Martin Nievera

Martin Nievera

Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (born February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines) is a singer, songwriter, and actor best known as "Philippine's Concert King". He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP in ABS-CBN

Early life

Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines with twin sister, Victoria, to Bert Nievera and Conchita Razon. Nievera spent most of his childhood in Hawaii with his father as his father sang for the group Society of Seven. The Nievera family also took up residence in the Bay Area in California for a short time in the late '70s. Martin attended high school in Walnut Creek, California.

Personal life

He was previously married to singer-actress Pops Fernandez with 2 sons: Ram & Robin Nievera; he also has a son, Santino Martin Nievera, with his current girlfriend, Katrina Ojeda. He is reportedly a born-again evangelical Christian.

Career

Inspired by his father's talent and success, 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, with the album reaching platinum in just five months. Nievera began co-hosting the TV variety show Penthouse Live! with Pops Fernandez, the Philippines' "Concert Queen," who would later become his wife. Nievera's second LP, 1984's The Best Gift, also reached platinum. In 1987, Penthouse Live! was changed to Martin and Pops Twogether, in celebration of their marriage. After his marriage to Fernandez, with whom he has two sons, Ram and Robin, failed in 1998, he wrote and recorded music for the sole purpose of winning her back, which he called Forever. Even though he did not succeed, the music ended up in the hands of the public and rose to become a best-selling music collection. The two sequels, Forever Forever and Return to Forever are also about the split. Both of these albums hit platinum sales as well.

In 2001, he plagiarized "We Just Don't Know How To Say Goodbye" by Diane Warren and included it as "To Say Goodbye" in his "My Souvenirs" album compilation, which was later pulled out of the market for copyright violation lawsuit.

As an actor, Nievera has an extensive acting career and has appeared or starred in eleven movies and seven television series and specials. Nievera's film credits include dramas, romance, science fiction, comedy and action.

Nievera is temporarily based in Las Vegas, Nevada with Katrina Ojeda with whom he has a son named Santino (born October 7, 2006). He had his 25th anniversary concert on September 14 and 15, 2007 at the Captain's Bar of the Mandarin Hotel in Makati.

He appeared with Hawaii's Society of Seven and Lani Misalucha at the Flamingo Las Vegas 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. Martin is also currently co-hosting the weekly music show called ASAP' 09.

On May 2, 2009, Nievera was chosen to sing the Philippine national anthem during the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton. Although he was criticized by the National Historical Institute because of his peculiar style in performing the anthem, many of those who watched the event, including Pacquiao, defended him.

In August 2009, Martin Nievera has a concert together with Gary Valenciano for the first time in "As 1". They also both have a new album in one collaboration album.

On September 2009, Nievera suffered Dehydration after his concert on September 19, and his best friend, Gary Valenciano worried about his condition. The following day, Martin was discharged from the Hospital.

Filmography

Television

• The Battle of East & West: Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton Fight
• Penthouse Live
• A.S.A.P (1995-present)
• Martin After Dark (1988-1998)
• Martin Late @ Nite (1998-2002)
• May Bukas Pa - performer

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 (Tight to the Chest)
• 2006 Wrinkles

Albums

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)
• Unforgettable (2004)
• When Love is Gone (2005)
• Awit ng Puso (2006)
• Milestones (2007)
• Ikaw Ang Pangarap (2008)
• For Always (2009)
• As Always (2010)

Compilation

• Greatest Hits (1992)
• Be My Lady (1994)
• Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (1994)
• My Souvenirs (2001)
• More Souvenirs (2002)
• Best Wishes (A Wedding Love Song Collection) (2004)
• As 1 (with Gary Valenciano) (2009)

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)

Live

• Martin Live: with the Phil. Harmonic Orchestra (2000)

Christmas

• A Martin Nievera Christmas (1989)
• Martin Nievera's Christmas List (2008)

Songs

• (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
• A New Start
• Against All Odds
• All I Want This Christmas
• All Of My Life
• All The Way
• Anything For You
• Awit Ng Puso (Song of the Heart)
• Baby Got To Have You
• Be My Lady
• Because Of You (Original by Keith Martin)
• Beautiful Girl
• Before You Say Goodbye
• Best Of Me
• Blame It On Love
• Body And Soul
• Born For You
• Broadway Medley
• Buddy Language
• Can You Feel The Love Tonight
• Can't Let Go
• Can't Stop Christmas
• Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
• Celebrate Me Home (Original by Kenny Loggins)
• Change The World (Original by Eric Clapton)
• Chasing Time
• Christmas Song
• Christmas Time
• Christmas Won't Be The Same Without You
• Closer You And I
• Come Into My Life
• Come With Me
• Don't Be Afraid
• Each Day With You
• (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (Original by Bryan Adams)
• For The Rest Of My Life
• Forever
• Forever (with Regine Velasquez)
• Forevermore
• Forevermore - Martin Nievera duet with Lani Miscalucha
• Gaya Ng Dati (Original by Gary Valenciano)
• Giliw (Sweetheart)
• Give Me A Chance
• Give The World A Chance (with Cris Villonco)
• Goodbye Girl
• Got To Look For It
• Habang Ikay Ay Narito (While You Are Here)
• Hang On (Original by Gary Valenciano)
• Hanggang Kailan (Until When)
• Hanggang Ngayon (Until Now)
• Hanggang Sa Kailanman (Until Forever)
• Happy Valentine
• Hard Habit To Break
• Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
• Holiday
• How Can I
• I Believe In Dreams
• I Don't Wanna Lose You
• I Don't Want You To Go
• I Don't Care
• I Dreamed a Dream [From the broadway musicale Les Misérables]
• I Sing
• I Think I'm In Love
• I'll Always Stay In Love This Way
• I'll Be There For You
• Ikaw (You)
• Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (You Are Everything To Me)
• Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (Only You Will Be Loved)
• Imagine Me Without You
• In Love
• In Your Eyes
• Isang Saglit, Isang Sandali
• It Might Be You
• It's All Up To You (with Mikhaila)
• I've Got A Crush On You
• I've Had The Time Of My Life
• Just Once
• Just The Way You Are
• Just When I Needed You Most
• Kahit Isang Saglit
• Kahit Na (Even Though)
• Kailangan Kita (I Need You) (Original by Gary Valenciano, and Original Composed by Ogie Alcasid)
• Kailangan Ko, Kailangan Mo (I Need It, You Need It) (Duet With Ms. Regine Velasquez)
• Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (Original by Regine Velasquez, and Original Composed by Ogie Alcasid)
• Let Me Be The One
• Let Me Try Again
• Looks Like Love
• Love
• Love for Real
• Love Is All That Matters
• Love Is Stronger Far Than We
• Love Me For What I Am
• Love Without Time
• Love You Forever
• Maghihintay Pa Ba? (Will Still Wait)
• Make It With You
• May Minamahal (Someone Is Loving)
• Maybe This Time (Original by Michael Murphy)
• Meant To Be
• Merry Christmas Darling
• Miracle
• Misty
• Moments of Love (with Jamie Rivera)
• Mutya Ng Pasig (with Phil Harmonic Orchestra)
• My Grown-Up Christmas List
• My Heart Will Go On
• My Heart's Song
• Nag-iisa Pa Rin (Still Alone)
• Nakaraan Pasko (Previous Christmas) (Original by Kuh Ledesma)
• Narito (Here) (Original by Gary Valenciano)
• Nasaan Ka Man (Wherever You Are)
• Near
• Never Say Goodbye
• Now & Forever (Original by Richard Marx)
• O Holy Night
• Of All The Things
• On The Right Track
• On The Wings Of Love
• One More War
• Only Love
• Only Selfless Love 2
• Our Father / I Believe
• Over
• Pag-uwi (When Going Home)
• Pagdating Ng Panahon (When The Day Comes)
• Pain
• Paradise
• Pasko Na, Sinta Ko (It's Christmas, My Love) (Original by Gary Valenciano)
• Please Don't Ask Me
• Please Don't Throw My Love Away
• Promise of Love
• Reaching Out (Original by Gary Valenciano)
• Return To Love
• Ribbon In The Sky
• Right Here Waiting
• Sana (If Only)
• Sana Maulit Muli (Original by Gary Valenciano)
• Sana'y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan (If Only Forever Could Wait)
• Save The Best For Last
• Say That You Love Me
• Seasons Of Love - Martin Nievera & The Cast
• Send In The Clowns
• Separate Lives
• She
• Simply Amazing
• Sinasamba Kita (I Adore You)
• Smooth
• So Very Hard To Go
• Some Good Things Never Last
• Someone That I Used To Love
• Someone To Watch Over Me
• Something New In My Life
• Somewhere Down The Road
• Somewhere In Time
• Sorry Song
• Stay With Me
• Sweet Baby
• Sweet Smile (theme of martin late@nite)
• Take Me Out Of The Dark (Original by Gary Valenciano)
• Tayo Pa Rin (We The Same)
• Thank You For Saving My Life (with Brian McKnight)
• The Child In You
• The Christmas Song
• The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
• The Gift Of Time
• The Greatest Love Affair (with Bert Nievera)
• The Greatest Love Of All
• The Harder I Try
• The Last Time I Felt Like This (with Vikki Nievera Davis)
• The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
• The Prayer (duet with Dessa)
• The Promise
• The Way You Look Tonight
• There's No Easy Way
• This Guy's In Love With You
• This Is The Moment
• Threw It All Away
• Till My Heartaches End
• Till The End
• Times Of Your Life
• To Say Goodbye
• Today
• Tonight We Love
• Too Shy To Say
• Traces
• True Love
• Unchained Melody
• Unforgettable
• Visions Of A Sunset
• Want To Get To Know You
• We Are The Reason
• Weekend In New England
• What A Wonderful World
• What Matters Most
• When I Met You (Original by The APO Hiking Society)
• Wildflower
• Will I See You Again
• Witchcraft
• With You
• Without You
• You (original by the Carpenters)
• You (original by Basil Valdez)
• You Are My Song
• You Are To Me
• You Could Love Me
• You Made A Difference To Me
• You Take Away My Breath Away
• You Take My Breath Away
• You're Gonna Get It Tonight
• You're My Everything

Websites/Links

• Official Website
• Paskong Pilipino sa Reno
• gmanews.tv/video, Pops Fernandez still at odds with Martin Nievera - 01/29/2008 (in Filipino)