Ariel Rivera
Ariel Rivera | |
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Rivera in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera |
| Born | September 1, 1966 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Sony-BMG, Musiko |
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (Tagalog: [ʔaɾˈjɛl ɾiˈbɛɾa]; born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino singer, songwriter and actor.
Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become a successful singer-songwriter, and actor. He is dubbed as "Kilabot ng Kolehiyala", a title formerly bestowed upon Hajji Alejandro, a popular Filipino singer in the 1970s.