Ariel Rivera

Ariel Rivera
Ariel Rivera
Background information
Birth name	Jose Ariel J. Rivera
Born	September 1, 1966 (age 57)
Origin	Manila, Philippines
Genres	OPM, Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actor
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Sony-BMG, Musiko

Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor.

Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become a successful singer-songwriter, actor, and Aliw award-winning artist. He is dubbed as "Kilabot ng Kolehiyala", a title formerly bestowed upon Hajji Alejandro, a popular Filipino singer in the 1970s.

Career

Music career

Rivera was an undergraduate, studying to be an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while he was on holiday in the Philippines.^{[citation needed]} In 1989, Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (now known as Sony Music & BMG Rights Management) signed Rivera to their label. His self-titled debut album was released after two years. The first single, "Sana Kahit Minsan" was a No. 1 pop-r&b crossover hit. The album went 3× platinum. In 1991, he quickly released his second album, Simple Lang. This album also went 3× platinum.^{[citation needed]}

In 1994, Rivera began recording new material for his next album, Photograph. Photograph was released in 1995. His album reached Gold status in the Philippines. In 1999, he played the title character of Rama in the staging of Rama at Sita – The Musical by SK Entertainment at the University Theatre.

Acting career

In 1992, Rivera tried acting. His first starring role in the film Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal earned him a Best Supporting Actor award in the 1992 Metro Manila Film Festival. He landed a lead role opposite Sharon Cuneta in 1993's "Ikaw". He also co-starred in Isang Sulok Ng Mga Pangarap (1994); Anghel Na Walang Langit (1995); Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story (1995); May Nagmamahal Sa Iyo (1996), Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko (1997) and Bata, bata ... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998).

Acting awards

1992: Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor for "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"
2005: 2nd Golden Screen [Entertainment TV] Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Forever In My Heart" (GMA-7)

Personal life

Rivera has four siblings and prefers to keep his personal life private.

He married actress Anna Gianelli de Belen, on December 22, 1997, in Santuario de San José, and both did a film released five months before their marriage entitled "Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko". The couple has two sons: Joaquín Andrés (born January 29, 1999) and Julio Alessandro (born November 6, 2000).^[1]

Albums

Ariel Rivera 3× platinum (300,000 copies)
Simple Lang 3× platinum (300,000 copies)
Photograph Gold (50,000 copies)
Paskong Walang Katulad Gold (50,000 copies)
- Paskong Walang Katulad, the special Ariel Rivera Deluxe Christmas album^[2] (released in 2009)
Getting to Know Platinum (100,000 copies)
Aawitin Ko Na Lang Gold (50,000 copies)
In My Life 2× platinum (200,000 copies)
Platinum Hits 5× platinum (500,000 copies)
Once Again^[3] (released in 2008)

Collaborations

Ryan Cayabyab Silver Album (Sony BMG Music Philippines, Inc., 1996)
Something More (JesCom Foundation, Inc., 2001)
Signature Hits OPM's Best Vol. 2 (Viva Records Corp. & Vicor Music Corp., 2009)

Awards

Best New Male Artist- Awit Awards, 1991
Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist- 1992
Best Supporting Actor – Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal, Metro Manila Film Festival, 1992^[4]
Music Video of the Year- Tunay Na Ligaya, 1997
Best Vocal Performance of the Year by a Duet/Group- I Don't Love You Anymore with Lea Salonga, 1999
Outstanding Lead Actor- Forever in my Heart, 2nd Golden Screen Awards, 2005
Best Actor- Parola, Bahaghari Awards

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2022	The Fake Life	Onats Villamor	GMA Network
2021	Unloving U	Henry Acosta	iWantTFC
2020	Lunch Out Loud	Himself / Judge of Kantrabaho	TV5
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing	Rey	ABS-CBN
	A Soldier's Heart	Gen. Victor Mondejar
2019	Sandugo	PC/MSgt. Eugene Reyes
	Ipaglaban Mo: Caregiver	Mario Garcia
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jersey	Abner
2017	Hanggang Saan	Jacob Montecillo (antagonist)
	Sunday PinaSaya	Himself/Guest Performer	GMA Network
	Mulawin versus Ravena	Panabon
2016-2017	Hahamakin ang Lahat	Nelson Solano / Alfred Benitez
2016	Born For You	Mike Sebastian	ABS-CBN
2015-2016	Doble Kara	Ishmael Suarez
2015	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sapatos	Roel
2014-2015	Bagito	Gilbert Medina
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Marriage Contract	Leo Bautista
2013-2014	Maria Mercedes	Santiago Del Olmo
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saranggola	Eddy
2012-2013	Ina, Kapatid, Anak	Julio Marasigan
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flash Cards	Fidel
	E-Boy	Gabriel Villareal
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin	Maurice Del Castillo
2011	Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig	Arnel
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tap Dancing Shoes	Luciano Mata
	Mula Sa Puso^[5]	Don Fernando Pereira
2010	Inday Wanda	Daddy Lee	TV5
2010	Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?	Daniel Bustamante	GMA Network
2009	Rosalinda	Alfredo Del Castillo
2008-2009	Luna Mystika	Simon / Ybarra
2007-2008	Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag	Abdon Serrano (antagonist)
2007	Fantastic Man	Danny / Tadtad (antagonist)
2006-2007	Atlantika	Barracud (antagonist)
2006-2007	Duyan	Mateo
2005-2006	Sugo	Samuel
2005	Ang Mahiwagang Baul
2004-2005	Forever in My Heart	Michael Bernabe
2004	Magpakailanman: The Willy Garte Story	Willy Garte
2003-2004	Narito Ang Puso Ko	Amoroso San Victores
1999	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Angelo Cabrera (antagonist)	ABS-CBN
1997-1999	Mula Sa Puso	Rafael Buencamino
1995-2003, 2022-present	ASAP Natin To	Main Host / Performer
1990-1992	Manilyn! Live		IBC
1989-1995	Sa Linggo nAPO Sila		ABS-CBN

Movies

Year	Title	Role
2021	Love is Color Blind
2019	Damaso
2019	Ang Sikerto Ng Piso	Ronnie
2017	Love You to the Stars and Back	Ricky
2015	Everyday I Love You	Dr. Rex "Anthony" Madrigal
2014	Shake, Rattle & Roll XV	Alberto
2009	Padre De Pamilya	Joselito Mirasol
2006	Tulay
2000	Café Olé	Band Leader
1998	Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa?	Raffy de Lara
1997	Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko	Tonyboy Balmaceda
1996	May Nagmamahal Sa Iyo	Nestor
1995	Jessica Alfaro Story
1995	Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story
1994	Anghel Na Walang Langit
1994	Isang Sulok Ng Mga Pangarap	Homer Saavedra
1993	Ikaw	Eric
1992	Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal	David

References

^ Miralles, Nitz (May 3, 2007). "Ariel Rivera and family migrating to Canada in 2015" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
^ "Ariel Rivera releases 16-track album Paskong Walang Katulad". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 10, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2010.
^ "A busy Christmas for Backroom artists". Philippine Star. December 19, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
^ "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1992". Internet Movie Database.
^ PEP.ph. "JM De Guzman, Lauren Young, and Enrique Gil will lead new cast of Mula sa Puso | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 7, 2012.

[1] Miralles, Nitz (May 3, 2007). "Ariel Rivera and family migrating to Canada in 2015" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 10, 2009.

[2] "Ariel Rivera releases 16-track album Paskong Walang Katulad". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 10, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2010.

[3] "A busy Christmas for Backroom artists". Philippine Star. December 19, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2009.

[4] "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1992". Internet Movie Database.

[5] PEP.ph. "JM De Guzman, Lauren Young, and Enrique Gil will lead new cast of Mula sa Puso | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 7, 2012.

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