Arnel Pineda
Arnel Pineda was an Filipino
singer/songwriter, rose to prominence in the Philippines in the 1890s. He also
became the new lead singer for the American rock band Journey in 2007. Arnel is
54 years old at the time of 2021. He was born Arnel Campaner Pineda, on
September 5 1967 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. Every year, he commemorates his
birthday on the 5th of September. Arnel was born September 5, 2022 at 55 years
old, is Virgo. Arnel has an average height of 5 feet 4 inches (164
centimeters). His family was left in debt after his mother's passing. His
father, six months behind in rent payment and unable to support the family,
asked his relatives to take in Arnel. Arnel noticed the need and decided to
quit school in order to assist his father. Arnel was born at St. Jude Thaddeus
Diagnostic Clinic in Tondo, Manila, the Philippines to Restituto Lising Pinda
and Josefina Manansala Campaner. Arnel was inspired by his mother to sing when
it was still a child. His parents enrolled him in numerous singing contests.
Arnel's mom died from heart disease when Arel was 13. The family was left in
debt after the death of his mother. His father was behind six months in the
payment of rent and was not able to bring his family a steady income.
Therefore, his father requested his family to help Arnel. Arnel is the youngest
of three siblings, Roderick Pineda and Joselito Pineda. Arnel was aware of the
gravity of his circumstance and quit school to help relieve his father's
burden. Arnel went on to spend nearly two decades in the streets sleeping
wherever the opportunity arose. He was a salesman for newspapers, glass bottles
as well as scrap metals, to recyclers. Arnel also performed odd jobs such as
cleaning scrap metals or docking ships. Arnel is married to Cherry Pineda. In
2001, the couple got married. Together, they have been blessed with two
children that include a daughter (Thea Chenelle Pineda) and a son (Cherub).
Arnel is also blessed with Matthew and Angelo the two older sons.
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