Martin Nievera

The Story of Martin Nievera

Martin Ramon Nievera is the ”Martin Nievera” in the singing industry as the “Concert King”. He is a singer, a songwriter and an actor. He also engages in producing. Martin does not only focuses on OPM songs but ranging from Gospel to Pop and Dance Music. He is active in singing career from year 1982 up to now.

Martin was born in Manila, Philippines on February 5, 1962. His father is Bert Nievera and her mother was named Conchita Razon. He had her twin sister named Vicky. He lived with his father who sang for the group S.O.S or A Society of Seven. He stayed in Hawaii until 1982.

Just like his father, Martin inherited and was inspired by the talent of his father. He returned to Philippines in 1982 and started his singing career. On June 1982, he released his first LP entitled Martin…Take One. The album reached platinum status just within five months. He hosted “Penthouse Live!” together with Pops Fernandez. Eventually, the pair got married and had two sons, Ram and Robin. Penthouse Live! was changed to “Martin and Pops Twogether” on 1987 in celebration of their wedding. But afterwards, they were separated. Though he wanted to win her back but he did not succeed.

His second LP was released on 1984 entitled The Best Gift. It reached to platinum status also. All his albums were a sold-out and so with his concerts thus garnering him as Concert King in Philippine Concert Scenery. His concerts does not remain here in Philippines but ventured out to different countries as Sydney, Chicago, California, Hawaii etc.

He wrote and recorded song, “Forever” for the purpose of reuniting and winning again the heart of his wife but of no success. But the public accepted the song and become the best-selling music collection. “Forever Forever” and “Return to Forever” are platinum albums of their splitting. Several albums were released by him and of different labels. Some reached Gold Status, a Platinum Status to Triple Platinum Status.

Martin is also a good actor and even appeared in eleven movies as the lead role and seven television series and specials. He hosted several shows from Penthouse Live! to different beauty pageants, awards nights and entertainment shows. He co-hosted ASAP together with Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Dayanara Torres.

Martin is now living in Las Vegas, Nevada with Katrina Ojeda and his son by her, Santino. He held his 25th anniversary concert on September 14 & 15, 2007 in Makati. He is also appearing in Society of Seven in Hawaii together with Lani Misalucha at Flamingo Las Vegas.

Albums

Martin…Take One- 1982 by Vicor Music Corporation
The Best Gift- 1984 by Vicor Music Corporation
Martin- 1986 by Vicor Music Corporation
Miracle- 1987 by Vicor Music Corporation
A Martin Nievera Christmas- 1988 by Vicor Music Corporation
Dream- 1989 by Vicor Music Corporation
A New Start- 1991 by Dyna Recording
Greatest Hits- 1992
Roads- 1994 by Polycosmic Recording
Be My Lady Collector’s Edition- 1994
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Collector’s Edition- 1994
Forever- 1998
Forever Forever- 1999
Return To Forever- 1999
More Souvenirs- 2001 by MCA Universal
My Souvenirs- 2001 by MCA Universal
Chasing Time- 2002 by Polyeast Records
Chasing Time Vol. 2- 2002 by Polyeast Records
Unforgettable- 2004 by Polyeast Records
Best Wishes- 2004 by Polyeasy Records
When Love Is Gone- 2005
Awit Ng Puso- 2006 by EMI Records
Milestones- 2007
Martin Live- w/ Phil. Harmonic Orchestra (Live)

Awards

1982

Most promising Entertainer of the Year- Aliw Awards Foundation

1984

Entertainer of the Year- Aliw Awards Foundation

1985

Most Outstanding Male Performer- Cecil Awards Foundation

1987

New Male Actor of the Year- Star Awards

1988

Most Outstanding Concert Performer and Director- Aliw Awards
Most Outstanding Concert- Airbourne- Aliw Awards
Best Male TV Host- 2nd Star Awards for TV
Best Male Singer and Star of the Year- given by The Honolulu Advertiser

1989

The Best Celebrity Talk Show- M.A.D., 3rd Star Awards for TV
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host- M.A.D., 3rd Star Awards for TV

1990

Best Celebrity Talk Show/ Host- 4th Star Awards for TV

1991

Best Celebrity Talk Show- M.A.D., 5th Star Awards for TV
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host- M.A.D., 5th Star Awards for TV

1993

Best Celebrity Talk Show- 7th Star Awards for TV
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host- 7th Star Awards for TV

1994

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host- M.A.D., 8th PMPC Star Awards for TV
Best Celebrity Talk Show- M.A.D., 8th PMPC Star Awards for TV

1995

Best Male Performing In A Recording- Awit Awards
Best Recorded Song by a Dou- Forever w/ Regine Velasquez, Awit Awards
Best Male Performer- Katha Music Awards
Best Theme Song- Forever, Star Awards for Movies

1996

Best Showbiz Talk Show Host- Martin After Dark, Star Awards for TV

1997

Entertainer of the Year- Guillermo Foundation Awards
Best Male Entertainer- People’s Choice Awards
Best Song of the Year- You Are My Song, People’s Choice Awards
Best Song of the Year- You Are My Song, FAMAS Awards
Best Ballad Recording- 10th Awit Awards
Best Movie/Stage Theme Song Recording- 10th Awit Awards
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist- 10th Awit Awards
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance- 3rd Katha Music Awards

1998

Outstanding Filipino Performer- Tri-Media Achievement Award

1999

Male Entertainer of the Year- Guillermo Mendoza Foundation Awards
Best Male TV Host- ASAP, 13th Star Awards for Television
Best Male Performer- Awit Awards

2000

Best Major Concert Act- Aliw Awards
Entertainer of the Year- Aliw Awards

2001

Best Major Concert Act- Aliw Awards
Entertainer of the Year- Aliw Awards
Grand Winner- 16th Metropop Songwriting Festival

2006

Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award- Awit Awards

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