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Ely Cruz(1948-2023)

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Additional Crew
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Ely Cruz
Ely Cruz was born on 18 February 1948 in the Philippines. He was a cinematographer, known for Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River (2004), The Rites of May (1976) and Kapag napagod ang puso (1988). He died on 12 October 2023 in the Philippines.
BornFebruary 18, 1948
DiedOctober 12, 2023(75)
BornFebruary 18, 1948
DiedOctober 12, 2023(75)
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  • Awards
    • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

Known for

Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River (2004)
Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River
7.1
  • Cinematographer
  • 2004
Charo Santos-Concio in The Rites of May (1976)
The Rites of May
6.5
  • Cinematographer
  • 1976
Kapag napagod ang puso
  • Cinematographer
  • 1988
Eskapo (1995)
Eskapo
6.8
  • Cinematographer(as Ely R. Cruz)
  • 1995

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend goes on and on and on (2006)
    Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend goes on and on and on
    5.3
    • director of photography
    • 2006
  • Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend continues (2005)
    Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend continues
    7.1
    • director of photography
    • 2005
  • Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River (2004)
    Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River
    7.1
    • director of photography
    • 2004
  • Fantastic Man (2003)
    Fantastic Man
    6.3
    • director of photography
    • 2003
  • Utang ng ama
    5.2
    • director of photography
    • 2003
  • Lastikman (2003)
    Lastikman
    5.8
    • director of photography
    • 2003
  • Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse (2002)
    Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse
    7.0
    • Cinematographer
    • 2002
  • Mga munting tinig (2002)
    Mga munting tinig
    6.9
    • director of photography
    • 2002
  • Tatarin (2001)
    Tatarin
    5.7
    • director of photography
    • 2001
  • Wowie De Guzman, Judy Ann Santos, and Carlo Muñoz in Luv Text (2001)
    Luv Text
    6.8
    • director of photography
    • 2001
  • In the Bosom of the Enemy (2001)
    In the Bosom of the Enemy
    6.9
    • director of photography
    • 2001
  • Piolo Pascual in Lagarista (2000)
    Lagarista
    6.1
    • Cinematographer
    • 2000
  • Minsan ko lang sasabihin (2000)
    Minsan ko lang sasabihin
    6.9
    • director of photography
    • 2000
  • Jomari Yllana in Most Wanted (2000)
    Most Wanted
    7.0
    • director of photography
    • 2000
  • Mahal kita, walang iwanan (2000)
    Mahal kita, walang iwanan
    • director of photography
    • 2000

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Bahay ni Lola (2001)
    Bahay ni Lola
    5.6
    • second camera
    • 2001
  • Anjanette Abayari in Darna! Ang pagbabalik (1994)
    Darna! Ang pagbabalik
    5.8
    • camera: special effects
    • 1994
  • Rita Avila, Romy Diaz, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Don Pepot, Jimmy Santos, Jennifer Sevilla, Dolphy, Ian Veneracion, Jestoni Alarcon, Mike Relon Makiling, Jovit Moya, Rose Ann Gonzales, Michael Locsin, Rusty Santos, Jaime Castillo, Ros Olgado, Vic J. Poblete, Danilo Roman, and Andro Guevarra in Black Magic (1987)
    Black Magic
    7.7
    • second unit cameraman
    • 1987
  • Rita Avila, Pilita Corrales, Ricky Davao, Jackie Lou Blanco, Ian Veneracion, Jestoni Alarcon, Gary Valenciano, Ronnel Victor, Michael Locsin, and Mon Alvir in Di bale na lang (1987)
    Di bale na lang
    9.2
    • camera: second unit
    • 1987
  • Bilanggo sa dilim (1986)
    Bilanggo sa dilim
    5.8
    • lighting director
    • 1986
  • Sandy Andolong, Christopher De Leon, Johnny Delgado, Jay Ilagan, Nanette Inventor, Charo Santos-Concio, and Boboy Garrovillo in Will Your Heart Beat Faster? (1980)
    Will Your Heart Beat Faster?
    7.0
    • camera: second unit
    • 1980
  • Moments in a Stolen Dream (1977)
    Moments in a Stolen Dream
    7.1
    • camera operator
    • 1977

Additional Crew

  • Robin Padilla in Kulimlim (2004)
    Kulimlim
    6.2
    • technical consultant: Maverick Films
    • 2004
  • Nora Aunor, Yul Servo, and Aleck Bovick in Naglalayag (2004)
    Naglalayag
    6.9
    • technical consultant
    • 2004
  • Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila (2000)
    Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila
    • technical head: Millennium
    • 2000

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Ely R. Cruz
  • Born
    • February 18, 1948
    • Philippines
  • Died
    • October 12, 2023
    • Philippines(Undisclosed)

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