Rayver Cruz

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

(1989-07-20) July 20, 1989 (age 34)
Las Piñas, Philippines
Other namesRayver, Ray, Ray Ray, Raymond
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer, singer, host, model
Years active1993–present
Agent(s)Star Magic (2002–2018)
Sparkle (1995–2002; 2018–present)
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, dancer, singer, and host. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.

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 Piñas.[citation needed]

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

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

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. After 18 years, Cruz returned to his home network, GMA Network as he signed a contract on September 6, 2018. Aside from acting and dancing, he is given a big break in singing and hosting career 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

Film

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
Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect PCpl. Jumeil Javier PinoyFlix Films
Active Media Events Production
2021 On the Job: The Missing 8 Bernabe Reality MM Studios & Globe Studios
2023 The Cheating Game Miguel GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs

Television

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
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 / 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 Himself
TBA Asawa ng Asawa Ko Jordan Innocencio Main role / Protagonist GMA Network

Web series

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

Discography

Singles

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

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

Concerts

Year Title Artists Details
2012 Star Magic 20 Star Magic Artists Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles
Teleserye Princes Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Jason Abalos James Logan High School, Union City, California
Teleserye Bida US Tour
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
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
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
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
JulieVerse Julie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Mavy Legaspi Newport Performing Arts Theater
2023 Taste Of Manila 2023: Isang Dekada Na! (JulieVer Concert) Julie Anne San Jose Toronto, Canada
Luv trip na, Luff trip pa!: JulieVer in Concert With Boobay! Julie Anne San Jose; Boobay Tel-Aviv, Israel

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result Ref.
2004 Aliw Awards Best Dance Group (Modern) Anime Won
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
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

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