Ariel Rivera

Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (Tagalog: [ˈaɾjɛl ɾiˈbɛɾa]; born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino singer, songwriter and actor.

For the album, see Ariel Rivera (album).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Jimenez and the surname or paternal family name is Rivera.
Ariel Rivera
Rivera in 2023
Background information
Birth nameJose Ariel Jimenez Rivera
Born (1966-09-01) September 1, 1966
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1989–present
LabelsSony-BMG, Musiko

Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become a successful singer-songwriter, actor, and Aliw award-winning artist. He is dubbed as "Kilabot ng Kolehiyala", a title formerly bestowed upon Hajji Alejandro, a popular Filipino singer in the 1970s.

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