Background
Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines to Bert Nievera and Conchita Razon. Nievera spent most of his childhood in Hawaii with his mother and father, as his father sang for the group Society of Seven.
Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines to Bert Nievera and Conchita Razon. Nievera spent most of his childhood in Hawaii with his mother and father, as his father sang for the group Society of Seven.
He graduated from Clayton Valley High School (Concord, California) in 1980.
He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-Christian Broadcasting Network. In March 2012, he was announced as one of the four celebrity judges of The X Factor Philippines, which aired on ABS-Christian Broadcasting Network by the 2nd quarter of 2012. In terms of albums, Martin Nieverra garnered 18 platinum, 5 double platinum, 3 triple platinum and 1 quadruple platinum albums in his entire career. He has a twin sister, Vicky.
The Nievera family also took up residence in the Bay Area in California for a short time in the late "70s.
Inspired by his father, Nievera returned to the Philippines in 1982 to begin his own singing career and by June 1982 he released his first LP, Martin..Take One. Nievera began co-hosting the television variety show Penthouse Live! Nievera"s second LP was 1984"s The Best Gift.
In 1987, Penthouse Live! His recording Forever led to two sequels, Forever Forever and Return to Forever. As an actor, Nievera has appeared in eleven movies and seven television series and specials.
Nievera"s film credits include dramas, romance, science fiction, comedy and action.
He appeared with Hawaii"s Society of Seven and Lani Misalucha at the Flamingo Las Vegas from February 13 through April 13, 2008. He performed a pre-Valentine/post-birthday concert with Pops Fernandez titled "Missing You" on February 6, 2009, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. He co-hosts the weekly music show called ASAP XV. In July 2010, Nievera"s album, As Always was released.
In May 2011, his album, Himig Ng Damdamin was launched and contains all of his covers.
In May 2012, Martin"s new album was launched.