
Ricky Cruz
Acting
Biography
Ricky Cruz is a South African producer, writer, director and actor. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ricky has been actively involved in film, television and live comedy for over a decade. He is known for his work as a producer on comedy specials such as: Bill Burr: Live At Red Rocks (2022), Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (2022) and #Cancel Holtzman (2023).
Known For

It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Spud is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home.
Spud

Infatuated with the hottest girl in school, fifth-grader Cameron Sawyer puts everything on the line – including his mullet – to win the girl of his dreams.
She's a Fox

After Maria and Ricky’s roommate mysteriously dies, they urgently need to replace him to cover their bills. After a frustrating series of interviews, they meet the perfect candidate: clean-cut, polite and quiet Dean. That peace is short-lived, however, when Dean starts behaving oddly, and before long the bodies start piling up. They now realize their roommate is a homicidal maniac and are forced to fight for their very survival!
Roommate Wanted
"The Waltz of the Monsters" is a narrative fantasy short about two young dreamers that chase a better way of living by setting up a journey to prove the existence of an old legend, only to find themselves stuck as their divergent objectives get on the way.
The Waltz of the Monsters

Alexander, a visionary young designer, faces his toughest challenge yet when his uncompromising boss, the legendary Stella K, rejects his latest fashion collection. With his career hanging by a thread, Alexander struggles to find a way forward in the cutthroat world of haute couture. Pushed to the brink, he takes a bold risk, crafting a rare, boundary-breaking design that defies convention. As the runway lights blaze, Alexander must prove that true artistry can outshine fear, and that one daring creation can redefine his future.