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'[[|thumb]] {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}} {{short description|Filipino actor and singer}} {{BLP sources|date=April 2010}} {{Philippine name|Jimenez|Rivera}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Ariel Rivera | image = Ariel solo.jpg | caption = MV5BZTM0YTg0MDEtMGJhOS00MTU2LTkwNDEtNjM4YzA5ZWJhMzdhL2ltYWdlL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@. V1 | image_size = | alias = | birth_name = Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera | birth_date = 1 Sep 1966 [age 55] | origin = [[Manila]], Philippines | occupation = Singer-songwriter, actor | genre = [[Music of the Philippines|OPM]], Pop | instrument = Vocals | years_active = 1989–present | label = [[Sony Music Philippines|BMG]], [[BMG Music|Musiko]] | associated_acts = | website = | current_members = | past_members = '''Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera''', professionally known as '''Ariel Rivera''' (born 1 September 1966), is a [[Filipino people|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|date=April 2017}} In 1989, Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (now known as [[Sony Music]] & [[BMG Rights Management]]) signed Rivera to their label. His [[Ariel Rivera (album)|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 3x platinum. In 1991, he quickly released his second album, ''Simple Lang''. This album also went 3x platinum.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} 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 of the Philippines|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 [[Gelli de Belen|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).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/13113/Ariel-Rivera-and-family-migrating-to-Canada-in-2015|title=Ariel Rivera and family migrating to Canada in 2015|last=Miralles|first=Nitz|date=3 May 2007|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|access-date=10 May 2009}}</ref> ==Albums== {{Main|Ariel Rivera discography}} *''[[Ariel Rivera (album)|Ariel Rivera]]'' 3x platinum (300,000 copies) *''[[Simple Lang]]'' 3x platinum (300,000 copies) *''[[Photograph (Ariel Rivera album)|Photograph]]'' Gold (50,000 copies) *''Paskong Walang Katulad'' Gold (50,000 copies) **''Paskong Walang Katulad'', the special Ariel Rivera Deluxe Christmas album<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/5235/Ariel-Rivera-releases-16-track-album-Paskong-Walang-Katulad|title=Ariel Rivera releases 16-track album Paskong Walang Katulad|date=10 December 2009|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=16 February 2010}}</ref> (released in 2009) *''[[Getting to Know]]'' Platinum (100,000 copies) *''[[Aawitin Ko Na Lang]]'' Gold (50,000 copies) *''[[In My Life (Ariel Rivera album)|In My Life]]'' 2x platinum (200,000 copies) *''[[Platinum Hits (Ariel Rivera album)|Platinum Hits]]'' 5x platinum (500,000 copies) *''Once Again''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/ArticlePrinterFriendly.aspx?articleId=425230|title=A busy Christmas for Backroom artists|date=19 December 2008|publisher=[[Philippine Star]]|access-date=10 May 2009}}</ref> (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 * [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] – ''Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'', [[Metro Manila Film Festival]], 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000431/1992 |title=Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1992 |publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]] }}</ref> * 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=== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network |- | rowspan=2|2021 || ''[[The Fake Life]]'' || Onats || [[GMA Network]] |- | ''[[Unloving U]]'' || Henry Acosta || [[iWantTFC]] |- | rowspan=3|2020 || ''[[Lunch Out Loud]]'' || Himself/Judge of Kantrabaho || [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] |- | ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]: Drawing'' || Rey || rowspan=6 | [[ABS-CBN]] |- | ''[[A Soldier's Heart]]'' || Gen. Victor Mondejar |- | rowspan=3|2019 || ''[[Sandugo (TV series)|Sandugo]]'' || PC/MSgt. Eugene Reyes |- | ''[[Ipaglaban Mo!|Ipaglaban Mo: Caregiver]]'' || Mario Garcia |- | ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]: Jersey'' || Abner |- | rowspan=3|2017 || ''[[Hanggang Saan]]'' || Jacob Montecillo (antagonist) |- | ''[[Sunday PinaSaya]]'' || Himself/Guest Performer || rowspan=3| [[GMA Network]] |- | ''[[Mulawin versus Ravena]]'' || Panabon |- | 2016–17 || ''[[Hahamakin ang Lahat]]'' || Nelson Solano / Alfred Benitez |- | 2016 || ''[[Born For You]]'' || Mike Sebastian || rowspan=14| [[ABS-CBN]] |- | 2015–16 || ''[[Doble Kara]]'' || Ishmael Suarez |- | 2015 || ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]: Sapatos'' || Roel |- | 2014–15 || ''[[Bagito]]'' || Gilbert Medina |- | 2014 || ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]: Marriage Contract'' || Leo Bautista |- | 2013–14 || ''[[Maria Mercedes (Philippine TV series)|Maria Mercedes]]'' || Santiago Del Olmo |- | 2013 || ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]: Saranggola'' || Eddy |- | 2012–13 || ''[[Ina, Kapatid, Anak (TV series)|Ina, Kapatid, Anak]]'' || Julio Marasigan |- | rowspan=3|2012 || ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]: Flash Cards'' || Fidel |- | ''[[E-Boy (TV series)|E-Boy]]'' || Gabriel Villareal |- | ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]'': ''[[Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin]]'' || Maurice Del Castillo |- | rowspan=3|2011 || ''[[Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig]]'' || Arnel |- | ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]: Tap Dancing Shoes'' || Luciano Mata |- | ''[[Mula Sa Puso (2011 TV series)|Mula Sa Puso]]''<ref>{{cite web|author=PEP.ph |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7744/jm-de-guzman-lauren-young-and-enrique-gil-will-lead-new-cast-of-mula-sa-puso |title=JM De Guzman, Lauren Young, and Enrique Gil will lead new cast of Mula sa Puso &#124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |access-date=7 March 2012}}</ref> || Don Fernando Pereira |- | rowspan=2|2010 || Inday Wanda || Daddy Lee || [[5 (TV channel)|TV5]] |- | ''[[Sine Novela]]'': ''[[Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?]]'' || Daniel Bustamante || rowspan=12| [[GMA Network]] |- | 2009 || ''[[Rosalinda (Philippine TV series)|Rosalinda]]'' || Alfredo Del Castillo |- | 2008–09 || ''[[Luna Mystika]]'' || Simon / Ybarra |- | 2007–08 || ''[[Kamandag|Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag]]'' || Abdon Serrano |- | 2007 || ''[[Fantastic Man]]'' || Danny/Tadtad (antagonist) |- | rowspan=2|2006 || ''[[Atlantika]]'' || Barracud (antagonist) |- | ''[[Duyan]]'' || Mateo |- | 2005–06 || ''[[Sugo]]'' || Samuel |- | 2005 || ''[[Ang Mahiwagang Baul]]'' || |- | 2004–05 || ''[[Forever in My Heart]]'' || Michael Bernabe |- | 2004 || ''[[Magpakailanman]]: The Willy Garte Story'' || Willy Garte |- | 2003–04 || ''[[Narito Ang Puso Ko]]'' || Amoroso San Victores |- | 1999 || ''[[Saan Ka Man Naroroon]]'' || Angelo || rowspan=3| [[ABS-CBN]] |- | 1997–99 || ''[[Mula Sa Puso]]'' || Rafael Buencamino |- | 1995–present || ''[[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP]]'' || rowspan=3| Main Host / Performer |- | 1990–92 || ''Manilyn! Live'' || [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC]] |- | 1989–95 || ''[[Sa Linggo nAPO Sila]]'' || [[ABS-CBN]] |} ===Movies=== {{BLP unsourced section|date=January 2014}} {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! 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 (2015 film)|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 |- | rowspan=2|1995 || ''Jessica Alfaro Story'' || |- | ''Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story'' || |- | rowspan=2 |1994 || ''Anghel Na Walang Langit'' || |- | ''Isang Sulok Ng Mga Pangarap'' || Homer Saavedra |- | 1993 || ''Ikaw'' || Eric |- | 1992 || ''Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'' || David |} ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Rivera, Ariel}} [[Category:1966 births]] [[Category:20th-century Filipino male singers]] [[Category:Filipino pop singers]] [[Category:Filipino male film actors]] [[Category:Filipino Roman Catholics]] [[Category:Filipino male television actors]] [[Category:Filipino emigrants to Canada]] [[Category:Naturalized citizens of Canada]] [[Category:Ariel Rivera albums]] [[Category:ABS-CBN personalities]] [[Category:GMA Network personalities]] [[Category:TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Singers from Manila]] [[Category:Filipino male comedians]] [[Category:20th-century Filipino male actors]] [[Category:21st-century Filipino male actors]]'