Rey Valera Biography: Wife, Songs, Ethnicity, Awards, Album, Religion, Parents

Reynaldo Valera Guardiano, professionally known as Rey Valera, is a renowned Filipino singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer, arranger, record producer, and television host.

Celebrated as a foundational figure of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), he gained widespread fame in the late 1970s with iconic romantic ballads, while also composing and producing hits for artists such as Sharon Cuneta.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Reynaldo Valera Guardiano
• Stage Name: Rey Valera
• Born: 4 May 1954
• Age: 71 years old
• Birthplace: Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Music Director, Film Scorer, Television Host
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Bernardita Guardiano
• Children: Clarissa Aguilera
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Reynaldo Valera Guardiano was born on May 4, 1954, in Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines.

Public details about his parents or siblings are limited, though he formed a high school band called “The Electric Hair” with his brother, marking an early interest in music.

Specific information on his formal education is not widely documented, but his musical foundation came from band experience before transitioning to professional recording. His ethnicity is Filipino, and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Rey Valera began his professional music career in 1977 after seven years as a bassist and member of the band Electric Hair Band.

He released his debut single and quickly gained fame with romantic ballads that defined the Manila Sound era, including hits like Naaalala Ka, Walang Kapalit, Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko, Maging Sino Ka Man, and Kung Kailangan Mo Ako.

He also wrote and produced songs for other artists, most notably Sharon Cuneta with tracks such as Pangako and others that became OPM classics.

His albums achieved gold and platinum status, earning him awards like Most Popular Recording Artist of 1981 and the Presidential Award as “King of Tagalog Songs” in 1982.

In the 1980s and beyond, Valera expanded into music direction, film scoring, and television hosting. He collaborated with fellow OPM icons in groups like The Greatest Hitmakers and released compilation albums featuring his greatest hits.

His work extended to judging singing competitions, including Tawag ng Tanghalan on It’s Showtime and Sing Galing!, where he shared his expertise with new generations of performers.

Rey Valera’s legacy endures as a cornerstone of Philippine music, with his songs remaining staples in Filipino culture through covers, revivals, and streaming popularity.

He retired from active performing in 2024 but continues to influence OPM through his extensive catalog of romantic and inspirational compositions.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @reyvalera.official
• Facebook Handle: Rey Valera

Personal Life

Rey Valera is married to Bernardita Guardiano. He has at least one daughter, Clarissa Aguilera, with public information indicating a total of four children, though detailed information on all family members remains limited.

He maintains a private family life while being celebrated for his contributions to music in the Philippines.

Discography

• Naaalala Ka (1978)
• Walang Kapalit (1981)
• Kung Kailangan Mo Ako (1994)
• Maging Sino Ka Man (1997)
• Rey Valera’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1
• Rey Valera’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2
• 18 Greatest Hits: Rey Valera (2009)
• 18 Inspirational Love Songs (2009)

Net Worth

Rey Valera has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His wealth primarily comes from decades of album sales, royalties from his extensive songwriting catalog, live performances, music production, film scoring, television hosting and judging roles, and OPM legacy earnings through streaming and compilations.