Ernesto dela Cruz (September 7, 1957 – August 29, 1992), better known as Weng Weng, was an actor, stunt performer, martial artist, and Philippines' first international celebrity, who happens to be a short person at 83 cm (2 feet, 9 inches) tall. Born in Baclaran, Parañaque with a primordial dwarfism condition, dela Cruz started exercising and studied karate. In the mid 1970s, dela Cruz was noticed by film producers Peter and Cora Caballes of Liliw Productions, and got the pseudonym Weng Weng. Following this, dela Cruz played supporting roles in films, and shared his first top billing with Ramon Zamora in "Chopsuey Meets Big Time Papa" (1978). Dela Cruz's first lead in the action film spoof "Agent OO" (1981) was followed by two sequels. It became dela Cruz's most well known role, where he demonstrated skills in stunts and martial arts.