Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is a Filipino actor, model, television host, singer, and businessman. Known for his leading roles in romantic and historical action films and television. His accolades include five PMPC Star Awards for Movies, six PMPC Star Awards for Television, eight Box Office Entertainment Awards, two FAMAS Awards, a Seoul International Drama Award, a Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival Award, a Golden Screen Award, and an Ani ng Dangal, in addition to nominations for a Gawad Urian and two Metro Manila Film Festival. Richards is referred to in the entertainment industry as "Asia's Multimedia Star".
Richards's acting career began in the fantasy series Alakdana (2011), which marked his first screen appearance. His breakthrough was in the romantic drama One True Love (2012). He rose to stardom in the romantic comedy sketch Kalyeserye opposite Maine Mendoza, known popularly as AlDub. He later starred in various television series including Mundo Mo'y Akin (2013), Carmela (2014), Illustrado (2014), Destined to be Yours (2017), Victor Magtanggol (2018), The Gift (2019–2020), The World Between Us (2021–2022), Start-Up PH (2022), Pulang Araw (2024), Love, Siargao (2026) and Code Grey (2026).
In films, Richards started in supporting roles and transitioned into leading ones. His commercially successful movies include Ang Panday 2 (2011), Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako (2012), My Bebe Love: KiligPaMore (2015), Imagine You and Me (2016), Five Breakups and a Romance (2023), including Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) and Hello, Love, Again (2024), which are among the
highest-grossing Filipino films of all time. Richards made his directorial debut in the legal thriller film Out of Order (2025).
Richards has received several awards and nominations for his music albums. His sophomore EP Wish I May is certified diamond record by PARI, making it one of the best-selling albums in the Philippines. He has ventured into production, directing and co-producing films, concerts and E-sports events.
Beyond his work in the entertainment industry, he has devoted his time supporting various charitable causes, particularly in the area of literacy and education. He is the founder of AR Foundation Inc., a scholarship program that helps underprivileged students finish college. Richards serves as a member of Mowelfund Inc. Board of Trustees since 2023. He is the global ambassador for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
