Richardson de la Cruz (born April 22, 1986), known professionally as 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 experienced homophobic abuse from his father who was not accepting of his orientation.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleRef
2018It's ShowtimeParticipant/guest
2019Tonight with Boy Abundaguest
2019–2020Magandang Buhayguest
2019–2020Gandang Gabi, Vice!guest
20211000 Heartbeats: Pintig PinoyCo-host
2021PutoMadonna
2023The Chosen One: KakataCuteDonald "Donnie / Donna" Ubina Jr.
2024LOL: Last One Laughing PhilippinesParticipant/Winner

Film

YearTitleRoleRef
2015Chain MailMr. Nadres
2018Abay Babes
Amnesia LoveBuni
2019S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay SabelTanod 1
2019#JowableFacundo "Facky"
2019M&M: The Mall The MerrierLovely
2020Love the Way U LiePao
2020Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang ItimDeedee
2021TililingBernie
2021Ang Babaeng Walang PakiramdamEric
2021Ang Manananggal na Nahahati ang PusoGudong
2021House TourLouie
2021Crush kong CurlyKip
2021A Hard DayHighway Patrolman
2022PaThirstyBunny
20225 in 1Wedding Host
2022SukiManager
2023Beks Days of Our LivesRichardson

Discography

YearTrackAlbumRef
2020"Basta Panget"N/A

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