Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (), is a Filipino

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, dancer, singer, and host. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz.

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 Pinas City. He graduated in 2010 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration Management from St. Francis of Assisi College. Rayver is also a cousin of Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz.

Career

Cruz started as a former host together with his brother Rodjun in a children's magazine show '' 5 and Up'' on ABC (later TV5). In 1994, he moved to GMA Network and started as a child actor in the comedy show '' Kiss Muna,'' then moved to

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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 ''

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'', his final project at

. 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 ''

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'', and singing competition '' The Clash'' along with Julie Anne San Jose. Cruz is currently a part of variety show '' All-Out Sundays''.

Filmography

Television

Movies

Discography

Singles

*2007: "Kembot" (as part of ASAP) *2016: "Bitaw"

Appearances

Accolades

Awards and nominations

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cruz, Rayver 1989 births Living people People from Las Piñas Male actors from Metro Manila Filipino male child actors Filipino male television actors Filipino television personalities Filipino television presenters Filipino television variety show hosts Filipino people of Spanish descent GMA Network personalities Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities Rayver Filipino male film actors