In 2014 , Richards was paired with Marian Rivera in the television series '' Carmela '' . The song " Naaalala Ka " from his self-titled album , served as the ending theme for '' Carmela '' . He also starred in a short film entitled '' Kinabukasan '' with veteran Filipina actress Nora Aunor . He hosted '' Bet ng Bayan , '' a talent search television program of GMA Network , together with Regine Velasquez . Close to the end of 2014 , he had another television series produced by GMA News and Public Affairs entitled '' Ilustrado '' . He played the role of Filipino patriot José Rizal that gave Richards his first Best Actor award from the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television . He was the only nominee from his home network against a field of respected actors from the rival television network
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television
Alden Richards