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.
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" |
Career
editMatimtiman 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
editShe 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
editBefore 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
editMatimtiman died on April 14, 1992, at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, at the age of 70.
Filmography
editAn incomplete list of movies Matimtiman Cruz appeared in:
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| 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.