Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (), is a Filipino actor. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.
Early life and education Rayver Cruz is a member of the Cruz family, a notable family line in the Philippine entertainment industry, which includes his cousins Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz. 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.
Cruz graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Saint Francis of Assisi College in Las Piñas.
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.
Personal life Cristine Reyes and Cruz began their romance in 2011 when he allegedly left his ex-girlfriend Sarah Geronimo. Reyes and Cruz separated ways in 2012. He also dated Janine Gutierrez for four years and the couple confirmed break-up in November 2021.
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.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2002 Pakisabi Na Lang Na Mahal Ko Siya Geomar 2003 Mr. Suave Carl 2007 Happy Hearts Alvin 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 Shake, Rattle & Roll XI: Lamang Lupa Archie 2010 Cinco: Mata Alvin Shake, Rattle and Roll 12: Isla Ray 2011 Forever and A Day Mico A Mother's Story King 2013 On the Job Bernabe Saturday Night Chills Mark 2014 Dilim Emerson 2015 Ex with Benefits Andrew Filemon MamonMr. Magdalo Buy Now, Die Later Ato 2017 Ang Larawan Charlie Dacanay 2018 K9 Francis Dominador Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect PCpl. Jumeil Javier2021On the Job: The Missing 8Bernabe2023The Cheating GameMiguel2025SinagtalaReggie
Television Year Title Role 1993–2002 5 and Up Host 1997 Ibang Klase Contestant 1999 F.L.A.M.E.S. Vince 2000 Kiss Muna Piolo 2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Yearbook 2004–05 SpiritsRed 2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya: CD 2005–06 Nginiig Host 2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Nat Maalaala Mo Kaya Billy Crawford ASAP Fanatic Host 2006–18 ASAP Himself 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 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 Your Song: Break It To Me Gently Nico Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog Eden Your Song: Just A Smile Away Brian2008 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 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 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas Joward "Jawo" Johnson 2011–12 Reputasyon Henry Aragon 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay - The Bringas Brothers Story Kurt Bringas Ako ang Simula Himself Toda Max Jun-Jun Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo Xerces 2013 Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Marcus Ramirez Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasa Raymond 2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Ka Lang Anderson 2014–15 Two Wives Robert Dale Gopez-Del Valle 2015 Nathaniel Arkanghel Josiah All of Me Marlon Santos 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya Ryan 2016–17 Doble Kara Banjo Manrique 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa Lan Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom Joey 2018 Bagani Kidlat 2018–19 Studio 7 Host / Performer Asawa Ko, Karibal KoGavin Corpus 2018 Magpakailanman: Impyerno sa Dagat Arnel 2019 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko Matteo Divinagracia 2019–present The Clash Himself 2020–present All-Out Sundays 2021 Nagbabagang Luha Alex Montaire 2022 Bolera Miguel "El Salvador" 2024–25 Asawa ng Asawa Ko Jordan Manansala 2025 Sanggang-Dikit FR Jared Lopez 2026Stars on the Floor Himself / JudgeBorn to ShineDio Halari
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2023 Pag-ibig na Kaya Miguel Main role / Protagonist
Discography Singles 2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP) 2016: "Bitaw" 2023: "Pag-Ibig na Kaya" (with Julie Anne San Jose) 2026: "Dust of the Universe"
Appearances Year released Album title Details Record label2007ASAP Ultimate Dance 4First ASAP dance album certified platinum; single: "Kembot"ASAP Music/Star Records2010ASAP Supahdance 2Second dance album with Kim Chiu, John Prats, Gab Valenciano & Mickey Perz
Concerts +YearTitleArtistsDetails2012Star Magic 20Star Magic ArtistsShrine Auditorium in Los AngelesTeleserye PrincesGerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Jason AbalosJames Logan High School, Union City, CaliforniaTeleserye BidaUS Tour2013Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique GilUS and Canada Tour with John Lapus2014Primetime HearthrobsThe Indian High School football ground in DubaiTeleserye BidaAustralia Tour!Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Maja SalvadorAl Gharafa Sports Club Stadium in Al Gharafa, Doha, Qatar 2015Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Liza SoberanoThe Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto2017Star Magic 25Star Magic ArtistsU.S. and Canada Tour!2019Kapusong Pinoy: Studio 7 Musikalye Sa BrooklynChristian Bautista, Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Golden Cañedo, Betong SumayaKings Theatre in New York2022One Magical NightSam Milby, Catriona Gray, Marcelito PomoyCanada TourTogether Again: A GMA Pinoy TV at 17 ConcertDingdong Dantes, Bea Alonzo, Lani Misalucha, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Julie Anne San JosePechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CaliforniaJulieVerseJulie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Mavy LegaspiNewport Performing Arts Theater2023Taste Of Manila 2023: Isang Dekada Na! (JulieVer Concert)Julie Anne San JoseToronto, CanadaLuv trip na, Luff trip pa!: JulieVer in Concert With Boobay!Julie Anne San Jose; BoobayTel-Aviv, Israel2024Sparkle TourJulie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Ruru Madrid, Bianca UmaliCanada TourAlden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Isko Moreno, BoobayUSA TourJulie Anne San Jose, Jillian Ward, Ken Chan, Bianca Umali, Ruru MadridJapanJulieVer Live in MelbourneJulie Anne San JoseAustraliaJulieVer Live in Sydney
Accolades Awards and nominations YearAward-giving bodyCategoryWorkResultRef.2004Aliw AwardsBest Dance Group (Modern)Anime 201260th FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActorA Mother's Story2013Cinema One Originals AwardsBest ActorSaturday Night Chills20194th Gems Awards Best Single PerformanceMagpakailanman "Impyerno Sa Dagat"202134th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Hosts with Julie Anne San JoseThe Clash2022 Gawad Karangalan Para Sa PilipinoOutstanding Performer and Actor of the Year Bolera and All Out SundaysDakilang Filipino AwardsBest Male Celebrity Of The YearHimself6th Gems Awards Best Male Talent Search Program HostThe Clash5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards Most Versatile Actor and Host of the Year Nagbabagang Luha and The Clash202335th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Talent Search Program Host with Julie Anne San JoseThe Clash2024Gawad DangalBest ActorAsawa ng Asawa Ko202510th Platinum Stallion Media AwardsTV Actor of the Year38th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Talent Search Program Host with Julie Anne San JoseThe Clash
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