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Rayver Cruz

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Ilustre.

Rayver Cruz
Cruz in 2014 promotional short about the making of Dilim
Born
Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre

(1989-07-20) July 20, 1989 (age 35)
Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesRayver, Ray, Ray Ray, Raymond
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • singer
  • host
  • model
Years active1993–present
Agents
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
FamilyRodjun Cruz (brother)
Sunshine Cruz (cousin)
Donna Cruz (cousin)
Geneva Cruz (cousin)
Sheryl Cruz (cousin)
Tirso Cruz III (uncle)
Ricky Belmonte (uncle)
Danny Cruz (uncle)

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

Personal life

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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 Piñas.[citation needed]

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

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

Cristine Reyes and Cruz began their romance in 2011 when Rayver allegedly left his ex-girlfriend Sarah Geronimo. Reyes and Cruz separated ways in 2012.[3]

Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose began dating in February 2022 as they also exchanged "I love you's" on November 26, 2023 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.[4]

Career

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Cruz started as a former host together with his brother Rodjun in a children's magazine show 5 and Up on ABC (now 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.[5][6] After 18 years, Cruz returned to his home network, GMA Network as he signed a contract on September 6, 2018.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Aside from acting and dancing, he is given a big break in singing and hosting career[15] 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

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Film

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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
Katas ng Saudi Kyle
2008 Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical) Boom
2009 You Changed My Life Marcelo "Macoy" Romero Star Cinema
Shake, Rattle & Roll XI: Lamang Lupa Archie Regal Films
2010 Cinco: Mata Alvin Star Cinema
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12: Isla Ray Regal Films
2011 Forever and A Day Mico Star Cinema
A Mother's Story King Star Cinema & The Filipino Channel
2013 On the Job Bernabe Star Cinema
Reality Entertainment
Saturday Night Chills Mark Cinema One Originals
2014 Dilim Emerson Regal Films
2015 Ex with Benefits Andrew Star Cinema
Viva Films
Filemon Mamon Mr. Magdalo MegaVision Integrated resources production
Buy Now, Die Later Ato Quantum Films
2017 Ang Larawan Charlie Dacanay Culturtain Musicat Productions
2018 K9 Francis Dominador CineBro & Reality Entertainment[16]
Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect[17] PCpl. Jumeil Javier PinoyFlix Films
Active Media Events Production
2021 On the Job: The Missing 8 Bernabe Reality MM Studios[18] & Globe Studios
2023 The Cheating Game Miguel GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs[19]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
1993–2002 5 and Up Himself Host ABC
GMA Network
1997 Ibang Klase Contestant GMA Network
1999 F.L.A.M.E.S. Vince ABS-CBN
2000 Kiss Muna Piolo Supporting role GMA Network
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Yearbook ABS-CBN
2004 Spirits Red Leading role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: CD
2005 Nginiig Himself Host
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Nat Supporting role
Maalaala Mo Kaya Billy Crawford
ASAP Fanatic Host
2006–18 ASAP Himself Host / Performer
2006 Komiks Presents: Agua Bendita Ronnie
Love Spell: Charm & Crystal Johnny
Your Song: Cuida Samuel
Star Magic Presents: My Friend, My love, My Destiny Jun
Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Allan / Aswang II Guest role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rugby Jomar
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Genesis 'Gens' Brondial
2007 Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko ’Day! Stephen
Rounin Mythos Leading role
Your Song: Break It To Me Gently Nico
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog Eden
Your Song: Just A Smile Away Brian
2008 Your Song: Kapag Ako Ang Nagmahal Jack
That's My Doc Jai
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Board Game Dennis
2009–10 May Bukas Pa Francisco "Cocoy" Bautista Main role
2010 Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Troy Sandoval Main role / Antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-Stitch Rey
Wansapanataym: Inday Bote Greg
2010–11 Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Kristine Lance Navarro Main role
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas Joward "Jawo" Johnson
2011–12 Reputasyon Henry Aragon Main role / Protagonist
2011 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself Guest
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay - The Bringas Brothers Story Kurt Bringas
Ako ang Simula Himself Guest
Toda Max Jun-Jun Guest role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo Xerces
2013 Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Marcus Ramirez Main role / Primary Antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasa Raymond
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Ka Lang Anderson
2014–15 Two Wives Robert Dale Gopez-Del Valle Supporting role / Antagonist
2015 Nathaniel Arkanghel Josiah Guest role
All of Me Marlon Santos
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya Ryan
2016–17 Doble Kara Banjo Manrique Main role
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa Lan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom Joey
2018 Bagani Kidlat Supporting role / Anti-Hero
Day Off Himself Guest GMA News TV
Tonight with Arnold Clavio
Sarap, 'Di Ba? GMA Network
2018–19 Studio 7 Host / Performer
Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko Gavin Corpus Main role / Anti-Hero
2018 Magpakailanman: Impyerno sa Dagat Arnel
2019 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko Matteo Divinagracia Main role / Anti-Hero
2019–present The Clash Himself Main host / Clash Master since its 2nd season
2020–present All-Out Sundays Main host / Performer
2021 Nagbabagang Luha Alex Montaire Supporting role / Protagonist
2022 Bolera Miguel "El Salvador"
Bubble Gang Himself / Various Guest
TiktoClock[20] Himself
2024 Asawa ng Asawa Ko Jordan Manansala Main role / Protagonist / Anti-Hero

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Network
2023 Pag-ibig na Kaya Miguel Main role / Protagonist Universal Records (Philippines)

Discography

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Singles

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  • 2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP)
  • 2016: "Bitaw"
  • 2023: "Pag-Ibig na Kaya" (with Julie Anne San Jose)[21]

Appearances

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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

Concerts

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Year Title Artists Details
2012 Star Magic 20 Star Magic Artists Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles[22]
Teleserye Princes Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Jason Abalos James Logan High School, Union City, California[23]
Teleserye Bida US Tour[24]
2013 Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil US and Canada Tour with John Lapus
2014 Primetime Hearthrobs The Indian High School football ground in Dubai[25]
Teleserye Bida Australia Tour!
Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Maja Salvador Al Gharafa Sports Club Stadium in Al

Gharafa, Doha, Qatar

2015 Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto[26]
2017 Star Magic 25 Star Magic Artists U.S. and Canada Tour!
2019 Kapusong Pinoy: Studio 7 Musikalye Sa Brooklyn Christian Bautista, Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Golden Cañedo, Betong Sumaya Kings Theatre in New York
2022 One Magical Night Sam Milby, Catriona Gray, Marcelito Pomoy Canada Tour[27]
Together Again: A GMA Pinoy TV at 17 Concert Dingdong Dantes, Bea Alonzo, Lani Misalucha, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Julie Anne San Jose Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California[28]
JulieVerse Julie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Mavy Legaspi Newport Performing Arts Theater[29]
2023 Taste Of Manila 2023: Isang Dekada Na! (JulieVer Concert) Julie Anne San Jose Toronto, Canada[30]
Luv trip na, Luff trip pa!: JulieVer in Concert With Boobay! Julie Anne San Jose; Boobay Tel-Aviv, Israel
2024 Sparkle Tour Julie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali Canada Tour[31]
Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Isko Moreno, Boobay USA Tour
Julie Anne San Jose, Jillian Ward, Ken Chan, Bianca Umali, Ruru Madrid Japan

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result Ref.
2004 Aliw Awards Best Dance Group (Modern) Anime Won [32]
2012 60th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor A Mother's Story Nominated [1]
2013 Cinema One Originals Awards Best Actor Saturday Night Chills Won [2]
2019 4th Gems Awards Best Single Performance Magpakailanman "Impyerno Sa Dagat" Nominated
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Hosts with Julie Anne San Jose The Clash Nominated [3]
2022 Gawad Karangalan Para Sa Pilipino Outstanding Performer and Actor of the Year Bolera and All Out Sundays Won
Dakilang Filipino Awards Best Male Celebrity Of The Year Himself Won [33]
6th Gems Awards Best Male Talent Search Program Host The Clash Nominated [4]
5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards Most Versatile Actor and Host of the Year Nagbabagang Luha and The Clash Won [5]
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Host with Julie Anne San Jose The Clash Won
2024 Gawad Dangal Best Actor Asawa ng Asawa ko Won

References

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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. ^ "From Dennis Trillo to Marco Gumabao: Cristine Reyes' relationship history". Rappler. February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Julie Anne San Jose + Rayver Cruz Dish On Their *First* Celebrity Crushes: 'Crush naman kita ngayon!'". Cosmopolitan. December 8, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  5. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 15, 2018). "Rayver Cruz leaves Star Magic after 14 years". Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  6. ^ "Rayver Cruz bids goodbye to Star Magic - LionhearTV". www.lionheartv.net. June 17, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  7. ^ "Rayver Cruz, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 4, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  8. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana (September 5, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, balik Kapuso na!". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  9. ^ "WATCH: Returning Kapuso Rayver Cruz began career at GMA-7". GMA Network. September 5, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "IN PHOTOS: Rayver Cruz inks deal with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, excited na sa bagong Kapuso project". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  13. ^ "GMA may Bonggang salubong kay Rayver". The Philippine Star. September 6, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  14. ^ "Rayver Cruz officially a Kapuso". GMA Network. September 7, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Torre, Borgy (March 16, 2018), K9 (Action), CineBro, Reality Entertainment, retrieved January 23, 2023
  17. ^ PEP Troika (August 15, 2023). "'Barbie,' di pa rin natitinag sa No. 1; 'Badge of Honor,' nagbigay-pugay sa mga pulis" ['Barbie' still not yet budging from No. 1; 'Badge of Honor' honors the police]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Inabot ng pandemic itong pelikulang Badge of Honor, kaya bukas pa lang nila ito isu-showing sa mga sinehan.
  18. ^ "'On the Job: The Missing 8': Film Review | Venice 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. September 10, 2021.
  19. ^ "GMA Public Affairs unveils its 2023 content slate: Dreams, diversity....and dakila". Manila Bulletin. November 30, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  20. ^ "Bianca Umali, Kylie Padilla, at Rayver Cruz, live na mapapanood sa 'TiktoClock' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  21. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz cover 'Pag-ibig na Kaya'". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  22. ^ "Star Magic 20 Live in Los Angeles". Berce LLC. August 19, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  23. ^ "Xian Lim and Gerald Anderson Together in a US Tour! | BIDA KAPAMILYA". Xian Lim and Gerald Anderson Together in a US Tour! | BIDA KAPAMILYA. February 4, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  24. ^ "Berce Enterprises - The Teleserye Bida Tour w/ Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Rayver Cruz, Jason Abalos, Pokwang Coming this FALL 2012 :) More info soon! | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  25. ^ "Filipino 'Primetime Heartthrobs' live in Dubai". gulfnews.com. October 2, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  26. ^ "TFC Canada - Teleserye Bida with Liza Soberano Live in Toronto October 23, 2015. Check poster attached for more details! | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  27. ^ "Miss Philippines International of BC & Canada - A. Royal Productions is a proud sponsor of One Magical Night featuring Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray! With Sam Milby, Marcelito Pomoy & Rayver Cruz. Presented by MAP Entertainment An exciting special event for the Miss Philippines International of BC & Canada 2022 Candidates! Reserve your tickets now! 🎵 | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  28. ^ "IN PICTURES: GMA Pinoy TV's 'Together Again' concert a sold-out hit". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  29. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "'I love you, too': Julie Anne San Jose reveals true feelings for Rayver Cruz at JulieVerse concert". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  30. ^ "Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz headline Taste of Manila and Pista ng Bayan Vancouver 2023 in Canada". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  31. ^ "Sparkle in Canada Tour: Dates, Tickets, and Featured Stars". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  32. ^ "Aliw Awards aired tonight on RPN 9". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  33. ^ News, G. M. A. (October 18, 2022). "Rayver and Rodjun Cruz honored at the Dakilang Filipino Awards". GMA News Online. Retrieved April 26, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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