Alden Richards receives scholarship from aviation school

Alden Richards. Image: Instagram/@aldenrichards02

Alden Richards is set to fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot as he received a scholarship from an aviation school in Clark.

Richards shared the news during the recent contract signing between Viva Group of Companies and his company, Myriad Entertainment, for a joint venture.

“Right now, siguro pwede ko nang i-share na meron pong nag-ooffer since I’ve been very vocal about being a pilot so there’s been an aviation school in Clark that offered a scholarship to me to be a pilot,” he said.

The former “Eat Bulaga” host underscored that his acceptance of the offer is also in fulfillment of his father’s dream, and he hopes to start the course this year.

“Sobrang excited din ako saka ko na lang po idi-discuss kung sino ‘yung nag-offer ng scholarship once it’s final already,” he continued. “It has been my dad’s dream. Sabi ko, ‘Sige dad since medyo 59, 58 ka na ako na lang. Hopefully kung kaya this year matapos ko ‘yung course, then lipad lipad na tayo.’”

Richards also noted that he doesn’t have any fear of heights, recalling the time he went skydiving with “Hello, Love, Again” leading lady Kathryn Bernardo.

He added, “…[N]ag-skydive nga po ako sa Dubai. Mahilig po ako sa mga matataas na lugar. It gives a bird’s eye view of everything […] I love to fly. Let’s go,” he said.

Richards is set to join fellow actor Xian Lim who recently ventured into aviation. Lim recently earned his license as a private pilot.