Ariel Rivera

Ariel Rivera
Background information
Birth name José Ariel Jiménez Rivera
Born (1966-09-01) September 1, 1966
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres OPM, Pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Actor
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1989–present
Labels BMG Rights Management/Musiko Records

José Ariel Jiménez Rivera (born 1 September 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 architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while he was on holiday in the Philippines. 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 #1 pop-r&b crossover hit. The album went 3x platinum. In 1991, he quickly released his second album, Simple Lang. This album also went 3x 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.

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

Personal life

Rivera has four siblings and prefers to keep his personal life private. He married actress and television presenter Anna Gianelli de Belen on 22 December 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 29 January 1999) and Julio Alessandro (born 6 November 2000).[1]

Albums

Collaborations

Awards

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2016 Born For You ABS-CBN
2015 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 Atty. Alfredo del Castillo
2008–2009 Luna Mystika Simon / Ybarra
2007–2008 Kamandag Abdon Serrano
2007 Fantastic Man Danny/Tadtad
2006 Atlantika Barracud
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 ABS-CBN
1997–1999 Mula Sa Puso Rafael Buencamino
1995–2006 ASAP Main Host / Performer
1990–1992 Manilyn! Live IBC
1990–1995 Sa Linggo nAPO Sila ABS-CBN

Movies

Year Title Role
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
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

References

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