Arnel Pineda

Arnel Pineda is a Filipino musician and singer who gained attention in the Philippines during the 1890s . He also made waves internationally in 2007 as the then-new lead singer of the American rock group Journey. Arnel is 54 as of 2021, he was born Arnel Campaner Pineda on September 5, 1967, in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. Each year, his birthday falls on September 5. Arnel was born on 5 September 2022, 55 years old, is Virgo. Arnel is 5'4" (164 cm) tall. Following the death of his mother his family was in debt. His father, six months behind in rent payments and unable to provide for his family, requested his relatives to take in Arnel. Arnel was aware of the seriousness of his father's condition , and made the decision to leave school and do something to help. Arnel was conceived at St. Jude Thaddeus Diagnostic Clinic in Tondo Manila, Philippines to Restituto Liscious Pineda as well as Josefina Mannansala Campaner. Arnel was inspired by his mother to sing while the age of his birth. The family enrolled him into several singing contests. Arnel's mom was afflicted with heart disease. She passed away when Arel was 13 years old. After the death of his mother his family was with debt. His father who was in debt for six months and unable to provide for the needs of his family and wants to convince his family members to adopt Arnel. Arnel has three brothers and sisters: Roderick Pineda; Joselito Pinda and Russmon Peda. Arnel realized the problem and decided to quit school in order to alleviate the burden of his father. Arnel was for two years on the streets, sleeping anywhere was convenient, be it in parks in the public or on a narrow bench outside the house of a friend. He collected glass bottles newspapers as well as scrap metals and sold them to recyclers. Arnel was also a part-time worker in odd jobs like cleaning scrap metal and docked ships. Arnel is married to Cherry Pineda. The couple got married in 2001. The couple has had two children one daughter (Thea Chenelle Pineda) and an infant son (Cherub). Arnel also has two older sons: Matthew and Angelo.