Rayver Cruz Wants to Follow John Lloyd Cruz's Footsteps

Though not related by blood, Rayver Cruz and John Lloyd Cruz share the same surname.



Both are young, and are part of the country's small entertainment industry.



But Rayver, known for his dancing skills, wants to take this connection a notch higher -- he aspires to be known as a drama actor, just like Box Office King John Lloyd.



"Oo naman, lahat sa amin gusto 'yung serious role. Kaya nga pinasok namin ito para balang araw ma-achieve namin 'yung maging successful actor," Rayver said.



"Like John Lloyd Cruz, ang hirap, diba? Pero malay mo? Mangangarap na lang eh di dapat 'yung solid na."



Rayver said he wants to follow in John Lloyd's footsteps. In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, the actor-dancer said he has been a fan of John Lloyd since he was little.



"Alam mo magaling talaga, magaling si Kuya Lloydie," he said.



Currently, Rayver is part of ABS-CBN's hit afternoon series "Reputasyon" with his real-life sweetheart Cristine Reyes.



He said he is happy that "Reputasyon" is receiving good reviews partly because of his performance in the show.



Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Rayver Cruz The Singer

Well-known for his agile dancing ability, Rayver Cruz is also an accomplished young actor and is quite the charmer when it comes to the fans. He started his career at a very young age and is still going strong. In fact, his relationship with the lovely Ms. Cristine Reyes has been trending social networks, tabloids and celebrity TV shows for a few months now.

“I’ve been singing since I was 9 years old but I’m always a dancer at heart” says Rayver during one of his interviews. His nimble dance moves backed-up by his good looks makes him one of the country’s most sought-after actors. Sony Music noticed the potential of Rayver as a recording artist when his management team gave a copy of his previous recordings.“This guy has a good singing voice but can he “really” sing?” Quipped a Sony Music executive during a Sony meeting.

To their surprise, during the recording of his five-song self-titled EP, the Sony A&R team and record Producer Jonathan Ong (Gloc 9/Kiss Jane/Parokya ni Edgar), were stunned on how efficient Rayver was recording in the studio. “He finished three songs during the first session... Most recording artists finish just one song during a session. ” Added producer Jonathan Ong. “I mean he knows what to do, he’s an excellent singer who knows how to sing properly in a recording and most importantly, he can sing a song and mean it.”

“I’ve been recording countless songs for ASAP but this is first ever proper album.” added Rayver who even sang his own back-up vocals in the EP. “Astig yung experience ko sa studio recording the album. Everybody was so kind and patient with me. Everything went smooth.”

“Mostly R&B and dance songs are on my playlist” says Rayver. Fitting since the EP mainly consists of songs in these genres.

Rayver the EP includes 5 songs: “Alam Mo Naman”, “143”, a fresh take on Ariel Rivera’s hit song-“Mahal Na Mahal Kita”, “Have Fun Go Mad” feat. Sheng Belmonte (formerly from Pinoy Dream Academy) and “I.O.I.O” feat. Jaq Dionisio of Kiss Jane (Lagi).

“RAYVER” is now out in CDs under Sony Music Entertainment and is available on all major record stores nationwide.

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Rayver Cruz Releases First CD

Rayver Cruz shared his excitement over his self-titled debut album which was launched recently.

"Mayroon ni-launch noong Sunday. Ang tagal noon bago ko ginawa. Alam ko kasi passion ko ang pagsasayaw pero alam ko naman na nakakakanta ako. Sa wakas mayroon na din," Cruz said.

The actor-dancer said his album has 5 tracks, among them “Have Fun Go Mad,” “Mahal Ko Siya” and the carrier single, “143".

Cruz said it was a nice feeling to do new things aside from dancing.

"Masaya! Happy ako kasi unti-unti lumalawak na ang ginagawa ko. Una, sayaw, acting, tapos ngayon singing. Gusto ko naman talaga 'yon," he said.

"Mahilig naman kasi (kami) kumanta. Family namin banda. Mommy ko, singer, tito ko (rin)," he added.

Currently, Cruz is part of ABS-CBN's newest afternoon TV series "Reputasyon" with Reyes as the lead star.

Rayver Cruz Defends Cristine Reyes

Actor Rayver Cruz defended his real life sweetheart Cristine Reyes, who's being criticized for her behavior during Vice Ganda's concert last July 1 at Araneta Coliseum.

Report has it that the audience got disappointed with Reyes, who was Vice Ganda's guest at the concert. The two performed a skit during the show, wherein they had to vie for the attention of hunk actor Derek Ramsay.

In an interview, Cruz said his girlfriend just showed her real personality.

He added that he sees nothing wrong in Reyes' behavior during the show.

"Actually hindi ako na(inis) doon. Parang natuwa pa nga ako sa kanya kasi 'yon siya. 'Yon 'yong side niya na makulit. Hindi natin nakikita 'yon sa TV o sa mga interviews, pero noong concert nga daw ni Vice ay nakita natin 'yong side niya na makulit," Cruz told abs-cbnNEWS.com and other members of the press.

Cruz also cleared the issue that he and Reyes fought because the latter cuddled with hunk actor Derek Ramsay during the concert.

He stressed that he didn't get jealous of Ramsay.

"Wala 'yon. Kasama 'yon sa eksena. Nag-aagawan sila ni Vice kay Derek. Alam mo, si Derek, si Zanjoe at Gerald, 'yon 'yong mga taong hindi ko pagseselosan kasi mga kaibigan ko 'yan," Cruz said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Rayver Cruz Defends Cristine Reyes' Supposed Temper on the Set of Reputasyon

Cristine Reyes said that all is well between her and the staff member of her teleserye, Reputasyon with whom she had a tiff. Prior to this, the actress expressed her anger with the said production staff member via Twitter and said that people should do their job right by working properly and having the presence of mind. In an interview last Sunday, Cristine said she did not want to go into details regarding the issue and just addressed the matter, “Okay na ‘yon.”

However, boyfriend Rayver Cruz, who is also her leading man in Reputasyon provided more specific details. He said that he also listened to the side of the production staff member to really understand the matter. In defense of his girlfriend, Rayver said, “Kilala ko naman si AA (Cristine’s nickname) very honest, very strong, and hindi naman siguro siya gagawa ng ganung reaksyon kung wala siyang basehan.”

The issue started when Ogie Diaz made a blind item on Entertainment Live about an actress who allegedly gets temperamental when she is not in the mood during her taping. A few minutes after the blind item, Cristine posted her reactions on her Twitter and defended that showbiz insiders should find out what really happened. The sexy actress tweeted that she expressed her disappointment by slamming the door, and which did not go unnoticed by the production people. She made other tweets and confessed about her behavior because her co-workers were not doing their job well.

Rayver continued that the issue has been addressed and that the misunderstanding has been settled. “Ayos na, tsaka settled na ‘yon. May meeting kami for the promo and isiningit lang ang topic na ‘yon sa meeting pero settled naman agad, di naman big problem,” said Rayver.

On a lighter note, Cristine and Rayver agree that working with your real-life partner is advantageous. “Kasi sa taping ‘yung long hours of waiting naka-tengga ka lang, walang ginagawa, nakatitig ka lang sa ceiling. So mas maganda pag meron kang kasama ‘di ba?” Rayver added that having Cristine as a co-star makes him inspired to go to work. “Every taping day, may nilu-look forward ka agad na pumunta agad sa set kasi magkikita kayo.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Cristine Reyes Happy for her Leading Men in Reputasyon

Hindi maikakaila na going strong ang relasyon ngayon nina Cristine Reyes at Rayver Cruz sa kabila ng mga kontrobersiyang pinagdaanan nila. Sa katunayan ay sobrang sweet sila sa isa’t isa habang nasa backstage sa ginanap na Star Creatives trade launch noong June 16. Excited at super blessed ang pakiramdam nila dahil muli silang magkakatambal sa teleseryeng Reputasyon. “Sobrang saya ko kasi siyempre pag nagte-taping, minsan magdamag kami sa set. At least nandyan siya katrabaho ko din. Kahit na maging super busy man, ok lang kasi nagkikita pa rin naman kami sa set,” natutuwang kwento ni Cristine sa Push.com.ph.

Kung ang ibang celebrity couples ay iniiwasang magkatrabaho sa pelikula or teleserye, mas madali raw para kina Cristine at Rayver ang maging magka-love team dahil gamay na nila ang isa’t isa. Bukod pa dito ay maganda naman ang pagtanggap ng Kapamilya viewers noong minsang magkatrabaho sila sa Kristine Series. “Nag-start na kaming mag-taping pero hindi pa kami nagkakasama sa eksena ni Rayver. Para sa akin siguro madali na siya ang ka-partner ko on screen kasi kumportable kami sa isa’t isa. Pwera lang kung magloloko ito. Mahilig kasi siyang mangasar, eh ako naman pikon,” pag-amin pa ng aktres.

Masaya rin si Cristine dahil reunion project din nila ito ni Jason Abalos na una niyang naging leading man sa Eva Fonda. “Okay naman yung magiging love triangle namin. Basta si Jason makikilala ko sa probinsiya tapos si Rayver naman taga-Manila. Excited akong maka-work ulit si Jason. Siyempre yung first soap ko sa ABS-CBN siya ang nakasama ko. Pero so far wala pang chance na makapag-bonding kami dahil magkahiwalay naman kasi yung standby area namin sa set tsaka kakaumpisa pa lang din naming mag-taping.”

Dagdag pa ni Cristine, ibang-iba ang character niya sa Reputasyon kumpara sa mga nakaraan niyang teleserye dahil hindi siya magpapa-sexy this time around. “Ang role ko dito ay si Agnes, isa akong student at mapagmahal na anak. Gaganap na parents ko sina Lito Pimentel at Jaclyn Jose. Wala akong sexy scenes dito, wholesome ito. Siguro parang suggestive yung title ng soap, pero kapag napanood ni’yo malalaman niyo bakit tinawag na Reputasyon. Ayoko muna sabihin yung ibang detalye. Basta abangan na lang nila ang Reputasyon soon on ABS-CBN.”

Source: www.push.com.ph