Rayver Cruz

Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre, better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (born July 20, 1989), is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz.

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.

Cruz started as a former host together with his brother Rodjun in a children's magazine show 5 And Up on ABC (then TV5, and later "5"). In 1995, he moved to GMA Network and started as a child actor in the comedy show Kiss Muna, then moved to ABS-CBN in 2004 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, he returned to GMA Network, his home network and signed a contract on September 6, 2018.

Singles

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

Appearances

Awards and nominations