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Cruz Phone Cases
From Innovator to Actor: Thriving in a New Career
Time to Give Back
The year was 2008. The place was Colorado Springs. John F Cruz was at a social event. A conversation began with a friend that worked for the American Cancer Society. She mentioned she noticed reports that show a rise in brain tumors and it was believed to stem from the use of cellular phones. This stayed with John. Upon returning to Sal
The year was 2008. The place was Colorado Springs. John F Cruz was at a social event. A conversation began with a friend that worked for the American Cancer Society. She mentioned she noticed reports that show a rise in brain tumors and it was believed to stem from the use of cellular phones. This stayed with John. Upon returning to Salt Lake City, John organized a meeting with Dr. Om Ganhdi, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah. Dr. Gandhi was initially contracted by Motorola to test cellular frequencies effects on the human body. Dr. Gandhi was instrumental in raising health concerns associated to the exposure from these frequencies being used by mobile phones. The FCC ignored Dr. Gandhi’s reports and the cellular technology moved forward into the commercial market.
John researched and designed a mobile phone case that would effectively block the power signals transmitted out of the front of the phone into the brain and body without affecting cell tower communication. The Cruz phone cases are sold online at www.Cruzcase.com
Time to Give Back
From Innovator to Actor: Thriving in a New Career
Time to Give Back
After the dot-com crash, I found myself without a company, investors, or product ideas. I decided to give back by offering free seminars to startup entrepreneurs through SCORE, focusing on business planning and problem-solving. My favorite presentation was a unique process called Time Travel Planning, which helped entrepreneurs envision
After the dot-com crash, I found myself without a company, investors, or product ideas. I decided to give back by offering free seminars to startup entrepreneurs through SCORE, focusing on business planning and problem-solving. My favorite presentation was a unique process called Time Travel Planning, which helped entrepreneurs envision and plan for their future success. This experience allowed me to share my knowledge and support the next generation of innovators.
I gave business planning seminars to startup companies and business owners, helping them navigate various problems unique to their businesses. I also volunteered my time at the SCORE office to privately consult with new entrepreneurs, addressing their questions and challenges.
The most popular seminar I conducted was called Time Travel Planning. This was a closed-eye process where I guided the audience into a state of deep relaxation and helped them observe their business as it operated today and how it would operate in the future from a third-party perspective. Occasionally, I also gave motivational presentations, providing audience members with direction to overcome challenges and pursue the vision they had for their lives.
From Innovator to Actor: Thriving in a New Career
From Innovator to Actor: Thriving in a New Career
From Innovator to Actor: Thriving in a New Career
Since 2017, I have acted in over 26 Chinese movies and TV series, making me a known talent in China’s film industry and among film-going fans. I am best known for playing General O.P. Smith in the blockbuster movie “Chosin Reservoir Battle” (2021), which became the second highest-grossing film worldwide, with ticket sales last reporte
Since 2017, I have acted in over 26 Chinese movies and TV series, making me a known talent in China’s film industry and among film-going fans. I am best known for playing General O.P. Smith in the blockbuster movie “Chosin Reservoir Battle” (2021), which became the second highest-grossing film worldwide, with ticket sales last reported at $908 million. In this film, I had the honor of working under the direction of China’s top three directors: Kaige Chen, Dante Lam, and Hark Tsui.
The role of General Smith in "Chosin Reservoir Battle" gave me significant recognition in China. Many people became aware of this character, and I often found myself being recognized on the street, with people asking for pictures. It brought me great pleasure to see the smiles on their faces and to know that my presence brought a moment of happiness to their day.
My acting career began in Hamburg, Germany, in 2004. While sitting in a pastry tea shop on the streets of Eppendorf, I was approached on three different occasions with the same question: “Are you an actor? We have a film project.” The first two times, I was surprised and responded, “No, I am a computer programmer.” However, on the third occasion, I thought about it and said, “Maybe I am. Please tell me about your project.”
I was offered a supporting role in "Grosser Kinder" with well-known German actress Marita Marshall. The short film won first place in the German Film Festival. For me, it was love at first experience, and I started taking acting classes in Germany and upon my return to the United States. Shortly after my return, I was cast in "Saving Sarah Cain" (2007), directed by Michael Landon Jr. Later, I was cast as General Cain in Cal Nguyen’s "Day Zero" web series a local Utah web series which brought me great pleasure in my early days of acting. This series is available on Amazon, along with IP Man 4 and Chosin Reservoir Battle, the largest blockbuster of my career (so far).
The challenge of changing careers from computer automation to acting was significant, but I fell in love with this craft and discovered a talent I didn't know I had. I took classes and practiced with a private tutor. With the feedback I received from my friend Alan Alda from MAS*H, I developed into a professional actor.
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