Raymond Gutierrez

Last updated

Raymond Gutierrez
Born
Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez [fn 1]

(1984-01-21) January 21, 1984 (age 39)
NationalityFilipino-American
Occupation(s) host, endorser, creative consultant, magazine editor, entrepreneur
Years active1987–present
Parent(s) Eddie Gutierrez (father)
Annabelle Rama (mother)
Relatives Gutierrez family
Vicente Rama (great-grandfather)
Bruno Mars (third-cousin) [1]

Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez [fn 1] (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is a Filipino-American TV host, editor, columnist, endorser, entrepreneur and occasional actor in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting Pinoy Idol in 2008. He was also one of the hosts of Showbiz Police .

Contents

Early life

Raymond Gutierrez was born in Los Angeles, California 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

He 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. [2]

In September 2012, his mother filed her Certificate of Candidacy as a congresswoman in Cebu but lost during the 2013 elections. [3]

Gutierrez identifies himself as a "Nightlife Connoisseur" in their reality TV series It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez. [4]

Sexuality

On August 1, 2021, Gutierrez came out as gay in an interview with MEGA Entertainment magazine. [5] [6]

Career

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. [7] [8] 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. [9]

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 . [10]

In June 2012, Gutierrez attended the Men's Fashion Week in London to represent Esquire Philippines. [11]

In July 2012, he became an endorser for Bench/Fix Salon, which is part of the Bench clothing brand. [12]

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. [13]

Gutierrez co-owns the Gramercy Cafe which opened in February 2014 and is located at the Gramercy Tower in Makati, Philippines. [14]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotesProduction Company
1987Lahing PikutinHimself Regal Films
Takbo, Bilis, TakboHimself
1988 Kambal Tuko Totoy
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor Amboy Seiko Films
Juan Tanga, Super Naman, at ang Kambal na TiyanakTong Regal Films
1989Feel Na FeelJumbo
1992Takbo Talon Tili!Toto Seiko Films
2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Himself, party guestCameo appearance Star Cinema
2013Coming SoonHimselfCameo appearance Viva Films
Television
YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2004 Stage 1: LIVE! Himself/host GMA Network
CLICK Barkada Hunt
2004–2010 SOP Gigsters and SOP Himself/host
2005 Sugo AmanteBody double of Richard Gutierrez
2005–2010 StarStruck Himself/host
2005–2007MMS, Music Mo Sikat!Himself/VJ QTV/Q
2007–2009 Living It Up! Himself / Host
2007 Binibining Pilipinas 2007 GMA Network
2007–2012 Showbiz Central
2008A Handsome Journey
2008 Pinoy Idol [15] [16]
2009 Eat Bulaga! Himself / GuestAired on September 5, 2009, "Pinoy Henyo" with Richard Gutierrez
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Host
2010 Diva Himself / Talk Show Host2 episodes
2012 Kris TV Himself / GuestAired 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 / Hostreplaced Showbiz Central GMA Network
2012 Eat Bulaga! Himself / Guest Judge2 episodes:

August 3: (to promote H.O.T. TV)
September 15: "Mr. Pogi 2012" Grand Finals

2012 Dolphy Alay Tawa Himself / Segment Host TV5 / ABS-CBN / GMA Network
2013 Sarap Diva Himself / GuestAired on March 23, with Richard Gutierrez & Eddie Gutierrez GMA Network
2013–2014 Showbiz Police Himself / Host TV5
2013Give Love. Give Back Philippines: A Justin Bieber Special
2013 The Mega and the Songwriter Himself / Guest HostChristmas Special
2014 Kris TV Himself / GuestAired on February 6, 2014. In promotion of 71 Gramercy. ABS-CBN
It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez [17] Himself E! South East Asia
2017 La Luna Sangre Doubled / Special appearanceAired on June 23, 2017 ABS-CBN
Eat Bulaga! Himself / Jackpot En Poy PlayerAired on June 24, 2017 GMA Network
Celebrity Bluff Himself / PlayerAired on June 24, 2017, with Ruffa Gutierrez
Magandang Buhay Himself / Guest ABS-CBN
2018 It's Showtime Himself / Guest judgeGuest judge for Miss Q&A, aired on October 25, 2018

Magazines

Newspapers

Notes

  1. 1 2 Raymond Gutierrez is a United States citizen. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name (Rama) as is the convention in the Philippines.

Related Research Articles

Ariel Aquino Muhlach, popularly known as Aga Muhlach, is a Filipino actor. Regarded as the "King of Romance-Drama" and the Philippines' Original Heartthrob, he has received numerous local and international accolades throughout his career, including Star Awards, Maria Clara Awards, and FAMAS Award.

<i>The Buzz</i> (talk show) Filipino TV series or program

The Buzz, stylized as The Buzz 15, and formerly known as Buzz ng Bayan, was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show. It premiered on June 13, 1999, replacing Showbiz Lingo, and was the second longest-running weekly entertainment news and talk show in Philippine television after GMA Network's Startalk. It featured local celebrity gossip and news. The show ended on April 5, 2015 to give way for the movie block Kapamilya Blockbusters since April 12, 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richard Gutierrez</span> American-born Filipino actor

Richard Kristian Gutierrez, known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is an American-born Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "Fantaserye King" for top billing a string of hit television series such as Mulawin, Sugo, Lupin, Codename: Asero, Zorro, Captain Barbell, Kamandag, Ang Panday, La Luna Sangre, and The Iron Heart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ruffa Gutierrez</span> Filipino actress and model

Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Runner-up to Miss World 1993.

Victor Emmanuel Basa is a Filipino model, actor, radio V.J., television host and former ex-housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.

Gretchen Castelo Barretto is a Filipino former actress and socialite. She was launched in Regal Films' 14 Going on Steady as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the soundtrack single to her debut film. In the late eighties, Barretto rose to prominence after gaining success in skin flicks produced by Seiko Films like Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!, Ang Bukas Ay Akin, Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin and Bakit Ako Mahihiya?. She has released two studio albums under Star Records. Her debut album, Unexpected, was released in 2008, and her second album Complicated was released a year after. Her two younger sisters, Marjorie and Claudine, and niece Julia are also actresses. Since 2010, she is already a contract star of ABS-CBN.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Riza Santos</span> Canadian actress

Riza Raquel Santos is a currently the Vice President of Argyle Fox Inc., a technology firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and a former Canadian actress, TV Host and the first Canadian beauty pageant titleholder who achieved the "Canada's Triple Crown": Miss Earth Canada 2006, Miss World Canada 2011 and Miss Universe Canada 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Captain Barbell</span> Fictional superhero

Captain Barbell is a Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel or Shazam, and Thor but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America. He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #1 on May 23, 1963. He also appeared in Kampeon Komiks.

John Carlo Barreras Tiuseco, professionally known as JC Tiuseco, is a Filipino actor, basketball player, TV host and model. He achieved fame after participating in and winning the first season of Survivor Philippines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robi Domingo</span> Filipino actor, host, model and VJ (born 1989)

Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo, professionally known as Robi Domingo, is a Filipino VJ, actor, dancer, and host. He first gained fame as a reality show contestant by joining and ending up as the first runner-up of the reality competition series Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus in 2008, after which he became a member of ABS-CBN's group of film and television talents collectively known as Star Magic.

<i>Ruffa & Ai</i> Filipino TV series or program

Ruffa & Ai is a Philippine morning talk and lifestyle show on ABS-CBN which was aired from February 16 to October 23, 2009. The show is hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai-Ai delas Alas.

Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr., professionally known as Tonton Gutierrez, is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo, it was topbilled by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez and Jean Garcia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eddie Gutierrez (actor)</span> Filipino actor

Jorge Eduardo Pickett Gutierrez, professionally known as Eddie Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor and former matinee idol.

Raymond Lauchengco is a Filipino actor, artist, and singer with roots in musical theater. His foray into showbusiness began at the age of 12 when he played the role of Louis, son of Anna, in the Repertory Philippines staging of The King and I.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Georgina Wilson</span> Filipina-British endorser, VJ, magazine and commercial model

Georgina Ashley Diaz Wilson-Burnand is a Filipino-British model, actress, host and VJ. In 2015, Wilson hosted the third season of the reality show Asia's Next Top Model.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Matsunaga</span> Brazilian model, actor, footballer, host and businessman

Daniel Kenji Silva Matsunaga is a Brazilian former model, actor, professional footballer, host and businessman. He became known in the Philippines by appearing in Cosmopolitan Philippines’ September 2009 "Cosmo Men" supplement. He was scouted in the Philippines as an actor and was first given TV drama projects on GMA Network. He also joined ABS-CBN's reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother and was declared as the PBB All-In big winner in 2014.

Dolphy Alay Tawa: A Musical Tribute to the King of Philippine Comedy is a 2012 Philippine concert paying tribute to comedian and actor, Dolphy, named as the Philippines' king of comedy, who died on July 10, 2012, due to multiple organ failure. The concert was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on September 19, 2012, and was simultaneously aired as a television special on September 30, 2012, by the three major Philippine commercial television networks: ABS-CBN, GMA Network and TV5.

Annabelle Rosales Rama-Gutierrez, commonly known as Annabelle Rama, is a Filipino actress and talent manager with Spanish and Chinese descent. She is a native of Cebu and the wife of the 1960s Philippine cinema matinee idol, Eddie Gutierrez. She co-starred in My Monster Mom with her daughter.

Lolita "Lolit" A. Solis is a Filipina talk show host, entertainment news writer, and talent manager.

The 1994 Manila Film Festival scandal refers to an incident that occurred during the awarding ceremonies for the 1994 Manila Film Festival held on 22 June of the same year in Manila, the Philippines, when the hosts, actress and beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez, her brother, actor Rocky Gutierrez, actress Nanette Medved, and Mauritian beauty queen Viveka Babajee read an erroneous set of winners for the Best Actor and Best Actress categories, which included Gutierrez herself, in a manner that raised suspicions of foul play. A subsequent investigation launched by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and testimony from a co-host, actress Gretchen Barretto uncovered a plot involving the hosts and masterminded by the event's talent coordinator Lolit Solis to deliberately alter the results of the competition in favor of Gabby Concepcion, the initial winner of the Best Actor award whom she also managed as an agent, and Gutierrez, who was also his co-star in his film.

References

  1. "Ruffa on Bruno Mars and Twitter". Inquirer . April 20, 2011.
  2. "Love, laughter & intrigues with Eddie & Annabelle - 10 THINGS YOU SHO…". The Philippine STAR . Archived from the original on September 6, 2012.
  3. [ dead link ]
  4. "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.
  5. "Raymond Gutierrez officially comes out as gay".
  6. "Raymond Gutierrez comes out as gay in magazine interview". August 2021.
  7. "Sexy Solutions". Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  8. "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.
  9. Gutierrez siblings signed with Viva
  10. Joe Jonas to endorse Bench | ABS-CBN News
  11. Raymond Gutierrez Leaving For England Soon To Be Part Of London Fashion Week | Showbiz Portal
  12. Twitter / mondgutierrez: So excited to announce that
  13. SLIDESHOW: 'Outpouring of love' at Dolphy tribute | ABS-CBN News
  14. http://instagram.com/p/aI02c_FTlc/#%5B%5D
  15. San Diego, Bayani Jr (January 23, 2008). "Here come the judges". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 26, 2008.
  16. San Diego, Bayani Jr (January 20, 2008). "A new team for 'Pinoy Idol'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 22, 2008.
  17. "'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel". Yahoo! News Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2014.