Matimtiman Cruz
Born
Maria Josefa Cruz

(1921-08-21)August 21, 1921
DiedApril 14, 1992(1992-04-14) (aged 70)
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Cemetery, Marikina
NationalityFilipina
Other namesAling Epang[1]
CitizenshipFilipino
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian, radio personality
Years active1955–1987
EmployerSampaguita Picture
SpousePerfecto Ursua Manego Sr.
Partner(s)Jaime Llave, popularly known as Balot
ChildrenVeronidia, Angelito, Perfecto "Jun", Wilfredo
Awards1969 FAMAS nominee for Best Supporting Actress for "IKAW"

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.

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]

Death

Matimtiman died on April 14, 1992, at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, at the age of 70.

Filmography

An incomplete list of movies Matimtiman Cruz appeared in:

FilmYear
Stupid Cupid1988
Bata-batuta1987
Di bale na lang1987
Mga paru-parong buking1985
Nagalit ang patay sa haba ng lamay1985
Palengke Queen1982
Stariray1981
Tacio1981
Dolphy's Angels1980
'Eto na naman si Asiong Aksaya!1980
Nognog1980
Pinoy Boxer1980
Awat na, Asiong Aksaya!1979
Stepsisters1979
Butsoy1978
Gorgonya1978
Jack and Poy1977
Asiong Aksaya1977
Kamay na gumagapang1974
Oh Margie Oh1974
Somewhere Over the Rainbow1974
Carmela1973
Florinda1973
Kondesang basahan1973
Maalaala mo kaya?1973
And God Smiled at Me1972
Ang gangster at ang birhen1972
Anghel ng pag-ibig1972
Just Married, Do Not Disturb1972
Kung may gusot, may lusot1972
Pinokyo en Little Snow White1972
The Sisters1972
Winter Holiday1972
Batuta ni Drakula1971
Bulilit Cinderella1971
Liezl at ang 7 hoods1971
Madonna1971
Portrait of an Angel1971
Querida mia1971
Sweet Caroline1971
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star1971
Bakit ako pa?1970
For You, Mama1970
Nasaan ka, Inay?1970
Ricky na, Tirso pa!1970
Sweet Matutinna1970
9 Teeners1969
Bittersweet1969
Drakulita1969
Jinkee1969
Kapatid ko ang aking ina1969
Let's Dance the Horsey-Horse1969
Bahay kubo, kahit munti1968
Deborrah1968
Elizabeth1968
Pitong krus ng isang ina1968
Cinderella A-Go-Go1967
Way Out in the Country1967
All Over the World1967
Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak1967
Pogi1967
Miranda: Ang Lagalag na Sirena1966
Jamboree '661966
Viva Ranchera' '1966
Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story)1965
Apat Na Kagandahan1965
Gintong Recuerdo1965
Hamon sa Kampeon1965
Lastikman1965
Portrait of My Love1965
Hi-sosayti1964
Sa bilis, walang kaparis1964
Pag-ibig, ikaw ang maysala1964
From Tokyo with Love1964
Mga bata ng lagim1964
Umibig ay di biro1964
Ang bukas ay akin!1963
Trudis liit1963
Sabina1963
Lab na lab kita1962
Tulisan1962
Amaliang Mali-Mali1962
Susanang daldal1962
Tindahan ni Aling Epang1961
Dayukdok1961
Octavia1961
Lupa sa lupa1960
Tanikalang apoy1959
Baby bubut1958
Tatlong ilaw sa dambana1958
Anino ni Bathala1958
Talipandas1958
Ate Barbara1957
Batang bangkusay1957
Diyosa1957
Batas ng alipin1955

References

  1. "Matimtiman Cruz biography". IMDB.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
  2. "Dolphy. Chiquito at iba pang Komedyante ng Pilipinas-huwag mo akong patawanin Part 2". PiNaysaAmerika. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
  3. "IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  4. 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.
  5. "18th FAMAS Awards (1969) Archived 2008-10-30 at the Wayback Machine. Unofficial Website of the FAMAS Awards. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
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