Introduction
Richardson de la Cruz (born April 22, 1986), better known by his stage name Chad Kinis, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and YouTuber. He is an artist under Viva Entertainment Inc.
Career
He first joined It's Showtime's segment "Miss Q and A". Despite not winning the Miss Q and A crown, 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.
On March 6, 2020, he released his debut single "Basta Panget" under Viva Records.
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.
In a 2024 interview with Toni Gonzaga, Kinis revealed that he grew up in a strict household where he experiened homophobic abuse from his father who was not accepting of his orientation.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | It's Showtime | Participant/guest | |
| 2019 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | guest | |
| 2019-2020 | Magandang Buhay | guest | |
| 2019-2020 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | guest | |
| 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 | ||
| 2018 | Amnesia Love | Buni | |
| 2019 | S.O.N.S. (Sons of Nanay Sabel) | Tanod 1 | |
| 2019 | Jowable | Facundo/Facky | |
| 2019 | M&M: The Mall The Merrier | Lovely | |
| 2020 | Love the Way U Lie | Pao | |
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Deedee | |
| 2021 | Tililing | Bernie | |
| 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 |