Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino television host, actor, and entrepreneur. He is best known for hosting Pinoy Idol in 2008. He was also one of the hosts of Showbiz Police and Showbiz Central.
Early life Raymond Gutierrez was born in Los Angeles, California on January 21, 1984 to matinee idol Eddie Gutierrez and talent manager Annabelle Rosales Rama-Gutierrez. He is the 5th of six siblings. He has an older sister Ruffa Gutierrez, a twin brother Richard Gutierrez, two older brothers, Rocky Gutierrez and Elvis Gutierrez, and a younger brother Ritchie Paul Gutierrez. He also has two older half-brothers Tonton Gutierrez and Ramon Christopher Gutierrez.
After living for a few years in the Philippines, his family moved to Beverly Hills, California. He attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California.
Personal life He began acting as a child with his twin Richard. He has also worked with his father and his other siblings in some Filipino movies.
According to his parents, Eddie and Annabelle Gutierrez, Raymond is the funniest among the Gutierrez children. They said that Raymond is the one who makes them laugh the most. His mother added that among her 6 children, Raymond is the most diligent and that he was the only one who did not need a tutor while growing up.
In September 2012, his mother filed her Certificate of Candidacy as a congresswoman in Cebu but lost during the 2013 elections.
Gutierrez identifies himself as a "Nightlife Connoisseur" in their reality TV series It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez.
Sexuality On August 1, 2021, Gutierrez came out as gay in an interview with MEGA Entertainment magazine.
In June 2022, Gutierrez introduced his boyfriend Robert William per Instagram, whom he met at a dinner in a Los Angeles restaurant.
Career
Gutierrez has been offered to act in movies and on TV shows but has declined to do so. He says he will just leave it to twin brother Richard, and that he wants to focus on his hosting.
His hosting skills has been praised and awarded many times. He has also impressed some famous personalities who already made their names in the business, like Ryan Seacrest who praised his way of opening his then show, Pinoy Idol.
In October 2011, he became the style director for Esquire Magazine Philippines.
Gutierrez is an endorser of Sexy Solution by Belo. He is also the launch creative consultant and one of the brand ambassadors of Magnum ice cream in the Philippines.
On January 25, 2012, Gutierrez signed a 3-year contract with Viva Entertainment along with his siblings, Richard and Ruffa.Gutierrez siblings signed with Viva
In 2012, Gutierrez became active in hosting live, non-televised events for launching different products in the Philippines. In May 2012, he hosted press events for Bench to launch endorsers such as Joe Jonas of Jonas Brothers, and Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard of America's Next Top Model.Joe Jonas to endorse Bench | ABS-CBN News
In June 2012, Gutierrez attended the Men's Fashion Week in London to represent Esquire Philippines.Raymond Gutierrez Leaving For England Soon To Be Part Of London Fashion Week | Showbiz Portal
In July 2012, he became an endorser for Bench/Fix Salon, which is part of the Bench clothing brand.Twitter / mondgutierrez: So excited to announce that
In August 2012, Showbiz Central, which he co-hosted for 5 years, was replaced with H.O.T. TV, which he still co-hosts. He was also launched as one of the endorsers of TRESemmé in the Philippines.
On September 6, 2012, he hosted the launch of the first Philippine branch of Cotton On in SM Mall Of Asia. On September 22, he hosted the launch of the second in SM Megamall.
Gutierrez also took part in Dolphy Alay Tawa: A Musical Tribute to the King of Philippine Comedy. He co-hosted a segment with his sister Ruffa Gutierrez.SLIDESHOW: 'Outpouring of love' at Dolphy tribute | ABS-CBN News
Gutierrez co-owns the Gramercy Cafe which opened in February 2014 and is located at the Gramercy Tower in Makati, Philippines.http://instagram.com/p/aI02c_FTlc/#
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1987 Lahing Pikutin Himself Takbo, Bilis, Takbo Himself 1988 Kambal Tuko Totoy One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor Amboy Juan Tanga, Super Naman, at ang Kambal na Tiyanak Tong 1989 Feel Na Feel Jumbo 1992 Takbo Talon Tili! Toto 2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Himself, party guest Cameo appearance 2013 Coming Soon Himself Cameo appearance
Television Year Title Role Notes2004Stage 1: LIVE!Himself/hostCLICK Barkada Hunt2004–2010SOP Gigsters and SOPHimself/host2005SugoAmanteBody double of Richard Gutierrez2005–2010StarStruckHimself/host2005–2007MMS, Music Mo Sikat!Himself/VJ2007–2009Living It UpHimself / Host2007Binibining Pilipinas 20072007–2012Showbiz Central2008A Handsome Journey2008Pinoy Idol2009Eat Bulaga!Himself / GuestAired on September 5, 2009, "Pinoy Henyo" with Richard Gutierrez2010–2013Party PilipinasHimself / Host2010DivaHimself / Talk Show Host2 episodes2012Kris TVHimself / GuestAired on January 30, 2012. With Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy and Vice Ganda.2012Gandang Gabi Vice"The Trending Birthday Concert Part 2" Episode. With Georgina Wilson and Liz Uy.2012–2013H.O.T. TVHimself / Hostreplaced Showbiz Central2012Eat Bulaga!Himself / Guest Judge2 episodes: August 3: (to promote H.O.T. TV)September 15: "Mr. Pogi 2012" Grand Finals2012Dolphy Alay TawaHimself / Segment Host2013Sarap DivaHimself / GuestAired on March 23, with Richard Gutierrez & Eddie Gutierrez2013–2014Showbiz PoliceHimself / Host2013Give Love. Give Back Philippines: A Justin Bieber Special2013The Mega and the SongwriterHimself / Guest HostChristmas Special2014Kris TVHimself / GuestAired on February 6, 2014. In promotion of 71 Gramercy. It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez"'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel". Yahoo! News Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2014. Himself 2017 La Luna Sangre Doubled / Special appearance Aired on June 23, 2017 Eat Bulaga! Himself / Jackpot En Poy PlayerAired on June 24, 2017 Celebrity Bluff Himself / Player Aired on June 24, 2017, with Ruffa GutierrezMagandang BuhayHimself / Guest 2018 It's Showtime Himself / Guest judge Guest judge for Miss Q&A, aired on October 25, 2018
Magazines
Preview (as Section Editor) Esquire Philippines (as Style Editor, 2011–present)
Newspapers "The Dialogue" (column) (The Philippine Star, Fridays)
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