Alden Richards

Alden Richards

CountryPhilippines Philippines
GenderMale
Birthdayjanv. 2, 1992
BiographyRichard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is a Filipino actor, entrepreneur and television personality. Known for his leading man roles in romantic and historical drama in television and movies. His accolades include five PMPC Star Awards for Movies, five GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards, four PMPC Star Awards for Television, two Gawad Pasado Awards, two Gawad Tanglaw Awards, a Seoul International Drama Award, a Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival Award, a FAMAS Award, The EDDY's Award, Film Actor of the Year at EdukCircle Award, a Golden Screen Television Award in addition to nominations for a Gawad Urian Award, a Manila International Film Festival and two Metro Manila Film Festival. He is the recipient of Ani ng Dangal by National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

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.

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