Chad Kinis
Filipino actor and comedian
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Richardson de la Cruz (born April 22, 1986), known professionally as Chad Kinis, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and YouTuber.[1][2] He is an artist under Viva Entertainment Inc.
April 22, 1986
Chad Kinis | |
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| Born | Richardson de la Cruz April 22, 1986 Lipa, Batangas, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency (2019–present) |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Subscribers | 2.18 million |
| Views | 184.9 million |
| Last updated: 12 August 2024[needs update] | |
Career
He first joined It's Showtime's segment "Miss Q and A".[3][4] Despite not winning the Miss Q and A crown,[5] Chad's appearance in "Miss Q and A" led to his career as a performer as well as a part of the vlogging collective Beks Battalion with MC and Lassy.[6][7]
On March 6, 2020, he released his debut single "Basta Panget" under Viva Records.[8]
Personal life
In March 2021, Kinis revealed in a vlog that he along with fellow Beks Battalion members tested positive for COVID-19, from which they eventually recovered.[9][10]
In a 2024 interview with Toni Gonzaga, Kinis revealed that he grew up in a strict household where he experienced homophobic abuse from his father who was not accepting of his orientation.[11]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | It's Showtime | Participant/guest | [12] |
| 2019 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | guest | [13] |
| 2019–2020 | Magandang Buhay | guest | [14] |
| 2019–2020 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | guest | [15] |
| 2021 | 1000 Heartbeats: Pintig Pinoy | Co-host | |
| 2021 | Puto | Madonna | |
| 2023 | The Chosen One: KakataCute | Donald "Donnie / Donna" Ubina Jr. | |
| 2024 | LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines | Participant/Winner |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chain Mail | Mr. Nadres | |
| 2018 | Abay Babes | [16] | |
| Amnesia Love | Buni | [17] | |
| 2019 | S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay Sabel | Tanod 1 | [18] |
| 2019 | Facundo "Facky" | [19] | |
| 2019 | M&M: The Mall The Merrier | Lovely | [20] |
| 2020 | Love the Way U Lie | Pao | [21] |
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Deedee | |
| 2021 | Tililing | Bernie | [22] |
| 2021 | Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam | Eric | |
| 2021 | Ang Manananggal na Nahahati ang Puso | Gudong | |
| 2021 | House Tour | Louie | |
| 2021 | Crush kong Curly | Kip | |
| 2021 | A Hard Day | Highway Patrolman | |
| 2022 | PaThirsty | Bunny | |
| 2022 | 5 in 1 | Wedding Host | |
| 2022 | Suki | Manager | |
| 2023 | Beks Days of Our Lives | Richardson |
Discography
| Year | Track | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Basta Panget" | N/A |