Rayver Cruz

Rayver Cruz
Rayver Cruz
	Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim
Born	Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre; July 20, 1989; Las Piñas, Philippines
Other names	Rayver, Ray, Ray Ray, Raymond
Occupation(s)	Actor, dancer, singer, host, model
Years active	1993–present
Agent(s)	Star Magic (2002–2018); Sparkle (1995–2002; 2018–present)
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Family	Rodjun Cruz (brother); Sunshine Cruz (cousin); Donna Cruz (cousin); Geneva Cruz (cousin); Sheryl Cruz (cousin); Tirso Cruz III (uncle); Ricky Belmonte (uncle)

Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]), is a Filipino actor, dancer, singer, and host. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz.

Personal life

Rayver is a member of the Cruz family, a noted family line in the Philippine entertainment industry. He has two older brothers, Rodjun Cruz and Omar Cruz-Ilustre. His father, Rodolfo L. Ilustre, died in 2009 from kidney failure. He finished Grade 6 in Saint Mark's Institute in Las Pinas City.

He graduated in 2010 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration Management from St. Francis of Assisi College.[1]

Rayver is also a cousin of Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz.[2]

Career

Cruz started as a former host together with his brother Rodjun in a children's magazine show 5 and Up on ABC (later TV5). In 1994, he moved to GMA Network and started as a child actor in the comedy show Kiss Muna, then moved to ABS-CBN in 2002 and became part of their contract talents before becoming a Star Magic talent.

His first lead role was in the 2005 primetime TV series Spirits as Red, with actress Maja Salvador. He played another lead role as Mythos in the 2007 primetime show Rounin.

On June 14, 2018, he left Star Magic, but he remained in Bagani, his final project at ABS-CBN.[3][4] After 18 years, Cruz returned to his home network, GMA Network as he signed a contract on September 6, 2018.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Aside from acting and dancing, he is given a big break in singing and hosting career[13] when he hosted some GMA programs like the defunct variety show Studio 7, and singing competition The Clash along with Julie Anne San Jose.

Cruz is currently a part of variety show All-Out Sundays.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Network
2022	TiktoClock[14]	Himself	Guest	GMA Network
	Bubble Gang	Himself / Various	Guest
	Bolera	Miguel "El Salvador"	Supporting role / Protagonist
2021	Nagbabagang Luha	Alex Montaire	Supporting role / Protagonist
2020–present	All-Out Sundays	Himself	Main host / Performer
2019–present	The Clash	Himself	Main host / Clash Master since its 2nd season
2019	Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko	Matteo Divinagracia	Main role / Anti-Hero
2018	Magpakailanman: Impyerno sa Dagat	Arnel
2018–19	Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko	Gavin Corpus	Main role / Anti-Hero
2018–19	Studio 7	Himself	Host / Performer
2018	Sarap, 'Di Ba?		Guest
	Tonight with Arnold Clavio
	Day Off
	Bagani	Kidlat	Supporting role / Anti-Hero	ABS-CBN
2017	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom	Joey
2017	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa	Lan
2016–17	Doble Kara	Banjo Manrique	Main role
2016	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya	Ryan
2015	All of Me	Marlon Santos	Guest role
2015	Nathaniel	Arkanghel Josiah	Guest role
2014–15	Two Wives	Robert Dale Gopez-Del Valle	Supporting role / Antagonist
2014	Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Ka Lang	Anderson
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasa	Raymond
2013	Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin	Marcus Ramirez	Main role / Antagonist
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo	Xerces
	Toda Max	Jun-Jun	Guest role
	Ako ang Simula	Himself	Guest
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay - The Bringas Brothers Story	Kurt Bringas
2011	Gandang Gabi, Vice!	Himself	Guest
2011–12	Reputasyon	Henry Aragon	Main role / Protagonist
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas	Joward "Jawo" Johnson
2010–11	Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Kristine	Lance Navarro	Main role
2010	Wansapanataym: Inday Bote	Greg
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-Stitch	Rey
	Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?	Troy Sandoval
2009–10	May Bukas Pa	Francisco "Cocoy" Bautista	Main role
2008	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Board Game	Dennis
	That's My Doc	Jai
	Your Song: Kapag Ako Ang Nagmahal	Jack
2007	Your Song: Just A Smile Away	Brian
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog	Eden
	Your Song: Break It To Me Gently	Nico
	Rounin	Mythos	Leading role
	Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko ’Day!	Stephen
2006	Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv	Genesis 'Gens' Brondial
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rugby	Jomar
	Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko	Allan / Aswang II	Guest role
	Star Magic Presents: My Friend, My love, My Destiny	Jun
	Your Song: Cuida	Samuel
	Love Spell: Charm & Crystal	Johnny
	Komiks Presents: Agua Bendita	Ronnie
2006–18	ASAP	Himself	Host / Performer
2005	ASAP Fanatic	Himself	Host
	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Billy Crawford
	Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin	Nat	Supporting role
	Nginiig	Himself	Host
2004	Maalaala Mo Kaya: CD
2004	Spirits	Red	Leading role
2002	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Yearbook
2000	Kiss Muna	Piolo	Supporting role	GMA Network
1999	F.L.A.M.E.S.	Vince		ABS-CBN
1997	Ibang Klase	Contestant		GMA Network
1993–2002	5 and Up	Himself	Host	ABC GMA Network

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Production companies
2002	Pakisabi Na Lang Na Mahal Ko Siya	Geomar	Regal Films
2003	Mr. Suave	Carl	Star Cinema
2007	Happy Hearts	Alvin	Regal Films
	Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!	Cholo	Regal Films
	Katas Ng Saudi	Kyle
2008	Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical)	Boom
2009	You Changed My Life	Marcelo "Macoy" Romero	Star Cinema
2009	Shake, Rattle & Roll XI: Lamang Lupa	Archie	Regal Films
2010	Cinco: Mata	Alvin	Star Cinema
2010	Shake, Rattle and Roll 12: Isla	Ray	Regal Films
2011	Forever and A Day	Mico	Star Cinema
2011	A Mother's Story	King	Star Cinema & The Filipino Channel
2013	On the Job	Bernabe	Star Cinema & Reality Entertainment
2013	Saturday Night Chills	Mark	Cinema One Originals
2014	Dilim	Emerson	Regal Films
2015	Ex with Benefits	Andrew	Star Cinema & Viva Films
2015	Buy Now, Die Later	Ato	Quantum Films
2017	Ang Larawan	Charlie Dacanay	Culturtain Musicat Productions
2018	K9	Francis Dominador	CineBro & Reality Entertainment[15]
2018	Men In Uniform	P02 Jumeil Javier	Active Media Production
2021	On the Job: The Missing 8	Bernabe	Reality MM Studios[16] & Globe Studios
2023	The Cheating Game	TBA	GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs[17]

Discography

Singles

2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP)
2016: "Bitaw"
2023: "Pag-Ibig na Kaya" (with Julie Anne San Jose)[18]

Appearances

Year Released	Album Title	Details	Record Label
2007	ASAP Ultimate Dance 4	First ASAP dance album certified platinum; single: "Kembot"	ASAP Music/Star Records
2010	ASAP Supahdance 2	Second dance album with Kim Chiu, John Prats, Gab Valenciano & Mickey Perz	ASAP Music/Star Records

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year	Award-Giving Body	Category	Work	Result
2012	60th FAMAS Awards	Best Supporting Actor	A Mother's Story	Nominated
2013	Cinema One Originals Awards	Best Actor	Saturday Night Chills	Won
2019	4th Gems Awards	Best Single Performance	Magpakailanman "Impyerno Sa Dagat"	Nominated
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards	Best Talent Search Program Hosts with Julie Anne San Jose	The Clash	Nominated
2022	6th Gems Awards	Best Talent Search Program Host	The Clash	Nominated
2022	5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards	Most Versatile Actor and Host of the Year	Nagbabagang Luha and The Clash	Won

References

"Rayver graduates from college". Philippine Star. June 17, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
Abanilla, Clarizel (June 15, 2018). "Is Rayver Cruz moving to GMA?". Retrieved February 22, 2019.
Anarcon, James Patrick (June 15, 2018). "Rayver Cruz leaves Star Magic after 14 years". Retrieved February 22, 2019.
"Rayver Cruz bids goodbye to Star Magic - LionhearTV". www.lionheartv.net. June 17, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
"Rayver Cruz, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 4, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
Soriano, Gia Allana (September 5, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, balik Kapuso na!". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
"WATCH: Returning Kapuso Rayver Cruz began career at GMA-7". GMA Network. September 5, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
Soriano, Gia Allana (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, naimpluwensyahan ba nina Rodjun Cruz at Janine Gutierrez para lumipat sa GMA?". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "IN PHOTOS: Rayver Cruz inks deal with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, excited na sa bagong Kapuso project". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
"GMA may Bonggang salubong kay Rayver". The Philippine Star. September 6, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
"Rayver Cruz officially a Kapuso". GMA Network. September 7, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
Dabu, Rose (November 13, 2018). "Kapamilya stars react to Rayver Cruz' song number in 'Studio 7'". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
"Bianca Umali, Kylie Padilla, at Rayver Cruz, live na mapapanood sa 'TiktoClock' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
Torre, Borgy (March 16, 2018), K9 (Action), CineBro, Reality Entertainment, retrieved January 23, 2023
"'On the Job: The Missing 8': Film Review | Venice 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. September 10, 2021.
"GMA Public Affairs unveils its 2023 content slate: Dreams, diversity....and dakila". Manila Bulletin. November 30, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
Llemit, Kathleen A. "Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz cover 'Pag-ibig na Kaya'". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 12, 2023.

External links

Rayver Cruz at IMDb

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[1] "Rayver graduates from college". Philippine Star. June 17, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[2] Abanilla, Clarizel (June 15, 2018). "Is Rayver Cruz moving to GMA?". Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[3] Anarcon, James Patrick (June 15, 2018). "Rayver Cruz leaves Star Magic after 14 years". Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[4] "Rayver Cruz bids goodbye to Star Magic - LionhearTV". www.lionheartv.net. June 17, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[5] "Rayver Cruz, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 4, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[6] Soriano, Gia Allana (September 5, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, balik Kapuso na!". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[7] "WATCH: Returning Kapuso Rayver Cruz began career at GMA-7". GMA Network. September 5, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[8] Soriano, Gia Allana (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, naimpluwensyahan ba nina Rodjun Cruz at Janine Gutierrez para lumipat sa GMA?". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[9] Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "IN PHOTOS: Rayver Cruz inks deal with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[10] Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, excited na sa bagong Kapuso project". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[11] "GMA may Bonggang salubong kay Rayver". The Philippine Star. September 6, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[12] "Rayver Cruz officially a Kapuso". GMA Network. September 7, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[13] Dabu, Rose (November 13, 2018). "Kapamilya stars react to Rayver Cruz' song number in 'Studio 7'". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

[14] "Bianca Umali, Kylie Padilla, at Rayver Cruz, live na mapapanood sa 'TiktoClock' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.

[15] Torre, Borgy (March 16, 2018), K9 (Action), CineBro, Reality Entertainment, retrieved January 23, 2023

[16] "'On the Job: The Missing 8': Film Review | Venice 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. September 10, 2021.

[17] "GMA Public Affairs unveils its 2023 content slate: Dreams, diversity....and dakila". Manila Bulletin. November 30, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2023.

[18] Llemit, Kathleen A. "Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz cover 'Pag-ibig na Kaya'". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 12, 2023.