Rayver Cruz

Rayver Cruz
Rayver Cruz in 2014 short about the making of Dilim
Born Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre
(1989-07-20) July 20, 1989
Manila, Philippines
Other names Rayver, Ray Ray, Raymond, Ray
Alma mater Civil Engineer
Occupation Actor, Dancer, Singer, Model
Years active 1993–present
Agent Star Magic (2004-2018)
GMA Artist Center (2000; 2018-present)
Family Rodjun Cruz (brother)
Sunshine Cruz (cousin)
Donna Cruz (cousin)
Geneva Cruz (cousin)
Sheryl Cruz (cousin)
Tirso Cruz III (Uncle)

Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre, better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (born July 20, 1989), is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer.

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.

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

Career

Cruz started as a child actor in the GMA Network show Kiss Muna but later moved to ABS-CBN on 2004 and being part of their contract talents and a talent of Star Magic. His first lead role was via the primetime TV series Spirits as Red in (2005) with actress Maja Salvador. He played another lead role as Mythos in the primetime show Rounin in (2007). On June 14, 2018, he left Star Magic, but he remained in Bagani, his final project at ABS-CBN.[1][2][3] After 18 years, he returned to GMA Network, his home network and signed a contract on September 6, 2018.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole Network
2018Asawa Ko, Karibal KoGavinGMA Network
Tonight with Arnold ClavioHimself/ Guest
Day OffHimself/ Guest
BaganiKidlatABS-CBN
2016–2017Doble KaraBanjo Manrique
2015All Of MeMarlon Santos
NathanielArkanghel Josiah
2014–2015Two WivesRobert Dale Gopez Del Valle
2014Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Ka LangAnderson
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: PasaRaymond
Bukas Na Lang Kita MamahalinMarcus Ramirez
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: MotorsikloXerces
Toda MaxJun-Jun
Ako Ang SimulaHimself/Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay (The Bringas Brothers Story)Kurt Bringas
2011Gandang Gabi, Vice!Himself/Guest
2011–2012ReputasyonHenry Aragon
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: TsinelasJoward Johnson
2010–2011Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineLance Navarro
2010Wansapanataym: Inday BoteGreg
Maalaala Mo Kaya: StitchRey
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?Troy Sandoval
2009–2010May Bukas PaFrancisco "Cocoy" Bautista
2008Maalaala Mo Kaya: Board GameDennis
That's My DocJai (10 yrs after)
Your Song: Kapag Ako Ang NagmahalJack
2007Your Song: Just A Smile AwayBrian
Maalaala Mo Kaya: IlogEden
Your Song: Break It To Me GentlyNico
RouninMythos
Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko ’Day!Stephen
2006Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur LuvGenesis 'Gens' Brondial
Maalaala Mo Kaya: RugbyJomar
Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoAlan
Star Magic Presents: My Friend, My love, My DestinyJun
Your Song: CuidaSamuel
Love Spell: Charm & CrystalJohnny
Komiks Presents: Agua BenditaRonnie
2006–2018ASAPHost/Himself/dancer
2005ASAP FanaticHost/Himself
Maalaala Mo KayaBilly Crawford
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa AkinNat
NginiigHimself/Host
2004SpiritsRed
2000Kiss MunaPioloGMA Network
1999FlamesVinceABS-CBN
1997Ibang KlaseContestantGMA Network
19935 and UpHostABC

Movies

YearTitleRoleProduction Company
2017Ang LarawanCharlie DacanayCulturtain Musicat Productions
2015Buy Now, Die LaterAtoQuantum Films
2015Ex with BenefitsAndrewStar Cinema & Viva Films
2014DilimEmersonRegal Films
2013Saturday Night ChillsMarkCinema One Originals
2013On the JobBernabeStar Cinema & Reality Entertainment
2011A Mother's StoryKingStar Cinema & The Filipino Channel
2011Forever and A DayMicoStar Cinema
2010Shake, Rattle and Roll 12: IslaRayRegal Films
2010Cinco: MataAlvinStar Cinema
2009Shake, Rattle & Roll XI: Lamang LupaArchieRegal Films
2009You Changed My LifeMarcelo "Macoy" RomeroStar Cinema
2008Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical)Boom
2007Katas Ng SaudiKyle
2005My Gym Partner's a MonkeyPhineas Porpoise
2007Bahay KuboCholoRegal Films
2007Happy HeartsAlvinRegal Films
2003Mr. SuaveCarlStar Cinema
2002Pakisabi Na Lang Na Mahal Ko Siya-

Discography

Singles

  • 2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP)
  • 2016: "Bitaw"

Appearances

Year ReleasedAlbum TitleDetailsRecord Label
2007ASAP Ultimate Dance 4First ASAP dance album certified platinum; single: "Kembot"ASAP Music/Star Records
2010ASAP Supahdance 2Second dance album with Kim Chiu, John Prats, Gab Valenciano & Mickey PerzASAP Music/Star Records

Accolades

Awards and nominations

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResultRef.
201260th FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActorA Mother's StoryNominated
2013Cinema One Originals AwardsBest ActorSaturday Night ChillsWon

References

  1. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Rayver Cruz leaves Star Magic after 14 years". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  2. ↑ Abanilla, Clarizel. "Is Rayver Cruz moving to GMA?". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  3. ↑ "Rayver Cruz bids goodbye to Star Magic - LionhearTV". www.lionheartv.net. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  4. ↑ PEP.ph (2018-09-04). "Rayver Cruz, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  5. ↑ Soriano, Gia Allana. "Rayver Cruz, balik Kapuso na!". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  6. ↑ "WATCH: Returning Kapuso Rayver Cruz began career at GMA-7". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  7. ↑ Soriano, Gia Allana. "Rayver Cruz, naimpluwensyahan ba nina Rodjun Cruz at Janine Gutierrez para lumipat sa GMA?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  8. ↑ Geli, Bianca. "IN PHOTOS: Rayver Cruz inks deal with GMA Network". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  9. ↑ Geli, Bianca. "Rayver Cruz, excited na sa bagong Kapuso project". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  10. ↑ "GMA may Bonggang salubong kay Rayver | Pilipino Star Ngayon". philstar.com. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  11. ↑ "Rayver Cruz officially a Kapuso". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
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