Martin Nievera
CountryPhilippines 
GenderMale
BirthdayFeb. 5, 1962
BiographyMartin Ramon Razon Nievera (born February 5, 1963) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. Known for his contemporary love ballads and on-stage personality, he is celebrated as one of the most important figures in local Filipino music. With a career spanning four decades, he has garnered 18 platinum, 5 double platinum, 3 triple platinum, and 1 quadruple platinum albums, listing him among the highest-selling Filipino recording artists of all time.
Nievera began his career in 1982 with the release of his debut album Martin… Take One, achieving platinum status in five months. In the succeeding years, Nievera also ventured into hosting and acting. He has appeared in eleven movies and seven television series and specials, most notable being Penthouse Live! (1984) with Pops Fernandez, Martin After Dark (1988) and ASAP (1995). His music covers a variety of genres ranging from pop, soft rock, adult contemporary to gospel and dance music. Among his most successful releases includes the multi-platinum sellers Forever (1998), Forever, Forever (1999) and My Souvenirs (2001). In 2002, Nievera was named 'Entertainer of the Year' at the 25th Awit Awards for the third time. He became the first artist to win the award for three consecutive years, elevating him to the Hall of Fame alongside the likes of Pilita Corrales and Celeste Legaspi.
Dubbed as the "Philippines' Concert King" by the media, he was the first Filipino solo male artist and second overall (after Lea Salonga) to stage a full-length concert at the Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall. He was also the first Filipino solo male artist to headline a concert at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and the Hollywood Bowl. In 1984, he headlined a concert in front of 45,000 crowd at the PhilSports Football and Athletics Stadium. In 1988, he was named 'Best Male Singer' and 'Star of the Year' by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser in Hawaii. He also won as 'Best Interpreter' at the 1990 Abu Golden Kite Awards in Malaysia. Nievera has already performed alongside renowned artists such as David Foster, David Pomeranz, and Michael Bublé.
Biography from the Wikipedia article Martin Nievera. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Nievera began his career in 1982 with the release of his debut album Martin… Take One, achieving platinum status in five months. In the succeeding years, Nievera also ventured into hosting and acting. He has appeared in eleven movies and seven television series and specials, most notable being Penthouse Live! (1984) with Pops Fernandez, Martin After Dark (1988) and ASAP (1995). His music covers a variety of genres ranging from pop, soft rock, adult contemporary to gospel and dance music. Among his most successful releases includes the multi-platinum sellers Forever (1998), Forever, Forever (1999) and My Souvenirs (2001). In 2002, Nievera was named 'Entertainer of the Year' at the 25th Awit Awards for the third time. He became the first artist to win the award for three consecutive years, elevating him to the Hall of Fame alongside the likes of Pilita Corrales and Celeste Legaspi.
Dubbed as the "Philippines' Concert King" by the media, he was the first Filipino solo male artist and second overall (after Lea Salonga) to stage a full-length concert at the Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall. He was also the first Filipino solo male artist to headline a concert at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and the Hollywood Bowl. In 1984, he headlined a concert in front of 45,000 crowd at the PhilSports Football and Athletics Stadium. In 1988, he was named 'Best Male Singer' and 'Star of the Year' by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser in Hawaii. He also won as 'Best Interpreter' at the 1990 Abu Golden Kite Awards in Malaysia. Nievera has already performed alongside renowned artists such as David Foster, David Pomeranz, and Michael Bublé.
Biography from the Wikipedia article Martin Nievera. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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