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

(1989-07-20) July 20, 1989 (age 35)
Las Piñas, Philippines
Other namesRayver, Ray Ray, Raymond, Ray
Occupation(s)Actor, Dancer, Singer, Model
Years active1993–present
Agent(s)Star Magic (2002–2018)
GMA Artist Center (1994–2002; 2018–present)
Associated Broadcasting Company (1993-1994)
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)

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

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 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, 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

Year Title Role Network
2020 All-Out Sundays Co-host / Performer GMA Network
2019 The Clash Host / Clash master
Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko Matteo Divinagracia
2018 Magpakailanman: Impyerno sa Dagat Arnel
Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko Gavin Corpus
Studio 7 Himself/Host/Performer
Sarap, 'Di Ba? Himself/Guest
Tonight with Arnold Clavio Himself/Guest
Day Off Himself/Guest
Bagani Kidlat ABS-CBN
2016–2017 Doble Kara Banjo Manrique
2015 All of Me Marlon Santos
Nathaniel Arkanghel Josiah
2014–2015 Two Wives Robert Dale Gopez-Del Valle
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Ka Lang Anderson
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasa Raymond
Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Marcus Ramirez
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo Xerces
Toda Max Jun-Jun
Ako ang Simula Himself/Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay (The Bringas Brothers Story) Kurt Bringas
2011 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself/Guest
2011–2012 Reputasyon Henry Aragon
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas Joward Johnson
2010–2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Lance Navarro
2010 Wansapanataym: Inday Bote Greg
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stitch Rey
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Troy Sandoval
2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Francisco "Cocoy" Bautista
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Board Game Dennis
That's My Doc Jai (10 years after)
Your Song: Kapag Ako Ang Nagmahal Jack
2007 Your Song: Just A Smile Away Brian
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog Eden
Your Song: Break It To Me Gently Nico
Rounin Mythos
Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko ’Day! Stephen
2006 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Genesis 'Gens' Brondial
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rugby Jomar
Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Allan
Star Magic Presents: My Friend, My love, My Destiny Jun
Your Song: Cuida Samuel
Love Spell: Charm & Crystal Johnny
Komiks Presents: Agua Bendita Ronnie
2006–2018 ASAP Host/Himself/dancer
2005 ASAP Fanatic Host/Himself
Maalaala Mo Kaya Billy Crawford
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Nat
Nginiig Himself/Host
2004 Spirits Red
2000 Kiss Muna Piolo GMA Network
1999 F.L.A.M.E.S. Vince ABS-CBN
1997 Ibang Klase Contestant GMA Network
1993 5 and Up Host ABC

Movies

Year Title Role Production Company
2002 Pakisabi Na Lang Na Mahal Ko Siya - Regal Films
2003 Mr. Suave Carl Star Cinema
2007 Happy Hearts Alvin Regal Films
2007 Bahay Kubo Cholo Regal Films
2007 My Gym Partner's a Monkey Phineas Porpoise
2007 Katas Ng Saudi Kyle
2008 Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical) Boom
2009 You Changed My Life Marcelo "Macoy" Romero Star Cinema
2009 Shake, Rattle & Roll XI: Lamang Lupa Archie Regal Films
2010 Cinco: Mata Alvin Star Cinema
2010 Shake, Rattle and Roll 12: Isla Ray Regal Films
2011 Forever and A Day Mico Star Cinema
2011 A Mother's Story King Star Cinema & The Filipino Channel
2013 On the Job Bernabe Star Cinema & Reality Entertainment
2013 Saturday Night Chills Mark Cinema One Originals
2014 Dilim Emerson Regal Films
2015 Ex with Benefits Andrew Star Cinema & Viva Films
2015 Buy Now, Die Later Ato Quantum Films
2017 Ang Larawan Charlie Dacanay Culturtain Musicat Productions

Discography

Singles

  • 2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP)
  • 2016: "Bitaw"

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 ASAP Music/Star Records

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result Ref.
2012 60th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor A Mother's Story Nominated
2013 Cinema One Originals Awards Best Actor Saturday Night Chills Won

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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