Alden Richards
| Alden Richards | |
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Alden Richards in 2011
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| Born |
Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr. January 2, 1992 Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center |
| Known for | Other half of AlDub in "Kalyeserye" segments of Eat Bulaga! |
| Notable work |
Alakdana One True Love Mundo Mo'y Akin Ilustrado My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore Imagine You and Me |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | |
Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr. (born January 2, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Alden Richards, is a Filipino actor, host, model and recording artist. He is best known as the other half of the AlDub love team opposite Maine Mendoza. The couple regularly appear in the Kalyeserye segment of Eat Bulaga! His other notable works include Alakdana, Tween Hearts, One True Love, Carmela, The Road, My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore and Imagine You and Me. He is also known for his role as Lakan in the reboot series of Encantadia. During the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television in 2015, Richards won his first Best Actor award for his portrayal of José Rizal in Ilustrado.
As a recording artist, Richards released two albums, a self-titled album in 2013 under Universal Records and Wish I May in 2015 under GMA Records. His eponymous album reached Platinum status while Wish I May reached Diamond status. Richards who started as a model joined various male beauty pageants, appeared in various magazines and endorsed a number of products. He is also known for his philanthropy and took part in charitable works. His life story is featured in an episode of Magpakailanman and Richards released an autobiographical book entitled In My Own Words in July 2015 under Summit Media. The BBC described AlDub as a "phenomenal television and social media success in the Philippines".
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