Rodjun Cruz

Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre, Jr. (born October 10, 1987), known professionally as Rodjun Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]), is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer. He is the brother of fellow actor and dancer Rayver Cruz.

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

Rodjun Cruz
Born
Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre, Jr.

(1987-10-10) October 10, 1987
Las Piñas, Philippines
EducationDe La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Saint Francis of Assisi College
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer, singer
Years active1993–present
Agent(s)Star Magic
Sparkle
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
ChildrenJoaquin Ilustre
RelativesSheryl Cruz (cousin)
Sunshine Cruz (cousin)
Donna Cruz (cousin)
Geneva Cruz (cousin)
Tirso Cruz III (uncle)
Ricky Belmonte (uncle)
FamilyRayver Cruz (brother)

Biography

Cruz started as a host, together with his younger brother Rayver, in the children's magazine show 5 And Up. Cruz was a member of the now defunct all-male dancing group Anim-E. The group, previously named Anime—in reference to the Tagalog word "anim" or "six"—originally consisted six members namely: Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace, Emman Abeleda, Sergio Garcia, Mico Aytona, and Mhyco Aquino.[1] Rodjun joined the original members in 2005.

In 2006, he was cast as Jigo in the ABS-CBN TV series Calla Lily.

After a year, Cruz along with 14 other celebrity contestants joined the second season of U Can Dance Version 2,[2] where he met and started dating fellow Star Magic talent Dianne Medina.[3] Cruz with his dancing partner Lina Basas were named Grand Champion of U Can Dance Version 2 the following year, where he won the grand prize of 250,000 pesos.[4] He also won another 250,000 pesos from the "Merrygalo" segment of, the now defunct noontime variety show, Wowowee.[4] He made a guest appearance in the "Mambabarang" episode of Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao in the same year.

In 2008, Cruz was cast as Jake Perez in the teen drama Lipgloss.[5]

Cruz left Lipgloss after three seasons in 2009. He had minor roles in the ABS-CBN shows Tayong Dalawa and May Bukas Pa. He also made guest appearances in Maynila and Midnight DJ.

He played Calvin in Magkaribal in 2010. He was also cast as Joaquin Buenaventura in Juanita Banana.[6] The same year, he left ASAP XV and joined, the show's rival, P.O.5 in TV5.[6]

Personal life

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

In October 2017, Cruz announced his engagement to actress Dianne Medina after dating since July 23, 2007.[7] The couple married on December 21, 2019.[8] In April 2020, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Network Notes Source
1993—2002 5 and Up Himself – Host ABC
GMA Network
2005–2010 ASAP Himself – Host / Performer ABS-CBN
2006 Calla Lily Jigo
2007 U Can Dance Version 2 Himself – Contestant Grand Champion (season 2) [2]
2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Rickey
2008—2009 Lipgloss Jake Perez TV5 [5]
2009 Tayong Dalawa Stanley, Jr. ABS-CBN
2009 May Bukas Pa Young Ringo
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Anton Episode: "Tattoo"
2009 Midnight DJ Miguel TV5 Episode: "Mambabarang" [9]
2010 Magkaribal Calvin ABS-CBN
2010—2011 Juanita Banana Joaquin Buenaventura [6]
2010—2011 P.O.5 Himself – Host / Performer TV5
2011 Fan*tastik Himself Himself - Performer
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Isyot ABS-CBN Episode: "Bulaklak"
2011—2012 Hey it's Saberdey! Himself - Performer TV5
2011 Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Musang
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rene ABS-CBN Episode: "Itak"
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Jeff Bringas Episode: "Saklay"
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Teen Lito Episode: "Kabibe"
2013 My Husband's Lover Martin Savanal GMA Network Recurring guest star
2013—2015 Sunday All Stars Himself – Performer
2014 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Allan Real Supporting Cast
2014 Magpakailanman Episode: "Girl Boy Bakla, Tomboy"
2015 My Faithful Husband Young Arnaldo Special Participation
2015 Maynila Episode: "Love vs Dreams"
2015 Maynila Rainier Episode: "My Imported GF"
2015 Princess in the Palace Kenneth
2015 Magpakailanman Shem Episode: "Love Me for What I Am"
2016 Karelasyon Ricky Episode: "Nagjakol" [10]
2016 The Story of Us Gino ABS-CBN
2016 Conan, My Beautician Prince GMA Network Guest
2016 Karelasyon Michael Episode: "Webcam" [11]
2016 Magpakailanman Paul Episode: "Sa kabila ng lahat, ikaw pa rin"
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Johnny / Juanito Episode guest
2016 Karelasyon Arman Episode: "Anino" [12]
2016 Encantadia PaoPao (warrior form)
2016 Dear Uge James Villamayor Episode: "GGSS vs. GGSS "
2017 Legally Blind Joel Apostol
2017 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Arnulfo
2017 Love is... John
2018 The One That Got Away Bernard
2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Edward Salazar
2018 Imbestigador Jessie Tesoro Episode: "Nueva Ecija Massacre"
2018 Daddy's Gurl Bomber
2018 Magpakailanman Elmer Episode: "Impiyerno sa Dagat: A True Story of Filipino Bravery and Preserverance"
2019 TODA One I Love Robert [13]
2019 Imbestigador Glenn Ford Manzanero Episode: "Bata sa Eco-Bag"
2019 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko Ben
2019 Maynila Apollo Episode: My Little Angel
2019–2020 One of the Baes Martin Rivera
2020–present All-Out Sundays Himself – Performer [14]
2020 Imbestigador Francisco Zorilla Episode: "Pedophile ng Tondo"
2021 My Fantastic Pag-ibig Amadeus / Amado
GMA News TV now GTV
 Episode: "Love Wars"
2022 Little Princess Jaxon Pineda GMA Network
2023 Love Before Sunrise Eric Domingo
Mga Lihim ni Urduja Min Feng

Awards and nominations
Year Work Award Category Result Source
2012 I Love You, Pare Ko Carlo
2013 Raketeros
2013 Tuhog Mark

References
  1. Navarro, Mell T. (October 30, 2009). "Former Animé member Mhyco Aquino Leaves ABS-CBN to Spread his Wings". News. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  2. Liabres, Aprylle (July 15, 2007). "All's fair for Rodjun Cruz". City Times. Khaleej Times. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  3. Franco, Bernie (September 30, 2008). "Dianne Medina on Rodjun Cruz: 'I love everything about him.'". Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  4. Erece, Dinno (October 24, 2007). "Star Magic talent Rodjun Cruz is both Victorious and Virginal at 20". News. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  5. Alamo, Nerissa (August 16, 2008). "TV5 Brings back Teen Drama on Saturday Afternoon Block via "Lipgloss"". Entertainment Guide / Television. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  6. Sancon, Allan (February 1, 2011). "Rodjun Cruz Describes his Sweet Kissing Scene with Bianca Manalo for Juanita Banana". Entertainment Guide / Television. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  7. "Rodjun Cruz at Dianne Medina, engaged na". GMA News and Public Affairs (in Filipino). October 11, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  8. "Rodjun Cruz at Dianne Medina, ikinasal na" (in Filipino).
  9. "A Mother's Revenge on Midnight DJ". The Philippine Star. November 28, 2009. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  10. "Max Collins, Rodjun Cruz, at Chynna Ortaleza, Bibida sa Karelasyon ngayong Sabado". GMA News Online. August 18, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  11. "Lalaking Kapit sa Patalim para sa Pamilya, tampok sa 'Karelasyon'". GMA News Online. November 5, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  12. "'Karelasyon' Presents 'Anino'". GMA News Online. August 9, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  13. Eusebio, Aaron Brent (March 6, 2019). "Rodjun Cruz at Christopher de Leon, mapapanood sa 'TODA One I Love'". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  14. Donato, Jerry. "All-out Sundays is back on air". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
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