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Willy Cruz(1947-2017)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Willy Cruz was born on 30 January 1947 in San Miguel, Manila, Philippines. He was a composer and actor, known for On Borrowed Time (1989), Bituing walang ningning (1985) and Sana'y wala nang wakas (1986). He died on 17 April 2017 in Quezon City, Philippines.
BornJanuary 30, 1947
DiedApril 17, 2017(70)
BornJanuary 30, 1947
DiedApril 17, 2017(70)
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  • Awards
    • 22 wins & 9 nominations total

Known for

On Borrowed Time (1989)
On Borrowed Time
8.0
  • Composer
  • 1989
Bituing walang ningning (1985)
Bituing walang ningning
7.7
  • Composer(as Willie Cruz)
  • 1985
Dina Bonnevie, Sharon Cuneta, and Cherie Gil in Sana'y wala nang wakas (1986)
Sana'y wala nang wakas
7.8
  • Composer
  • 1986
Claudine Barretto, Sharon Cuneta, Christopher De Leon, Patrick Garcia, Zsa Zsa Padilla, and Camille Prats in Madrasta (1996)
Madrasta
7.3
  • Composer
  • 1996

Credits

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Composer

  • Ronnie Liang: May Minamahal
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2013
  • Hanggang dito na lamang at maraming salamat (2007)
    Hanggang dito na lamang at maraming salamat
    8.2
    • Composer
    • 2007
  • The Long Wait (2002)
    The Long Wait
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 2002–2003
  • Tatarin (2001)
    Tatarin
    5.7
    • Composer
    • 2001
  • Richard Gomez, Olivia M. Lamasan, Ricky Lee, and Lorna Tolentino in Hanggang kailan kita mamahalin? (1997)
    Hanggang kailan kita mamahalin?
    6.4
    • Composer
    • 1997
  • Lihim ni Madonna (1997)
    Lihim ni Madonna
    6.8
    • Composer
    • 1997
  • Claudine Barretto, Sharon Cuneta, Christopher De Leon, Patrick Garcia, Zsa Zsa Padilla, and Camille Prats in Madrasta (1996)
    Madrasta
    7.3
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga in Second Chances (1995)
    Second Chances
    7.2
    • Composer
    • 1995
  • Richard Gomez, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Karl Angelo Legaspi, and Aiko Melendez in Maalaala mo kaya: The Movie (1994)
    Maalaala mo kaya: The Movie
    8.0
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Donna Cruz, Angelu De Leon, Vina Morales, and Ana Roces in Kadenang bulaklak (1994)
    Kadenang bulaklak
    8.4
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Zenaida Amador, Kris Aquino, Ishmael Bernal, Nida Blanca, Rustica Carpio, Willy Cruz, Cris Daluz, Christopher De Leon, Nanding Fernandez, Tony Gosalvez, George Jarlego, Olivia M. Lamasan, Tony Mabesa, Edu Manzano, Jun Pereira, Crispin Pineda, Nonong Rasca, Rosa Rosal, Len Santos, Emig Tagle, Jomari Yllana, Armando Goyena, Melvin Lee, Jim Pebanco, AiAi Delas Alas, Whitney Tyson, Malou Crisologo, Sheila Ysrael, Erick Esguerra, Balot, Len Ag-Santos, Nena Perez Rubio, Carmen Serafin, Frannie Zamora, Liza Magtoto, Jojo Tagudin, Raffy Tejada, Zeus Inocencio, Ronald Lim, Michelle Reyes, Anacleta Encarnacion, Robert Dupitas, Jaime Yambao, Cecilia Valle, and Marina Gonzales in Mahal kita, walang iba (1992)
    Mahal kita, walang iba
    5.3
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Tayong dalawa (1992)
    Tayong dalawa
    7.5
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Johnny Delgado, Richard Gomez, and Gretchen Barretto in Lumayo ka man sa akin (1992)
    Lumayo ka man sa akin
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Una kang naging akin (1991)
    Una kang naging akin
    7.0
    • Composer
    • 1991
  • Sharon Cuneta, Tonton Gutierrez, Eddie Mesa, and Gary Valenciano in Kaputol ng isang awit (1991)
    Kaputol ng isang awit
    6.3
    • Composer
    • 1991

Music Department

  • Claudine Barretto, Cesar Montano, Diether Ocampo, and Meg Imperial in Bakit manipis ang ulap? (2016)
    Bakit manipis ang ulap?
    TV Series
    • theme music composer
    • 2016
  • Heart Evangelista and Bianca King in Luna Blanca (2012)
    Luna Blanca
    8.3
    TV Series
    • theme music composer
    • 2012
  • Mga nagbabagang bulaklak (2011)
    Mga nagbabagang bulaklak
    TV Series
    • theme music
    • 2011
  • Pasan ko ang daigdig
    9.0
    TV Series
    • theme music
    • 2007–2008
  • Dennis Trillo, Nadine Samonte, and Iwa Moto in Kung mahawi man ang ulap (2007)
    Kung mahawi man ang ulap
    8.0
    TV Series
    • theme music composer
    • 2007
  • Anjanette Abayari, Cesar Montano, Alice Dixson, Joko Diaz, and Marjorie Barretto in Silakbo (1995)
    Silakbo
    7.4
    • music supervisor
    • 1995
  • Dina Bonnevie, Richard Gomez, Tonton Gutierrez, and Dawn Zulueta in Akin ang pangarap mo (1992)
    Akin ang pangarap mo
    8.1
    • musical director
    • 1992
  • Nanette Medved in Darna (1991)
    Darna
    6.8
    • musical director
    • 1991
  • Kasalanan bang sambahin ka? (1990)
    Kasalanan bang sambahin ka?
    7.3
    • musical director
    • 1990
  • Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta in Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
    Bakit ikaw pa rin?
    2.7
    • musical director
    • 1990
  • Pangarap na ginto (1990)
    Pangarap na ginto
    • musical director
    • 1990
  • Huminga ka na hangga't gusto mo (1989)
    Huminga ka na hangga't gusto mo
    • theme song composer
    • 1989
  • Sharon Cuneta and Helen Gamboa in Oras-oras, araw-araw (1989)
    Oras-oras, araw-araw
    • musical score
    • 1989
  • Christopher De Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Princess Punzalan, and Joel Torre in Magkano ang iyong dangal? (1988)
    Magkano ang iyong dangal?
    • music
    • 1988
  • Ultimax Force (1987)
    Ultimax Force
    4.9
    • conductor (as Willie Cruz)
    • 1987

Actor

  • Papa's Girl (1990)
    Papa's Girl
    6.6
    • 1990
  • Bubble's Ativan Gang
    • 1988
  • Sun Rises at Night (1983)
    Sun Rises at Night
    • Pianista
    • 1983
  • Vilma Santos and Nonoy Zuñiga in Never Ever Say Goodbye (1983)
    Never Ever Say Goodbye
    • 1983
  • Portrait of My Love
    • (as Willie Cruz)
    • 1965
  • Manding Claro and Nenita Vidal in Troop 11 (1957)
    Troop 11
    • (as Willie Cruz)
    • 1957
  • Kuwentong bahay-bahayan
    • (as Willie Cruz)
    • 1953

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Willie Cruz
  • Born
    • January 30, 1947
    • San Miguel, Manila, Philippines
  • Died
    • April 17, 2017
    • Quezon City, Philippines(complications from a stroke)

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