Meet Joaquin Rivera, the eldest son of showbiz couple Gelli de Belen and Ariel Rivera.
Joaquin's childhood photo.
Joaquin and his brother, Julio Rivera.
Joaquin once wrote a message for his mom: "Happy Mother's Day to the most amazing mom in my life! I love you and miss you so much. I wish I could spend this day with you."
For Joaquin, Ariel is "the man that makes me feel like I'm flying."
Joaquin is now 19 years old, and can now even carry his mom!
Joaquin studied in Canada. The de Belen-Rivera family once planned to migrate in Canada, but decided to stay in the Philippines. Their sons, however, lived in Canada with Ariel's family.
Joaquin studied and graduated in Canada. Gelli and Ariel flew to Canada for their son's big day.
Rivera family's young gentleman with his prom date.
Joaquin was stoked to see his baby photo featured on a magazine.
Ariel posted this on Facebook asking: "Do we look alike???!!!"
Ariel, Gelli, Joaquin, and Julio's family photo. Gelli once posted a message for her son on Instagram: "I pray you find yourself and make your dreams come true. Live a full life and always be grateful for all the blessings you have. You are an awesome young man with a promising future. Make the most of what life has to offer. You only live once, make every moment count. I love you with all my heart. Be happy, son! Your Dad and I are proud of you."