Alden Richards
CountryPhilippines 
GenderMale
BirthdayJan 2, 1992
BiographyRichard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is a Filipino actor, host, entrepreneur, producer, and director, best known for his leading roles in romantic and historical dramas. His accolades include a Seoul International Drama Award, a FAMAS Award, five Star Awards for Movies, five Box Office Entertainment Awards, a Golden Screen Award, and an Ani ng Dangal, in addition to nominations for a Gawad Urian and two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards.
Richards acting career began when he bagged the role in the fantasy drama Alakdana (2011), which marked his first screen appearance. His breakthrough was in the romantic drama One True Love (2012) opposite Louise delos Reyes and rose to stardom in the romantic comedy sketch EB' Kalyeserye opposite Maine Mendoza, known popularly as AlDub. His most commercially successful films include My Bebe Love: KiligPaMore (2015), Imagine You and Me (2016) and Five Breakups and a Romance (2023), including Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) and Hello, Love, Again (2024), which are among the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time.
He also ventured into production, co-producing films, concert shows and events. In music, Richards has received several awards and nominations for his albums. His extended play Wish I May (2015) has been certified Diamond record by PARI, making it one of the best-selling albums in the Philippines.
Beyond his work in the entertainment industry, he devoted his time supporting various charitable causes, particularly in the area of literacy and education. He is the founder of AR Foundation Inc., a scholarship program that helps underprivileged students finish college. He serves as member of Mowelfund Inc. Board of Trustees since 2023.
Biography from the Wikipedia article Alden Richards. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richards acting career began when he bagged the role in the fantasy drama Alakdana (2011), which marked his first screen appearance. His breakthrough was in the romantic drama One True Love (2012) opposite Louise delos Reyes and rose to stardom in the romantic comedy sketch EB' Kalyeserye opposite Maine Mendoza, known popularly as AlDub. His most commercially successful films include My Bebe Love: KiligPaMore (2015), Imagine You and Me (2016) and Five Breakups and a Romance (2023), including Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) and Hello, Love, Again (2024), which are among the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time.
He also ventured into production, co-producing films, concert shows and events. In music, Richards has received several awards and nominations for his albums. His extended play Wish I May (2015) has been certified Diamond record by PARI, making it one of the best-selling albums in the Philippines.
Beyond his work in the entertainment industry, he devoted his time supporting various charitable causes, particularly in the area of literacy and education. He is the founder of AR Foundation Inc., a scholarship program that helps underprivileged students finish college. He serves as member of Mowelfund Inc. Board of Trustees since 2023.
Biography from the Wikipedia article Alden Richards. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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