Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards has been active in the show business since 2010. With more than a decade of experience, he has come a long way--from doing commercial modeling to starring in the country's highest grossing film of all time.
When he was young, Alden dreamed of being a pilot but his late mother pushed him to pursue acting instead. Although his mother died in 2008, Alden still fulfilled his mother's wish when he started going to go-sees to be a commercial model and joining pageants.
Early on in his career, Alden was praised for his portrayal of a psychopath in film 'The Road.' He was nominated for New Movie Actor of the Year award at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies and for Breakthrough Performance by an Actor at the Golden Screen Awards.
In 2011, Alden won several awards including the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at the 59th FAMAS Awards, and the Breakthrough Performance by an Actor award at the Golden Screen TV Awards for 'Alakdana.'
Alden considers his biggest break in showbiz was when he starred in his first lead role in the television series 'One True Love,' where he was paired again with his 'Alakdana' co-star, Louise Delos Reyes.
In 2015, Alden became part of the Philippines' longest-running noontime show, 'Eat Bulaga,' where he was serendipitously paired with Maine Mendoza, creating the global phenomenon, "AlDub" love team.
In the same year, Alden released his second album Wish I May, which was certified Diamond by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
Aside from his television and singing career, Alden also made it big on the silver screen. His movie with Kathryn Bernardo, 'Hello, Love, Goodbye,' became the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time.
Alden's acting prowess was also applauded by international critics as he received the Asia Star Prize at the 14th Seoul International Drama Awards in 2019.
With the success of Hello, Love, Again, the sequel to Hello, Love, Goodbye, Alden was honored as the 2024 Box Office King.
The actor and host continues to prove that he is one of the top leading men in the entertainment industry. Take a look at some of the career highlights of the one and only Alden Richards below:
Alden's career in show business started when he won the Ginoong Santa Rosa in 2009 and the Ginoong Laguna in 2010.
After winning Ginoong Laguna, Alden became part of the internationally-acclaimed film 'The Road,' portraying a psychopath. For this role, Alden was nominated for the New Movie Actor of the Year award at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies and for Breakthrough Performance by an Actor at the Golden Screen Awards.
Alden's biggest break in show business was when he starred in the primetime series One True Love, alongside Louise Delos Reyes. In this series, Alden portrayed Tisoy, a poor guy in love with a rich girl.
In 2014, Alden bagged his first Best Actor award from the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his portrayal of national hero, Jose Rizal, in the GMA Public Affairs miniseries 'Ilustrado.'
Alden honed his hosting skill when he joined the longest-running noontime show in the Philippines, 'Eat Bulaga,' where he hosted a segment called 'That's My Bae.'
While hosting 'Eat Bulaga,' Alden was unintentionally paired with Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza, creating the 'AlDub Phenomenon.'
Aside from acting and hosting, Alden is also a successful singer with his sophomore album, 'Wish I May,' which was certified diamond by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
Alden also wrote his autobiography titled 'In My Own Words,' which was well-received by fans.
In 2017, Alden starred in 'Alaala: A Martial Law Special' that told the life story of activist Bonifacio Ilagan. The miniseries won a silver medal in the docudrama category at the prestigious New York Festival.
Alden has also conquered the big screen when he starred in 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' opposite Kathryn Bernardo. The movie is currently the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time.
Aside from the big screen and the small screen, Alden also collaborated with fashion designer Avel Bacudio for an athleisure collection.
Alden's acting skill was also noticed by international critics when he received the Asian Star Prize at the 2019 Seoul International Drama Award.
In 2020, Alden was included in the 12th Ani ng Dangal, a recognition given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for Filipinos that received top honors in international events.
In celebration of his 10th anniversary in showbiz, Alden headlined 'Alden's Reality,' the first-ever virtual reality concert in the Philippines.
Despite these many achievements, Alden still remains humble and is eager than ever to achieve more of his dreams.
On December 8, 2021, Alden Richards celebrated his 11th year in show business.
On January 1, 2022, Alden Richards released the official poster for his fundraising concert titled "ForwARd."
Alden Richards was named the 2024 Box Office King by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP) for his movie Hello, Love, Again. The award was presented during the Cine Expo 2025.
The success of Hello, Love, Again continued to bring recognition to Alden Richards, who was recently honored as the Phenomenal Box Office King of Philippine Cinema at the 53rd Box Office Entertainment Awards 2025 by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (GMMSFI).
Asia's Multimedia Star and Box Office King Alden Richards attended the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam, where his drama-thriller Out of Order is being screened from June 29 to July 5. Produced by his own company, Myriad, in partnership with Viva Films. The film serves as his directorial debut, with Alden also playing the lead role.
Alden Richards was honored as the Box Office Hero at the 8th EDDYS by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), alongside Kathryn Bernardo, for their hit movie Hello, Love, Again.
On Instagram, Alden Richards shared photos from his flying school as he officially started his training to become a commercial pilot. "Day 1 starts today," he captioned his post.
As he celebrates 15 years in showbiz, Alden Richards is also starting a new chapter by chasing a personal dream.
“Since nagkaroon ako ng isip sa mundo, parang meron akong core objective to fulfill my parents' dreams na hindi nila natupad in their lifetime. And surprisingly, kagaya ng showbiz para sa nanay ko, for me, ito naman, dream ni dad for himself, pero eventually, nagustuhan ko na rin,” he said.
Asia's Multimedia Star and Box Office King Alden Richards was among the distinguished honorees at PeopleAsia's Men Who Matter 2025 Awards, held at the Diplomatic Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City, Pasay. He was acknowledged for being one of the country's most sought-after endorsers and a dedicated advocate of healthy living.
Proving his versatility, Alden Richards' directorial debut film quickly rose to No. 1 on Netflix Philippines following its release on October 2.
The spotlight shines brighter than ever on Alden Richards as he was hailed “Pinakamahusay na Aktor ng Dekada” at the 9th Inding Indie Excellence Awards.
Now stepping into the role of producer and creative director, Alden Richards is set to launch the Wonderful Moments Music Festival, a two-day event highlighting OPM and P-pop artists on December 6 and 7 at the SMDC Festival Grounds.
Alden Richards is excited to celebrate a new milestone as he marks his 15th anniversary in showbiz in December.
In celebration of his 15th anniversary, Kapuso actor Alden Richards revealed that he is preparing a special activity called the “Care-avan,” a yearly event dedicated to helping various charitable institutions. We'll be visiting different charitable institutions and giving out assistance. We'll do it all in one day because we've never done something like this before,” he said in an interview.
As a gift to his fans for his 15th anniversary, Alden Richards is gearing up for his fan meeting, 'ARXV: Moving ForwARd,' which he calls the “Ultimate Fanmeet Experience.” The event is set for December 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., at the Sta. Rosa Laguna Multi-Purpose Complex.