Ariel Rivera

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About Ariel Rivera

José Ariel Jimenez 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 edit: Music career edit: Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while he was on holiday in the Philippines. In 1989, Musiko Entertainment 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 edit: 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 (1994); Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story (1995); May nagmamahal sa iyo (1996), Ikaw pala ang mahal ko (1997) and Bata, bata ... Paano ka ginawa? (1998). Acting awards edit 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 edit: 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 at 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, Joaquin Andrés (born 29 January 1999) and Julio Alessandro (born 6 November 2000).

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  • The Last Time I Felt Like This
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  • Softly Saying Sorry
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    • A Smile In Your Heart
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    • Ayoko Na Sana
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    • Wala Kang Katulad
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    • Photograph
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    • Tunay Na Ligaya
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Discography

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  • Once Again (2008)
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    Once Again (2008)
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  • Aawitin Ko Na Lang... (1999)
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    Aawitin Ko Na Lang... (1999)
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  • Paskong Walang Katulad (1998)
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    Paskong Walang Katulad (1998)
    Musiko
  • Getting to Know (1997)
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    Getting to Know (1997)
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  • Photograph (1995)
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    Photograph (1995)
    Musiko
  • Ariel Rivera (1991)
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    Ariel Rivera (1991)
    Musiko
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