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Alden Richards makes directorial debut in 'Out of Order'
Alden Richards is set to make his directorial debut in the upcoming film "Out of Order." Aside from being the director, Alden also stars in the film alongside Nonie Buencamino and Heaven Peralejo. The film, a collaboration between Viva Films and Alden's company Myriad, will premiere in the competition section of the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam from June 29 to July 5. In May, Alden flew to South Korea and met Tom Cruise during the "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning premiere." Alden is set to host the upcoming Kapuso dance competition "Stars on the Floor," which will premiere on GMA Network in June. After starring in the Kapuso series "Pulang Araw" and the blockbuster movie "Hello, Love, Again" last year, Alden returned to "All-Out Sundays" in February. —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News
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25-05-2025
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Alden Richards completes 61km bike ride: 'Longest ride so far'
Alden Richards is pushing his limits when it comes to cycling. On Instagram, the Asia's Multimedia Star shared his latest achievement: a 61-kilometer bike ride. In his post, Alden shared in-action snaps of himself while cycling. "Longest ride… so far," he wrote. Cycling is just one of Alden's fitness hobbies. He's also into running and working out. Earlier, the Sparkle star opened up about his struggles, saying 2024 was his "lowest year." "Inuuna ko muna lahat ng tao bago sarili ko. But last year, medyo—I think that was my breaking point kasi minsan 'di ba tayo, we always go out of our way to help other people," he told Nelson Canlas in "24 Oras." "Ang nangyari sa akin, paglingon ko do'n sa timba ko, wala na palang natira sa akin. And then that broke me to a million pieces," he added. Alden was recently named 2024 Box Office King by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP) for "Hello, Love, Again," with Kathryn Bernardo as the Box Office Queen. Alden is set to host GMA's upcoming dance competition, "Stars on the Floor," where he will also perform during a dance production. —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-05-2025
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Alden Richards reveals the struggle few ever knew
U nbeknownst to many, while Alden Richards continued to shine on-screen, host prime-time shows, and flash his signature bedimpled smile, he was quietly enduring a darkness that no camera nor fan ever caught. In a rare and raw moment during his interview with GMA Integrated News — meant to promote Stars On The Floor, the biggest celebrity dance competition on television — the conversation took an unexpected turn. What began as light and cheerful soon opened a door into the heart of a man who had long kept his battles hidden. 'I think last year, that was my lowest year,' Alden confessed, the weight of his words settling heavily in the room. The reason? He suspects it has something to do with his own nature of being 'over-generous' to others and far too little to himself. 'Just to validate everything that's happening in my life right now — that was the reason. Kung meron pang mas mababa sa rock bottom, I was there,' he said. 'Yung times kasi na you're clouded with a lot of negative thoughts, andyan yung mga taong nagmamahal sa 'yo pero hindi mo ma-proseso nang tama 'yung pag-iisip mo. It's very hard to be present… yung nandito ka pero wala ka dito.' He was at height of his success, but inside, he was slowly breaking. T hen came the loss of his grandfather in January. It was the final blow, and Alden found himself slipping further into something he now dares to name. 'It took me six months to get over that. Hindi man siya clinically diagnosed, pero that was depression, at its finest. That was depression. Ang galing nga, hindi lang halata,' he said. Alden said he couldn't bear to talk about it. 'Before kasi, hindi ko siya kayang pag-usapan. Hirap ako, ayokong magpakita ng weakness.' In all my years of sitting down with Alden — interview after interview, countless backstage chit-chats, project after project — this moment stood out. It was the first time I didn't just hear him. I felt him. There was no celebrity veneer. No filter. Just a man learning, unlearning, and finally choosing to show up for himself. H is sudden turn to fitness soon made it to his socials. In March, we learned about his running, the following month, about Alden's biking. Alden's every move now stems from one deeply personal mission: Self-love. Alden is no longer driven by image or approval. He now runs to breathe, bikes to clear his mind, and embraces stillness to reconnect with his own heart. And when the inevitable question came — about his love life, or the absence of it — he answers not with hesitation, but with conviction. 'I don't understand. Hindi ko gets kung bakit ganoon ang mindset natin na ang basis ng kasiyahan ng isang tao,' he said, challenging the idea that romantic love is the only path to happiness. 'It's my story. It's how I want my story to be told… not based on the presumption of some people. I'm so done with that. I've been there long enough. I've done so much for the industry, and I'd like to do more for the industry right now.' This is not just a return to form. It's a return to self. Hosting "Stars On The Floor" marks a new chapter—not just in Alden's career, but in his healing. And in this moment, more than ever, the nation's beloved leading man reminds us that real strength is not in the spotlight… but in the courage to face the darkness, and step forward anyway. — LA, GMA Integrated News
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22-05-2025
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Alden Richards reveals 2024 was his ‘lowest year,' says he hit ‘rock bottom'
Alden Richards opened up for the first time about how hard 2024 was for him and how he greatly struggled. In his GMA Integrated News interview with Nelson Canlas, which aired in '24 Oras' Thursday, the Sparkle star described how difficult last year was for him. 'I think last year was my lowest year. Rock bottom. It took me six months to get over that. That was—hindi naman siya clinically diagnosed, but that was depression at its finest. That was depression,' Alden said. He said that it was largely unknown to others, as he found it hard to discuss because he did not want to show weakness. Alden also reflected on his tendency to be overgenerous to others. 'Inuuna ko muna lahat ng tao bago sarili ko. But last year, medyo—I think that was my breaking point kasi minsan 'di ba tayo, we always go out of our way to help other people. Tulong, tulong, tulong. Bigay, bigay, bigay. Ang nangyari sa akin, paglingon ko don sa timba ko, wala na palang natira sa akin. And then that broke me to a million pieces,' he said. During this period, Alden described being 'clouded with a lot of negative thoughts.' He mentioned that he found it hard to process his emotions and thoughts correctly even though he knew he had people around him who loved him. 'It's very hard to be present na kahit nandito ka, wala ka dito,' he said. When asked about his love life, Alden expressed his confusion regarding the mindset that a person's happiness is based on their love life. 'It's just this is my story, and this is how I want my story to be told [and] not based on the presumption of other people. I'm so done with that. I've been here long enough. I know I've done so much for the industry, and I would like to do more for the industry right now,' he said. Alden was recently named 2024 Box Office King by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP) for 'Hello, Love, Again,' with Kathryn Bernardo as the Box Office Queen. Alden is set to host GMA's upcoming dance competition 'Stars on the Floor,' where he will also perform during a dance production. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
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16-05-2025
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Alden Richards gives glimpse of dance arena for ‘Stars on the Floor'
Alden Richards was beaming with pride as he gave a glimpse into the dance arena for 'Stars on the Floor,' which he will be hosting. In Nelson Canlas' report on '24 Oras' Friday, Alden served as a set tour guide and showed the different features of the filming area. The impressive arena-layout with a wide space for audiences is only fitting for the upcoming talent competition because, per Alden, 'This is tagged as one of the biggest dance competitions and celebrity dance showdown of 2025 for GMA.' The setup also has giant LED walls that are placed all over the dance arena. 'This goes to show how big the show is,' Alden said. It also came with a dedicated area where the judges will be seated. 'We're calling them Dance Authority. But kung sino 'yang mga 'yan, hindi ko muna puwedeng i-reveal,' he said. While their identities were not yet revealed, Alden gave some clues. 'Lahat dancer, lahat palong-palo, lahat sikat. Lahat, naku, may mga kaniya-kaniyang forte pagdating sa pagsasayaw, so nakakatuwa lang din 'yung dynamics and the differences between the personalities,' he said. Aside from serving as host, Alden will also be performing during a dance production number on the show. 'Medyo parang, hindi naman kinalawang nang konti, pero parang bumagal lang 'yung pick up. But with this, hopefully, bumalik ulit. Andito pa rin naman pala eh. Andito pa rin 'yung dancing skills natin,' he previously said. Alden was recently named 2024 Box Office King by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP) for 'Hello, Love, Again,' with Kathryn Bernardo as the Box Office Queen. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
