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.
In 2026, he was included on Global South World's list of the “Top 25 Most Influential Comedians on Instagram in Southeast Asia”.
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 +YearTitleRoleRef2018It's ShowtimeParticipant/guest2019Tonight with Boy Abundaguest2019–2020Magandang Buhayguest2019–2020Gandang Gabi, Vice!guest20211000 Heartbeats: Pintig PinoyCo-host2021PutoMadonna2023The Chosen One: KakataCute Donald "Donnie / Donna" Ubina Jr.2024LOL: Last One Laughing PhilippinesParticipant/Winner
Film +YearTitleRoleRef2015Chain Mail Mr. Nadres 2018Abay Babes Amnesia Love Buni2019S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay SabelTanod 1Facundo "Facky" M&M: The Mall The Merrier Lovely2020Love the Way U LiePao2020Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Deedee2021Tililing Bernie2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Eric2021 Ang Manananggal na Nahahati ang Puso Gudong2021 House Tour Louie2021 Crush kong Curly Kip2021 A Hard Day Highway Patrolman2022 PaThirsty Bunny2022 5 in 1 Wedding Host2022 Suki Manager2023 Beks Days of Our Lives Richardson
Discography +YearTrackAlbumRef2020"Basta Panget"N/A
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