19 Facts About Martin Nievera

Martin Ramon Razon Nievera was born on February 5,1963 and is a Filipino singer and songwriter.

Martin Nievera's music covers a variety of genres ranging from pop, soft rock, adult contemporary to gospel and dance music.

In 2002, Martin Nievera was named 'Entertainer of the Year' at the 25th Awit Awards for the third time.

Martin Nievera became the first artist to win the award for three consecutive years, elevating him to the Hall of Fame alongside the likes of Pilita Corrales and Celeste Legaspi.

Martin Nievera was the first Filipino solo male artist to headline a concert at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and the Hollywood Bowl.

Martin Nievera won as 'Best Interpreter' at the 1990 Abu Golden Kite Awards in Malaysia.

Martin Nievera has already performed alongside renowned artists such as David Foster, David Pomeranz, and Michael Buble.

Martin Ramon Razon Nievera was born on February5,1963 in Manila to singer Bert Nievera and Conchita Razon.

Martin Nievera has a twin sister, Victoria ; a younger sister, Rachel; and many siblings from his parents' other unions.

Martin Nievera's father was a member of the Hawaii-based singing troupe Society of Seven.

Martin Nievera's mother separated from her first husband and fled with the twins to Hawaii when they were three years old to live there with Bert.

Martin Nievera developed an interest in music, particularly in singing, at an early age.

Martin Nievera enrolled at Clayton Valley High School in Concord, where he was a member of the basketball team.

Martin Nievera was encouraged by the school's wrestling coach to enter the choir, impressed by a rendition of Morris Albert's "Feelings" that Nievera sang while showering in the locker room.

Martin Nievera's recording Forever led to two sequels, Forever Forever and Return to Forever.

Martin Nievera became one of the jocks at the now defunct radio station 101.1 Kiss FM in 1985, wherein he had his own radio show aired every Saturday afternoons.

Martin Nievera appeared with Hawaii's Society of Seven and Lani Misalucha at the Flamingo Las Vegas from February 13 to April 13,2008.

In 2018, Martin Nievera won the Myx Magna Award at the Myx Music Awards for his contributions to music as a singer and for being a talk show host and comedian.

In 2023, Martin Nievera was selected to be one of the coaches on the fifth season of The Voice Kids, which aired on A2Z.