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Gelo Rivera
Rivera in January 2023
Born
Angelo Troy Rivera

(2001-04-18) 18 April 2001 (age 25)
Pasay, Philippines
Occupations
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2018–present
Agent(s)Star Hunt (2018–2020)
Star Magic (2020–present)
Known for
Musical career
GenreP-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelsStar Music
Old School Records

Angelo Troy Rivera (born April 18, 2001) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, and dancer. He is the leader[1] of the Filipino boy group BGYO, under Star Music.[2]

Prior to his music career, Rivera was a part of the Philippines hip-hop dance crew named A-Team, competing locally and internationally.[3]

Born in Pasay, Rivera began his acting career in 2025 when he became part of the film adaptation of the Wattpad story, The Four Bad Boys and Me,[4] and in 2026, on ABS-CBN Studios' first vertical drama series, The Chambermaid's Daughter.[5] Rivera has also been active in fashion, making his runway debut in 2023 at .ARCHIVES' ARC 02: Digital Oasis fashion show[6] and later appearing in fashion publications and events.[7]

Early life

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Angelo Troy Rivera was born on the 18th of April 2001, in Pasay City, Philippines.[3] He grew up listening to Ne-Yo, Usher and Chris Brown.[8] While studying, Rivera trained in hip-hop and dance sport, and later became part of the A-Team.[9] He initially thought Star Hunt Academy (SHA) was a dance-related project, but accepted the opportunity after learning more about its concept.[10]

Career

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2018–2022: Career Beginnings, Star Hunt Academy and debut with BGYO

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In 2018, Rivera was preparing to travel to Arizona, United States for a hip hop dance competition[11] when he was scouted by a Star Hunt Academy coach and invited to audition for the program alongside JL Toreliza.[12] He later became part of the "SHA Boys".[13] Rivera and his four future BGYO members trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy,[14] as well as vocal coach Kitchy Molina and dance coach Mickey Perz.[15] In an interview with Koukyouzen, Gelo said he developed his rap skills during the training period.[13] The trainees were introduced during the pre-show of the PBB Otso Big Night on August 3, 2019.[16] Gelo debuted as a member of BGYO on January 29, 2021.[17]

2023–Present: Music Collaborations and acting career

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In 2023, Rivera collaborated to Janine Berdin and Maris Racal where he played the leading man in the music video of "Bagay Nga Tayo Pero"[18] and "Carelessly"[19], respectively.

The following year, Rivera contributed to the High Street (Original Soundtrack), performing "Kalma Kahit Magulo - Reprise" alongside Maymay Entrata and fellow BGYO member Mikki Claver.[20]

Rivera made his acting debut in the 2025 digital film adaptation of the Wattpad story The Four Bad Boys and Me, portraying Jeydon Lopez opposite Anji Salvacion.[4] In 2026, he starred opposite Alexa Ilacad in the Filipino vertical microdrama series The Chambermaid's Daughter, portraying Daniel Jeon.[5] Their on-screen pairing became known as GeLex.[21] The pair later reprised their roles in the series' second season, establishing Rivera and Ilacad as an emerging on-screen partnership.[22]

Also in 2026, Rivera released the collaboration single Zealous (Gã Săn Mồi) with Vietnamese singer Vũ Thảo My.[23]

Other ventures

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Fashion

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In 2022, Rivera and his fellow BGYO members modelled for the collaboration between H&M and Filipino streetwear label "Don't Blame the Kids (DBTK)".[24] In 2023, he made his runway debut at .ARCHIVES' ARC 02: Digital Oasis fashion show.[6]

Rivera has also appeared in fashion-related publications and events. In a 2022 interview with Teen Vogue, he described his approach to fashion as experimental and cited Korean drama actors, old Western films and NCT's Taeyong among his styles influences.[24] In November 2023, he attended a Tommy Hilfiger event in Bangkok celebrating the brand's Fall 2023 collection and discussed his personal style with Esquire Philippines.[25] In June 2024, Rivera and the other members of BGYO walked the runway for Filipino designer Bang Pineda's State of Bang fashion show.[26] Later that year, he appeared with BGYO at Los Angeles Fashion Week, where the group performed.[27] In December 2025, he was featured on the cover of VMAN Southeast Asia in a fashion editorial incorporating archival looks.[7]

Journalism

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In 2024, Gelo appeared as a guest entertainment anchor on ABS-CBN's flagship news program, TV Patrol.[28]

Artistry

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Rivera have cited BTS, Exo, GOT7, Wanna One, Seventeen, NCT, Twice, WayV, Stray Kids, TXT, Treasure, and Big Bang as musical inspirations.[29][13] In an interview with Myx Global,[30] Rivera have also cited Jabbawockeez as an influence.[31]

Rivera has co-written several songs released by BGYO: "The Light" (2021),[32] "Runnin'" (2021)[A][33] and "The Baddest" (2021).[34] He has said that, as a BGYO member, he hopes to inspire younger listeners through the group's music.[35]

Impact and influence

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As the oldest member of BGYO, Rivera has been referred to as the group's "kuya", a Filipino term meaning older brother.[1]

The 2×2 identification photograph of Rivera that attracted widespread attention on social media in February 2023.

In February 2023, a 2x2 identification photograph of Rivera attracted widespread attention on social media.[36] The image, showing him against a white background in a black suit and tie, resurfaced on Twitter on February 26 after a user asked whether Rivera was the person pictured.[37] By March 1, the post had received more than 1.8 million views.[37] PEP.ph similarly reported that the photograph had gone viral, recording more than 1.6 million views earlier that day.[38]

Rivera later explained that the viral 2x2 photograph had originally been taken for the group's United States visa application. He said that the members became aware of its popularity after they began receiving numerous tags on social media, and expressed appreciation that the photographs had also attracted attention from people outside BGYO's established fan base.[38] As the photograph circulated, Star Music released identification photographs of the other BGYO members, while members of Bini also joined the online trend.[37]

The photograph continued to receive media attention following its initial virality. In April 2023, NYLON Manila included Rivera among celebrities recognised for their identification photographs, describing his image as the "2×2 pic that shook social media".[39]

Personal life

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Gelo has cited R&B and K-pop among his musical influences, and has named Taeyong of NCT and Jungkook of BTS as artists he admires.[40] He has expressed interest in collaborating with choreographers and local artists, including Keone Madrid, Sienna Lalau, Parris Goebel.[8] Aside from dancing, he has expressed interest in theatre,[3] visual art, cooking, badminton and volleyball.[41] He later joined the badminton team at the Star Magic All-Star Games.[42]

Discography

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Collaborations

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List of official collaboration singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"Gã Săn Mồi (Zealous) - Vietnamese Version"
(with Vũ Thảo My)		 2026 Zealous (Gã Săn Mồi) - Single [23]
"Zealous (Gã Săn Mồi) - English Version"
(with Vũ Thảo My)

Soundtracks

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List of official soundtrack singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"Kalma Kahit Magulo - Reprise"
(with Mikki Claver & Maymay Entrata)"		 2024 High Street (Original Soundtrack) [20]

Songwriting and Production credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted.

Rivera's Songwriting and Production Credits
Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2021 BGYO "The Light" The Light - Single
The Light		 Yes
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
 No
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
 [43]
BGYO
Keiko Necesario		 "Runnin'" Runnin' - Single No
  • Keiko Necesario
 Yes
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
  • Keiko Necesario
 [44]
BGYO "The Baddest" The Baddest - Single
The Light		 Yes
  • Angelo Troy Rivera (Gelo)
  • Akira Morishita
  • Jonathan Manalo
  • TC Mack
  • Tha Aristocratz
 Yes
  • Angelo Troy Rivera (Gelo)
  • Akira Morishita
  • Jonathan Manalo
  • TC Mack
  • Tha Aristocratz
 [45]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 The Four Bad Boys and Me Jeydon Lopez [4]

Series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 ONE DREAM: The Bini - BGYO Journey Himself 9 episodes telecast worldwide via MYX Global's Myx TV and on-demand via iWantTFC [46]
2026 The Chambermaid's Daughter Daniel Jeon / Kpaps 30 episodes available on-demand via iWantTFC [5]
The Chambermaid's Daughter - Part 2 [47]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020-present ASAP Himself Performer [48]
2025 Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 4) Performer as Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys Round 6 guest appearance during Akira Morishita's performance as Nick Carter [49]
2026 Born To Shine Himself Guest cast [50]

Music video appearances

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Year Title Performer Director Ref.
2023 Bagay Nga Tayo Pero Janine Berdin Ken Tan [18]
Carelessly Maris Racal Amiel Kirby Balagtas [19]

Webcast

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Year Title Role Network Note(s) Ref.
2020 SHA Trainees on Kumu Live Himself Kumu 3 episodes per week [51]
2021 ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout iWantTFC YouTube Channel 9 episodes [46]
2022 BGYO Gelo on Kumu Live Kumu 3 episodes per week [51]

Notes

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  1. ↑ "The track was part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo."

References

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  1. 1 2 "Gelo on Being BGYO's Leader and BGYO's Future on Elevating P-pop on the World Stage". parcinq.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  2. ↑ "RAWR Mag: Gelo Rivera, BGYO's Charismatic Frontman". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "P-POP BOY BAND: Things You Didn't Know About BGYO". pinoyparazzi.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 Ralph Regis (July 3, 2025). "BGYO's Gelo Makes His Acting Debut In New ABS-CBN Studios Digital Movie". Lifestyle. Archived from the original on September 19, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 – via Billboard Philippines.
  5. 1 2 3 Pauline Songco (April 27, 2026). "BGYO Gelo, Alexa Ilacad lead vertical drama "The Chambermaid's Daughter"". Newsen. Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 – via Daily Tribune.
  6. 1 2 Vanya Harapan (July 29, 2023). "BGYO'S GELO AND MIKKI MAKE RUNWAY DEBUT WITH .ARCHIVES". Fashion. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2023 – via Envi Media.
  7. 1 2 Aduna, Dayne (December 15, 2025). "Gelo Rivera: The Paragon of P-Pop". VMAN Southeast Asia. Archived from the original on August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  8. 1 2 VERONICA LOUIS GANNABAN (June 27, 2022). "INSTAGRAM RAID: BGYO Gelo looks dashing in these photos". villagepipol.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  9. ↑ Ilagan, Elyse (February 11, 2021). "MEET BGYO, P-POP'S BREAKOUT BOY GROUP". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  10. ↑ Bea Kalaw (April 4, 2021). "Hotspot: BGYO bares secret behind strong, catchy name, thanks growing fandom for support". Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via ABS CBN.
  11. ↑ Metro Style (September 17, 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 1) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  12. ↑ Blayce Malaya (December 23, 2021). "Everything You Need To Know About BGYO". whatalife.ph. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  13. 1 2 3 Calistina (March 3, 2021). "Interview with/avec BGYO". koukyouzen.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  14. ↑ "뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상" [Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award]. News (in Korean). March 19, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2022 – via TechWorld.
  15. ↑ Cupin, Bea (January 10, 2021). "BINI, SHA Boys, and ABS-CBN's plans to be 'regional, global player'". Rappler. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  16. ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann. "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  17. ↑ "BGYO BRINGS 'THE LIGHT' AS AN UPCOMING P-POP GROUP". philippinekpopconvention.com. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  18. 1 2 Gelo Rivera on "Bagay Nga Tayo Pero" MV
  19. 1 2 Gelo Rivera on "Carelessly" MV
  20. 1 2 "'High Street" releases OST". ABS CBN News. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  21. ↑ Citations about the on-screen partnership "GeLex":
  22. ↑ Pauline Songco (July 29, 2026). "Alexa Ilacad, Gelo Rivera prove some love teams deserve a second chapter". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 – via Daily Tribune.
  23. 1 2 Gelo Rivera on "Zealous (Gã Săn Mồi)"
  24. 1 2 Peralta, Mayra (December 8, 2022). "P-Pop Group BGYO Shares Their Style Inspirations, Self-Care Routines, and the Member With the Best Shoe Game". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  25. ↑ Chua, Paolo (November 20, 2023). "BGYO's Gelo Rivera Is All About Dressing Like the Main Character". Esquire Philippines. Archived from the original on August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  26. ↑ Gianan, Chlarine (June 7, 2024). "BGYO, Jirayu Tucker, and More Male Celebrities at the State of Bang Fashion Show". MEGA. Archived from the original on August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  27. ↑ Martinez, Gavin (October 20, 2024). "BGYO rocks stage, runway during Filipino American History Month". Inquirer.net. Archived from the original on September 14, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  28. ↑ "WATCH: Gelo ng BGYO, sumabak bilang guest Star Patroller" [WATCH: Gelo of BGYO, dives into as a guest Star Patroller]. Newsen (in Tagalog). February 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 7, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026 – via ABS-CBN News.
  29. ↑ Liezel dela Cruz (March 15, 2021). "Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams, and trivia bits". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  30. ↑ Danielle Domingo (October 1, 2021). "BGYO Fan Q&A & New Song "Kulay"". myx.global. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  31. ↑ For citations that Gelo Rivera considers Jabbawockeez as an influence.
  32. ↑ "P-POP GROUP BGYO DEBUTS WITH SINGLE 'THE LIGHT'". wazzup.ph. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  33. ↑ "BGYO Collaborates with Keiko Necesario in Original Song Runnin'". underoneceiling.com. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  34. ↑ For citations about "The Baddest" as co-written by Gelo.
  35. ↑ Metro Style (September 17, 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 10) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  36. ↑ "Netizen napamura sa kaguwapuhan ng BGYO member" [Netizen swears in reaction to BGYO member's good looks]. Entertainment (in Tagalog). March 3, 2023. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023 – via Abante News.
  37. 1 2 3 Hannah Mallorca (March 1, 2023). "How viral 2×2 photo of BGYO's Gelo Rivera sent fans into a tizzy". Newsen. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023 – via Inquirer.
  38. 1 2 Tuazon, Nikko (March 2, 2023). "Chie Filomeno, BGYO are absolute eye candies in their ID photos". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  39. ↑ Bautista, Rafael (April 13, 2023). "These Celebrity ID Photos Are Picture-Perfect". NYLON Manila. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  40. ↑ Metro Style (September 20, 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 8) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  41. ↑ Metro Style (September 20, 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 9) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  42. ↑ "Donny, "Showtime" fam lead teams for Star Magic All-Star Games; Daniel to play badminton". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. ABS-CBN Corporation. April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  43. ↑ Nino Llanera (October 6, 2021). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". myx.global. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  44. ↑ "Runnin' - Song Credits". Star Music. June 18, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2022 – via Tidal.
  45. ↑ "The Baddest - Song Credits". Star Music. August 20, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2022 – via Tidal.
  46. 1 2 "BGYO & BINI "One Dream: The Journey" New Series Airing on Weekly on MYX, Fan Interview Coming Soon with Your Questions". myx.global. September 3, 2021. Archived from the original on September 4, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  47. ↑ Citations about the 2nd Chapter of "The Chambermaid's Daughter":
  48. ↑ Citations about Gelo as a regular performer in ASAP:
  49. ↑ "Your Face Sounds Familiar | December 14, 2025 | Full Episode". YouTube. Your Face Sounds Familiar. December 14, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  50. ↑ Javier, Kristian Eric (May 15, 2026). "BGYO, excited sa first acting experience sa Born to Shine". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  51. 1 2 "Digital: ABS-CBN stars, P-Pop idols flock to kumu, a #kumufied Kapamilya". Adobo Magazine. March 26, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
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