Work Search: [22], Between the time of his breakthrough and 1985, dela Cruz was announced as one of the supporting actors in another action film by Liliw Production Tatak: Magnum (1983) starring local actor Nelson Anderson who at the time was under a contract with them. To further dela Cruz's abilities, they gave him acting, karate, fight choreography, and stunts lessons. [43] While dela Cruz returned to obscurity in his home country, but worldwide cult films affectionadoes collected VHS copies of his films, and eventually uploaded them on the internet to become viral. Ernesto de la Cruz : I've worked too hard, Hector. First Lady Imelda Marcos who invested a lot of resources in Filipino Cinema, organized the first Manila International Film Festivals to promote the local productions to the rest of the world. At dela Cruz's funeral Celing said that Peter paid for the casket paid and sent a minor amount of cash, while Cora paid for the service once visited by another of their brother. There's no getting around that. It led to a situation where Anderson had to separate them. His bachelor life is in for quite a bit of a change to accommodate his new charge, whether it means coping with the annoyance of his youtuber diva roommate Ernesto, allying his boss/estranged girlfriend Imelda's concern over him raising a child, or honestly just getting all his papers graded in time when he's got a little boy to comfort. [37] Celing said that fellow actress Lotis Key attended dela Cruz's funeral. In the Philippines it is still their highest exported film, and within their acting community dela Cruz's international reach hasn't been topped. Around that time, dela Cruz received a trophy from the Starlight Cultural Foundation - Pasig Cultural Affair for International Action Star of Showbiz World. [2] Anderson's account of his friendship with dela Cruz was at the time when both were under contract with Liliw Production. Imelda turned a bit uncomfortable on her seat. [6], On February 13, 1981, Stariray premiered. Tags. [24] Both director Bobby A. Suarez and actress Marrie Lee said they were working with dela Cruz on a project that never materialized. As described by his brother on that morning dela Cruz, who was already bed stricken due to a previous heart attack, fell from his bed and was found unconscious. One day, he comes three fotos of the same man at the same age, all taken across 70 years. Dela Cruz's mother, who had a hard time raising five boys, allowed Peter and his wife Cora Ridon Caballes to take dela Cruz under their helm for a film career. [8] On May 29, Agent 00 was released. He was Miguel Rivera's idol and a famous singer and musician who dazzled audiences with his good looks and his charm. (Warning Spoilers ahead. It's a very nice morning in the city of Gotham, everything is nice until the crazy ones come out. She is a warm-hearted, supportive, and kind woman who is Miguel's great-grandmother. [4], Comic actor Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr., better known as Dolphy, was friends with Peter Caballes, who introduced him to dela Cruz. [3], In 1978, dela Cruz shared the top billing with actor Ramon Zamora in Chopsuey Meets Big Time Papa. [2], According to Ceiling the family accepted dela Cruz's size due to their mother's fascination with the image of Santo Niño de Cebú. [42], Dela Cruz became a cult film icon. President Ferdinand Marcos gave dela Cruz the title of agent. The Sexy n' The Tiny. The Sexy n' The Tiny alongside Berting Labra and Pia Moran. A Coco AU based on the deleted scene idea that Miguel needed to return the guitar to lift the curse. In 1968, dela Cruz's father died after falling down a ladder at work. Inspired by action films, he started training Karate which he maintained throughout his career. [40] Some account say that for his size he was an impressive weight lighter[41] and enjoyed parachuting. Anderson also talked about dela Cruz's fearlessness. [26], In January or February 1986, dela Cruz appeared at a Ferdinand Marcos' reelection rally showing support. He resorted to murdering his best friend Héctor, who wanted to go back home to his family, and stealin… What a talent, to have almost nothing and then to make people happy, I salute. Success doesn't come for free, Miguel. When he discovers Ernesto De la Cruz is his great-great-grandfather, he decides to borrow his guitar to play in the Day of the Dead Talent Show in order to prove himself as a musician. [13] The film would turn dela Cruz into a legend. 1. [7] It's Dolphy's comedy vehicle and dela Cruz plays a supporting role, in it Dolphy plays Serafica a Cinderella type character who is forced to crossdress and serve his dominating mother and brothers who run a crime syndicate. Director Dante Pangilinan said that dela Cruz had his first kiss on the set of Sila... Sa bawat bangketa (1977) after he asked him if he could get an onscreen kiss. 1 Gallery 1.1 Images 1.1.1 Promotional 1.1.2 Coco 1.1.3 Miscellaneous 1.2 Videos Add a photo to this gallery Add a photo to this gallery Add a photo to this gallery Add a … Prior to the shoot of their first film Agent OO (1981) and for the rest of dela Cruz's career Nicart trained him with the stunt company SOS Daredevils. [2] According to the filmmakers of the documentary The Search for Weng Weng, when they tracked down the couple to get their account, Peter had died in 2007 while Cora never responded on the matter. [2] On June 12, Da Best In Da West was released. A key element of Coco's story is how much Miguel idolizes a late musician named Ernesto de la Cruz, who he also believes is his great-great-grandfather. Former first lady Imelda Marcos said the following about dela Cruz: The appearance of Weng Weng showed the great Filipino spirit. Dela Cruz endorsed Marcos for his 1986 reelection, and dela Cruz last known appearance was at one of his rally. Twenty one years after his death, Héctor finds that his photo has finally been placed on an ofrenda. [2], Dela Cruz was listed in the Guinness World Records as the shortest adult in a leading role. Guerrero describes that the first time he met dela Cruz children were around who did not know what to make him, and when dela Cruz spoke the little girls got scared. premiered. The discoveries about him led to two theatrically released documentaries. He was also thought to be Miguel's great-great-grandfather as well. Around this time director Andrew Leavold started to make a documentary to discover his life behind the Weng Weng label. The trophy is dated on February 22; afterward no public appearance by dela Cruz is known. [2], Dela Cruz had several friendships throughout his career. When he started socializing with dela Cruz, he noticed his potential and felt he was put down by others. Unfortunately he caught someone's wrong attention. The arsenic in Ernesto's pocket wasn’t for his partner — there was only so much longevity in that thin red songbook of his. At first glance, Ernesto presents himself as a charming, wise, grandfatherly, and sensible individual who encouraged others to follow their dreams no matter what, making him seem like a good role model. [27][28][15][29][30][31][44], Dela Cruz is rumored to have been a comedian, a dentistry student, customs officer, to have live bestselling bootleg recording of him singing Frank Sinatra's "My Way" with former first lady Imelda Marcos, and real life secret agent. By the 2000s, a lot of information published about him was unclear or hyperbolic mythos, some with accounts that support them. During his life, he met a woman named Imelda, and their shared talent in music sparked a romance. He also comes across as a very fun, friendly, and approachable person, the sort who's the life of the party wherever he goes.However, it all turns out to be a facade to hide his true nature: that of a selfish and … But I'm your family!) [41], Dela Cruz is Philippines’ first international celebrity. [2], Celing and Nicart said that dela Cruz had a good grasp of what was going around him, but was mentally slow. It was told to him that dela Cruz was a black belt in Karate, he didn't believe it. Celing dela Cruz, said that Weng Weng impostor appeared on TV even after his death. You have to be willing to do whatever it takes to... seize your moment. They would be friendly to him, but would ask him to leave the room in any business meeting or when inconvenient. Both sequels of Agent OO as well as D'Wild Wild Weng are partially lost, since the original Tagalog language audio tracks were never found. He recalls bringing dela Cruz at an Art house cinema to introduce him to Italian neorealist films. The official cause is heart attack due to hypertension. He started his musical career as a guitarist with his close friend Héctor as his songwriter. To prepare him for the role, director Eddie Nicart, an accomplished actor and stuntman who would direct all of dela Cruz's leading roles from that point on, gave him the same training he received with the SOS Daredevils, a stuntman training company. At first glance, Ernesto presents himself as a charming, wise, sensible, and intelligent individual who encouraged others to follow their dreams no matter what, making him seem like a good role model to others (especially to Miguel). All she wants to do is play. He'll be.. extending his stay. [26], Peter and Cora Caballes retired from filmmaking circa 1987, and dela Cruz returned to his hometown and lived in poverty, under the care of his mother and brother Danny. In 2010, Mark Hartley's Machete Maidens Unleashed! Pangilinan, whose early films have dela Cruz in the cast, said that he believes that it was dela Cruz's touch of good fortune gave him a bigger break as a director, luck, and personal growth. [12] For Your Height Only was released on September 2. As described by dela Cruz's brother Celing, dela Cruz's early life went as follows. Musical prodigy, Miguel Rivera chafes against his family’s music ban. The story of Ernesto de la Cruz from the 2017 Disney/Pixar film Coco. [36], On dela Cruz's work ethic, director Nicart, a former actor and stuntman, had doubt on dela Cruz leading a film due to his limitations and also his inability to read a script. [46], Both his common collaborators, actor Dolphy and director Dante Pangilinan, said dela Cruz had an energy connected with luck. He credited dela Cruz to have some skills but not on the level to be a leading men. [19] In the film is dela Cruz is paired with Max Alvarado, they play a duo who are sent to the countryside to investigate the murder a mayor and his family. It makes his school and home life miserable, especially when all he wants to do is play music like his hero Ernesto de la Cruz. Dela Cruz spent the rest of his life with his family in Baclaran and died at the age of 34 in 1992. a documentary film that dealt with the Filipino movie exploitation craze of the 1970s and 1980s, paid a special homage to dela Cruz's movie career. During dela Cruz's prime, their account was that they adopted him ten years prior to the release of For Your Height Only (1981) to help him. They said Ramos also authorised dela Cruz to carry a gun. Héctor Rivera is dead. Hector Rivera is a middle school music teacher who is not ready to be a parent, but he has little choice when his primo Enrique is killed in a car accident with his wife, meaning Hector now has temporary custody of his godson, eight-year-old Miguel. Incredible" Parr/Helen "Elastigirl" Parr, Bob "Mr. [2], According to Celing, as a child dela Cruz was fascinated with action films and started to study them. Set in Pengychan's Nuestra Iglesia. When his mother was pregnant, she didn't know until the doctor informed her, and when she gave birth, his size was "no bigger than a small Coke bottle". He entertained us. And yet there they were. Quizon felt he could use dela Cruz in a comedy film and hired him to act for his company RVQ Productions. [2], Celing and Filipino actor Franco Guerrero said that dela Cruz never had any romantic relationships. As it turns out, death isn't very fair, and the pudgy man in his attic with the striped suit has no qualms about rubbing this in. [35], Producer Peter and Cora Caballes were married when they discovered dela Cruz. [34] Actor Nelson Anderson described him as complex adult, with an unexplored side to his talent. Héctor was a loving father and wrote the song \"Remember Me\" for her. Cortez recalls once asking dela Cruz if he was lonely for which he replied yes I cried. 1 Beginnings 2 The Day of the Dead 3 Land of the Dead 4 Meeting Miguel 5 True Colors 6 Final Showdown 7 Defeat Ernesto was born in 1896. Dela Cruz was enthralled by them. Or will it curse him to a life in the shadows? [35] Cortez said, while working on the first film where dela Cruz received the top billing, he suspected that dela Cruz wasn't well compensated. 1 Background 1.1 Official Description 1.2 Personality 2 Role in the film Born in 1896, Ernesto was an up-and-coming musician from the town of Santa Cecilia. Eventually, Peter and Cora Caballes changed professional paths and dela Cruz never worked again in the media industry. However, since this went against the meaning of Día de Los Muertos, Pixar abandoned that concept to prevent misrepresentation as seen in Pocahontas and Ratatouille. BUT some people think his death was faked since his body was “burned beyond all recognition” in the crash. Nicart doubted dela Cruz's suitability for the role due to his intellectual and physical limitations, but changed his mind when he realized how collaborative and brave dela Cruz could be. But the day he left proved to be the day she would come to realize that everything they had gone through was worthless. According to Marcos' daughter Imee the whole family fell in love with him because dela Cruz's personal sense of humor was infectious. Miguel wants to play music but his family hates it. She went on to say that it was with her brother Bongbong with whom dela Cruz was the closest. When he gave dela Cruz a ride on his motorcycle, dela Cruz was upset when he asked him to wear a belt and a helmet. Film distributor Tony Maharaj, who bought the film for the West Indies, said the film opened at number one on the same day as Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark and remained there for two weeks. Ernesto was a source of Mexican pride due to his handsome looks, strong morals and his standing up for his fellow Mexicans. She felt he had a good grip of what was going on and had adult conversations with him, but had an odd sense of humor, and thinks it is probably what led others to believe he was slow. Too hard to let him destroy everything. A fond memory he holds, is that dela Cruz often taunted him to go sparring, where he would pretend to be way too scared to go along. Hector just wanted to do his damn job right. Now he must traverse the land of the dead, with the guitar, to ask for the owner’s forgiveness. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply", Its bedtime, but a certain little nina wont settle down. In it he returned as secret Agent OO. At the event, For Your Height Only outsold every other film on foreign sales, while dela Cruz was the mediatic center of attention and the breakthrough celebrity. Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist in Coco. However directors Bobby A. Suarez and Tikoy Aguiluz felt that dela Cruz's success was glorious. Much like life, death is not fair. Language: English Words: 6,296 Chapters: 1/1 Comments: 20 Kudos: 158 Bookmarks: 30 Hits: 1425; Not Even They Know by orphan_account Fandoms: Coco (2017) Explicit; No Archive Warnings Apply; F/M, M/M, Multi; Complete Work; 28 Jul 2018. Part of the Coco Locos Valentine's Exchange. While Imelda was ready to settle down and plant roots for their family, Héctor still wanted to give his songs to the world. It became dela Cruz's most well known role, where he demonstrated skills in stunts and martial arts. https://screenrant.com/ernesto-de-la-cruz-coco-real-life-inspiration In fact he seems to feel unfulfilled by his routine and often wishes life would take a positive turn and surprise him, still unaware that everything is going to change soon. [18], On March 25, 1982, D'Wild Wild Weng was released. She thought he had loved her as much as she loved him. Celing describes the couple as civil when visiting, but only dealt with their mother on business issues and promised her a house. Palito said they would regularly perform live in sketches where both would wrestle and that they were simply guest in a film that he doesn't remember. Film director Peque Gallaga said he saw dela Cruz in full costume at the parade, and was involved in a laying of hands with supposedly healing powers. Many years ago, Héctor was a passionate musician from Santa Cecilia, born there on November 30, 1900. [27][28][15][29][30][31], Research made showed that dela Cruz's films are likely lost, partly lost, poorly preserved or in storage. ... Hector's the REAL musician, you're just the guy who murdered him and stole his songs! The plane was headed to México City, but crashed 5 minutes after taking off and he died at the age of 39 – April 15th, 1957. Celing added that they never provided it or fully pay his brother, they abandoned him when they had a career change, and completely absent when dela Cruz became paralyzed. Dela Cruz was particularly fond of Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves (1948), on his first viewing he cried. Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist of Coco. The second one about his life, The Search for Weng Weng (2013), was directed by Leavold, who also followed it up with a book by the same name, some of which details that didn't make the final cut or discovered later. While feeling dela Cruz deserved a better compensation, Cortez concluded that he was probably happy, considering where he came from and to get a great deal of life experiences. However, it is later revealed that Ernesto was really nothing more than two-bit, selfish, and and an overambitious opportunist.
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