Alden Richards
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 Alden Richards facts

• (born January 2, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Alden Richards, is a Filipino actor, host, model and recording artist
• He is best known as the other half of the AlDub love team opposite Maine Mendoza
• The couple regularly appear in the Kalyeserye segment of Eat Bulaga! His other notable works include Alakdana, Tween Hearts, One True Love, Carmela, The Road, My Bebe Love#KiligPaMore and Imagine You and Me
• He is also known for his role as Lakan in the reboot series of Encantadia
• During the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television in 2015, Richards won his first Best Actor award for his portrayal of José Rizal in Ilustrado
• As a recording artist, Richards released two albums, a self-titled album in 2013 under Universal Records and Wish I May in 2015 under GMA Records
• His eponymous album reached platinum status while Wish I May reached diamond status
• Richards who started as a model joined various male beauty pageants, appeared in various magazines and endorsed a number of products
• He is also known for his philanthropy and took part in charitable works
• His life story is featured in an episode of Magpakailanman and Richards released an autobiographical book entitled In My Own Words in July 2015 under Summit Media