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Marian Rivera (born Marian Gracia Rivera on August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipina actress. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. However, her breakout role did not come until 2007 when she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar.[1]
Life and career
Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina of Cavitena descent. When her parents separated two years after her birth, Marian Rivera and her mom left Spain and flew back to her mother's home town in Cavite. She finished Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. Marian is an only child. She and her father did not talk for five years, but at a birthday concert for her and Dingdong Dantes, her father greeted Marian which made her break down in tears. Her father greeted her in Spanish, although he speaks fluent Tagalog. Rivera first starred in an afternoon soap operas for TAPE Inc. and GMA Network including Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat and Pinakamamahal along with Oyo Boy Sotto. She was also seen in Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues, also with Oyo Boy Sotto. [2] Later GMA Network cast her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli with Alfred Vargas and Super Twins were Jennylyn Mercado and Nadine Samonte play as her twin daughter.[3].In 2007, when Angel Locsin did not renew her contract in GMA she left a big role and a primetime show which is Marimar. Marian signed an exclusive contract with GMA after appearing in TAPE teledramas. Marian starred the title role of MariMar, which premiered on August 13, 2007 reached 52.6% ratings on its finale. Later, Rivera was awarded in GMMSF Inc. in the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards.[4] In 2008, Rivera played the role of Dyesebel.[5] Dingdong Dantes, who was her leading man in MariMar, pairs up with Rivera as Fredo. Rivera played the role of a mermaid under the ocean. It aired on April 28, 2008.She was seen with Dingdong Dantes in their 3rd drama show together, "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang". Her successful portrayal of 'Proserfina' role was recognized by 2010 Beeper's Choice Awards for Television and Movies. This awards came from fan votes of hit entertainment blog site BLOGAZINE PHILIPPINES or www.pinoyblogazine.blogspot.com [6] Just last April 23, 2009, GMA-7 Senior Vice President (SVP) for Entertainment announced that Marian Rivera is television's newest Mars Ravelo's Darna.The most anticipated and most awaited Pinoy Superhero is back, Darna portrayed by Marian Rivera will take off this coming August in Primetime teleserye together with Mark Anthony Fernandez and Buboy Villar as ‘Ding’.
Film career
In 2006, Rivera signed a contract for Regal Films that she was cast in the horror movie, Pamahiin along with Dennis Trillo and Iya Villania.[7]
Rivera also starred in two MMFF movie entries such as Bahay Kubo and Desperadas.[8] In 2008, Rivera starred alongside Richard Gutierrez in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Girlfriend.
Rivera also filmed a movie with Dingdong Dantes and her Desperadas co-star Iza Calzado, One True Love[9].
In 2009 she then played the role of Nieves, The Engkanto Slayer in a title episode of Shake, Rattle & Roll X, an MMFF entry, where she received praises due to her comic timing. She also worked with singer and songwriter Ogie Alcasid and the Desperadas cast, for the sequel, second movie of Desperadas"
Rivera is slated to star in 'You to Me Are Everything' together with rumored boyfriend, Dingdong Dantes. Not only 'You to Me Are Everything' is her upcoming movie this 2010. But 'Super Inday' a version of Maricel Sorinao's film
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Filmography
Television
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Discography
Albums
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Awards & nominations
| Year |
Film Award/Critics |
Category |
Award |
| 2006 |
20th PMPC Star Awards for Television |
Best New Female TV Personality |
Won |
| FHM Philippines |
100 Sexiest Women in the World |
Rank#38 [18] |
| 2007 |
Rank#24 [19] |
| 2008 |
4th USTV Students' Choice Awards |
Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries[20] |
Won |
| 1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards |
Favorite Television Actress[21] |
| 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards |
Most Promising Female Star |
| Phenomenal TV Star |
| 1st Supreme to the Extreme Awards |
Best In Chemistry Award w/ Dingdong Dantes |
| Maxim Magazine |
Maxim Hot 100 |
Rank#2 |
| FHM Philippines |
100 Sexiest Woman |
Rank#1 [22] |
| Uno Magazine |
Real Hottest |
Rank#6 |
| FAMAS |
German Moreno Young Achievement Award |
Won[23] |
| Philippines Walk of Fame |
|
Included[24] |
| 2009 |
6th Golden Screen Awards |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Musical or Comedy for My Best Friend's Girlfriend |
Nominated[25] |
| 40th Guillermo Memorial Scholarship Award |
Valentine Box Office Queen for My Best Friend's Girlfriend |
Won[26] |
| Phenomenal Loveteam w/ Dingdong Dantes |
| FHM Philippines |
100 Sexiest Woman |
Rank#2 [27] |
| PEP Forum Awards |
Actress of the Year |
Winner |
| ASAP 24K Gold Awards |
Dance Album of The Year: Retro Crazy |
Winner |
| Yes! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars |
|
Rank #1 |
| 2009 |
BLOGAZINE PHILIPPINES'S BP HotList10 |
|
Rank #1 |
References
- ^ Marian Rivera is the Philippine's MariMar
- ^ Villafuerte, Ingrid (October 2, 2007). "Marimar fever hits Cosmopolitan magazine". Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/news/14980/Marimar-fever-hits-Cosmopolitan-magazine. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ^ "Pinoy and Malaysian stars together in afternoon soap". Malaya. February 19, 2007. http://www.malaya.com.ph/feb19/ente2.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
- ^ "Marian enjoys ‘Marimar’ stardom: They call me Bella". GMANews.TV. November 3, 2007. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/67018/Marian-enjoys-Marimar-stardom-They-call-me-Bella. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
- ^ Evangelista, Ces (February 22, 2008). "Marian Rivera confirms she is the new Dyesebel". Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/news/16496/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:-Marian-Rivera-confirms-she-is-the-new-Dyesebel. Retrieved 2008-03-10. (Tagalog)
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b Pamahiin official website, Cast section
- ^ "Marian Rivera appears on two MMFF movies". October 30, 2007. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/66429/Marian-Rivera-appears-on-two-MMFF-movies. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
- ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Marian Rivera and Dong Ding pair up in their first movie together
- ^ [2]
- ^ IMDb profile of Enteng Kabisote 2
- ^ "Mark Herras and Marian Rivera star in their first film together". iGMA.tv. July 4, 2007. http://www.igma.tv/story/1435/Mark-Herras-and-Marian-Rivera-star-in-their-first-film-together. (Tagalog)
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (December 27, 2007). "Marian Rivera shows her comic side in Desperadas". Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/news/15885/Marian-Rivera-shows-her-comic-side-in-Desperadas. (Tagalog)
- ^ IMDb profile of My Best Friend's Girlfriend
- ^ Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera begin shooting "One True Love"
- ^ "Marian Rivera currently shooting four movies simultaneously"
- ^ Marian Rivera slated to do three movies this year pep.ph
- ^ http://www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/100sexiest2006_04
- ^ http://www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/100sexiest2007_04
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/articles/15375/ABS-CBN-bags-14-awards-while-GMA-7-got-8-in-the-4th-USTv-Students%27-Choice-
- ^ http://pinoywired.com/2008/03/19/gma-network-and-stars-honored-at-visionary-awards/
- ^ http://www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/100sexiest/2008/women-in-the-world
- ^ http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/famas-2008-winners
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/20123/Kuya-Germs-honors-third-batch-of-stars-through-Walk-of-Fame/5
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/3687/6th-Golden-Screen-Awards-will-take-place-on-April-30
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/21199/Its-official:-John-Lloyd-Cruz-and-Sarah-Geronimo-are-2008s-Box-Office-King-&-Queen
- ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Cristine Reyes is FHM Philippines' Sexiest
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