Richard John Pelimiano Reynoso (born October 14, 1965) is a singer, host, and actor from Makati City, Metro Manila. He was popular in the 1990s for the songs "Hindi Ko Kaya", "Paminsan-minsan" at "Maalala Mo Pa Rin" and released six studio albums. A member of The OPM Hitmen alongside Rannie Raymundo, Chad Borja, and Renz Verano, he is also a former co-host of the Sunday noontime variety show, GMA Supershow.

Early life Reynoso grew up singing in the church. He was not good at singing in Tagalog then, as he grew up speaking and listening to English songs. His parents also had singing talents while his older brother Gary played the guitar.

Career Reynoso started competing in singing competitions in 1983, when he won first place in the Tagaytay-Menendez competition. He then joined Bagong Kampeon the following year and won third place.

In 1986, Reynoso auditioned to co-host on PTV-4's Chico-Chica. He passed the audition, besting more than 250 other applicants. On the show, he improved his singing skills in Tagalog and learned how to be comfortable on camera. He stayed on the show for a year, then hosted Date-A-Star from 1988 to 1989.

Reynoso grew in popularity. He got offers to sing theme songs on film soundtracks. Despite not having an album, in 1989, he opened for Tiffany and The Jets in two different concerts in Manila. In 1990, he finally released his first album, Puwede Ba?, which contained the single "Hindi Ko Kaya", which went on to achieve platinum status. He also held his first concert in Santiago, Isabela, where "Hindi Ko Kaya" first became popular. It was also during that year that he co-hosted the game show Family Kuwarta O Kahon with Pepe Pimentel. A year later, he left with Pimentel's blessing to co-host GMA Supershow. Soon after his first album's release, he released another album, Bawat Sandali, which contained the single "Paminsan-minsan".

By 1995, Reynoso was less active in performing, as his father had died. He took a corporate job and also worked as a marketing consultant since he had a marketing management degree from Philippine Christian University. He also worked at Praise, a recording company, which led him to composing three gospel songs and a pop album, Ako'y Narito. He still appeared occasionally on television and also held several concerts, including one held in Lebanon.

In 2012, he, Rannie Raymundo, Chad Borja, and Renz Verano formed the singing group The OPM Hitmen, which did several concerts together. In 2017, Reynoso participated in the Songs for Heroes benefit concert for the families of soldiers and policemen who fought in the siege of Marawi. He then released the compilation album Walang Kapantay: The OPM Classics in 2018 in celebration of 30 years in the entertainment industry. He was also a host of the ASOP Music Festival along with Toni Rose Gayda, and appeared in concerts throughout the 2020s.

Reynoso was also active as one of the 30 board members of the MTRCB, the government's media regulatory board, in the 2020s. In late 2023, Reynoso and two other MTRCB members gave an R-13 rating for Five Nights at Freddy's, a horror film based on a video game of the same name that has children as its target demographic.

Personal life Reynoso is married to Maria Reina Amor, a flight attendant. They have two daughters. His older brother, Gary, works as Richard's personal manager and sound adviser as well as the OPM Hitmen's production assistant, stage manager, audio man, and production manager.

Reynoso has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had to undergo thyroidectomy. In 2021, he and his family contracted COVID-19 despite getting fully vaccinated. He stayed in the ICU for eight days.

Awards and nominations +AwardYearRecipientCategoryResultRef.Aliw Awards2015OPM HitmenBest Major Concert By a GroupPMPC Star Awards for Television2012ASOP Music Festival (with Toni Rose Gayda)Best Talent Show Program Host (or Hosts)20142015201720192022

Filmography

Films +YearTitleRoleNotes 1988 Pik Pak Boom Elmer Abot Hanggang Sukdulan June 1989 Imortal Eric Racelis 1990 Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin 1991 Kaputol ng Isang Awit Ricky Darna 1992 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Niño Only You Gerry 1993 Isang Linggong Pag-ibig Walter Titser, Titser, I Love You Jeffrey Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty Lt. Col. Alejandro Yanquiling, WPD Boy Pogi Ayaw Ko Nang Mangarap 1994 Laglag Barya Gang 2005 Ang Lagusan (The Tunnel)

Television + Year Title Role Notes 1986–1987 Chico-Chica 1988–1989 Date-A-Star Himself (host) 1988–2003 Aawitan Kita 1990–1991 Family Kuarta o Kahon Himself (co-host) with Pepe Pimentel 1991–1997 GMA Supershow with German Moreno 2011–2019 A Song of Praise Music Festival With Toni Rose Gayda 2011 Tunay na Buhay Himself (guest) 2012 Sarah G. Live 2013 The Ryzza Mae Show 2015 The Singing Bee Himself (contestant) With Jett Pangan and Gino Padilla 2017–2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya Appeared in Seasons 25 and 26 2019 Beautiful Justice Aldrin Ocampo 2019–2023 Sarap, 'Di Ba? Himself (guest) 2019, 2024 I Can See Your Voice Himself (guest artist) Appeared in Seasons 2 and 5 2021 Heartful Café Raffy 2022–2025 Family Feud Himself (guest contestant) 2023 TiktoClock Himself (guest) 2024 Lutong Bahay Himself 2025 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Himself (guest) Eat Bulaga! Himself (judge) Rainbow Rumble Himself (contestant) GMA Supershow reunionWhat Lies BeneathDanilo

Discography Albums Studio albums Puwede Ba? (1990) Bawat Sandali (1991) Remember Me? (1992) Nag-aalay (1993) Na Naman (1996) Ako'y Narito (2001) Free Spirit (2010) Walang Kapantay: The OPM Classics (2018)

Compilation albums The Best of Richard Reynoso (1992) The Best of Richard Reynoso (2001)

Karaoke albums All-Time Hits OPM Volume 1: The Best of Rachel Alejandro & Richard Reynoso (1999)

Popular songs in chronological order 1989 – "Ale (Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako)?" 1990 – "Hindi Ko Kaya"

Soundtrack appearances Balweg (1987) Dongalo Massacre (1988) Hitman (1988) Boy Negro (1988) Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay (1989) Wanted: Pamilya Banal (1989) Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (1991) Kailangan Kita (1993) Singles "Paminsan-minsan" (1990) "Hindi Ko Kaya" (1990) "Maaalala Mo Pa Rin" (1990) "Ale (Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako?)" (1990) (Bodjie Dasig cover) "Panakip Butas" (1991) (Hajji Alejandro cover) "Umaasa Pa" (1991) "Muli" (1991) (Ramon Jacinto cover) "Kahit Sino" (1990s) "Lumang Larawan" (1990s) "Tunay na Damdamin" (1996)

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