By Len Armea
Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards celebrated his 15th anniversary in showbiz with a meaningful fan meet, “Moving ForwARd: 15 Years of Alden Richards,” held last December at the Sta. Rosa Laguna Multi-Purpose Complex. Attended by thousands of fans, the event marked a full-circle moment for Alden, who hails from Laguna.
More than just his performances, the show highlighted key milestones in his career, from his early foray into local pageants in Laguna and countless auditions to landing his first showbiz project and eventually becoming one of the biggest actors in the Philippines.
“This is an event about gratitude, appreciation, and honoring the people who have been part of my 15-year journey,” Alden shared.
Fifteen years in, Alden continues to pursue growth as if it were his first day. From acting and hosting to business, he keeps finding ways to level up, never resting on his laurels and proving that longevity and stardom are not about staying safe but about constantly pushing forward.
“Hindi rito nagtatapos ang kuwento; nagsisimula pa lang tayo. Kayo ang dahilan kung bakit patuloy akong nangangarap at nagpapatuloy. Here’s to the next chapter and to moving forward,” he said, thanking his fans and everyone who has supported him since he began his career in the industry.
So, what comes next for Alden Richards?
Read the full article in the February 2026 issue of the Filipino-Japanese Journal, out now in Japan.
(Photos courtesy of GMA)
