Raymond Gutierrez

Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino television host, actor, and entrepreneur. He is best known for hosting Pinoy Idol in 2008. He was also one of the hosts of Showbiz Police and Showbiz Central.

Early life Raymond Gutierrez was born in Los Angeles, California on January 21, 1984

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

In June 2022, Gutierrez introduced his boyfriend Robert William per Instagram, whom he met at a dinner in a Los Angeles restaurant.

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 Dolphy Alay Tawa: A Musical Tribute to the King of Philippine Comedy. 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 Film Year Title Role Notes 1987 Lahing Pikutin Himself Takbo, Bilis, Takbo Himself 1988 Kambal Tuko Totoy One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor Amboy Juan Tanga, Super Naman, at ang Kambal na Tiyanak Tong 1989 Feel Na Feel Jumbo 1992 Takbo Talon Tili! Toto 2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Himself, party guest Cameo appearance 2013 Coming Soon Himself Cameo appearance

Television

Magazines

Preview (as Section Editor) Esquire Philippines (as Style Editor, 2011–present)

Newspapers "The Dialogue" (column) (The Philippine Star, Fridays)