It’s been a fulfilling journey for Rayver Cruz since he signed up with GMA in 2018. He’s done drama and showed his hosting, singing and of course, dancing prowess.
But what else does he want to do?
At his recent contract signing with GMA and the renewing of his management contract with GMA Artist, the 32-year-old talked about being more determined to improving and exploring the many other opportunities that will come his way.
“Nakita na nila ‘yung passion and hard work and ‘yung perseverance ko para ayusin ang projects ko na binibigay sa akin kahit bago, first time kumanta sa ‘All Out Sunday,’ hosting sa ‘The Clash,’ ‘yung drive ko, never nawala,” he said.
If there is a chance to do it, he wants to play roles that will show a different side of him.
“In terms of shows, marami pa akong gustong gawin. Kung meron man, maganda rin mag action-drama sa GMA, magaling din sila sa mga ganun. Drama na may bali, malayo sa Rayver, masarap mag portray role medyo bastos, pangit ugali. Ganun ‘yung gusto ko siguro.”
Currently, Rayver plays Alex in the afternoon series “Nagbabagang Luha” and is a mainstay of the weekend show “All-Out Sundays.” He is also gearing up for the fourth season of the all-original musical competition “The Clash.”
Present at the virtual signing ceremony last Thursday, September 9 were Senior Vice President for GMA Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, First Vice President For Drama Redgie A. Magno, First Vice President for Business Development Department III Darling de Jesus-Bodegon, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz, Senior Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer, GMA Artist Center consultant Johnny Manahan, GMA Artist Center Senior Talent Manager Vic del Rosario, Senior Program Manager Redgynn Alba, and Rayver’s co-manager Albert Chua.
Rayver turned emotional during the event. “Hindi ako emotional na tao pero na-sapul ako dito! Nakakatuwa kasi ang tagal ko na rin sa industry, ang dami ko na ring naging kaibigan, mga napamahal na co-actors ko. Take ko na rin itong opportunity na ito para magpasalamat ng mabuti sa aking mga GMA bosses. Sobrang saya and blessed ng pakiramdam ko. Sunud-sunod ‘yung trabaho, sunud-sunod ‘yung projects na ipinagkakatiwala sa akin ng Kapuso Network. Simula ng bumalik ako sa kanila, tuluy-tuloy lang ‘yung projects na binibigay nila sa akin and super blessed ako na palaging may work sa kabila ng panahong nangyayari sa atin ngayon. I’m so happy!”
