Raymond Gutierrez


Raymond Gutierrez, is a 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.

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.
In September 2012, his mother filed her Certificate of Candidacy as a congresswoman in Cebu but lost during the 2013 elections.
Gutierrez identifies himself as a "Nightlife Connoisseur" in their reality TV series It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez.

Sexuality

Gutierrez's sexuality has been the subject of controversy by critics especially in social media. Photos has been circulating online showing Gutierrez with a foreign male publicly displaying affection in a night club which has created different speculations. Gutierrez has never confirmed nor denied the allegations.

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. 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.
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.
In June 2012, Gutierrez attended the Men's Fashion Week in London to represent Esquire Philippines.
In July 2012, he became an endorser for Bench/Fix Salon, which is part of the Bench clothing brand.
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 . He co-hosted a segment with his sister Ruffa Gutierrez.
Gutierrez co-owns the Gramercy Cafe which opened in February 2014 and is located at the Gramercy Tower in Makati, Philippines.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2003CLICK Barkada HuntHimself/hostGMA Network
2003–2004'Himself/hostGMA Network
2004–2010SOP Gigsters and SOPHimself/hostGMA Network
2005SugoAmanteBody double of Richard GutierrezGMA Network
2005–2010StarStruckHimself/host-GMA Network
2005–2007MMS, Music Mo Sikat!Himself/VJQ
2007–2009Living It Up!Himself / HostQ
2007Binibining Pilipinas 2007Himself / HostGMA Network
2007–2012Showbiz CentralHimself / HostGMA Network
2008A Handsome JourneyHimself / HostGMA Network
2008Pinoy IdolHimself / HostGMA Network
2009Eat Bulaga!Himself / GuestAired on September 5, 2009, "Pinoy Henyo" with Richard GutierrezGMA Network
2010–2013Party PilipinasHimself / HostGMA Network
2010DivaHimself / Talk Show Host2 episodesGMA Network
2012Kris TVHimself / GuestAired on January 30, 2012. With Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy and Vice Ganda.ABS-CBN
2012Gandang Gabi ViceHimself / Guest"The Trending Birthday Concert Part 2" Episode. With Georgina Wilson and Liz Uy.ABS-CBN
2012–2013H.O.T. TVHimself / Hostreplaced Showbiz CentralGMA Network
2012Eat Bulaga!Himself / Guest Judge2 episodes:
August 3:
September 15: "Mr. Pogi 2012" Grand Finals		GMA Network
2012'Himself / Segment HostTV5 / ABS-CBN / GMA Network
2013Sarap DivaHimself / GuestAired on March 23, with Richard Gutierrez & Eddie GutierrezGMA Network
2013-2014Showbiz PoliceHimself / HostTV5
2013Give Love. Give Back Philippines: A Justin Bieber SpecialHimself / HostTV5
2013The Mega and the SongwriterHimself / Guest HostChristmas SpecialTV5
2014Kris TVHimself / GuestAired on February 6, 2014. In promotion of 71 Gramercy.ABS-CBN
2014It Takes Gutz to Be a GutierrezHimselfE! South East Asia
2017La Luna SangreDoubled / Special appearanceAired on June 23, 2017ABS-CBN
2017Eat Bulaga!Himself / Jackpot En Poy PlayerAired on June 24, 2017GMA Network
2017Celebrity BluffHimself / PlayerAired on June 24, 2017 with Ruffa GutierrezGMA Network
2017Magandang BuhayHimself / GuestABS-CBN
2018It's ShowtimeHimself / Guest judgeGuest judge for Miss Q&A, aired on October 25, 2018ABS-CBN

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