Celebrity couple Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen got married on December 22, 1997, in Santuario de San José. A year after, the couple welcomed their first son, Joaquin Andrés, on January 29, 1999.
In 2016, Joaquin and younger brother Julio decided to move to Canada, where Ariel's parents live, to continue their studies.
Now, the 23-year-old Joaquin continues to live his best life in Toronto, Canada, where he is finishing his college degree.
Get to know more about Joaquin in this gallery:
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."
Then-19-year-old Joaquin can already carry his mom!
Joaquin is currently finishing his college degree in Canada. The de Belen-Rivera family once planned to migrate to Canada, but ultimately decided to stay in the Philippines. Their sons, however, live 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."
Joaquin Rivera looks like a model in this shot taken by his good friend while exploring the city of Toronto, Canada.
Flying an airplane is easy for the 22-year-old who is currently taking up a degree in Aviation Technology at Seneca College.
Joaquin is a self-confessed Star Wars fan, even donning a Chewbacca onesie to combat the cold during the holidays.
Both tricksters, Joaquin and his younger brother Julio gave their grandparents bunny ears for their annual family photo.
Joaquin soaked into a makeshift bathtub that looks like a plane to symbolize the completion of his first solo flight.
Joaquin was only 22 years old when he retired, "tired yesterday, tired today."
Coming from a family of celebrities, it doesn't shock us that Joaquin knows how to pose.
In one of his interviews, Ariel revealed that he was once excited for Joaquin and Julio to grow up so he could be like a barkada to his kids.
Nerd Joaquin or Cute Joaquin? Definitely, he can pull off Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the famous characters of the novel Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
It seems Joaquin has already found the one.
Joaquin is all smiles for the holidays.
On his 23rd birthday, Gelli wrote, "So proud of the man you are becoming. Aim high, and live your best life every day with gratitude. I love you so much and miss you already."