Rayver Cruz
| Rayver Cruz | |
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Rayver Cruz in 2014 short about the making of Dilim | |
| Born |
Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre July 20, 1989 Philippines |
| Other names | Rayver, Ray Ray, Raymond, Ray |
| Alma mater | Civil Engineer |
| Occupation | Actor, Dancer, Singer, Model |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2005–present) |
| Family |
Rodjun Cruz (brother) Sunshine Cruz (cousin) Donna Cruz (cousin) Geneva Cruz (cousin) Sheryl Cruz (cousin) Tirso Cruz III (Uncle) |
Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre, better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (born July 20, 1989), is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer.
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 Cruz, Sr., died in 2009 from kidney failure. He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents. Rayver also appears on the noontime variety show ASAP XV. He finished Grade 6 in Maria Montessori School in Visayas Ave Quezon City. He is a talent of Star Magic.
Cruz started as a child actor in the GMA show Kiss Muna but later moved to ABS-CBN. His first lead role was via the primetime TV series Spirits as Red in (2005) with actress Maja Salvador. He played another lead role as Mythos in the primetime show Rounin in (2007).
Rayver is also a cousin of Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz.
Filmography
Television
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Buy Now, Die Later | Ato | Quantum Films |
| 2015 | Ex with Benefits | Andrew | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2014 | Dilim | Emerson | Regal Films |
| 2013 | Saturday Night Chills | Mark | Cinema One Originals |
| 2013 | On the Job | Bernabe | Star Cinema & Reality Entertainment |
| 2011 | A Mother's Story | King | Star Cinema & The Filipino Channel |
| 2011 | Forever and A Day | Mico | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll XII: Isla | Ray | Regal Films |
| 2010 | Cinco | Alvin | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XI: Lamang Lupa | Archie | Regal Films |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Marcelo "Macoy" Romero | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical) | Boom | |
| 2007 | Katas Ng Saudi | Kyle | |
| 2005 | My Gym Partner's a Monkey | Phineas Porpoise | |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo | Cholo | Regal Films |
| 2007 | Happy Hearts | Alvin | Regal Films |
| 2003 | Mr. Suave | Carl | Star Cinema |
| 2002 | Pakisabi Na Lang Na Mahal Ko Siya | - |
Discography
Singles
- 2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP)
- 2016: "Bitaw"
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 |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | A Mother's Story | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Cinema One Originals Awards | Best Actor | Saturday Night Chills | Won |