Matimtiman Cruz
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 | Actress, comedian, radio personality |
| Years active | 1955–1987 |
| Employer | Sampaguita Picture |
| Spouse(s) | 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
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
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
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]
Filmography
An 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
- "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.