The hottest Kapuso star Alden Richards is now a certified recording artist after he inked a contract with GMA Records, the recording arm of GMA Network. He will soon release an album which contains two original tracks and several cover songs.
In an interview with Philippine Star, the Kapuso actor was overwhelm with his current achievement and popularity on social media. He was quoted as saying “Hanggang ngayon na-o-overwhelm pa rin ako sa mga nangyayari,” said Alden about the recording contract. “Bumabalik yung feeling ko the first time I entered showbiz. Parang every time I wake up tapos makikita ko yung tweets, yung feedback ng tao sa social media, I’m very thankful po talaga for everything.”
Aside from the successful career of the 23-year-old Alden Richards, he is also part of the noontime show “Eat Bulaga!” which considered as the most successful and longest-running entertainment show on national TV. He is paired with Yaya Dub in the “Kalyeserye” episode of Eat Bulaga.
Alden Richards is also one of the hosts of GMA-7’s Sunday noontime show “Sunday Pinasaya.” Due to the huge success of Alden Richards, he promised he won’t change as an actor.