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Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Prize awards in 14th Seoul International Drama Awards of 2019 for acting. Richards rose to fame when he was paired with
Maine Mendoza Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza (born March 3, 1995), better known as Maine Mendoza (), is a Filipino actress and television personality. She is best known for her viral Dubsmash videos and her role as Yaya Dub in the noontime reality show ''Ea ...
, where he became the other half of their loveteam,
AlDub AlDub is a Philippine supercouple which first appeared in the Kalyeserye portion of the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment of the variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' They were also called as the "phenomenal love team" due to their rise in popula ...
. His notable works include ''
Tween Hearts ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010 ...
'', '' One True Love'', '' Carmela'', ''
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'', ''
Ilustrado The Ilustrados (, "erudite", "learned" or "enlightened ones") constituted the Filipino educated class during the Spanish colonial period in the late 19th century. Elsewhere in New Spain (of which the Philippines were part), the term ''gente de ...
'', ''
Imagine You and Me ''Imagine You and Me'' (stylized as ''Imagine You & Me'') is a 2016 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Mike Tuviera starring Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza under APT Entertainment, GMA Pictures, and M–Zet TV Production, Inc. The fi ...
'', ''
Victor Magtanggol ''Victor Magtanggol'' (International title: ''Heart of Courage'') is a 2018 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is inspired by Norse mythology. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Alden Richar ...
'', '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'', '' The Gift'', '' The World Between Us'' and '' Start-Up PH''. As a recording artist, he has released albums and singles under
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and
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. Richards is currently hosting for variety shows consisting of ''
Eat Bulaga! ''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...
'' and ''
All-Out Sundays ''All-Out Sundays'' (also known as ''AOS'' or ''AyOS'') is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ken Chan, Rita Daniela, Christian Bautista, Aicelle Santos, ...
''.


Early life

Named after his father, Alden Richards was born Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr. on January 2, 1992, in
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and was raised in
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. He is the second child of Richard Peralta Faulkerson, Sr. of
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and Rosario Reyes, a native of
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. He has three siblings, an older brother and two younger sisters. Richards's paternal grandfather, whom he never met, was American. Growing up, Richards wanted to be a pilot but his mother urged him to pursue acting instead. After his mother died, to support his family financially and to fulfill his mother's wish for him to be an actor, Richards decided to join various male beauty pageants in Laguna and worked as a part-time
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. He holds the titles ''Ginoong Sta Rosa 2009'' and ''Ginoong Laguna 2010''. He auditioned for the
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shows '' StarStruck'' and '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010'', but both auditions failed. He also appeared in various commercials, including a telecommunication company, clothing line, fast-food chain and multivitamins. He studied at Paco Catholic School in
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and at Colegio de Santa Rosa de Lima High School, where he graduated. He began, but has not completed, a
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Degree at De La Salle Canlubang in Laguna.


Acting career


2010–2011: Breakthrough, ''The Road'' and recognition

After doing modelling stints, Alden auditioned for an acting role on the
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's afternoon soap, ''
Alakdana ''Alakdana'' (International title: ''Scorpion Lady'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Louise delos Reyes, Paulo Avelino and Alden Richards. It premiered ...
''. He passed the audition and played the role of Joma. In ''Alakdana,'' he was paired with the lead actress
Louise delos Reyes Mary Grace delos Reyes Perido (born September 1, 1992), better known Louise delos Reyes, is a Filipino actress and model. She left GMA Network in May 2017 and signed a 5 year-managerial contract with Viva which made her comeback on ABS-CBN and ...
. When he became an actor, he used the stage name Alden Richards. In 2011, he was included in the teenage series, ''
Tween Hearts ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010 ...
'' and also starred in its film adaptation '' Tween Hearts: Class of 2012''. He also performed on GMA Network's Sunday variety shows '' Party Pilipinas'' and ''
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''. He also appeared in the comedy-horror show ''
Spooky Nights ''Spooky Nights'' is a Philippine television comedy horror anthology broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on March 26, 2011. It was replaced by ''Spooky Valentine'' in February 2012. On March 10, 2012, ''Spooky Nights'' returned. The show c ...
''. Richards was praised with his performance as a
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in the film ''
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''. By the end of 2011, he replaced
Aljur Abrenica Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. Early and personal life His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...
's role as Gobi in '' Ang Panday 2,'' which is an entry at the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. Abrenica was pulled out of the film due to conflict of schedules and Richards re-shoots scenes made by Abrenica. Richards was also praised by some entertainment writers for his performances, predicting that he would be the next big star of GMA Network. Alden was awarded as the 1st Filipino Amazing Male Newcomer in the first
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OMG! Philippines Awards in 2011. He also won as Best New Actor in the Golden Screen Awards in the same year. He invited
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Sexiest of 2011 Sam Pinto for a date on national TV. The latter did accept the invitation and went on a cruise date with Richards in the
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, but the actress revealed that it was just a friendly date. On Valentine's Day of 2012, ''A Date with Alden Richards'', a GMA Network promo'','' was held on national television and the micro-blogging site
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where it trended.


2012–2014: ''One True Love'', ''Ilustrado'' and music career

In 2012, Alden played the supporting role of a thief named Rico on the prime time series, '' My Beloved'' headlined by
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' T ...
and
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. He also acted on the episode "UNOS" (Calamity) of the fourth season of a
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special, ''Tanikala,'' presented by
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. Richards starred in his first lead role on a prime time TV series with '' One True Love,'' which premiered on June 11, 2012, and was paired again with Louise delos Reyes. In the series, Richards who played "Tisoy" is a poor guy who is in love with a rich girl. According to him, the series was his biggest break in the show business industry. Richard's earned his first Best Actor nomination for ''One True Love'' in the 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards. It took a while before he had a new television or film project until he was cast as young Simeon (the character played by
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) in the historical drama '' Indio'' in 2013. According to Richards, he is proud to play the role as young Simeon. The story of Alden's life was featured on drama anthology, ''
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'' aired in March 2013 (re-aired on September 12, 2015) wherein he portrayed himself. In the same year, Richards and delos Reyes was paired again in the GMA Network melodrama series entitled '' Mundo Mo'y Akin'' with actresses
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and Angelika dela Cruz. Richards' portrayal on the show earned him another nomination at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards. On October 25, 2013, Richards signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network. Alden debuted as a singer through the #SummerCrush episode of the Sunday noontime show, '' Party Pilipinas'' in April 2013. He launched his first single, "Haplos", a revival of Shamrock's hit song, which surfaced in My Music Store and iTunes on April 5, 2013. The self-titled debut album, ''
Alden Richards Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Pri ...
'', under
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, was released on May 26, 2013. The track "Haplos" was used as soundtrack on his prime time show ''Mundo Mo'y Akin''. Meanwhile, "Di Na Mababawi" and "Sa Aking Tabi" were used as theme songs for the Filipino-dubbed version
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'' My Daughter, Seoyoung'' and morning drama '' With a Smile'' respectively. He was featured as Myx Celebrity VJ for the month of June 2013. For his song "Haplos", Richards was nominated in the "Best Performance by a New Recording Artist" category in the 27th Awit Awards. On the 6th Star Awards for Music, Richards was nominated for "New Male Recording Artist for the Year" while his self-titled album was nominated for "Album Cover Design and Concept of the Year". In 2014, Alden was paired with
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' T ...
in the television series '' Carmela''. The song "Naaalala Ka" from his self-titled album, served as the ending theme for ''Carmela''. He also starred in a short film entitled ''Kinabukasan'' with veteran Filipina actress Nora Aunor. He hosted '' Bet ng Bayan,'' a talent search television program of GMA Network, together with
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. Close to the end of 2014, he had another television series produced by
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entitled ''
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''. He played the role of Filipino patriot José Rizal that gave Richards his first Best Actor award from the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television. He was the only nominee from his home network against a field of respected actors from the rival television network.


2015–present: ''Eat Bulaga!'s AlDub'' and Asia's Multimedia Actor

In 2015, Alden became part of the Philippines' longest running noontime variety show, ''
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'' He appeared as a host in the segment "That's My Bae". On July 16, 2015, Richards was unintentionally paired to his ''Eat Bulaga!'' co-host Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza during an episode of the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment. They instantly became a love team, dubbed as
AlDub AlDub is a Philippine supercouple which first appeared in the Kalyeserye portion of the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment of the variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' They were also called as the "phenomenal love team" due to their rise in popula ...
. Because of their popularity, ''Eat Bulaga!'' created a mini-series for AlDub labeled by
Joey de Leon Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio ...
as
Kalyeserye ''Kalyeserye'' is a soap opera parody segment that was aired live on the Filipino noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' on GMA Network. The mini-show, as it has evolved, focused on AlDub, the fictional couple pairing — or "love team" as it i ...
. In Kalyeserye, Richards plays different roles including fictionalized version of himself and as Anselmo. On August 6, 2015, Alden signed a four-year film contract with
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, the film outfit of ''Eat Bulaga!'' producer
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. In the same month, Richards signed a recording contract with
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. Richards' second album, '' Wish I May'', was launched on October 17, 2015, in
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Cinema 11. The album contains two original songs and the rest are renditions. The first single, "Wish I May," is an original composition by Agat Obar-Morallo and was released earlier for online downloading and streaming in September 2015. The music video of "Wish I May" premiered on October 18, 2015, on
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's Sunday noontime show ''
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,'' where Richards is also a co-host. The single landed on the top spot of iTunes Philippines song charts. The song "Wish I May" is used as the theme song for the series with the same name. The sophomore album earned a gold record award from
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(PARI) prior to being officially launched. In September 2015, Alden's self-titled debut album earned a gold record award recognition from PARI and ranked number 10 on '' Billboard''s World Albums Charts (Billboard). In October 2015, Universal Records released a special edition of the debut album which included
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theme song "God Gave Me You" by
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. In the same month, the album ''Wish I May'' received a platinum record award from PARI for selling more than 15,000 copies. In November 2015, his debut album ''Alden Richards'' has been certified platinum. As for the album ''Wish I May'', it went on to earn a number of recognition from PARI as it received double platinum in December 2015, triple platinum award on January 21, 2016, quadruple platinum award on February 28, 2016, five times platinum record in March 2016, seven times platinum in July 2016, and eight times platinum in September 2016. The theme song for GMA Network's Christmas station ID entitled "MaGMAhalan Tayo Ngayong Pasko" was performed by Alden in 2015. Aside from singing the theme song, Richards also appeared on the station ID music video with Maine Mendoza and the Kalyeserye's ''lolas'' (
Jose Manalo Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo, is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' on GMA Network. He is also known ...
,
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and Paolo Ballesteros). In December 2015, Richards and Mendoza starred in the
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entry '' My Bebe Love#KiligPaMore''. The film headlined by
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and Ai-Ai delas Alas and was directed by
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. Also in December 2015, Richards together with Mendoza were also given a
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Power Tandem Award. Richards received a star at the Philippine Walk of Fame on December 1, 2015, at Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City along with his "Kalyeserye" co-stars. In March 2016, Alden and Maine starred in ''God Gave Me You'', a Lenten season drama special of ''Eat Bulaga!'' In July 2016, ''
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'' was shown in cinemas as AlDub's first anniversary offering to fans. In the film, Richards and Mendoza played star-crossed lovers and were lead actors for the first time. In August 2016, Richards released a book entitled ''Alden Richards: In My Own Words'' under
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. Aside from being a regular host in ''Eat Bulaga!'' and ''Sunday PinaSaya'', Richards' television appearances in 2016 included his participation as a contestant in ''
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'' and as a guest in the television series '' That's My Amboy'', where he portrayed himself. In September 2016, Alden was included in the reboot series of ''
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'' as Lakan (a
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character). His first appearance in said fantasy series generated public interest and became a trending topic in a
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website. In the same month, Richards renewed his contract with GMA Network. In February 2017, " Destined to be Yours"; Alden Richards' first television series opposite his love team partner, Maine Mendoza was shown on GMA Network. Alden played the lead in the docudrama ''Alaala: A Martial Law Special'' as real-life activist Bonifacio Ilagan. Richards said it was the most difficult role he has had to tackle as an actor. The show, first broadcast in September 2017, co-starred
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as Rizalina Ilagan,
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, and
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, and was directed by
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and written by Bonifacio Ilagan. The special won the silver medal in the docudrama category at the New York Festivals television and film awards. Richards and program manager Joy Madrigal received the award for GMA at the awarding ceremonies. In October 2017, Alden and Maine headlined in an ''
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'' produced
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entitled '' Love Is...'' with
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as the director. In 2018, he portrayed the titular role in the Philippine television drama action fantasy series ''Victor Magtanggol''. After being on movie hiatus for almost 3 years, Richards starred in a 2019 movie under Star Cinema, and he was paired with Kathryn Bernardo in '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'', directed by
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. The film became the highest grossing Filipino film of all time surpassing ''The Hows of Us'', which is also starred by Bernardo. In 2020, Richards joined as the lead host and one of the performers in the musical-comedy variety show ''
All-Out Sundays ''All-Out Sundays'' (also known as ''AOS'' or ''AyOS'') is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ken Chan, Rita Daniela, Christian Bautista, Aicelle Santos, ...
'', after the cancellation of its predecessor ''
Sunday PinaSaya ''Sunday PinaSaya'' () is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Ai-Ai delas Alas, Marian Rivera, Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo, it premiered on August 9, 2015 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up rep ...
'', where he previously co-hosted.


Other ventures


Modeling and endorsements

Aside from being an actor, Alden Richards also does modeling stints. In 2010, he ranked 4th on the list of Candy Magazine's "Celebrity Cuties" and had his earliest modeling gig at the Candy Fair held in
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. Richards is a brand ambassador for a clothing brand along with co-actors JM De Guzman and
Enrique Gil Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as ''Mula Sa Puso'', ''Budoy'', ''Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' an ...
. In July 2012, Richards, along with
Bela Padilla Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan (born May 3, 1991), better known by her stage name Bela Padilla (), is a Filipino-British actress, film producer, film director, screenwriter, television host, and brand ambassador. She is best known for Televisi ...
,
Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with A ...
, and
Sarah Lahbati Sarah Lahbati (born 9 October 1993) is a Swiss-born Filipino actress and reality star. She gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of reality show '' StarStruck'', a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network. La ...
, appeared on the cover of ''MEGA'' Magazine dubbed as "GMA's new breed of rising talents". Since then he has continued to appear in a number of magazines, while featuring in several'' '' endorsements.


Philanthropy

In 2014, Alden became an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Philippines. In January 2015, Richards celebrated his birthday by building homes alongside other volunteers and families involved with the non-profit organization in
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,
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. While in February 2016, as part of his post-birthday celebration, Richards visits
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community in
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for an outreach program. After the devastation of
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in the Philippines in 2013, Richards had been part of relief efforts initiated by
GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
. Richards was also part GMA Network's 2014 Christmas campaign, ''#ShareTheLove'', where he chose children with cancer as his beneficiaries. Alden became Boardwalk's ambassador for Young Emerging Sociopreneurs (YES) in September 2015. The campaign is focused on encouraging students to earn money while still in school. Richards also participated in Boardwalk's ''Share Campaign'' where part of the proceeds goes to charity. Richards was part of '' Eat Bulaga! Sa Tamang Panahon'' concert on October 24, 2015, held at the
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where 14 million pesos was raised for the program's ''AlDub Library Project''. The GMA Network Christmas station ID theme song "MaGMAhalan Tayo Ngayong Pasko", performed by Alden, was released for online downloads. All proceeds went to the beneficiaries of GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief efforts for victims of Typhoon Lando. Richards also appeared on a charity event for children with serious diseases and a benefit concert entitled ''For The Love Of Mama'' on November 23, 2015, at the
Mall of Asia Arena The SM Mall of Asia Arena, also known as the Mall of Asia Arena or the MoA Arena, is an indoor arena within the SM Mall of Asia complex, in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. It has a seating capacity of 15,000 for sporting events, an ...
, where proceeds were used for building the Kristong Hari Parish Church in
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. On April 3, 2016, Richards joined other artists in a worship concert entitled ''Reborn: 1 Walker Worship Concert'' at the Mall of Asia Arena. Organized by 1Walker Band headed by
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, the worship concert's proceeds were given to the Anawim Lay Missions Foundation, Inc. In August 2016, Alden announced that he plans to set up his own foundation to reach out to more people who are in need.


Ambassador

In July 2020, Alden was chosen as an ambassador of ''Bida Solusyon'', an informative campaign formed by the
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about the health protocols in preventing the spread of
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. He is also the ambassador for the Philippines of ''End Tuberculosis'', a campaign formed by the
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.


Personal life

Richards credits his paternal grandmother, Linda, with rearing him in the
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. According to Richards, he would visit seven churches, read the epic poem ''
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'', and watch Christian-themed films such as ''
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'', ''
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'', '' Jesus of Nazareth'', and ''
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'' during
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. Alden resides in
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.


Filmography


Television


Film


Discography


Albums


Soundtrack albums


Compilation albums


Singles


Other singles


Concerts


Solo major concerts


Digital concerts


Documentary concerts


Videography


Music videos


Guest appearances


Accolades


Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza (AlDub)

The prestigious Guinness World Records recognized AlDub as a record-breaker in Twitter history for generating 40,706,392 tweets in the "Tamang Panahon" event at the Philippine Arena.


Solo awards

Aside from major award giving bodies, Richards was given recognition by other organizations and magazines. In the 1st
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Philippines OMG! Awards in 2011, he was recognized as the Amazing Male Newcomer, while in 2012 and 2013, the same award-giving body nominated him as the Breakthrough Actor of the Year but lost. Richards together with
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also got nominated in the Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards in 2013 as Love Team of the Year but they lost. During the ''MEG'' Top Choice Awards In 2012, the magazine MEG gave Richards the Top Fashion Forward Celeb (Male) award. While in the ''
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'''s 1st Bet ng ''Bandera'' Awards, he was given the title Male Celebrity of the Year. As for the PUSH Awards 2015 by ABS-CBN Interactive, he was nominated Awesome OOTD King but did not win. Stargate ''PeopleAsia'' magazine granted the title People of the Year (People's Choice Award) to Richards and Mendoza in 2016. In the 5th OFW Gawad Parangal in 2014, Richards became the Favorite Young Actor. Being an endorser, he was given the Trinitian Awardee for Most Valuable Male Advertising Endorser during Platinum Stallion Awards (Awards for Advertising) in 2016. The actor was also given a ''Makabatang Alagad ng Telebisyon'' (Child-friendly Artist on Television) seal by Anak TV in February 2016. During the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies in 2016, he was nominated but lost the Darling of the Press award. He also won Male TV Star of the Year and Male Stylish Star of the Year for 2016 and Best PEPTalk episode on PEPList Awards Year 3 given by Philippine Entertainment Portal. , - , rowspan="4", 2011 , 1st
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OMG Awards , Amazing Male Newcomer , , - , 59th FAMAS Awards , German Moreno Youth Achievement Award , , - ,
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, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for ''
Alakdana ''Alakdana'' (International title: ''Scorpion Lady'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Louise delos Reyes, Paulo Avelino and Alden Richards. It premiered ...
'' , , - , 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television , Best New Male TV Personality for ''
Alakdana ''Alakdana'' (International title: ''Scorpion Lady'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Louise delos Reyes, Paulo Avelino and Alden Richards. It premiered ...
'' , , - , rowspan="2", 2012 ,
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, Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for ''
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, New Movie Actor of the Year for ''
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, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for '' One True Love'' , , - , rowspan="4", 2014 , 27th Awit Awards , Best Performance by a New Recording Artist for '' Self-Titled Album'': Haplos , , - ,
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, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for '' Mundo Mo'y Akin'' , , - , 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music , New Male Recording Artist of the Year for '' Self-Titled Album'' , , - , 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television , Best Single Performance by an Actor for ''
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:'' The Dondon Lanuza Story , , - , rowspan="6", 2015 , rowspan="2", 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television , Best Drama Actor for ''
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'' , , - , Best Talent Search Program Host for '' Bet ng Bayan'' with
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, , - , Mega Man Nov 2015 issue , Starmometer's 2015 Cover Guy of the Year , , - , Catholic Social Media Awards , Catholic Social Media Achievement Awardee , , - , Eastwood City Walk of Fame , Walk of Fame Star , , - ,
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, Best Supporting Actor for '' My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore'' , , - , rowspan="24", 2016 , People Choice Awards (People Asia Magazine) , People of the Year , , - , Anak TV Seal Awards 2016 , Male Makabata Star Awardee , , - , USTv Students' Choice Awards , Students' Choice of Variety Show Host for ''
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, Favorite Male Artist for '' Wish I May'' , , - , Favorite Mellow Video for '' Wish I May''
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, , - , rowspan="2", 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards , Breakthrough Recording/Performing Artist for '' Wish I May'' , , - , Breakthrough Male Star of Philippine Movies and TV , , - , 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards , Best Single Performance by an Actor for ''
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: The Alden Richards Story'' , , - , rowspan="3", 3rd PEPList Awards – Editor's Choice , ''Male TV Star of the Year'' , , - , ''Best PEPTalk episode'' , , - , ''Male Stylish Star of the Year'' , , - , University of Perpetual Help System Dalta's 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards , Most Promising Male TV Star , , - , rowspan="2", 6th EdukCircle Awards , 5 Most Influential Male Celebrity Endorsers of the Year , , - , Male Music Artist of the Year for '' Wish I May'' , , - , 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television , Best Single Performance by an Actor for ''
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'' Lenten Special: God Gave Me You , , - , rowspan="4",
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, Pop Album of the Year for '' Wish I May'' , , - , Album of the Year for '' Wish I May'' , , - , Song of the Year '' Wish I May'' , , - , Male Pop Artist of the Year for '' Wish I May'' , , - , rowspan="3", 29th Awit Awards , Best Selling Album of the Year for '' Wish I May'' , , - , Most Downloaded Song 2015 for '' Wish I May'' , , - , Most Downloaded Artist for '' Wish I May'' , , - ,
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, Diamond Record for '' Wish I May'' , , - , rowspan="11", 2017 , Inside Showbiz People's Choice Awards , Male Trending Star of 2016 , , - ,
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, Favorite Male Artist for Say It Again Album , , - , rowspan="2", 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards , Prince of Philippine Movies for ''
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, Movie Actor of the Year for ''
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'' , , - , Movie Original Theme Song Interpreter of the Year for ''
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'' , , - , 9th ComGuild Media Awards , Most Loved Male Teen Endorser , , - , 7th EdukCircle Awards , 5 Most Influential Male Celebrity Endorsers of the Year , , - , rowspan="2",
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, Best Single Performance by an Actor for ''
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'' Lenten Special: Kapatid , , - , Best Male TV Host for ''
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5th Aral-Parangal 2019 , Movie Actor Of The Year for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 14th Seoul International Drama Awards 2019 , Asian Star Prize , , - , Okada Icon Awards 2019 , First Celebrity of the Year , , - , University of Perpetual Help System Dalta's 5th Alta Media Icon Awards , Most Influential Male TV Personality , , - , Sine Sandaan Event - Film Development Council of the Philippines , Luminary Leading Men ng Sentenaryo , , - , rowspan="2", 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television , Best Drama Actor for ''
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'' , , - , Best Single Performance By An Actor for ''
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'' Lenten Special: Bulawan , , - , Asia's Total Entertainment Blog Starmometer , Sexiest Man in the Philippines of 2019 , , - , 11th ComGuild Media Awards , Most Popular TV Personality of the Year , , - , Mulat Media Awards , Championing OFW Recognition for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , rowspan="3", Rawr Awards - LionHeartTV , Actor of the Year for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , Earthy Energy: Earth Award , , - , Movie of the Year '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 1st Biliran Province State University Student Choice Awards For Media , Most Popular TV Personality of the Year , , - , Anak TV Seal Awards 2019 , Male Makabata Star Awardee , , - , 2019 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts , Best Asian Film for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , Lustre Awards 2019 , Outstanding Fashion Collaborator of the Year for AvelxAlden , , - , 10th TV Series Craze Awards 2019 , Lead Actor of the Year , , - , rowspan="4", 11th PMPC Star Awards for Music , Male Recording Artist of the Year for Until I See You Again Album , , - , Male Pop Artist of the Year for Until I See You Again Album , , - , Pop Album of the Year for Until I See You Again , , - , Collaboration of the Year for Superhero Mo Song with The Ex-Battalion , , - , rowspan="2", 2019 Comguild Academe's Choice Awards , Male Endorser of the Year , , - , Advertisers Friendly Male Host , , - , rowspan="2", VP Choice Awards , Movie Actor of the Year for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , Movie of the Year '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , rowspan="27", 2020 , rowspan="4", 2020 Gawad Lasallianeta , Most Influential Male Celebrity , , - , Most Outstanding Male TV Lead Dramatic Actor for '' The Gift'' , , - , Most Effective Male Celebrity Endorser , , - , Most Outstanding Filipino Film for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , rowspan="5", Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students (Hiyas ng Sining) , Best Actor for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , Best Actor in a Single Performance for ''
Eat Bulaga! ''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...
'' Bulawan , , - , Best TV Series Actor for '' The Gift'' , , - , Best TV Series for '' The Gift'' , , - , Best Mainstream Film for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , rowspan="2", 51st GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards , Phenomenal Star of Philippine Cinema for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , Film Actor of the Year for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 12th Ani ng Dangal Awards 2020 (National Commission for Culture and the Arts) , Recipient for Ani ng Dangal Awards , , - , rowspan="4", Inside Showbiz Awards 2020 , Best TV Actor , , - , Most Outstanding Male Artist , , - , Best Male Endorser , , - , Sexiest Male Artist , , - , 22nd Gawad Pasado Awards , Pinaka PASADONG Aktor for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 1st Gawad Pelikula Pilipinas (GAPEFIL) 2019 , Male Breakthrough Performance for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 18th Gawad Tanglaw Awards , Film Acting Awardee for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 43rd Gawad Urian Awards , Best Actor for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , Pampelikulang Samahan Ng Mga Dalubguro (Philippine Normal University) , Pinaka PASADONG Aktor for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , Golden Globe Awards , New Asian Cinema for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 10th EdukCircle Awards , Most Influential Celebrity of the Decade , , - , Rawr Awards 2019 - LionHeartTV , Actor of the Year for '' The Gift'' , , - , FAMAS Awards 2020 , Best Performances of the Year, Actor for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , World Music Awards (10 Songs in Philippines) , Top 8 for Goin’ Crazy , , - , 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards , Best Drama Series for '' The Gift'' , , - , rowspan="16", 2021 , 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards , Best Actor for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , 5th Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students (Hiyas ng Sining) , Best Male Variety Show Host for ''
All-Out Sundays ''All-Out Sundays'' (also known as ''AOS'' or ''AyOS'') is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ken Chan, Rita Daniela, Christian Bautista, Aicelle Santos, ...
'' , , - , 5th Film Ambassadors’ Night , 11 New Film Ambassadors for Acting Performance (Asian Star Prize) , , - , FNET Critics Awards 2021 , Man of the Decade , , - , 2nd VP Choice Awards , VP Cover of the Year , , - , 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies , Movie Actor of the Year for '' Hello, Love, Goodbye'' , , - , PEP 15 Greatest Actors of Philippine Cinema in Leading Roles , Greatest Movie Actors in Leading Roles (Top 11) , , - , New York Festivals TV and Film Awards , 2021 Finalist for Alden's Reality , , - , 3rd Laguna Excellence Awards , Outstanding Male Recording Artist of the Year for Goin’ Crazy , , - , rowspan="2" , 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television , Best Drama Actor for '' The Gift'' , , - , Best Male TV host for ''
Eat Bulaga! ''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...
'' , , - , TC Candler: Village Pipol Magazine , The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2021 , , - , rowspan="2" , PH Choice Awards , Top 20 Male Host of Year 2021 , , - , Top 1 Male Recording Artist of the Year , , - , 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music , Plaque of Appreciation for PMPC's Awit ng Pandemya Benefit Concert , , - , 2021 Tag Awards Chicago , Best Actor for '' The World Between Us'' , , - , rowspan="13", 2022 , 6th Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students (Hiyas ng Sining) , Best Performance in a Lead Role for '' The World Between Us'' , , - , rowspan="2" , 13th PMPC Star Awards for Music , Male Recording Artist of the Year for Goin’ Crazy , , - , Male Concert Performer of the Year for Alden’s Reality , , - , LPU Golden Laurel Media Awards 2022 , Most Inspiring Social Media Personality , , - , Asean Excellence Achievers Awards 2022 , Most Loved Male TV and Movie Personality of the Year , , - , TC Candler , The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2022 , , - , PHTV Fan Awards 2022 , Favorite Drama Actor , , - , 2022 Tag Awards Chicago , Best Actor for '' Start-Up PH'' , , - , Rawr Awards 2022 - LionHeartTV , Favorite Performer , , - , rowspan="3", 5th Gawad Lasallianeta , Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for '' Start-Up PH'' , , - , Most Influential Male Filipino Celebrity , , - , Most Outstanding Brand Endorser , , - , Esquire Philippines’ 2022 Man At His Best Awards , Entertainer of the Year , , -


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