Martin Nievera
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Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (born February 5, 1962, in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...

, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

) is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...

on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...


Early life

Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...

, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

 with twin sister, Victoria, to Bert Nievera and Conchita Razon. Nievera spent most of his childhood in Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...

 with his mother and father, as his father sang for the group Society of Seven
Society of Seven
Society of Seven is a variety troupe that performs a variety show of the same name. Formed in the early 1960s as a pop group named The Fabulous Echoes, the group released a number of records in Asia, recording with the Hong Kong-based Diamond Records...

. The Nievera family also took up residence in the Bay Area in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...

 for a short time in the late '70s. He graduated from Clayton Valley High School (Concord
Concord, California
Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California, USA. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 122,067. Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within months...

, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...

)in 1980.

Personal life

He was previously married to singer-actress Pops Fernandez
Pops Fernández
Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez , also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is dubbed the "Concert Queen."-Career:...

 and had two children with her.

Career

Inspired by his father, Bert Nievera, also a singer, Nievera returned to the Philippines in 1982 to begin his own singing career and by June 1982 he released his first LP, Martin...Take One. Nievera began co-hosting the TV variety show Penthouse Live! with Pops Fernandez
Pops Fernández
Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez , also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is dubbed the "Concert Queen."-Career:...

, who would later become his wife. Nievera's second LP was 1984's The Best Gift. In 1987, Penthouse Live! was changed to Martin and Pops Twogether, in celebration of their marriage. His recording Forever led to two sequels, Forever Forever and Return to Forever.

As an actor, Nievera has appeared or starred in eleven movies and seven television series and specials. Nievera's film credits include dramas, romance
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...

, science fiction
Science fiction
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, comedy
Comedy
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 and action
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...

.

He appeared with Hawaii's Society of Seven
Society of Seven
Society of Seven is a variety troupe that performs a variety show of the same name. Formed in the early 1960s as a pop group named The Fabulous Echoes, the group released a number of records in Asia, recording with the Hong Kong-based Diamond Records...

 and Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha is a singer from the Philippines currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven - SOS...

 at the Flamingo Las Vegas
Flamingo Las Vegas
The Flamingo Las Vegas is a hotel casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada and is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp.. The property offers a casino along with 3,626 hotel rooms...

 from February 13 through April 13, 2008. He performed a pre-Valentine/post-birthday concert with Pops Fernandez titled "Missing You" on February 6, 2009, at the Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...

. He co-hosts the weekly music show called ASAP XV.

In July 2010, Nievera's album, As Always was released.

In May 2011, his album, Himig Ng Damdamin was launched and contains all of his covers.

Television

  • Mirasol del Cielo - Gregory Rosario (1986–1987) (GMA Network)
  • Martin After Dark
    Martin After Dark
    Martin After Dark was a musical-talk show aired on GMA Network from 1988 to 1993 and ABS-CBN from 1993 to 1998. During its ABS-CBN years, the show was aired from Studio 2...

    - host (1988–1998) (GMA Network/ABS-CBN)
  • Haybol Rambol
    Haybol Rambol
    Haybol Rambol was a Filipino sitcom produced by Viva Television and co-produced and aired by GMA Network from 1993 - 1995.-Cast:* Redford White* Benjie Paras* Dennis Padilla* Bayani Agbayani* Nida Blanca* Charlene Gonzales...

    - Pedro Molina (1993–1995) (GMA Network)
  • A.S.A.P
    ASAP (variety show)
    ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...

    - host (1995–present) (ABS-CBN)
  • Martin Late @ Nite
    Martin Late @ Nite
    Martin Late @ Nite is a daily musical-talk show aired on ABS-CBN from 1998 to 2003....

    - host (1998–2002) (ABS-CBN)
  • S.O.P. - host (1998–2002) (GMA Network)
  • Twist & Shout
    Twist and Shout (Philippine game show)
    Twist and Shout is a Philippine game show that premiered July 3, 2010 airing every weekend on ABS-CBN. It is based on the Sing If You Can franchise that is owned by Zodiak Entertainment. The show is hosted by the country's leading singers, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera...

    - host (2010) (ABS-CBN)

Movies

  • 1986 Always and Forever
  • 1986 Si Mister at Si Misis (Mister and Misis)
  • 1986 Payaso (Clown)
  • 1987 Shoot That Ball
  • 1987 Stupid Cupid
  • 1988 Maria Went to Town
  • 1988 Sa Puso Ko Hahalik Ang Mundo (The World Shall Kiss My Heart)
  • 1989 Magic To Love - Zerox
  • 1997 Adarna: The Mythical Bird - voice
  • 1998 Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang Probinsyanong Wais - James Bond
  • 2004 Masikip sa Dibdib
    Masikip sa Dibdib
    Masikip sa Dibdib is a 2004 Filipino comedy film, directed by well-known romance/comedy director Joyce E. Bernal. The film was released to Philippine theaters on April 14, 2004...

     (Tight to the Chest)
  • 2006 Wrinkles

Studio

  • Martin...Take One (1982)
  • The Best Gift (1984)
  • Martin (1985)
  • Miracle (1987)
  • Dream (1989)
  • A New Start (1991)
  • Roads (1994)
  • Journeys (1997)
  • Forever (1999)
  • Forever Forever (2000)
  • Return to Forever (2001)
  • Chasing Time (2002)
  • Chasing Time Vol. 2 (2003)
  • Martin Nievera Medley
  • Martin Nievera Live @ PPO
  • Best Wishes (Wedding Songs)
  • Unforgettable (2004)
  • When Love is Gone (2005)
  • Awit ng Puso (2006)
  • Milestones (2007)
  • Ikaw Ang Pangarap (2008)
  • For Always (2009)
  • As 1 (with Gary Valenciano) (Universal Records & PolyEast Records, 2009)
  • As Always (2010)
  • Himig Ng Damdamin (2011)

Compilation

  • Greatest Hits (Vicor Music Corp., 1992)
  • Be My Lady (Vicor Music Corp., 1994)
  • Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Vicor Music Corp., 1994)
  • My Souvenirs (MCA Music Philippines, 2001)
  • More Souvenirs (MCA Music Philippines, 2002)
  • Best Wishes (A Wedding Love Song Collection) (PolyEast Records, 2004)
  • Martin Nievera's 18 Greatest Hits (Vicor Music Corp., 2010)
  • Unforgetable Souveneirs (PolyEast Records, 2010)

Collaboration

  • Gold Ito! (Dyna Music, 1982)
  • 6th Metro Manila Popular Song Festival (Vicor Music, 1983)
  • 2001 Metro Pop Song Festival (Infinity Music "now GMA Records"/Sony Music Philippines, 2001)
  • Only Selfless Love 2 (Universal Records, 2003)
  • OPM Rewind (Universal Records, 2004)
  • Best of OPM Inspirational Songs (Universal Records, 2005)
  • OPM Superstars Christmas (Universal Records, 2006)
  • Remember The OPM In The 80s (Vicor Music, 2007)
  • Yes FM! It's Christmas Time (Vicor Music, 2007)
  • Life Songs & Life Stories with Boy Abunda (Star Records, 2008)
  • OPM Love Album (Universal Records, 2008)
  • Musika At Pelikula: A Star Cinema Music Collection (Star Records, 2008)
  • No.1 Signature Hits OPM's Best (Vicor Music, 2008)
  • GV 25: All Star Tribute (Star Records, 2008)
  • Kris Aquino The Greatest Love (Universal Records, 2008)
  • Christmas Memories (Viva Records, 2008)
  • Hanep! Ultimate Pinoy Hits Collection (PolyEast Records Philippines, 2008)
  • OPM No. 1's (Star Records, 2009)
  • No. 1 Signature Hits OPM's Best Vol. 2 (Vicor Music Corp., 2009)
  • Senti 3 (Viva Records, 2009)
  • Paalam, Maraming Salamat Pres. Aquino (A Memorial Tribute Soundtrack) (Star Records, 2009)
  • I-Star 15: Best Of TV & Movie Themes (Star Records, 2010)
  • 60 Taon Ng Musika At Soap Opera (Star Records, 2010)
  • Senti Four It's Complicated (Viva Records, 2010)
  • I Love You (Star Records, 2011)
  • A Perfectly Acoustic Experience (PolyEast Records, 2011)
  • Bida Best Hits Da Best (Star Records, 2011)

Singles (Originally performed by himself)

  • "Be My Lady"
  • "Each Day with You"
  • "Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap"
  • "Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin"
  • "Kahit Isang Saglit"
  • "You're On the Right Track"
  • "Please Don't Throw My Love Away"
  • "Pain"
  • "You Are to Me"

Cover Versions by Martin

  • "Because Of You" (original by Keith Martin)
  • "We Are The Reason"
  • "Now & Forever" (original by Richard Marx)
  • "Maybe This Time" (original by Michael Murphy)
  • "On The Wings Of Love" (original by Jeffrey Osbourne)
  • "Forever" (original by Kenny Loggins)
  • "When I Met You" (Original by APO Hiking Society)
  • "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin" (Original by Joey Albert, also covered by Joey Generoso and Lani Misalucha)
  • "Closer You And I" (Original by Gino Padilla)
  • "Somewhere Down The Road" (Original by Barry Manilow)
  • "Right Here Waiting" (original by Richard Marx)
  • "Just Once" (original by James Ingram)
  • "Only Selfless Love 2" (original by Jamie Rivera, also covered by Jerome John Hughes and Karylle)
  • "Narito" (original by Gary V.)
  • "Iisa Pa Lamamg" (original by Joey Albert)
  • "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" (original by Bituin Escalante)
  • "Before I Let You Go" (original by Freestyle)
  • "Can't take my eyes off you" (Original by Frankie Valli)

See also

  • Kuh Ledesma
    Kuh Ledesma
    Kuh Ledesma is a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer. She is known in the Philippines as the "Pop Diva". Kuh Ledesma has been performing for 25 years in the music industry which encompasses more than 300 concerts, numerous awards in the Philippines, and 18 albums in the Philippine recording...

  • George Canseco
    George Canseco
    George Masangkay Canseco was a Filipino song composer.Canseco studied liberal arts at University of the East...

  • Pilita Corrales
    Pilita Corrales
    Pilita Garrido Corrales is a Popular Filipina singer. She is tagged "Asia's Queen of Songs."-Biography:Pilita Garrido Corrales was born in Lahug, Cebu to a Spanish mother Maria Garrido and a half Filipino half Spanish father Jose Corrales...

  • Gary Valenciano
    Gary Valenciano
    Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...

  • Rico Puno
  • Gary Valenciano
    Gary Valenciano
    Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...

  • Amapola (Amapola Cabase)

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