- Source: 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. 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.
He graduated in 2010 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration Management from St. Francis of Assisi College, Las Pinas City, Philippines.
Rayver is also a cousin of Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz.
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.
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.
Career
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. 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
== Television
== Web series
=Discography
= Singles
=2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP)
2016: "Bitaw"
2023: "Pag-Ibig na Kaya" (with Julie Anne San Jose)
= Appearances
=Concerts
Accolades
= Awards and nominations
=References
External links
Rayver Cruz at IMDb
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko
- Two Wives (seri televisi Filipina)
- May Bukas Pa
- Lauren Young
- Cinco (film)
- She's Dating the Gangster
- Doble Kara
- Maricel Soriano
- Rayver Cruz
- Rodjun Cruz
- Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko
- Asawa ng Asawa Ko
- Cinco (film)
- The Clash (TV program)
- The Cheating Game
- Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (TV series)
- Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin
- Dilim
