Alden Richards
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Alden Richards in 2011
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| Born | Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (1992-01-02) January 2, 1992 (age 32) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Agent | GMA Artist Center |
| Known for | On-screen couple AlDub in "Kalyeserye" soap opera segments in Eat Bulaga! |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr., also known by the stage name Alden Richards, is a Filipino television actor, host, model and recording artist signed with GMA Network.[1] He is best known for his roles in Alakdana, Tween Hearts, One True Love, Carmela, The Road, and the live "Kalyeserye" segment of Eat Bulaga!.[2] Richards released two albums, Alden Richards in 2013 and Wish I May in 2015. In 2015, Richards won his first Best Actor award for his portrayal in Ilustrado.
Alden Richards was born as Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. on January 2, 1992 in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines. He is the second child of Richard Peralta Faulkerson Sr. (born July 3, 1966, Ermita, Manila)[3] and Rosario Reyes, a native of General Santos. He was a Paconian and studied at Paco Catholic SchoolinPaco, Manila during high school before he became an actor.[4] Growing up, Richards wanted to be a pilot but his mother urged him to pursue acting instead, although he was hesitant to do it initially. After his mother died, to support his family financially and to fulfill his mother's wish for him to be an actor, Richards decided to try his luck in show business by joining various male pageants in Laguna and worked as a part-time commercial model.[5] He holds the titles Ginoong Sta Rosa 2009 and Ginoong Laguna 2010.[5] He also auditioned for StarStruck and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010 under his real name, but failed to be a part of both reality shows.[1] He also appeared on a television commercial for a multivitamins product.[6] He took up Business Administration degree at De La Salle CanlubanginBiñan City, Laguna but didn’t finish because of work.[7]
After passing the auditions, he changed his stage name to Alden Richards and was launched as an actor for GMA Network on the afternoon soap, Alakdana playing the role of Joma, a disabled man. He was paired with also then up-and-coming actress Louise delos Reyes. He also signed a 5-year contract with the network.[2][8][9] In 2011, he became a part of the successful teenage series, Tween Hearts and also starred in its film adaptation Tween Hearts: Class of 2012.[10] He also performed on GMA Network's Sunday variety shows Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars. He graced two episodes of Spooky NightsinSingil and in the Christmas episode of Spooky Nights as Elmer.[11] Richards was praised by critics with his performance as a psychopath in the movie The Road.[12] By the end of 2011, he played Gobi in the box office hit movie Ang Panday 2 which is an entry at the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival.[13] Richards was also praised by some entertainment writers for his friendliness and his remarkable performances, predicting that he will be the next big star of GMA Network.[14][15]
Richards was awarded as the 1st Filipino Amazing Male Newcomer in the first Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards in 2011.[16] He also won as Best New Actor in the Golden Screen Awards in the same year.[17] He is never hesitant to share his love life with the media, the fact that he invited FHM Sexiest of 2011 Sam Pinto for a date on national TV.[18] The latter did accept the invite and went on a cruise date with Richards in the Manila Bay, but the actress revealed that it was just a friendly date.[18] On Valentine's Day of 2012, a GMA Network promo A Date with Alden Richards was held on national television and the micro-blogging site Twitter where it trended.[19]
In 2012, Richards played the supporting role of a thief named Rico on the primetime series, My Beloved headlined by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.[20][21] He also acted on the episode UNOS (Calamity) of the fourth season of a Holy Week special, Tanikala, presented by Christian Broadcasting Network.[22][23] Richards starred in his first lead role on a primetime TV series with One True Love which premiered on June 11, 2012.[24][25] It is about the enduring power of love between two people from two different walks of life. In this series, he was once again paired with his love team Louise delos Reyes.[26][27] The success of the series resulted in a five-week extension, approved by the network on August 20, 2012.[28][29] According to GMA Network on their press release, the extension was due to its phenomenal ratings success over its rival program since it premiered.[30] Richards who played "Tisoy" is a poor guy who is in love with a rich girl. Viewers and critics praised Richards with his performance in the TV drama. According to him, the series was his biggest break in the industry.[31][32] Richard's earned his first Best Actor nomination for One True Love in the 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards.[33] While One True Love proved Richards' acting skills, it took a while before he had a new TV or movie project until he was cast as young Simeon (the character played by Sen. Bong Revilla) in the historical drama Indio, one of the biggest projects of GMA Network for 2013.[34] According to Richards, "I am proud to have played the role of the young Bong Revilla. It didn't sink in that i did not have show for a long time, but when I counted the days, I realized I have not acted in six months in a regular show...".[34]
The story of Richards' life was featured on drama anthology, Magpakailanman aired in March 2013 and re-aired on September 12, 2015 wherein he portrayed himself.[35][36] In the same year, Richards and Delos Reyes joined together once again in the GMA Network melodrama series entitled Mundo Mo'y Akin with actresses Sunshine Dizon and Angelika dela Cruz.[37] It is a family drama that follows a compelling storyline exploring the insatiable quest for beauty and wealth.[38] The characters find themselves ensnared in a game of deceit and betrayal, and will stop at nothing to gain power and prestige.[38][39][40] Richards' portrayal on the show earned him another nomination at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards.[41]
Richards debuted as a singer through the #SummerCrush episode of the Sunday noon time show, Party Pilipinas.[42] He launched his first single, "Haplos", a revival of Shamrock's hit song which surfaced in My Music Store[43] and iTunes on April 5, 2013.[42][44] The self-titled debut album, Alden Richards, under Universal Records, was released on May 26, 2013.[45] The track "Haplos" was used as soundtracks on his primetime show Mundo Mo'y Akin. Meanwhile, "Di Na Mababawi" and "Sa Aking Tabi" were used as theme songs for the Filipino-dubbed version koreanovela My Daughter, Seoyoung and morning drama With a Smile respectively. He was featured as Myx Celebrity VJ for the month of June 2013.[46] Richards was nominated in the "Best Performance by a New Recording Artist" category in the 27th Awit Awards.[47] On the 6th Star Awards for Music, Richards was nominated for "New Male Recording Artist for the Year" while his self-titled album was nominated for "Album Cover Design and Concept of the Year".[48]
In 2014, Richards was paired with GMA Network's primetime queen Marian Rivera in the TV series Carmela. His song "Naaalala Ka" from his self-titled album, served as the ending theme for Carmela. He also starred in a short film entitled Kinabukasan with the Philippines' superstar Nora Aunor. Close to the end of 2014, he had another TV series produced by GMA News and Public Affairs entitled Ilustrado. He played the coveted role of Filipino national hero, José Rizal. This role gave Richards his first Best actor award from the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television. He was the only nominee from his home network against a field of respected actors from the rival TV network.[49]
In 2015, Richards became a part of the Philippines' longest running noontime variety show, Eat Bulaga!. He is currently appearing as a co-host in the segment That's My Bae. His popularity has further skyrocketed not only because of the daily TV exposure as a mainstay co-host, but also because of the formation of an accidental love team between him and his Eat Bulaga! co-host Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza.
The love team, labeled by fans as AlDub, has been a consistent Twitter trending topic in the Philippines and worldwide.[50] Because of their huge popularity, Eat Bulaga! created a mini-series for AlDub labeled by Joey de Leon as "Kalyeserye" within the segment "Juan For All, All for Juan". On August 6, 2015, Richards inked a four-year movie contract with APT Entertainment,[51] the film outfit of Eat Bulaga! producer TAPE Inc. Richards and Mendoza are set to appear in the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry My Bebe Love. The Movie is headlined by Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas and was directed by Jose Javier Reyes.[52] "My Bebe Love" set an all-time high first day gross sales and is one of the top grossing films for MMFF 2015. It was also awarded as the festival's Third Best Picture.
In July 2015, Richards got reunited with former leading lady Louise delos Reyes in the "Talent" episode of Karelasyon.
On August 13, 2015, Richards signed a recording contract with GMA Records. Richards' second album, Wish I May, was launched on October 17, 2015 in SM City North EDSA Cinema 11. The album contains at two original songs and renditions.[53] The first single, "Wish I May," is an original composition by Agat Obar-Morallo and was released earlier for online downloading and streaming in September 2015.[54] The music video of "Wish I May" premiered on October 18, 2015 on GMA Network's Sunday noontime show Sunday PinaSaya, where Richards is also a co-host.[55] The single landed on the top spot of iTunes Philippines song charts.[56] The sophomore album earned a gold record award from PARI prior to being officially launched.[57]
In September 2015, Richards' self-titled debut album earned a gold record award recognition from PARI and ranked number 10 on Billboard's World Albums Charts (Billboard).[58] In October 2015, Universal Records released a special edition of the debut album which included AlDub theme song "God Gave Me You" by Bryan White.[59] The track "Naaalala Ka"was released as an single on Itunes and other online music stores. In October 2015, the album received a platinum record award from PARI for selling more than 15,000 copies.[60] In December 2015, the album turned double platinum.
As of January 2016, his debut album Alden Richards has been certified platinum. Wish I May earned a triple platinum award on 21 January 2016[61] and quadruple platinum award on 28 February 2016.[62] In March 2015, the album received an 5x platinum record recognition from PARI.[63]
Richards performed GMA Network's Christmas station ID theme for 2015.[64] Aside from singing the theme song, Richards also appeared on the station ID with Maine Mendoza and the "Kalyeserye"'s lolas.[65]
Alden won as Best Actor in a Drama Series for Ilustrado which he played Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal in the recent 29th PMPC Star Awards For TV, and also won with Maine Mendoza as German Moreno Power Tandem Award in 2015.
Richards received a star at the Philippine Walk of Fame on December 1, 2015 at Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City along with his "Kalyeserye" co-stars.[66]
In March 2016, Richards and Mendoza starred in God Gave Me You, a Lenten season drama special of Eat Bulaga!.
Aside from being an actor, Alden Richards also act as a part-time model. In 2010, he was 4th on the list of Candy Magazine's "Celebrity Cuties" and had his earliest modeling gig at the Candy Fair held in Pasig City.[67][68] According to Richards, he was already a regular "cutie" on the list even before he became an actor.[67]
Richards posed topless for the first time during the 2012 Summer promotional campaign of a clothing brand, Folded and Hung (F&H), along with co-actors JM De Guzman and Enrique Gil.[69] The pictorial trended on Twitter and was set up as a billboardonEDSA-Guadalupe.[69] In past interviews, he told the media that he was already prepared for posing provocatively in magazines.[67] At that time, Richards was also one of the newest endorsers of a cellphone product, My|Phone along with co-teen stars from ABS-CBN and TV5.[70][71] In July 2012, Richards, along with Bela Padilla, Kris Bernal, and Sarah Lahbati, graced the cover of MEGA Magazine dubbed as "GMA's new breed of rising talents".[72] In August 2012, he was on the cover of Total Fitness with Rhian Ramos.
In 2012 and 2013, Alden Richards appeared on the centerfold of CosmoMen, a magazine published by Summit Media. In both years, he was part of the Cosmopolitan Philippines' "Bachelor Bash", a social event featuring the centerfolds, models and other male celebrities.[73][74] In 2013, Richards was one of the ambassadors for KakaoTalk Philippines.[75] Richards appeared on the February 2013 cover of Garage magazine, alongside Derrick Monasterio and Benjamin Alves, and also on the February 2014 issue with Enrique Gil and Elmo Magalona.
In 2014, Richards became an endorser of Belo Medical Group. Richards was on the cover of the February 2014 issue of Men's Health Philippines magazine.[76] Richards appeared on the cover of Chalk Magazine's May 2014 issue. Also in 2014, Richards was part of YES! magazine's The Sexy Dozen list alongside actors from GMA Network and other channels.[77] Richards has also appeared in several print ads of local clothing brands including Boardwalk.
In 2015, Richards, together with Maine Mendoza, collectively known as AlDub, appeared on several television advertisements for McDonald's Philippines,[78][79][80] TNT,[81][82] Zonrox Plus Thick Bleach,[83] Bear Brand Adult Plus,[84] Coca Cola,[85] Hapee Toothpaste,[86] Belo Medical Group,[87] Downy,[88] Tide,[89] and Datu Puti,[90] Richards also is a brand ambassador for SKK Mobile Phone[91] replacing the mobile phone brand he previously endorsed, glutathione brand Snow Caps,[92] Bench FIX Salon,[93] Yazz Visa prepaid card,[94] TechnoMarine,[95] and PhilPlans.[96]
Richards appeared on the September 2015 issue of FHM Philippines.[97] He also graced the covers of Inside Showbiz for its October 2015 issue,[98] and of Mega Man for its November 2015 issue. Richards, together with the cast of "Kalyeserye", was featured on the November 2015 issue of YES! magazine. In December 2015, Richards and Mendoza appeared on the covers of Reader's Digest Asia,[99] a special issue of YES! magazine,[100] Inside Showbiz.[101] and PeopleAsia.[102] Richards also was on the cover of Garage magazines' December 2015 - January 2016 issue.[103][104]
Richards and Mendoza were on the cover of the January 2016 issues of YES! magazine[105] and BizNews Asia.[106] Richards and Mendoza appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine. The February 2016 issue of the magazine is the first time a couple appeared on the cover.[107]
On 2016, Richards and Mendoza appeared on the commercial ad for Bingo biscuits,[108] Lucky Me,[109] Cadbury Milk Chocolate, Magnolia Ice Cream and Nescafé. Richards also became an endorser of Gard shampoo,[110] Sterling notebook, Doña Maria Premium Quality Rice,[111] Neozep,[112] 555 Carne Norte ,[113] Cebuana Lhuillier[114] and Tender Juicy Hotdog.[115]
In 2014, Richards became an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Philippines.[116] In January 2015, Richards celebrated his birthday by building homes alongside other volunteers and families involved with the non-profit organization in Payatas, Quezon City.[117] While on February 2016, as part of his post-birthday celebration, Richards visits Aeta community in Tarlac for an outreach program.[118]
Richards had been part of several GMA Network's telethons which aim to raise funds for typhoon relief. Richards was also part GMA Network's 2014 Christmas campaign, #ShareTheLove, where he chose children with cancer as his beneficiaries.[119]
Richards became Boardwalk's ambassador for Young Emerging Sociopreneurs (YES) in September 2015. The campaign is focused on encouraging students to earn money while still in school.[120] Richards also participated in Boardwalk's Share Campaign where part of the proceeds goes to charity.[121]
Richards was part of Eat Bulaga! Sa Tamang Panahon concert on October 24, 2015 held at the Philippine Arena where 14 million pesos was raised for the program's AlDub Library Project.[122]
The GMA Network Christmas station ID theme song "MaGMAhalan Tayo Ngayong Pasko" performed by Richards, was released for online downloads. All proceeds will go to the beneficiaries of GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief efforts for Typhoon Lando victims.[123]
Richards also appeared on several charity events[124] and benefit concerts including For The Love Of Mama on November 23, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena where proceeds were used for building Kristong Hari Parish Church in Quezon City.[125] On April 3, Richards joins other artist in a Worship concert entitled Reborn: 1 Walker Worship Concert at the Mall of Asia Arena. Organized by 1Walker Band headed by Regine Velasquez, the worship concert's proceeds were given to the Anawim Lay Missions Foundation, Inc.[126][127]
| Title | Album details | Certifications | Sales |
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| Alden Richards |
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PARI: Platinum | PH:15,000+ |
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| Wish I May |
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PARI: 5x Platinum | PH:75,000+ |
| Title | Album details | Notes |
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| Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (Soundtrack) |
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| One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Songs & Other OPM Hits |
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| #AldubIsForever |
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| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Haplos" | 2013 | Alden Richards |
| "Wish I May" | 2015 | Wish I May |
| Title | Year | Album | Notes |
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| "Naaalala Ka" | 2015 | Alden Richards | As promotional single |
| "MaGMAhalan Tayo Ngayong Pasko" | 2015 | — | GMA Network Christmas SID Song |
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Haplos" | 2013 | Alden Richards |
| "Wish I May" | 2015 | Wish I May |
| Title | Artist(s) | Album | Year |
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| "Kapangyarihan Ng Pag-Ibig" | Aicelle Santos | Liwanag | 2015 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Alakdana | Joma Perez | Main cast Won–2011 Golden Screen TV Awards, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Nominee–25th PMPC Star Awards for Television, Best New Male Personality |
| 2011 | Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts | Dennis | Supporting cast |
| 2012 | My Beloved | Rico Castor | Main cast |
| 2012 | One True Love | Tisoy Bulaong | Main cast Nominee–2013 Golden Screen TV Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series |
| 2013 | Indio | Young adult Malaya | Special participation |
| 2013 | Mundo Mo'y Akin | Jerome Alvarez | Main cast Nominee–2014 Golden Screen TV Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series |
| 2013 | Teen Gen | Inigo Bermudez | Recurring character, seasons 1 and 2 |
| 2014 | Carmela | Santiago "Yago" Torres Flores | |
| 2014 | Ilustrado | José Rizal | Lead Role Won–29th PMPC Star Awards for Television, Best Drama Actor |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Young Kokoy | Special participation |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Himself | Special participation |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Juan Tamad | José Rizal | Special participation, footage from Ilustrado |
| 2015 | Bubble Gang | As himself | Guest role[128] |
| 2015 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Andrew | Guest role |
| 2015 | Vampire Ang Daddy Ko | DenDen | Guest role, 2 episodes |
| Year | Program | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Spooky Nights: "Bahay ni Lolo: A Very Spooky Night" | Alvin | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: "Singil" | Alvin | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: "Parol" | Elmer | |
| 2012 | Spooky Nights: "Orasyon" | Ringo | |
| 2012 | Tanikala "Ang Ikaapat na Yugto - Unos" | Angelo | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: "The Alden Richards Story" | Himself | Re-aired in 2015 Won–14th Gawad Tanglaw, Best Single Performance by an Actor |
| 2013 | Wagas: "Tom and Jeza Love Story" | Tom | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: "The Louise delos Reyes Story" | Himself | |
| 2013 | Wagas: "Arnel and Lotet Love Story" | Arnel | |
| 2013 | Bingit: "Unahan sa Hukay" | Simon Jhon | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: "Kriminal na Biktima sa Saudi Arabia / Kawalan ng Karapatan: The Dondon Lanuza Story" | Dondon | Nominee–28th PMPC Star Awards for Television, Best Single Performance by an Actor |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: "Gas mo, Bukas ko" | Jovel | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: "Isinakdal ko ang Aking Anak: The Julita Relano Story" | Allan | |
| 2014 | Wagas: "Ang mga Pag-ibig ni Datu Ambiong (Parts 1 and 2)" | Datu Ambiong Amerol | |
| 2014 | Wagas: "Harry & Flora Love Story" | Young Harry Gasser | |
| 2015 | Maynila: Unexpected Love Boarder | Ambo | |
| 2015 | Wish Ko Lang: "Bayani ang Tunay kong Pag-Ibig" | General | |
| 2015 | Pag-uwi | Sam Carbonnel | APT Entertainment Lenten special |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: "Talent" | Adrian | |
| 2016 | God Gave Me You | First Officer James Esteban | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special |
| Year | Program | Notes |
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| 2011–2013 | Party Pilipinas | as himself, performer |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | as himself, performer |
| 2014 | Bet ng Bayan | as himself, host Nominee–29th PMPC Star Awards for Television, Best Talent Search Program Host (with Regine Velasquez) |
| 2015–present | Eat Bulaga! | as himself, co-host on various segments as Alden (fictional version of himself) and various roles for "Kalyeserye" segment |
| 2015 | Unang Hirit | as himself, co-cost |
| 2015–present | Sunday PinaSaya | as himself, co-host, and various roles on different segments |
| 2016 | Lip Sync Battle Philippines | as himself, contestant |
| 2016 | CelebriTV | as himself, guest co-host[129] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Ang Panday 2 | Gubli | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival entry |
| 2011 | The Road | Teenage Luis | Nominated–2012Golden Screen Award, Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Nominated–28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, New Movie Actor of the Year |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Christian | |
| 2012 | Sossy Problems | Iñaki | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival entry |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, Si Enteng at Ako | Fino | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival entry |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | Young Gabriel Molino Alcaraz | 39th Metro Manila Film Festival entry |
| 2014 | Kinabukasan (The Day After) | Niles[130] | Short film by Adolfo Alix Jr. |
| 2015 | My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore | Dondi Talatala | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry Nominated–41st Metro Manila Film Festival, Best Supporting Actor[131] |
| 2016 | Imagine You and Me | TBA | Filming |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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| 2011 | 59th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | [132] | |
| 2011 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Alakdana | Won | [133] |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male Personality | Alakdana | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | The Road | Nominated | [134][135] |
| 2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | The Road | Nominated | [136] |
| 2013 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | One True Love | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | Mundo Mo'y Akin | Nominated | [47] |
| 2014 | 27th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a New Recording Artist | "Haplos" | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 6th Star Awards for Music | New Male Recording Artist of the Year | Alden Richards | Nominated | [48] |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Magpakailanman: "Kawalan ng Karapatan: The Dondon Lanuza Story" episode | Nominated | [137] |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Ilustrado | Won | [49] |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host (with Regine Velasquez) | Bet ng Bayan | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | My Bebe Love | Nominated | [131] |
| 2016 | Myx Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist | Nominated | [138] | |
| 2016 | Myx Music Awards | Favorite Mellow Video | "Wish I May" (Directed by Louie Ignacio) | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Myx Music Awards | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | "Kapangyarihan Ng Pag-Ibig" (byAicelle Santos) | Won | |
| 2016 | 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Breakthrough Recording/Performing Artist | Wish I May | Won | [139] |
| 2016 | 3rd EB Dabarkads Awards | Most Dramatic Performance by a Lead Star | God Gave Me You (EB Lenten Special) | Won | [140] |
| 2016 | 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actor (shared with Gerald Anderson) | Magpakailanman: "The Alden Richards Story" episode | Won | [141][142] |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1st Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Amazing Male Newcomer | Won | [16] |
| 2012 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards 2012 | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | Nominated | [143] |
| 2012 | MEG Top Choice Awards | Top Fashion Forward Celeb (Male) | Won | |
| 2013 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | Nominated | [144][145] |
| 2013 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Love Team of the Year (with Louise delos Reyes) | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 1st Bet ng Bandera Awards | Male Celebrity of the Year | Won | [146] |
| 2015 | PUSH Awards 2015 | Awesome OOTD King | Nominated | [147][148][149] |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | German Moreno's Power Tandem Award (with Maine Mendoza) | Won | [150] |
| 2015 | 5th OFW Gawad Parangal | Favorite Young Actor | Won | [151] |
| 2016 | Stargate PeopleAsia Magazine | People of the Year (People's Choice Award) | Won | [152][153][154] |
| 2016 | Platinum Stallion Awards (Awards for Advertising) | Trinitian Awardee for Most Valuable Male Advertising Endorser | Won | [155] |
| 2016 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Makabatang Alagad ng Telebisyon | Won | [156] |
| 2016 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Darling of the Press | Nominated | [157] |
| 2016 | 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Breakthrough Male Star of Philippine Movies and TV | Won | [139] |
Richards was part of Candy Magazine's Celebrity Cuties in 2010.[158] Richards was also included in YES! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014[159] and 2015.[160][161] Richards was also part of Yes! magazine's The Sexy Dozen in 2014.[77]
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Pasko na! Excited nako i-share ang latest project ko. Sa panahon ngayon, kailangan parating may plano! 😃 #PhilPlans
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Here's the flip cover of #YESDecember2015 issue featuring the highlights of Eat Bulaga's phenomenal event Sa Tamang Panahon. Our December issue comes with a special supplement on #AlDub.
YES! Magazine ushers in the #NewYear with today's hottest love team on its cover: @aldenrichards02 and @mainedcm
Ilan beses man maudlot, mangyayari ang meant to be. Paanoorin kung paano nagsimula ang #MaiDenKiligSaSweet forever!
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