Matimtiman Cruz
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:
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Stupid Cupid |
| 1987 | Bata-batuta |
| 1987 | Di bale na lang |
| 1985 | Mga paru-parong buking |
| 1985 | Nagalit ang patay sa haba ng lamay |
| 1982 | Palengke Queen |
| 1981 | Stariray |
| 1981 | Tacio |
| 1980 | Dolphy's Angels |
| 1980 | 'Eto na naman si Asiong Aksaya! |
| 1980 | Nognog |
| 1980 | Pinoy Boxer |
| 1979 | Awat na, Asiong Aksaya! |
| 1979 | Stepsisters |
| 1978 | Butsoy |
| 1978 | Gorgonya |
| 1977 | Jack and Poy |
| 1977 | Asiong Aksaya |
| 1974 | Kamay na gumagapang |
| 1974 | Oh Margie Oh |
| 1974 | Somewhere Over the Rainbow |
| 1973 | Carmela |
| 1973 | Florinda |
| 1973 | Kondesang basahan |
| 1973 | Maalaala mo kaya? |
| 1972 | 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 |
| 1971 | 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 |
| 1970 | Bakit ako pa? |
| 1970 | For You, Mama |
| 1970 | Nasaan ka, Inay? |
| 1970 | Ricky na, Tirso pa! |
| 1970 | Sweet Matutinna |
| 1969 | 9 Teeners |
| 1969 | Bittersweet |
| 1969 | Drakulita |
| 1969 | Jinkee |
| 1969 | Kapatid ko ang aking ina |
| 1969 | Let's Dance the Horsey-Horse |
| 1968 | Bahay kubo, kahit munti |
| 1968 | Deborrah |
| 1968 | Elizabeth |
| 1968 | Pitong krus ng isang ina |
| 1967 | Cinderella A-Go-Go |
| 1967 | Way Out in the Country |
| 1967 | All Over the World |
| 1967 | Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak |
| 1967 | Pogi |
| 1966 | Miranda: Ang Lagalag na Sirena |
| 1966 | Jamboree '66 |
| 1966 | Viva Ranchera |
| 1965 | 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 |
| 1964 | 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 |
| 1963 | Ang bukas ay akin! |
| 1963 | Trudis liit |
| 1963 | Sabina |
| 1962 | Lab na lab kita |
| 1962 | Tulisan |
| 1962 | Amaliang Mali-Mali |
| 1962 | Susanang daldal |
| 1961 | Tindahan ni Aling Epang |
| 1961 | Dayukdok |
| 1961 | Octavia |
| 1960 | Lupa sa lupa |
| 1959 | Tanikalang apoy |
| 1958 | Baby bubut |
| 1958 | Tatlong ilaw sa dambana |
| 1958 | Anino ni Bathala |
| 1958 | Talipandas |
| 1957 | Ate Barbara |
| 1957 | Batang bangkusay |
| 1957 | Diyosa |
| 1955 | Batas ng alipin |
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.