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Gelo Rivera

Angelo Troy Rivera, known professionally as Gelo Rivera, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, dancer under Star Music and the leader of the Filipino boy group BGYO.

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Gelo
Gelo in January 2023
Born
Angelo Troy Rivera

(2001-04-18) 18 April 2001
Pasay City, Philippines
EducationGrade 12 (Senior High)12
Occupations
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2018–present
Agent(s)Star Hunt (2018–2020)
Star Magic (2020–present)
Known for
Musical career
GenresP-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelsStar Music
Old School Records

Angelo Troy Rivera (born April 18, 2001), known professionally as Gelo Rivera, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, dancer under Star Music and the leader3 of the Filipino boy group BGYO.4

Prior to his music career, Rivera was a part of the Philippines Hip-hop dance crew named A-Team, competing locally and internationally.5

Born in Pasay City, Rivera began his acting career in 2025 when he became part of the film adaptation of the Wattpad story, The Four Bad Boys and Me6 and in 2026, on ABS-CBN Studios first-ever vertical drama series The Chambermaid's Daughter.7

Early life

Angelo Troy Rivera was born on the 18th of April 2001, in Pasay City, Philippines.5 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 was a dance-related project, but accepted the opportunity after learning more about its concept.10

Career

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

In 2018, Rivera was preparing to travel to Arizona, United States for a hip hop dance competition11 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

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.6 In 2026, he starred opposite Alexa Ilacad in the Filipino vertical microdrama series The Chambermaid's Daughter, portraying Daniel Jeon.7 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

Fashion

In 2023, Gelo made his runway debut at .ARCHIVES' ARC 02: Digital Oasis fashion show.24

Journalism

In 2024, Gelo appeared as a guest entertainment anchor on ABS-CBN's flagship news program, TV Patrol.25

Artistry

Rivera have cited BTS, Exo, GOT7, Wanna One, Seventeen, NCT, Twice, WayV, Stray Kids, TXT, Treasure, and Big Bang as musical inspirations.2613 In an interview with Myx Global,27 Rivera have also cited Jabbawockeez as an influence.28

Rivera has co-written several songs released by BGYO: "The Light" (2021),29 "Runnin'" (2021)A30 and "The Baddest" (2021).31 He has said that, as a BGYO member, he hopes to inspire younger listeners through the group's music.32

Impact and influence

As the oldest member of BGYO, Rivera has been referred to as the group's "kuya", a Filipino term meaning older brother.3

On February 26, 2023, a "2x2" photo of Rivera gained attention online.33

Personal life

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.34 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,5 visual art, cooking, badminton and volleyball.35 He later joined the badminton team at the Star Magic All-Star Games.36

Discography

Collaborations

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

Soundtracks

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

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
 37
BGYO
Keiko Necesario 		"Runnin'" Runnin' - Single No
  • Keiko Necesario
 Yes
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
  • Keiko Necesario
 38
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
 39

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 The Four Bad Boys and Me Jeydon Lopez 6

Series

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 40
2026 The Chambermaid's Daughter Daniel Jeon / Kpaps 30 episodes available on-demand via iWantTFC 7
The Chambermaid's Daughter - Part 2 41

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020-present ASAP Himself Performer 42
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 43
2026 Born To Shine Himself Guest cast 44

Music video appearances

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

Webcast

Year Title Role Network Note(s) Ref.
2020 SHA Trainees on Kumu Live Himself Kumu 3 episodes per week 45
2021 ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout iWantTFC YouTube Channel 9 episodes 40
2022 BGYO Gelo on Kumu Live Kumu 3 episodes per week 45
Notes

Notes

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

References

  1. Jhon Dave Cusipag (16 March 2022). "6 things you need to know about BGYO, the 'Aces of P-pop'". Newsen. Archived from the original on 23 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022 – via The Philippine Star.
  2. Felipe, MJ (7 June 2024). "BGYO, BINI members graduate from senior high school". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  3. "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 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  4. "RAWR Mag: Gelo Rivera, BGYO's Charismatic Frontman". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  5. "P-POP BOY BAND: Things You Didn't Know About BGYO". pinoyparazzi.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  6. Ralph Regis (3 July 2025). "BGYO's Gelo Makes His Acting Debut In New ABS-CBN Studios Digital Movie". Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2026 – via Billboard Philippines.
  7. Pauline Songco (27 April 2026). "BGYO Gelo, Alexa Ilacad lead vertical drama "The Chambermaid's Daughter"". Newsen. Archived from the original on 28 April 2026. Retrieved 23 May 2026 – via Daily Tribune.
  8. VERONICA LOUIS GANNABAN (27 June 2022). "INSTAGRAM RAID: BGYO Gelo looks dashing in these photos". villagepipol.com. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  9. Ilagan, Elyse (11 February 2021). "MEET BGYO, P-POP'S BREAKOUT BOY GROUP". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  10. Bea Kalaw (4 April 2021). "Hotspot: BGYO bares secret behind strong, catchy name, thanks growing fandom for support". Entertainment. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022 – via ABS CBN.
  11. Metro Style (17 September 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 1) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
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  14. "뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상" [Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award]. News (in Korean). 19 March 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2022 – via TechWorld.
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  17. "BGYO BRINGS 'THE LIGHT' AS AN UPCOMING P-POP GROUP". philippinekpopconvention.com. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  18. Gelo Rivera on "Bagay Nga Tayo Pero" MV
  19. Gelo Rivera on "Carelessly" MV
  20. "'High Street" releases OST". ABS CBN News. 10 June 2024. Archived from the original on 20 July 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  21. Citations about the on-screen partnership "GeLex":
  22. Pauline Songco (29 July 2026). "Alexa Ilacad, Gelo Rivera prove some love teams deserve a second chapter". Newsen. Archived from the original on 29 July 2026. Retrieved 29 July 2026 – via Daily Tribune.
  23. Gelo Rivera on "Zealous (Gã Săn Mồi)"
  24. Vanya Harapan (29 July 2023). "BGYO'S GELO AND MIKKI MAKE RUNWAY DEBUT WITH .ARCHIVES". Fashion. Retrieved 9 August 2023 – via Envi.
  25. "WATCH: Gelo ng BGYO, sumabak bilang guest Star Patroller" [WATCH: Gelo of BGYO, dives into as a guest Star Patroller]. Newsen (in Tagalog). 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 7 June 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026 – via ABS-CBN News.
  26. Liezel dela Cruz (15 March 2021). "Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams, and trivia bits". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  27. Danielle Domingo (1 October 2021). "BGYO Fan Q&A & New Song "Kulay"". myx.global. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  28. For citations that Gelo Rivera considers Jabbawockeez as an influence.
  29. "P-POP GROUP BGYO DEBUTS WITH SINGLE 'THE LIGHT'". wazzup.ph. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  30. "BGYO Collaborates with Keiko Necesario in Original Song Runnin'". underoneceiling.com. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  31. For citations about "The Baddest" as co-written by Gelo.
  32. Metro Style (17 September 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 10) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  33. Gelo Rivera "2x2" ID picture virality
  34. Metro Style (20 September 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 8) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  35. Metro Style (20 September 2022). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 9) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  36. "Donny, "Showtime" fam lead teams for Star Magic All-Star Games; Daniel to play badminton". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. ABS-CBN Corporation. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  37. Nino Llanera (6 October 2021). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". myx.global. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  38. "Runnin' - Song Credits". Star Music. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2022 – via Tidal.
  39. "The Baddest - Song Credits". Star Music. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2022 – via Tidal.
  40. "BGYO & BINI "One Dream: The Journey" New Series Airing on Weekly on MYX, Fan Interview Coming Soon with Your Questions". myx.global. 3 September 2021. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  41. Citations about the 2nd Chapter of "The Chambermaid's Daughter":
  42. Citations about Gelo as a regular performer in ASAP:
  43. "Your Face Sounds Familiar | December 14, 2025 | Full Episode". YouTube. Your Face Sounds Familiar. 14 December 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  44. Javier, Kristian Eric (15 May 2026). "BGYO, excited sa first acting experience sa Born to Shine". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved 16 May 2026.
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