Rayver Cruz

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

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Ilustre.
Rayver Cruz
Rayver Cruz in 2014 short about the making of Dilim
Born
Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre

(1989-07-20) July 20, 1989
Las Piñas, Philippines
Other namesRayver, Ray Ray, Raymond, Ray
OccupationActor, Dancer, Singer, Model
Years active1993–present
AgentStar Magic (2003–2018)
GMA Artist Center (1995–2000; 2018–present)
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
FamilyRodjun Cruz (brother)
Sunshine Cruz (cousin)
Donna Cruz (cousin)
Geneva Cruz (cousin)
Sheryl Cruz (cousin)
Tirso Cruz III (uncle)

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 (then TV5, and later "5"). In 1995, he moved to GMA Network and started as a child actor in the comedy show Kiss Muna, then moved to ABS-CBN in 2004 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, he returned to GMA Network, his home network and signed a contract on September 6, 2018.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020All-Out SundaysCo-host / PerformerGMA Network
2019The ClashHost / Clash master
Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay KoMatteo Divinagracia
2018Magpakailanman: Impyerno sa DagatArnel
Asawa Ko, Karibal KoGavin Corpus
Studio 7Himself/Host/Performer
Sarap, 'Di Ba?Himself/Guest
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 years 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 PendukoAllan
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
1999F.L.A.M.E.S.VinceABS-CBN
1997Ibang KlaseContestantGMA Network
19935 and UpHostABC

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

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. "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.
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