 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.