Alex Kruz, aka Alex K. Rojas (born November 30, 1975) is an American public figure, director, producer, scientist, television, theater and film actor.[1][2][3]
Alex Kruz | |
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 Alex K. Rojas / Alex Kruz - London, UK 2023 | |
| Born | Alex K. Rojas November 30, 1975 |
| Education | Rutgers University |
| Occupation(s) | Scientist, film director, producer, screenwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Notable work | The Garden Left Behind, "Parivara", "Fallen: The Search of a Broken Angel', Tom in America |
Early life
editAlex Kruz was born in New Jersey. He is of Ecuadorian descent.[4] He claims a Ph.D. in Quantum engineering and received letters of appreciation from the White House and President Joe Biden.[5][non-primary source needed] He has been inducted into the Marquis Who's Who registry for the year 2023.[6][7]
Career
editAs an actor, Kruz played the role of a bad boyfriend in various TV shows and films. He worked opposite Bruce Willis in theatrical production at the Creative Artist Agency before retirement. He played the Zorro character for Zorro Productions. He took over as Zorro from Antonio Banderas for live shows in Los Angeles. Kruz had his projects on the Academy Award Shortlist 3 times and at Sundance and SXSW 2 times.[8][9]
In 2014, Kruz produced the short film Godka Cirka (A Hole in the Sky), about the female genital mutilation in Somalia, directed by Alex Lora Cercos which premiered at Sundance. It won the Gaudí Awards.[10][11]
In 2016, he co-directed the short film Parivara with Alex Lora Cercos. It premiered at the Cambridge Film Festival and won Best Documentary at several international film festivals, including the International Film Festival of New York.[12][13][14]
Kruz directed Parivara[3] and Fallen: The Search of a Broken Angel.[15][16][17] He received a nomination and won an award at the New York Emmy Awards alongside Alex Lora Cercos.[18][3]
Kruz is involved in global charitable work, focusing on children's welfare and combating human trafficking.[19] He helped found the Samarpan Foundation (“Unconditional Service” in Sanskrit), a Nepal-based NGO, operating as a 501(c) organization.[20][21][3][19]
Recognition
edit- Alex Kruz was interviewed at the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival.[6]
- The film Parivara, co-written and directed by Alex Lora and Alex Kruz, won the "Best Documentary" award at the New York International Film Festival (IFFNY).[22][23][3]
- An interview featuring Alex Kruz, the director, and Ewa Pirog, the producer, of Fallen: The Search of a Broken Angel took place at the Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards.[5][2]
- In an award interview with Florence Film Awards, Kruz discussed receiving the Congressional Award for Humanitarianism in 2018 and his Emmy Nominations in the same year, along with a subsequent win in 2021 with his long term collaborator, Alex Lora Cercos.[8]
- Kruz was interviewed at MADFA (Madrid International Movie Awards) in Spanish about his film Fallen: The Search of a Broken Angel.[24]
References
edit- ^ Thurman, Sue (May 3, 2013). "Exclusive movie news from Celebrity Spotlight" (Press release). Top News Today. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ^ a b "FILMMAKERS INTERVIEWS". Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Powerful film "Parivara" written and directed by Alex Lora and Alex Kruz, wins "Best Documentary" in New York | IFFNY". June 10, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Slaiman, Rachel (March 12, 2014). "Q & A with Latino Actor Alex Kruz". Latin Trends.
- ^ a b prismaadmin (September 4, 2023). "An interview with Alex Kruz and Ewa Pirog, director and producer of "Fallen: The Search of a Broken Angel"". Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Interview with filmmaker Alex Kruz". ATHENS INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY ART FILM FESTIVAL. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "August 2018 - Native American Veterans Exhibit Opening - Angel Fire, New Mexico". news.marketersmedia.com. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Medici, LoLo (December 12, 2023). "FLORENCE FILM AWARDS, Alex Kruz" (in Italian).
- ^ IMDB - Alex Kruz Awards, [1], December 20, 2023, Retrieved December 20, 2023
- ^ "Sundance Institute Announces Short Film Program for 2014 Sundance Film Festival - sundance.org". December 10, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Godka Cirka/ A hole in the sky". MAILUKI FILMS. October 23, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ Kruz, Alex; Lora, Àlex (October 20, 2016), Parivara (Documentary, Short, Drama), Siva Sapkota, Wolf Circle Productions, retrieved December 16, 2023
- ^ "Powerful film "Parivara" written and directed by Alex Lora and Alex Kruz, wins "Best Documentary" in New York | IFFNY". June 10, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Parivara | Inicia Films". www.iniciafilms.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ Kruz, Alex, Fallen: The Search of A Broken Angel (Sci-Fi), Christalo Castro, Alex Kruz, Serena Profaci, Wolf Circle Productions, retrieved October 6, 2023
- ^ "Feature Film Review – Fallen: The search of a Broken Angel – Indy Reviews". September 6, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Demo, Dreamate (September 24, 2023). ""Fallen: The Search of A Broken Angel" (EXCLUSIVE) Interview with Alex Kruz & Christalo Castro". Wild Filmmaker (in Italian). Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Nueva York - Carlos Aguasaco, Alex Kruz, Flamenco Night and Matilde Galeano". CUNY TV. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "American Actor Alex Kruz Supports Several Nepali Charities". Lexlimbu. December 16, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "FEEL GOOD: Project Hopes to Build Home For Needy in Nepal". Yahoo News (in Chinese). December 4, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Video about Alex Kruz - FEEL GOOD: Project Hopes to Build Home For Needy in Nepal".
- ^ Moibi, Day (October 27, 2016). "Interview with Alex Kruz | TAKE ONE |". TAKE ONE. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "TV Coverage & Media | IFFNY". June 8, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Reyes, Samantha (August 20, 2023). "MADRID INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS, Alex Kruz" (in European Spanish).