Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jose Ariel J. Rivera |
Born | (1966-09-01) September 1, 1966 (age 56) |
Origin | Manila, Philippines |
Genres | OPM, Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Sony-BMG, Musiko |
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.
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.
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).
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]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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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 |
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) | |
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 |
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Year | Title | Role |
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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 | |
Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story | ||
1994 | Anghel Na Walang Langit | |
Isang Sulok Ng Mga Pangarap | Homer Saavedra | |
1993 | Ikaw | Eric |
1992 | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | David |
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