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Ernesto de Guzman de la Cruz (September 7, 1957 – August 29, 1992), known by the stage name Weng Weng, was a Filipino actor, stunt performer, and martial artist. He was a short person at 83 centimeters (2 ft 9 in) tall. Born in what is now Baclaran in Parañaque, dela Cruz studied karate.
Its star, a two-foot nine primordial dwarf named Weng Weng, became the most famous Filipino celebrity of his generation both inside the Philippines and abroad, yet curiously, less than 30 years later, the real Weng Weng story has all but been forgotten even by those who worked alongside him.
Apr 25, 2017 · Weng Weng or Ernesto de la Cruz was a record-breaking actor who didn't let his dwarfism get in the way of fame. Standing at two feet and nine inches, the diminutive action star represents an entire industry.
May 27, 2014 · Weng Weng, who proudly stood at a measly 83 centimeters and sported the most amusing version of the apple cut, is in fact an action star, a fearless risktaker who won women as sexy and alluring as Carmi Martin with his debonair style and oozing manliness.
The Smallest Movie Star in Cinema History.The bizarre history of Filipino B-films, as told through filmmaker Andrew Leavold's personal quest to find the trut...
Aug 29, 1992 · Ernesto de la Cruz (September 7, 1957 – August 29, 1992), better known as Weng Weng, was a Filipino actor and martial artist. Only 83 cm (2 feet, 9 inches) tall, he is listed in theGuinness World Records as the shortest adult actor in a leading role.
Ernesto de Guzman de la Cruz (September 7, 1957 – August 29, 1992), known by the stage name Weng Weng, was a Filipino actor, stunt performer, and martial artist. He was a short person at 83 centimeters (2 ft 9 in) tall. Born in what is now Baclaran in Parañaque, dela Cruz studied karate.
Feb 5, 2015 · Born Ernesto de la Cruz (September 7, 1957), the martial-arts trained actor is best known for appearing in a series of James Bond spoofs, beginning with 1981's For Y'ur Height Only, in which he played the pint-sized secret agent 00. But his fame was short-lived. He died, aged just 34, on August 29 1992, following a heart attack.
The Search for Weng Weng. One night in 1996, Australian cult video store owner turned guerrilla filmmaker Andrew Leavold dreamt he was in the Philippines directing a documentary about Weng Weng, the long dead Filipino midget James Bond.
Quench your thirst with the Philippines' own Weng Weng—a refreshing blend of tropical juices and spirited fun. This colorful concoction is a lively symphony of flavors, capturing the vibrant essence of Filipino delight in every sip.
Aug 1, 2010 · Weng weng. A popular but strong drink from the Philippines. [ Happy Hour] [ Party] [ Strong] [ Sweet] Method: Prepare in the glass. Glass: Hurricane. Recipe: Fill a tall glass (Hurricane or Collins) with ice. Pour alcohols. Top with half orange and pineapple juices. Volume: 8.5 oz. Alcohol units: 5.4 standard drinks. Alcohol by volume (ABV): 21%
Nov 8, 2014 · The Search for Weng Weng: Directed by Andrew Leavold. With Tikoy Aguiluz, Roy Arabejo, Tilman Baumgaertel, Don Gordon Bell. The bizarre history of Filipino B-films, as told through filmmaker Andrew Leavold's personal quest to find the truth behind its midget James Bond superstar Weng Weng.
Nobody punched bad guys in the balls like Weng Weng. Please consider supporting... My tribute to the one and only Ernesto de la Cruz, better known as Weng Weng.
Nov 15, 2016 · It’s said that it’s named after diminutive action star of the 1970s, Ernesto de la Cruz, who was better known as Weng Weng. Another story has it that the drink was called that because it’s the local slang for “totally wasted,” which, if you’re not careful and pace yourself, will happen to you.
Apr 22, 2020 · Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes. Availability: Limited + Show. Over a decade ago Australian trash cinema aficionado Andrew Leavold set off to the Philippines to uncover the true story behind his cinema obsession, a 2'9, Filipino James Bond, the enigmatic Weng Weng.
"D' Wild Wild Wng" tells the story of Mr. Weng and his partner Gordon, as they take on a gang of ninjas and Mexican banditos in California’s wild, wild west....
To Leavold and other Filipino B film fans, Weng Weng, whose real name is Ernesto dela Cruz, is a Filipino actor who stands 2 feet and 9 inches tall. Weng Weng starred in three James Bond spinoff films in the early ‘80s that were directed by stuntman-turned-director Eddie Nicart with producers Pete and Cora Caballes of Liliw Productions.
For Y'ur Height Only (also known as For Your Height Only) is a 1981 Philippine action comedy spy film starring Weng Weng. Its title is a play on words on For Your Eyes Only, the title of the James Bond film released that same year. A sequel was produced in 1982, titled The Impossible Kid.
The Search for Weng Weng is a 2013 documentary film about Filipino actor Weng Weng (1957–1992), directed by Andrew Leavold. The film follows Leavold's quest to discover the story of the largely forgotten actor, whose real name was Ernesto de la Cruz.
Its star, a two-foot nine primordial dwarf named Weng Weng, became the most famous Filipino celebrity of his generation both inside the Philippines and abroad, yet curiously, less than 30 years later, the real Weng Weng story has all but been forgotten even by those who worked alongside him.
Filmmaker Andrew Leavold reviews the bizarre history of Filipino B-films in his quest to find dwarf James Bond actor and viral video star Weng Weng.
Dec 27, 2023 · Weng Weng was a Filipino actor who became famous for his roles in action movies in the early 1980s. He was listed in the Guinness World Records as the shortest adult actor in a leading role, standing at only 2 feet and 9 inches (0.83 meters) tall.
Y'ur Height Only: Directed by Eddie Nicart. With Weng Weng, Yehlen Catral, Carmi Martin, Anna Marie Gutierrez. The diminutive Agent 00 must rescue a kidnapped scientist and stop a mysterious warlord from taking over the world.
Jun 26, 2024 · 26 Jun 2024. Yap Kwong Weng (MPA 2012) assumes a new role as the Chief Executive Officer at Vietnam Superport, headed by YCH Group. Congratulations to Kwong Weng!
Jun 28, 2024 · Weng is an accomplished physician-scientist, entrepreneur, and biotech executive. She is a board-certified dermatologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Jun 28, 2024 · Weng is an accomplished physician-scientist, entrepreneur, and biotech executive. She is a board-certified dermatologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and faculty at Harvard Medical School. An expert in regenerative medicine, she currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Pelage Pharmaceuticals , which targets stem cell metabolism to address hair loss.
