Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre Jr. (born October 10, 1987), known professionally as Rodjun Cruz (), is a Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. He is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network and Sparkle.
Biography Cruz 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. Rodjun joined the original members in 2005.
In 2006, he was cast as Jigo in the ABS-CBN TV series Calla Lily.
After a year, Cruz along with 14 other celebrity contestants joined the second season of U Can Dance Version 2, where he met and started dating fellow Star Magic talent Dianne Medina. 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. He also won another 250,000 pesos from the "Merrygalo" segment of, the now defunct noontime variety show, Wowowee. 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.
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. The same year, he left ASAP XV and joined, the show's rival, P.O.5 in TV5.
Other ventures Business In 2021, Cruz and his family launched their sports apparel brand, CruzFit which includes hoodies, hoodies shirts, training shirts for men and women, caps and face masks.
Cruz and his wife, Dianne Medina, invested in the real estate business and bought a house in BF Homes Parañaque, which is a rental property. The couple expanded their rental house business and bought another property, a 2-Storey house which is located in Quezon City.
Personal life Cruz is a cousin of entertainers Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz.
In October 2017, Cruz announced his engagement to actress Dianne Medina after dating since July 23, 2007. The couple married on December 21, 2019. In April 2020, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes Source 1993–2002 5 and Up Himself – Host 2005–2010 ASAP Himself – Host / Performer 2006 Calla Lily Jigo 2007 U Can Dance Version 2 Himself – Contestant Grand Champion (season 2) Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Rickey 2008–2009 Lipgloss Jake Perez 2009 Tayong Dalawa Stanley, Jr. May Bukas Pa Young Ringo Maalaala Mo Kaya Anton Episode: "Tattoo" Midnight DJ Miguel Episode: "Mambabarang" 2010 Magkaribal Calvin 2010–2011 Juanita Banana Joaquin Buenaventura 2010–2011 P.O.5 Himself – Host / Performer 2011 Fan*tastik Himself Himself - Performer Maalaala Mo Kaya Isyot Episode: "Bulaklak" 2011–2012 Hey it's Saberdey! Himself - Performer 2011 Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Musang Maalaala Mo Kaya Rene Episode: "Itak" 2012 Jeff Bringas Episode: "Saklay" Teen Lito Episode: "Kabibe" 2013 My Husband's Lover Martin Savanal 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" The Story of Us Gino Conan, My Beautician Prince Guest Karelasyon Michael Episode: "Webcam" Magpakailanman Paul Episode: "Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin" A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Johnny / Juanito Episode guest Karelasyon Arman Episode: "Anino" 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 TripHimself / Guest 2018 The One That Got Away Hugo Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Edward Salazar Daddy's Gurl Bomber Magpakailanman Elmer Episode: "Impiyerno sa Dagat: A True Story of Filipino Bravery and Preserverance" 2019 TODA One I Love Robert 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 2021 My Fantastic Pag-ibig Amadeus / Amado Episode: "Love Wars" 2022 Little Princess Jaxon Pineda 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 2025 Stars on the Floor Himself - Contestant Grand Champion (season 1)2026Sanggang-Dikit FRNestor BaltazarBorn to ShineJaimeTaskforce Firewall
Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result Source 2012 I Love You, Pare Ko Carlo 2013 Raketeros 2013 Tuhog Mark
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External links
https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/rodjuncruz