Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre, Jr. (born October 10, 1987), known professionally as Rodjun Cruz (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus]), 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.
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| Born | Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre, Jr. October 10, 1987 |
| Education | De La Salle Santiago Zobel School Saint Francis of Assisi College |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
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| Children | Joaquin Ilustre |
| Relatives | Sheryl Cruz (cousin) Sunshine Cruz (cousin) Donna Cruz (cousin) Geneva Cruz (cousin) Tirso Cruz III (uncle) Ricky Belmonte (uncle) |
| Family | Rayver Cruz (brother) |
Biography
editCruz 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.[1] Rodjun joined the original members in 2005.
In 2006, he was cast as Jigo in the ABS-CBN TV series Calla Lily.[citation needed]
After a year, Cruz along with 14 other celebrity contestants joined the second season of U Can Dance Version 2,[2] where he met and started dating fellow Star Magic talent Dianne Medina.[3] 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.[4] He also won another 250,000 pesos from the "Merrygalo" segment of, the now defunct noontime variety show, Wowowee.[4] 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.[5]
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.[6] The same year, he left ASAP XV and joined, the show's rival, P.O.5 in TV5.[6]
Personal life
editCruz is a cousin of entertainers Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz.[citation needed]
In October 2017, Cruz announced his engagement to actress Dianne Medina after dating since July 23, 2007.[7] The couple married on December 21, 2019.[8] In April 2020, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Source |
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| 1993–2002 | 5 and Up | Himself – Host | ABC GMA Network |
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| 2005–2010 | ASAP | Himself – Host / Performer | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Jigo | |||
| 2007 | U Can Dance Version 2 | Himself – Contestant | Grand Champion (season 2) | [2] | |
| Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Rickey | ||||
| 2008–2009 | Lipgloss | Jake Perez | TV5 | [5] | |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Stanley, Jr. | ABS-CBN | ||
| May Bukas Pa | Young Ringo | ||||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Anton | Episode: "Tattoo" | |||
| Midnight DJ | Miguel | TV5 | Episode: "Mambabarang" | [9] | |
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Calvin | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2010–2011 | Juanita Banana | Joaquin Buenaventura | [6] | ||
| 2010–2011 | P.O.5 | Himself – Host / Performer | TV5 | ||
| 2011 | Fan*tastik | Himself | Himself - Performer | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Isyot | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Bulaklak" | ||
| 2011–2012 | Hey it's Saberdey! | Himself - Performer | TV5 | ||
| 2011 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis | Musang | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rene | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Itak" | ||
| 2012 | Jeff Bringas | Episode: "Saklay" | |||
| Teen Lito | Episode: "Kabibe" | ||||
| 2013 | My Husband's Lover | Martin Savanal | GMA Network | Recurring guest star | |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself – Performer | |||
| 2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Allan Real | Supporting Cast | ||
| Magpakailanman | Episode: "Girl Boy Bakla, Tomboy" | ||||
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Young Arnaldo | Special Participation | ||
| Maynila | Episode: "Love vs Dreams" | ||||
| Rainier | Episode: "My Imported GF" | ||||
| Princess in the Palace | Kenneth | ||||
| Magpakailanman | Shem | Episode: "Love Me for What I Am" | |||
| 2016 | Karelasyon | Ricky | Episode: "Nagjakol" | [10] | |
| The Story of Us | Gino | ABS-CBN | |||
| Conan, My Beautician | Prince | GMA Network | Guest | ||
| Karelasyon | Michael | Episode: "Webcam" | [11] | ||
| Magpakailanman | Paul | Episode: "Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin" | |||
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Johnny / Juanito | Episode guest | |||
| Karelasyon | Arman | Episode: "Anino" | [12] | ||
| Encantadia | PaoPao (warrior form) | ||||
| Dear Uge | James Villamayor | Episode: "GGSS vs. GGSS " | |||
| 2017 | Legally Blind | Joel Apostol | |||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Arnulfo | ||||
| Love is... | John | ||||
| Road Trip | Himself / Guest | ||||
| 2018 | Imbestigador | Ruel Cabatingan | Episode: "Mag-Ina sa Cavite" | ||
| The One That Got Away | Hugo | ||||
| Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Edward Salazar | ||||
| Imbestigador | Jessie Tesoro | Episode: "Nueva Ecija Massacre" | |||
| Daddy's Gurl | Bomber | ||||
| Magpakailanman | Elmer | Episode: "Impiyerno sa Dagat: A True Story of Filipino Bravery and Preserverance" | |||
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Robert | [13] | ||
| Imbestigador | Glenn Ford Manzanero | Episode: "Bata sa Eco-Bag" | |||
| Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko | Ben Dela Cruz | ||||
| Maynila | Apollo | Episode: My Little Angel | |||
| 2019–2020 | One of the Baes | Martin Rivera | |||
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself – Performer | [14] | ||
| 2020 | Imbestigador | Francisco Zorilla | 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 | |||
| Love Before Sunrise | Enrico "Rico" Domingo | ||||
| 2024 | Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa 2.0 | Fabio | |||
| My Guardian Alien | dancer | ||||
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dr. Gabby Cifra |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
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| 2012 | I Love You, Pare Ko | Carlo | |||
| 2013 | Raketeros | ||||
| 2013 | Tuhog | Mark |
References
edit- ^ Navarro, Mell T. (October 30, 2009). "Former Animé member Mhyco Aquino Leaves ABS-CBN to Spread his Wings". News. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ^ a b Liabres, Aprylle (July 15, 2007). "All's fair for Rodjun Cruz". City Times. Khaleej Times. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ^ Franco, Bernie (September 30, 2008). "Dianne Medina on Rodjun Cruz: 'I love everything about him.'". Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ^ a b Erece, Dinno (October 24, 2007). "Star Magic talent Rodjun Cruz is both Victorious and Virginal at 20". News. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ^ a b Alamo, Nerissa (August 16, 2008). "TV5 Brings back Teen Drama on Saturday Afternoon Block via "Lipgloss"". Entertainment Guide / Television. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ^ a b c Sancon, Allan (February 1, 2011). "Rodjun Cruz Describes his Sweet Kissing Scene with Bianca Manalo for Juanita Banana". Entertainment Guide / Television. pep.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ^ "Rodjun Cruz at Dianne Medina, engaged na". GMA News and Public Affairs (in Filipino). October 11, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ "Rodjun Cruz at Dianne Medina, ikinasal na" (in Filipino).
- ^ "A Mother's Revenge on Midnight DJ". The Philippine Star. November 28, 2009. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ "Max Collins, Rodjun Cruz, at Chynna Ortaleza, Bibida sa Karelasyon ngayong Sabado". GMA News Online. August 18, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ "Lalaking Kapit sa Patalim para sa Pamilya, tampok sa 'Karelasyon'". GMA News Online. November 5, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ "'Karelasyon' Presents 'Anino'". GMA News Online. August 9, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brent (March 6, 2019). "Rodjun Cruz at Christopher de Leon, mapapanood sa 'TODA One I Love'". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- ^ Donato, Jerry. "All-out Sundays is back on air". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 22, 2023.