Ariel Rivera

Ariel Rivera
Rivera in 2023
Rivera in 2023
Background information
Born
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera

(1966-09-01) September 1, 1966 (age 60)
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
InstrumentVocals
Years active1989–present
Labels

Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera (Tagalog: [ʔaɾˈjɛl ɾiˈbɛɾa]; born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino singer, songwriter 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, and actor. 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 a graduate of architecture in Canada and he was also an undergraduate of Psychology before his singing talent was accidentally discovered by Vehnee Saturno while he was on holiday in the Philippines singing at a cousin's wedding. In 1989, Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (now known as Sony Music Philippines) 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 1992, he quickly released his second album, Simple Lang. This album also went 3× platinum.

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. Due to his acting commitments, he wasn't able to release albums as frequently as he did before, but in 2008, he released Once Again, which continued nine original songs and covers of "Kung Ako na Lang Sana" and Michael Bolton's "Go the Distance".

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'yo (1996), Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko (1997) and Bata, bata ... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998). 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. For most of the 2000s, he acted in GMA teleseryes.

Personal life

Rivera has two older siblings (Leo and Gemma), and two younger siblings (Orven and Marvin).

He married actress Gelli 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).

Discography

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1992Bakit Labis Kitang MahalDavid
1995Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family StoryAldo Guce
Jessica Alfaro Story
1996May Nagmamahal Sa'yoNestor
1997Ikaw Pala ang Mahal KoTonyboy Balmaceda
1998Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa?Raffy de Lara
2009Padre de PamilyaJoselito Mirasol
2014Shake, Rattle & Roll XVAlberto
2015Everyday I Love YouDr. Rex "Anthony" Madrigal
2017Love You to the Stars and BackMika's father
2019Ang Sikerto ng PisoRonnie
Damaso
2021Love Is Color BlindFidel

Television

YearTitleRole
1989–1995Sa Linggo nAPO SilaMain host / performer
1990–1992Manilyn! Live
1995–2003, 2011–presentASAP
1998–1999Mula sa PusoRafael Buencamino
1999–2001Saan Ka Man NaroroonAngelo Cabrera (antagonist)
2003Narito ang Puso KoAmoroso San Victores
2004Magpakailanman: The Willy Garte StoryWilly Garte
2004–2005Forever in My HeartMichael Bernabe
2005Ang Mahiwagang Baul
2005–2006SugoSamuel
2006Now and Forever: DuyanMateo
2006–2007AtlantikaBarracud[check spelling] (antagonist)
2007Fantastic ManDanny / Tadtad (antagonist)
2007–2008Carlo J. Caparas' KamandagAbdon Serrano (antagonist)
2008—2009Luna MystikaSimon / Ybarra
2009RosalindaAlfredo Del Castillo
2010Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?Daniel Bustamante
2010–2011Inday WandaDaddy Lee
2011Mula sa PusoDon Fernando Pereira
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tap Dancing ShoesLuciano Mata
Ikaw ay Pag-IbigArnel
2012Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa AkinMaurice Del Castillo
E-BoyGabriel Villareal
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flash CardsFidel
2012–2013Ina, Kapatid, AnakJulio Marasigan
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: SaranggolaEddy
2013–2014Maria MercedesSantiago Del Olmo
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: Marriage ContractLeo Bautista
2014–2015BagitoGilbert Medina
2015Maalaala Mo Kaya: SapatosRoel
2015–2016Doble KaraIshmael Suarez
2016Born for YouMike Sebastian
2016–2017Hahamakin ang LahatNelson Solano / Alfred Benitez
2017Mulawin vs. RavenaPanabon
Sunday PinaSayaHimself/guest performer
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: JerseyAbner
Ipaglaban Mo: CaregiverMario Garcia
2019–2020SandugoPC/MSgt. Eugene Reyes
2020A Soldier's HeartGen. Victor Mondejar
Maalaala Mo Kaya: DrawingRey
Lunch Out LoudHimself / Judge of Kantrabaho
2021Unloving UHenry Acosta
2022The Fake LifeOnats Villamor†
2023Can't Buy Me LoveRaul
2024–25Shining Inheritance Tony Villarazon
2025–26FPJ's Batang QuiapoPLtCol. Orlando Gonzales (antagonist)

Awards

References

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  2. ↑ "Film Academy of the Philippines » ARIEL RIVERA". August 9, 2016. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "A busy Christmas for Backroom artists". The Philippine Star. December 19, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  4. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (May 3, 2007). "Ariel Rivera and family migrating to Canada in 2015" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 9, 2007. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Ariel Rivera releases 16-track album Paskong Walang Katulad". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 10, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Lea nominated best actress". Manila Standard. December 19, 1992. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Learning to like Ariel Rivera". Manila Standard. April 27, 1995. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  8. ↑ Salterio, Leah (August 21, 2002). "Cory Quirino kidnapping soon to be a movie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Boom For Backroom". Manila Standard. December 31, 1996. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  10. 1 2 "Ariel Rivera, hindi kumportableng pinapanood ang sarili sa screen". PEP.ph. December 30, 2018. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
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  12. ↑ "Ariel Rivera stars in indie film OK'd by Catholic bishops". ABS-CBN News. April 14, 2009. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  13. ↑ "SNEAK PEEK: Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ahas". PEP.ph. December 16, 2014. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  14. ↑ Hawson, Fred (September 1, 2017). "Review: Julia, Joshua shine in 'Love You to the Stars and Back'". ABS CBN News. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen Reunite In "Ang Sikreto Ng Piso"". Orange Magazine. January 13, 2019. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Marlo Mortel umamin sa nakaraan nila ni Morissette; dumepensa sa 'walkout scandal'". INQUIRER.net (in Tagalog). November 17, 2019. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  17. ↑ Hawson, Fred (March 3, 2022). "Netflix review: Belle Mariano is refreshing to watch in 'Love is Color Blind'". ABS CBN News. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  18. ↑ PEP.ph. "JM De Guzman, Lauren Young, and Enrique Gil will lead new cast of Mula sa Puso". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on May 28, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  19. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (November 9, 2021). "Ariel Rivera, umalis na ng TV5 noontime show Lunch Out Loud". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Ariel Rivera, Sid Lucero, and Beauty Gonzalez uncover the truth in Afternoon Prime series 'The Fake Life'". GMA News Online. June 3, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Lea's Leading Men Cop Mmff Awards". Manila Standard. December 28, 1992. Retrieved October 18, 2023.