Alex Kruz
Alex K. Rojas / Alex Kruz - London, UK 2023
Born
Alex K. Rojas

(1975-11-30) November 30, 1975
Jersey City, New Jersey
EducationRutgers University
Occupation(s)Scientist, film director, producer, screenwriter, actor
Years active2011–present
Notable workThe Garden Left Behind, "Parivara", "Fallen: The Search of a Broken Angel', Tom in America

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]

Early life and career

Alex Kruz was born in New Jersey. He is of Ecuadorian descent.[4] He is an accomplished scientist with a Ph.D., having received letters of appreciation from the White House and President Joe Biden.[5] He has been inducted into the Marquis Who's Who registry for the year 2023.[6][7]

As an actor usually played the bad boyfriend on various TV shows and films. Worked opposite Bruce Willis in theatrical production at Creative Artist Agency before he retired. Played the Zorro character for Zorro Productions (owners of the brand) for live performances in Los Angeles involving sword and horsemanship after Antonio Banderas. Has had projects on the Academy Award Shortlist 3 times. Projects at Sundance and SXSW 2 times.[8] [9]

In 2014, Alex produces the short film “Godka Cirka", a hole in the sky, about the female genital mutilation in Somalia, directed by Alex Lora Cercos which premieres at Sundance. After a long festival run, it wins the Gaudí Awards.[10][11]

His next short film “Parivara”, co-directed with Alex Lora Cercos premiered at Cambridge Film Festival in 2016 and wins best documentary in several countries including the International Film Festival of New York.[12][13][14]

Kruz has directed films such as “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]

Alex 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] Congressional Award for Humanitarianism 2018 from New York State and Chuck Schumer for his work fighting sex trafficking in the golden triangle and Nepal/India border. [8]

Interviews

  • Alex Kruz, a filmmaker, 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]
  • Article on all updates in the Zorro world, Alex Kruz is shown playing the Zorro character for live performances in Los Angeles for Zorro Productions (owners of the trademark) after Antonio Banderas films. Make mention of him taking over the franchise if another film is made.[24]
  • In an award interview with Florence Film Awards, he discusses 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]
  • Interview with MADFA (Madrid International Movie Awards) in Spanish in regards to his film Fallen: The Search of a Broken Angel. He discusses art and family.

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 "FILMMAKERS INTERVIEWS". Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "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.
  4. ↑ Slaiman, Rachel (March 12, 2014). "Q & A with Latino Actor Alex Kruz". Latin Trends.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. 1 2 "Interview with filmmaker Alex Kruz". ATHENS INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY ART FILM FESTIVAL. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "August 2018 - Native American Veterans Exhibit Opening - Angel Fire, New Mexico". news.marketersmedia.com. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  8. 1 2 3 Medici, LoLo (December 12, 2023). "FLORENCE FILM AWARDS, Alex Kruz" (in Italian).
  9. ↑ IMDB - Alex Kruz Awards, , December 20, 2023, Retrieved December 20, 2023
  10. ↑ "Sundance Institute Announces Short Film Program for 2014 Sundance Film Festival - sundance.org". December 10, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Godka Cirka/ A hole in the sky". MAILUKI FILMS. October 23, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  12. ↑ Kruz, Alex; Lora, Àlex (October 20, 2016), Parivara (Documentary, Short, Drama), Siva Sapkota, Wolf Circle Productions, retrieved December 16, 2023
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "Parivara | Inicia Films". www.iniciafilms.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  15. ↑ Kruz, Alex, Fallen: The Search of A Broken Angel (Sci-Fi), Christalo Castro, Alex Kruz, Serena Profaci, Wolf Circle Productions, retrieved October 6, 2023
  16. ↑ "Feature Film Review – Fallen: The search of a Broken Angel – Indy Reviews". September 6, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "Nueva York - Carlos Aguasaco, Alex Kruz, Flamenco Night and Matilde Galeano". CUNY TV. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  19. 1 2 "American Actor Alex Kruz Supports Several Nepali Charities". Lexlimbu. December 16, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  20. ↑ "FEEL GOOD: Project Hopes to Build Home For Needy in Nepal". Yahoo News (in Chinese). December 4, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Video about Alex Kruz - FEEL GOOD: Project Hopes to Build Home For Needy in Nepal".
  22. ↑ Moibi, Day (October 27, 2016). "Interview with Alex Kruz | TAKE ONE |". TAKE ONE. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  23. ↑ "TV Coverage & Media | IFFNY". June 8, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  24. ↑ Daryl McCullough (September 4, 2023). "Zorro Swashbuckling News And (2015-12-19). "M7 Con 2015 Alex Kruz Appears As Zorro". Retrieved 2023-12-17" (in Italian).
  25. ↑ Reyes, Samantha (August 20, 2023). "MADRID INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS, Alex Kruz" (in European Spanish).
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