Biography
Who is Alden Richards?
Early life and background
Born Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. On January 2, 1992, in Quezon City, the future star grew up in Santa Rosa, Laguna. His parents are Richard Peralta Faulkerson Sr. And Rosario Reyes Faulkerson. He is the second child in his family, with one older brother and two younger sisters. He holds American heritage through his father and paternal grandfather, though his grandfather passed away in California while Alden was a toddler.
His education included time at Paco Catholic School in Manila before his family relocated to Laguna, where he finished high school at Colegio de Santa Rosa de Lima. He later enrolled at De La Salle University, Canlubang, to study Business Administration. However, his college path changed following the death of his mother from pneumonia in 2008. To support his family during this difficult time, he decided to pursue acting, adopting the stage name Alden Richards to honor his mother's wish for him to perform.
Breakthrough in television and film
Alden began his screen career in 2011 with the fantasy series Alakdana. He quickly gained attention with his role in the 2012 romantic drama One True Love. His career reached a major turning point when he joined the long-running variety show Eat Bulaga! In 2015. He became part of a popular loveteam known as AlDub alongside Maine Mendoza. This pairing led to the creation of the sketch comedy series Kalyeserye, where he played both himself and fictional characters.
His filmography includes supporting and leading roles in commercially successful projects. He starred in My Bebe Love: KiligPaMore, which was an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival. He later appeared in Imagine You and Me, Hello, Love, Goodbye, and the 2024 sequel Hello, Love, Again. These projects secured his status as a leading man in the industry. Beyond acting, he has explored directing and co-producing, including his directorial debut with the 2025 legal thriller film Out of Order.
Music and other ventures
As a recording artist, he released his self-titled debut album in 2013 and his sophomore EP Wish I May in 2015. The latter achieved significant commercial success, earning a diamond record certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. Several of his songs, such as Haplos and Naalala Ka, have been featured as soundtracks for his television projects. He has received multiple nominations for his contributions to the music industry from award-giving bodies like the Awit Awards.
Outside of entertainment, Alden is involved in various professional and philanthropic activities. He founded the AR Foundation Inc., a scholarship program aimed at helping underprivileged students complete their college education. He has also served as a member of the Mowelfund Inc. Board of Trustees since 2023. Also, he acts as the global ambassador for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and has supported numerous literacy and education initiatives.
Aviation and ongoing career
In 2025, Alden took steps to pursue a long-held personal ambition of becoming a pilot. He enrolled at the Alpha Aviation Group in April 2025 and commenced his formal pilot training in July of that same year. This decision reflects both his father's dream and his own childhood goals. Despite his new training, he continues to maintain a busy schedule in the entertainment industry with various television and film projects throughout 2026.
Birthday and age
Alden Richards was born on January 2, 1992, which makes Alden 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Alden shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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