Rayve Tay is a multifaceted Los Angeles-based artist, hailing from Singapore and the United States. This charismatic performer has garnered widespread recognition for his dynamic film characters, often veering wildly unpredictable.
Before embarking on his acting career, Rayve Tay, a survivor of a horrific traffic accident, began his performing journey as the lead singer of the Singaporean hard rock band Turn The Tap. He later honed his craft by studying Musical Theatre, followed by a stint with the renowned children's theater group Act 3 Theatrics.
In 2012, Rayve was selected to participate in the prestigious Robert Wilson Watermill International Summer Program in New York, where he showcased his skills as Hanschen Rilow in the critically acclaimed production of "Spring Awakening" by Pangdemonium. Upon his return to Singapore, he was cast in the National Broadway Company, directed by acclaimed director Ong Keng Sen, featuring the country's most promising young talents.
Rayve's big-screen breakthrough came with the romantic lead role Shi Jun Mai in the 2013 blockbuster musical Glass Anatomy, alongside Chinese singing sensation Della Ding Dang. He soon gained recognition for his work in various advertising campaigns, including the award-nominated KOKA Instant Noodles commercial, Garnier Men, Kit Kat, Harvey Norman, Heaven & Earth, and Starhub.
Rayve's notable film roles include a Best Lead Actor nomination at the 2012 FiRST Film Festival for "Paper Plane" and the prominent roles of Sham the Adventure Boy in the hit children's television series CLUB M.A.G.I.C. and Inspector Lee Boon Ping in the Mediacorp crime series "Mata Mata".
He has also portrayed the eccentric Singaporean lawyer Josephus Tan in the 2014 law series "Verdict" and Ang Mo Beng in the 2016 indie cult favorite "Siew Lup". His versatility and dedication to his craft have earned him a reputation for creating memorable characters.
In 2014, Rayve relocated to Hong Kong and China, where he starred in the epic Chinese-Korean war movie "Azalea" in 2016. The following year, he made his debut in a major Hong Kong film, "Shock Wave", alongside Andy Lau and Jiang Wu, directed by prolific Hong Kong director Herman Yau.
Rayve has also ventured into hosting, serving as the host of the 2018 documentary "What's Your Art?", directed by acclaimed Russian director Maxim Bessmertny. In 2019, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he has since starred in the superhero action comedy pilot "The Villains" alongside Eric Roberts and has become a recurring character on the hit Brat TV teen series "Sunnyside Up".
Throughout his career, Rayve has consistently demonstrated his ability to create compelling and iconic characters. He is an advocate for environmental sustainability and is passionate about supporting at-risk and disadvantaged youths.
