Rayver Cruz
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.
Rayver Cruz | |
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 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) |
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
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 | ||
| 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 |
| Buy Now, Die Later | Ato | Quantum Films | |
| 2017 | Ang Larawan | Charlie Dacanay | Culturtain Musicat Productions |
| 2018 | K9 | Francis Dominador | CineBro & Reality Entertainment[15] |
| 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 | Miguel | 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 |
Concerts
| Year | Title | Artists | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Star Magic 20 | Star Magic Artists | Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles[19] |
| Teleserye Princes | Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Jason Abalos | James Logan High School, Union City, California[20] | |
| Teleserye Bida | US Tour[21] | ||
| 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[22] | |
| 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[23] | |
| 2017 | Star Magic 25 | Star Magic Artists | Us 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[24] |
| 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[25] | |
| JulieVerse | Julie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Mavy Legaspi | Newport Performing Arts Theater[26] |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aliw Awards | Best Dance Group (Modern) | Anime | Won | [27] |
| 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 for Television | Best Talent Search Program Hosts with Julie Anne San Jose | The Clash | Nominated | |
| 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 | [28] | |
| 6th Gems Awards | Best Male Talent Search Program Host | The Clash | Nominated | ||
| 5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | Most Versatile Actor and Host of the Year | Nagbabagang Luha and The Clash | Won | ||
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host with Julie Anne San Jose | 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.
- "Star Magic 20 Live in Los Angeles". Berce LLC. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- "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.
- "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.
- "Filipino 'Primetime Heartthrobs' live in Dubai". gulfnews.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- "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.
- "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.
- "IN PICTURES: GMA Pinoy TV's 'Together Again' concert a sold-out hit". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- 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.
- "Aliw Awards aired tonight on RPN 9". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- News, G. M. A. "Rayver and Rodjun Cruz honored at the Dakilang Filipino Awards". GMA News Online. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
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External links
- Rayver Cruz at IMDb
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