Raymond Kristoffer Rama Gutierrez[fn 1] (born January 21, 1984),[2] known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is an American-born Filipino television presenter and model. He is best known for hosting Pinoy Idol in 2008. He was also one of the hosts of Showbiz Police.
Raymond Gutierrez | |
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 Gutierrez for a skin-care company ad campaign in 2018 | |
| Born | Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez[fn 1] January 21, 1984 Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Vicente Rama (great-grandfather) Bruno Mars (third-cousin)[1] |
| Family | Gutierrez family |
Early life
editRaymond Gutierrez was born in Los Angeles, California on January 21, 1984[2] to matinee idol Eddie Gutierrez and talent manager Annabelle Rosales Rama-Gutierrez. He is the 5th of six siblings. He has an older sister Ruffa Gutierrez, a twin brother Richard Gutierrez, two older brothers, Rocky Gutierrez and Elvis Gutierrez, and a younger brother Ritchie Paul Gutierrez. He also has two older half-brothers Tonton Gutierrez and Ramon Christopher Gutierrez.
After living for a few years in the Philippines, his family moved to Beverly Hills, California. He attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California.
Personal life
editHe began acting as a child with his twin Richard. He has also worked with his father and his other siblings in some Filipino movies.
According to his parents, Eddie and Annabelle Gutierrez, Raymond is the funniest among the Gutierrez children. They said that Raymond is the one who makes them laugh the most. His mother added that among her 6 children, Raymond is the most diligent and that he was the only one who did not need a tutor while growing up.[3]
In September 2012, his mother filed her Certificate of Candidacy as a congresswoman in Cebu but lost during the 2013 elections.[4]
Gutierrez identifies himself as a "Nightlife Connoisseur" in their reality TV series It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez.[5]
Sexuality
editOn August 1, 2021, Gutierrez came out as gay in an interview with MEGA Entertainment magazine.[6][7]
In June 2022, Gutierrez introduced his boyfriend Robert William per Instagram, whom he met at a dinner in a Los Angeles restaurant.[8]
Career
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Gutierrez has been offered to act in movies and on TV shows but has declined to do so. He says he will just leave it to twin brother Richard, and that he wants to focus on his hosting.
His hosting skills has been praised and awarded many times. He has also impressed some famous personalities who already made their names in the business, like Ryan Seacrest who praised his way of opening his then show, Pinoy Idol.
In October 2011, he became the style director for Esquire Magazine Philippines.
Gutierrez is an endorser of Sexy Solution by Belo.[9][10] He is also the launch creative consultant and one of the brand ambassadors of Magnum ice cream in the Philippines.
On January 25, 2012, Gutierrez signed a 3-year contract with Viva Entertainment along with his siblings, Richard and Ruffa.[11]
In 2012, Gutierrez became active in hosting live, non-televised events for launching different products in the Philippines. In May 2012, he hosted press events for Bench to launch endorsers such as Joe Jonas of Jonas Brothers, and Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard of America's Next Top Model.[12]
In June 2012, Gutierrez attended the Men's Fashion Week in London to represent Esquire Philippines.[13]
In July 2012, he became an endorser for Bench/Fix Salon, which is part of the Bench clothing brand.[14]
In August 2012, Showbiz Central, which he co-hosted for 5 years, was replaced with H.O.T. TV, which he still co-hosts. He was also launched as one of the endorsers of TRESemmé in the Philippines.
On September 6, 2012, he hosted the launch of the first Philippine branch of Cotton On in SM Mall Of Asia. On September 22, he hosted the launch of the second in SM Megamall.
Gutierrez also took part in Dolphy Alay Tawa: A Musical Tribute to the King of Philippine Comedy. He co-hosted a segment with his sister Ruffa Gutierrez.[15]
Gutierrez co-owns the Gramercy Cafe which opened in February 2014 and is located at the Gramercy Tower in Makati, Philippines.[16]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Lahing Pikutin | Himself | Regal Films | |
| Takbo, Bilis, Takbo | Himself | |||
| 1988 | Kambal Tuko | Totoy | ||
| One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | Amboy | Seiko Films | ||
| Juan Tanga, Super Naman, at ang Kambal na Tiyanak | Tong | Regal Films | ||
| 1989 | Feel Na Feel | Jumbo | ||
| 1992 | Takbo Talon Tili! | Toto | Seiko Films | |
| 2012 | Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Himself, party guest | Cameo appearance | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Coming Soon | Himself | Cameo appearance | Viva Films |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Stage 1: LIVE! | Himself/host | GMA Network | |
| CLICK Barkada Hunt | ||||
| 2004–2010 | SOP Gigsters and SOP | Himself/host | ||
| 2005 | Sugo | Amante | Body double of Richard Gutierrez | |
| 2005–2010 | StarStruck | Himself/host | ||
| 2005–2007 | MMS, Music Mo Sikat! | Himself/VJ | QTV/Q | |
| 2007–2009 | Living It Up | Himself / Host | ||
| 2007 | Binibining Pilipinas 2007 | GMA Network | ||
| 2007–2012 | Showbiz Central | |||
| 2008 | A Handsome Journey | |||
| 2008 | Pinoy Idol[17][18] | |||
| 2009 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Guest | Aired on September 5, 2009, "Pinoy Henyo" with Richard Gutierrez | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself / Host | ||
| 2010 | Diva | Himself / Talk Show Host | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | Kris TV | Himself / Guest | Aired on January 30, 2012. With Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy and Vice Ganda. | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Gandang Gabi Vice | "The Trending Birthday Concert Part 2" Episode. With Georgina Wilson and Liz Uy. | ||
| 2012–2013 | H.O.T. TV | Himself / Host | replaced Showbiz Central | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Guest Judge | 2 episodes:
August 3: (to promote H.O.T. TV) | |
| 2012 | Dolphy Alay Tawa | Himself / Segment Host | TV5 / ABS-CBN / GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Sarap Diva | Himself / Guest | Aired on March 23, with Richard Gutierrez & Eddie Gutierrez | GMA Network |
| 2013–2014 | Showbiz Police | Himself / Host | TV5 | |
| 2013 | Give Love. Give Back Philippines: A Justin Bieber Special | |||
| 2013 | The Mega and the Songwriter | Himself / Guest Host | Christmas Special | |
| 2014 | Kris TV | Himself / Guest | Aired on February 6, 2014. In promotion of 71 Gramercy. | ABS-CBN |
| It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez[19] | Himself | E! South East Asia | ||
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Doubled / Special appearance | Aired on June 23, 2017 | ABS-CBN |
| Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Jackpot En Poy Player | Aired on June 24, 2017 | GMA Network | |
| Celebrity Bluff | Himself / Player | Aired on June 24, 2017, with Ruffa Gutierrez | ||
| Magandang Buhay | Himself / Guest | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2018 | It's Showtime | Himself / Guest judge | Guest judge for Miss Q&A, aired on October 25, 2018 |
Magazines
edit- Preview (as Section Editor)
- Esquire Philippines (as Style Editor, 2011–present)
Newspapers
edit- "The Dialogue" (column) (The Philippine Star, Fridays)
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ruffa on Bruno Mars and Twitter". Inquirer. April 20, 2011.
- ^ a b Zarzuela, Dyan (January 21, 2020). "LOOK: Richard And Raymond Gutierrez Celebrate Their Birthday In Bali". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Love, laughter & intrigues with Eddie & Annabelle - 10 THINGS YOU SHO…". The Philippine STAR. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "ThePulse.ph » the Pulse of Inside Showbiz.It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez Episode 1 Photos - ThePulse.ph". Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- ^ "Raymond Gutierrez officially comes out as gay".
- ^ "Raymond Gutierrez comes out as gay in magazine interview". August 2021.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (February 12, 2023). "Raymond Gutierrez sweetest moments with Robert William". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Sexy Solutions". Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
- ^ "Raymond Gutierrez finds "sexy solution" to his weight problem | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
- ^ Gutierrez siblings signed with Viva
- ^ Joe Jonas to endorse Bench | ABS-CBN News
- ^ Raymond Gutierrez Leaving For England Soon To Be Part Of London Fashion Week | Showbiz Portal
- ^ Twitter / mondgutierrez: So excited to announce that
- ^ SLIDESHOW: 'Outpouring of love' at Dolphy tribute | ABS-CBN News
- ^ http://instagram.com/p/aI02c_FTlc/#[permanent dead link]
- ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr (January 23, 2008). "Here come the judges". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 26, 2008.
- ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr (January 20, 2008). "A new team for 'Pinoy Idol'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 22, 2008.
- ^ "'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel". Yahoo! News Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2014.