# Rodjun Cruz

Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre, Jr. (born October 10, 1987), known professionally as Rodjun Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation:), is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer. He is the brother of fellow actor and dancer Rayver Cruz. He is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network and Sparkle.

## Biography

Cruz started as a host, together with his younger brother Rayver, in the children's magazine show 5 And Up. Cruz was a member of the now defunct all-male dancing group Anim-E. The group, previously named Anime—in reference to the Tagalog word "anim" or "six"—originally consisted six members namely: Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace, Emman Abeleda, Sergio Garcia, Mico Aytona, and Mhyco Aquino. Rodjun joined the original members in 2005.
In 2006, he was cast as Jigo in the ABS-CBN TV series Calla Lily.
After a year, Cruz along with 14 other celebrity contestants joined the second season of U Can Dance Version 2, where he met and started dating fellow Star Magic talent Dianne Medina. Cruz with his dancing partner Lina Basas were named Grand Champion of U Can Dance Version 2 the following year, where he won the grand prize of 250,000 pesos. He also won another 250,000 pesos from the "Merrygalo" segment of, the now defunct noontime variety show, Wowowee. He made a guest appearance in the "Mambabarang" episode of Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao in the same year.
In 2008, Cruz was cast as Jake Perez in the teen drama Lipgloss.
Cruz left Lipgloss after three seasons in 2009. He had minor roles in the ABS-CBN shows Tayong Dalawa and May Bukas Pa. He also made guest appearances in Maynila and Midnight DJ.
He played Calvin in Magkaribal in 2010. He was also cast as Joaquin Buenaventura in Juanita Banana. The same year, he left ASAP XV and joined, the show's rival, P.O.5 in TV5.

## Personal life

Cruz is a cousin of entertainers Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz.
In October 2017, Cruz announced his engagement to actress Dianne Medina after dating since July 23, 2007. The couple married on December 21, 2019. In April 2020, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 1993–2002 | 5 and Up | Himself – Host | ABC GMA Network | |
| 2005–2010 | ASAP | Himself – Host / Performer | ABS-CBN | |
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Jigo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007 | U Can Dance Version 2 | Himself – Contestant | ABS-CBN | Grand Champion (season 2) |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Rickey | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008–2009 | Lipgloss | Jake Perez | TV5 | |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Stanley, Jr. | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Young Ringo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Anton | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Tattoo" |
| 2009 | Midnight DJ | Miguel | TV5 | Episode: "Mambabarang" |
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Calvin | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010–2011 | Juanita Banana | Joaquin Buenaventura | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010–2011 | P.O.5 | Himself – Host / Performer | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Fan*tastik | Himself | TV5 | Himself - Performer |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Isyot | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Bulaklak" |
| 2011–2012 | Hey it's Saberdey! | Himself - Performer | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis | Musang | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rene | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Itak" |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jeff Bringas | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Saklay" |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Teen Lito | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Kabibe" |
| 2013 | My Husband's Lover | Martin Savanal | GMA Network | Recurring guest star |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself – Performer | GMA Network | |
| 2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Allan Real | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | | GMA Network | Episode: "Girl Boy Bakla, Tomboy" |
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Young Arnaldo | GMA Network | Special Participation |
| 2015 | Maynila | | GMA Network | Episode: "Love vs Dreams" |
| 2015 | Maynila | Rainier | GMA Network | Episode: "My Imported GF" |
| 2015 | Princess in the Palace | Kenneth | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Shem | GMA Network | Episode: "Love Me for What I Am" |
| 2016 | Karelasyon | Ricky | GMA Network | Episode: "Nagjakol" |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Gino | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Conan, My Beautician | Prince | GMA Network | Guest |
| 2016 | Karelasyon | Michael | GMA Network | Episode: "Webcam" |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | Paul | GMA Network | Episode: "Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin" |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Johnny / Juanito | GMA Network | Episode guest |
| 2016 | Karelasyon | Arman | GMA Network | Episode: "Anino" |
| 2016 | Encantadia | PaoPao (warrior form) | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | James Villamayor | GMA Network | Episode: "GGSS vs. GGSS " |
| 2017 | Legally Blind | Joel Apostol | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Arnulfo | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Love is... | John | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Himself / Guest | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | Imbestigador | Ruel Cabatingan | GMA Network | Episode: "Mag-Ina sa Cavite" |
| 2018 | The One That Got Away | Hugo | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Edward Salazar | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | Imbestigador | Jessie Tesoro | GMA Network | Episode: "Nueva Ecija Massacre" |
| 2018 | Daddy's Gurl | Bomber | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman | Elmer | GMA Network | Episode: "Impiyerno sa Dagat: A True Story of Filipino Bravery and Preserverance" |
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Robert | GMA Network | |
| 2019 | Imbestigador | Glenn Ford Manzanero | GMA Network | Episode: "Bata sa Eco-Bag" |
| 2019 | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko | Ben Dela Cruz | GMA Network | |
| 2019 | Maynila | Apollo | GMA Network | Episode: My Little Angel |
| 2019–2020 | One of the Baes | Martin Rivera | GMA Network | |
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself – Performer | GMA Network | |
| 2020 | Imbestigador | Francisco Zorilla | GMA Network | Episode: "Pedophile ng Tondo" |
| 2021 | My Fantastic Pag-ibig | Amadeus / Amado | GMA News TV | Episode: "Love Wars" |
| 2022 | Little Princess | Jaxon Pineda | GMA Network | |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Min Feng | GMA Network | |
| 2023 | Love Before Sunrise | Enrico "Rico" Domingo | GMA Network | |
| 2024 | Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa 2.0 | Fabio | GMA Network | |
| 2024 | My Guardian Alien | dancer | GMA Network | |
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dr. Gabby Cifra | GMA Network | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Work | Award |
| 2012 | I Love You, Pare Ko | Carlo |
| 2013 | Raketeros | |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Mark |