At 6’2”, Rayver (Raymond Oliver) Cruz stands four inches taller than his brother Rodjun Cruz. They both dance and sing, having come from the musically-inclined Cruz clan. Their mom, Melody Cruz, is the sister of Ricky Belmonte (Jessie Cruz) and Danny Cruz (father of Sunshine Cruz), both deceased, and with their other brother Jeffrey they used to form the 747 Band which was the big attraction at the defunct Philippine Village Hotel near the airport.
As a hunk, Rayver has been romantically linked to Maja Salvador, Sarah Geronimo and Cristine Reyes. Is he really now courting Julia Barretto with whom he is shown in photos posted on social media?
“Honestly, we are just friends,” said Rayver when Funfare interviewed him during his launch as the newest endorser of Nisce (Skin ‘N Face). “Right now, I’m single,” adding with a smile, “hashtag walang forever.”
Antoinette Nisce, COO/owner/head trainer of the company, explained why they got Rayver as endorser.
“Did you know that 60-80 percent of our clients are male?” said Antoinette who is a walking advertisement of Nisce. “We want someone to represent the brand for this market and Rayver is our top pick for this. He represents well the ‘modern man’ who is healthy inside-out.”
What is sexy to you?
“It’s more of ang ugali, not so much physical.”
When do you feel sexy?
“When I’m working out in the gym.”
What part of your body do you find sexiest?
“My shoulders.”
What part of a woman’s body do you find sexiest?
“Her butt, especially when she’s wearing tight jeans.”
When did you lose your innocence?
(Thinks hard, hesitates) “Inosente pa po naman ako, a! Hehehehe!”
Sexiest book?
“I’m not into books but I heard that Fifty Shades of Grey is sexy. Basahin ko nga minsan.”
Sexiest movie?
“Boy Next Door, which is about a boy obsessed with an older woman, an erotic thriller starring Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Guzman.”
Sexiest musical instrument?
“Guitar. I play the guitar. I find it sexy because it is shaped like a woman’s body.”
Sexiest song?
“Nice and Slow by Usher.”
Sexiest food?
“Spaghetti, my favorite.”
Sexiest car?
“Porsche.”
Sexiest time of day?
“Midnight. That’s when my imagination goes really wild.”
Sexiest part of the house?
“The living room. That’s where I entertain my friends.”
Sexiest animal?
“Tiger.”
Sexiest billboard?
“My own? Tinanggal na, eh. Bench ‘yon. I find all the women on the billboards sexy. Otherwise, if they are not sexy, they won’t be put there.”
Sexiest scene he has seen in a movie?
“Most of the scenes in Boy Next Door.”
Sexiest thing he has ever done to himself?
“Dance!”
Sexiest thing he has ever done to or with a woman?
“Sing to her.”
Sexiest fantasy?
“Making out on the beach under the moonlight.”
Sexiest clothes?
“Boxers.”
Sexiest concert?
“That of Usher.”
Sexiest face of a woman?
“Marian Rivera.”
Three women that he finds sexy?
“Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Marian Rivera.”
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