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Alden Richards owes success to hardships, struggles, and fans

Published Dec 5, 2020 07:50 pm

Though his early years in the industry were tough, Alden Richards refuses to lose sight of how he started 10 years ago. He pointed out that his struggles served as the driving force behind his success.
 


“When I was starting, ang dami kong pangarap, ang dami kong gustong mangyari sa buhay ko noon,” said Alden. “As I go along the 10 years that I've been here, unti-unti siyang natutupad because of the support of the people.”

"My struggles pushed me to work hard para marating ko kung ano man ang narating ko ngayon. That's what keeps my feet on the ground. Kasi if not for those hardships and struggles, hindi ko mararating kung ano iyung narating ko ngayon. So I really owe it to those moments. I don't regret any of those moments that happened to me in the past,” he said.

Ten years later, the Asia’s Multimedia Star remains on top of his game in fulfilling his dreams. He is now one of the country’s premier actors, a top  celebrity endorser, a highly talented host, an award-winning performer, a
chart-topping recording artist, a record-breaking box office star, and yes, even a successful businessman.
 


Alden celebrates a decade of breakthroughs in his career and pays tribute to his fans’ unwavering love and support with the country’s first-ever virtual reality concert – Alden's Reality" – on Dec. 8. 
 
The Kapuso heartthrob is set to debut his latest single during his highly-anticipated concert. The song is entitled "Goin’ Crazy" and is a collaboration between Alden, GMA Music, and FlipMusic Productions. It was composed by Pow Chavez and was arranged by Rap Sanchez. It was also produced by Pow and Rap, with Kedy Sanchez as Supervising Producer. 

"Goin’ Crazy" will be available for streaming on YouTube Music,  Spotify, Apple Music, and across all other digital platforms worldwide beginning Dec. 9.

“I’ve done a few singles in the past but this is one of my favorites. I'll be launching the single and performance on the day of the concert. It’s very timely, especially because we're all in community quarantine right now. Sobrang chill lang and I enjoyed recording it,” Alden said. 

 Alden also attributes his success to the trust of his home network and his legions of fans who have been with him since day one and which continue to grow as he ventures into new projects.

“Malaki po ang pasasalamat ko sa tiwalang ibinigay ng GMA sa akin at sa suporta ng mga tao throughout my career. I'm really grateful to them kasi I would never reach 10 years without these people," he added.

“Kasi siyempre ang success is best experienced when you share it with other people who are with you. So doon po ako pinaka-blessed, to have people who encourage me, who give me unconditional love and support. That's what I'm really grateful for and that's what keeps me going in this industry.”

Joining Alden as special guests are brothers Rodjun and Rayver Cruz as well as OPM band December Avenue. The concert is directed by Paolo Valenciano. To be part of Alden’s Reality, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/synergy.

Produced by Synergy: A GMA Collaboration, "Alden’s Reality" is also GMA Network’s treat to loyal Kapuso as the country’s leading broadcast company marks its 70th anniversary. 

 

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