1966 |
Jamboree '66 | 1966 |
Viva Ranchera' ' | 1966 |
Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story) | 1965 |
Apat Na Kagandahan | 1965 |
Gintong Recuerdo | 1965 |
Hamon sa Kampeon | 1965 |
Lastikman | 1965 |
Portrait of My Love | 1965 |
Hi-sosayti | 1964 |
Sa bilis, walang kaparis | 1964 |
Pag-ibig, ikaw ang maysala | 1964 |
From Tokyo with Love | 1964 |
Mga bata ng lagim | 1964 |
Umibig ay di biro | 1964 |
Ang bukas ay akin! | 1963 |
Trudis liit | 1963 |
Sabina | 1963 |
Lab na lab kita | 1962 |
Tulisan | 1962 |
Amaliang Mali-Mali | 1962 |
Susanang daldal | 1962 |
Tindahan ni Aling Epang | 1961 |
Dayukdok | 1961 |
Octavia | 1961 |
Lupa sa lupa | 1960 |
Tanikalang apoy | 1959 |
Baby bubut | 1958 |
Tatlong ilaw sa dambana | 1958 |
Anino ni Bathala | 1958 |
Talipandas | 1958 |
Ate Barbara | 1957 |
Batang bangkusay | 1957 |
Diyosa | 1957 |
Batas ng alipin | 1955 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Matimtiman Cruz biography". IMDB.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
- ^ "Dolphy. Chiquito at iba pang Komedyante ng Pilipinas-huwag mo akong patawanin Part 2". PiNaysaAmerika. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
- ^ "IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
- ^ Lo, Ricardo F. (2007-04-19). "Their Majesty: Showbiz other beauty queens" Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine. Newsflash.org. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
- ^ "18th FAMAS Awards (1969) Archived 2008-10-30 at the Wayback Machine. Unofficial Website of the FAMAS Awards. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.