# Rayver Cruz

Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation:), 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

| Year | Title | Role | Production companies |
| 2002 | Pakisabi Na Lang Na Mahal Ko Siya | Geomar | Regal Films |
| 2003 | Mr. Suave | Carl | Star Cinema |
| 2007 | Happy Hearts | Alvin | Regal Films |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Cholo | Regal Films |
| 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 | Filemon Mamon | Mr. Magdalo | MegaVision Integrated resources production |
| 2015 | Buy Now, Die Later | Ato | Quantum Films |
| 2017 | Ang Larawan | Charlie Dacanay | Culturtain Musicat Productions |
| 2018 | K9 | Francis Dominador | CineBro & Reality Entertainment |
| 2018 | Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect | PCpl. Jumeil Javier | PinoyFlix Films Active Media Events Production |
| 2021 | On the Job: The Missing 8 | Bernabe | Reality MM Studios & Globe Studios |
| 2023 | The Cheating Game | Miguel | GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1993–2002 | 5 and Up | Host | ABC GMA Network |
| 1997 | Ibang Klase | Contestant | GMA Network |
| 1999 | F.L.A.M.E.S. | Vince | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Kiss Muna | Piolo | GMA Network |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Yearbook | | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–05 | Spirits | Red | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: CD | | ABS-CBN |
| 2005–06 | Nginiig | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Nat | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Billy Crawford | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | ASAP Fanatic | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2006–18 | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Agua Bendita | Ronnie | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Love Spell: Charm & Crystal | Johnny | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song: Cuida | Samuel | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: My Friend, My love, My Destiny | Jun | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Allan / Aswang II | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rugby | Jomar | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv | Genesis 'Gens' Brondial | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko ’Day! | Stephen | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Rounin | Mythos | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song: Break It To Me Gently | Nico | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog | Eden | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song: Just A Smile Away | Brian | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Your Song: Kapag Ako Ang Nagmahal | Jack | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | That's My Doc | Jai | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Board Game | Dennis | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–10 | May Bukas Pa | Francisco "Cocoy" Bautista | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Troy Sandoval | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-Stitch | Rey | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Inday Bote | Greg | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–11 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Kristine | Lance Navarro | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas | Joward "Jawo" Johnson | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–12 | Reputasyon | Henry Aragon | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay - The Bringas Brothers Story | Kurt Bringas | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Ako ang Simula | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Jun-Jun | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo | Xerces | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Marcus Ramirez | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasa | Raymond | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Ka Lang | Anderson | ABS-CBN |
| 2014–15 | Two Wives | Robert Dale Gopez-Del Valle | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Arkanghel Josiah | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | All of Me | Marlon Santos | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya | Ryan | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–17 | Doble Kara | Banjo Manrique | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa | Lan | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom | Joey | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Bagani | Kidlat | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–19 | Studio 7 | Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2018–19 | Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko | Gavin Corpus | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Impyerno sa Dagat | Arnel | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko | Matteo Divinagracia | GMA Network |
| 2019–present | The Clash | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Nagbabagang Luha | Alex Montaire | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Bolera | Miguel "El Salvador" | GMA Network |
| 2024–25 | Asawa ng Asawa Ko | Jordan Manansala | GMA Network |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2023 | Pag-ibig na Kaya | Miguel | Main role / Protagonist | Universal Records (Philippines) |

## Discography
### Singles

* 2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP)
* 2016: "Bitaw"
* 2023: "Pag-Ibig na Kaya" (with Julie Anne San Jose)

### 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 |

## Concerts

| Year | Title | Artists | Details |
| 2012 | Star Magic 20 | Star Magic Artists | Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles |
| 2012 | Teleserye Princes | Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Jason Abalos | James Logan High School, Union City, California |
| 2012 | Teleserye Bida | Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Jason Abalos | US Tour |
| 2013 | Teleserye Bida | Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil | US and Canada Tour with John Lapus |
| 2014 | Primetime Hearthrobs | Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil | The Indian High School football ground in Dubai |
| 2014 | Teleserye Bida | Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil | Australia Tour! |
| 2014 | Teleserye Bida | Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Maja Salvador | Al Gharafa Sports Club Stadium in Al Gharafa, Doha, Qatar |
| 2015 | Teleserye Bida | Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano | The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto |
| 2017 | Star Magic 25 | Star Magic Artists | U.S. and Canada Tour! |
| 2019 | Kapusong Pinoy: Studio 7 Musikalye Sa Brooklyn | Christian Bautista, Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Golden Cañedo, Betong Sumaya | Kings Theatre in New York |
| 2022 | One Magical Night | Sam Milby, Catriona Gray, Marcelito Pomoy | Canada Tour |
| 2022 | Together Again: A GMA Pinoy TV at 17 Concert | Dingdong Dantes, Bea Alonzo, Lani Misalucha, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Julie Anne San Jose | Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California |
| 2022 | JulieVerse | Julie Anne San Jose, Kyline Alcantara, Mavy Legaspi | Newport Performing Arts Theater |
| 2023 | Taste Of Manila 2023: Isang Dekada Na! (JulieVer Concert) | Julie Anne San Jose | Toronto, Canada |
| 2023 | Luv trip na, Luff trip pa!: JulieVer in Concert With Boobay! | Julie Anne San Jose; Boobay | Tel-Aviv, Israel |
| 2024 | Sparkle Tour | Julie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali | Canada Tour |
| 2024 | Sparkle Tour | Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Isko Moreno, Boobay | USA Tour |
| 2024 | Sparkle Tour | Julie Anne San Jose, Jillian Ward, Ken Chan, Bianca Umali, Ruru Madrid | Japan |
| 2024 | JulieVer Live in Melbourne | Julie Anne San Jose | Australia |
| 2024 | JulieVer Live in Sydney | Julie Anne San Jose | Australia |

## Accolades
### Awards and nominations

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
| 2004 | Aliw Awards | Best Dance Group (Modern) | Anime | Won |
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | A Mother's Story | Nominated |
| 2013 | Cinema One Originals Awards | Best Actor | Saturday Night Chills | Won |
| 2019 | 4th Gems Awards | Best Single Performance | Magpakailanman "Impyerno Sa Dagat" | Nominated |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Hosts with Julie Anne San Jose | The Clash | Nominated |
| 2022 | Gawad Karangalan Para Sa Pilipino | Outstanding Performer and Actor of the Year | Bolera and All Out Sundays | Won |
| 2022 | Dakilang Filipino Awards | Best Male Celebrity Of The Year | Himself | Won |
| 2022 | 6th Gems Awards | Best Male Talent Search Program Host | The Clash | Nominated |
| 2022 | 5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | Most Versatile Actor and Host of the Year | Nagbabagang Luha and The Clash | Won |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host with Julie Anne San Jose | The Clash | Won |
| 2024 | Gawad Dangal | Best Actor | Asawa ng Asawa Ko | Won |