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Abbo Dela Cruz(1963-2008)

  • Director
  • Actor
  • Writer
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Abbo Dela Cruz was born in 1963 in the Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Misteryo sa tuwa (1984), Sabik sa halik (1995) and Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa (1993). He was married to Teresita V. Dela Cruz. He died on 22 July 2008 in Pavino, Lucban, Quezon, Luzon, Philippines.
Born1963
DiedJuly 22, 2008
Born1963
DiedJuly 22, 2008
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  • Awards
    • 2 nominations total

Known for

Misteryo sa tuwa (1984)
Misteryo sa tuwa
7.4
  • Director
  • 1984
Roy Alvarez, Gardo Versoza, Abby Viduya, Natasha Ledesma, and Joboy Gomez in Sabik sa halik (1995)
Sabik sa halik
6.8
  • Director(as Rico Mambo)
  • 1995
Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa (1993)
Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa
  • Director
  • 1993
Ramon Christopher, Fernando Montenegro, Jestoni Alarcon, Deborah Carpio, and Mahalia Mendez in Kagat (1996)
Kagat
  • Director(as Rico Mambo)
  • 1996

Credits

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Director

  • Christopher De Leon, Rosanna Roces, Leandro Baldemor, Bobby Andrews, Dindi Gallardo, and Daniella in Katawan (1999)
    Katawan
    5.3
    • Director (as Abbo Q. Dela Cruz)
    • 1999
  • Tony Carreon, Klaudia Koronel, Evelyn Vargas, Leandro Baldemor, Cita Astals, Francis Enriquez, Roy Rodrigo, Ben Sagmit, Beverly Salviejo, Mahalia Mendez, and Jinky Oda in Hawakan mo ako (1997)
    Hawakan mo ako
    6.8
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1997
  • Tonton Gutierrez and Lara Morena in Kriselda: Sabik sa iyo (1997)
    Kriselda: Sabik sa iyo
    6.1
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Jay Manalo and Dindi Gallardo in Totoy Mola (1997)
    Totoy Mola
    6.8
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1997
  • Ramon Christopher, Fernando Montenegro, Jestoni Alarcon, Deborah Carpio, and Mahalia Mendez in Kagat (1996)
    Kagat
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1996
  • Celia Rodriguez, Abby Viduya, Leandro Baldemor, and Isko Moreno in Tukso layuan mo ako 2 (1996)
    Tukso layuan mo ako 2
    7.0
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1996
  • Anton Bernardo, Rosanna Roces, Leandro Baldemor, and Natasha Ledesma in Patikim ng pinya (1996)
    Patikim ng pinya
    7.8
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1996
  • Sariwa (1996)
    Sariwa
    7.2
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1996
  • Roy Alvarez, Gardo Versoza, Abby Viduya, Natasha Ledesma, and Joboy Gomez in Sabik sa halik (1995)
    Sabik sa halik
    6.8
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1995
  • Gina Pareño, Rosanna Roces, Jeffrey Santos, Gardo Versoza, and Jovit Moya in Kirot II (1995)
    Kirot II
    5.4
    • Director (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1995
  • Teresa Loyzaga, William Martinez, Gloria Romero, Gardo Versoza, Dawn Zulueta, Abbo Dela Cruz, and Toby Alejar in Sana'y laging magkapiling (1994)
    Sana'y laging magkapiling
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Ayaw ko ng mangarap
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Kumusta ka aking mahal? (1993)
    Kumusta ka aking mahal?
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa (1993)
    Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Sana kahit minsan (1992)
    Sana kahit minsan
    7.2
    • Director (as Abbo Q. Dela Cruz)
    • 1992

Actor

  • Boldstar (2003)
    Boldstar
    8.6
    • Mama (as Rico Mambo)
    • 2003
  • Ms. Kristina Moran: Female Fighter (1999)
    Ms. Kristina Moran: Female Fighter
    6.1
    • (as Abbo Q. Dela Cruz)
    • 1999
  • Christopher De Leon, Rosanna Roces, Leandro Baldemor, Bobby Andrews, Dindi Gallardo, and Daniella in Katawan (1999)
    Katawan
    5.3
    • Clerk (as Abbo D. Dela Cruz)
    • 1999
  • Orapronobis (1989)
    Orapronobis
    7.0
    • Django
    • 1989
  • Rudy Fernandez in Tubusin mo ng dugo (1988)
    Tubusin mo ng dugo
    • Lope
    • 1988
  • Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier (1987)
    Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier
    6.4
    • 1987
  • Fernando Poe Jr. and Maricel Soriano in Quiapo Kid (1986)
    Quiapo Kid
    6.0
    • Daga
    • 1986
  • Rudy Fernandez and Jackie Lou Blanco in Lumuhod ka sa lupa! (1986)
    Lumuhod ka sa lupa!
    • 1986
  • Unfaithful Wife (1986)
    Unfaithful Wife
    6.3
    • Lits
    • 1986
  • Bomba Arienda
    • Badong
    • 1985
  • Nora Aunor, Bella Flores, Tina Paner, Maricel Soriano, Manilyn Reynes, and Sheryl Cruz in Mga kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985)
    Mga kwento ni Lola Basyang
    6.9
    • Kidnapper (segment "Querubin: Maria Leonora Theresa")
    • 1985
  • Sangley Point Robbery (1985)
    Sangley Point Robbery
    7.2
    • Doming
    • 1985
  • Sarsi Emmanuelle in Virgin Forest (1985)
    Virgin Forest
    6.8
    • Guardia Civil 2 (San Mateo) (as Abbo Q. Dela Cruz)
    • 1985
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984)
    Shake, Rattle & Roll
    6.5
    • (as Abbo Q. Dela Cruz)
    • 1984
  • Pasukuin si Waway (1984)
    Pasukuin si Waway
    7.7
    • Roger Taba
    • 1984

Writer

  • Ramon Christopher, Fernando Montenegro, Jestoni Alarcon, Deborah Carpio, and Mahalia Mendez in Kagat (1996)
    Kagat
    • screenplay (as Rico Mambo)
    • 1996
  • Roy Alvarez, Gardo Versoza, Abby Viduya, Natasha Ledesma, and Joboy Gomez in Sabik sa halik (1995)
    Sabik sa halik
    6.8
    • screenplay
    • story (as Rico Mambo, as Rico Mambo)
    • 1995
  • Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa (1993)
    Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa
    • story and screenplay
    • 1993
  • Misteryo sa tuwa (1984)
    Misteryo sa tuwa
    7.4
    • written by (as Abbo Q. Dela Cruz)
    • 1984

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Abbo D. Dela Cruz
  • Born
    • 1963
    • Philippines
  • Died
    • July 22, 2008
    • Pavino, Lucban, Quezon, Luzon, Philippines(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Teresita V. Dela Cruz? - 2008 (his death)
  • Relatives
      Esperanza de la Cruz(Sibling)

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