Sunday, May 31, 2009

Career


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.[3]

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.[4]

In 2007, 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.[5]

Rivera also starred in two MMFF movie entries such as Bahay Kubo and Desperadas.[6] In 2008, Rivera's starred her first leading lady movie with Richard Gutierrez in the romantic-comedy My Best Friend's Girlfriend.

In 2008, Rivera played the role of Dyesebel.[7] 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.

Marian was also featured in Ogie Alcasid's video "Kung Sakali" and Regine Velasquez "Shine".

Marian was recently did a movie with Dingdong Dantes and her Desperadas co-star Iza Calzado, One True Love,[8] .In 2009 she then, played the role of "Nieves" The Engkanto Slayer in her title episode of Shake, Rattle & Roll X, an MMFF entry, where she received praises due to her comedic timing. Also, she worked with singer and songwriter Ogie Alcasid along with Desperadas main stars, in the second movie of Desperadas"

She was seen with Dingdong Dantes in their 3rd drama show together, "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang". [9]

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.

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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Biography


Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina. When her parents separated 2 years after her birth, Rivera and her mom left Spain and flew back to her mother's hometown in Cavite. She graduated BS Psychology at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

MariMar (Philippine TV series)


MariMar[1] was a Philippine drama previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in her first lead role as the protagonist Marimar.[2]

Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered to avoid the series being too predictable.[3] Directed by award-winning directors Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August 13, 2007. The series ended on March 14, 2008.

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang


Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (English: The Woman Pulled from My Rib) is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel, which in turn produced a film version in the 1980's starring Vivian Velez and Eddie Rodriguez. In the TV version, Joyce E. Bernal, with Topel Lee, directs Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in a story of destiny, secrets and deception.[1] The series premiered on February 2, 2009 on GMA Network.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

My Best Friend's Girlfriend


My Best Friend's Girlfriend is a Filipino romantic comedy film, released in 2008, under GMA Films and Regal Entertainment. The movie marks the 8th feature film of Mark A. Reyes.

The movie opened in the Philippines on February 13, 2008, starring Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera.

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Friday, May 8, 2009

After flop, Marian and Dingdong get ‘uncoupled’


FINALLY, the controversial once-hot-but-now-in-decline love team of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes will come to a close as their recent onscreen partnership, Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, ends this Friday, the same time the whole nation celebrates Labor Day.

As reported earlier, it’s their last pairing, after being the “it” couple who headlined consistently topraters Marimar and Dyesebel. And what a way to end their relationship—with their latest onscreen pairing at the basement of the ratings. Relatively speaking, of course.

Now the real test would be Marian being the lone lead star in her next project with GMA. As reported on the top-rating prime-time news program 24 Oras over the weekend, she will be the new Darna. Of course, being the sexy heroine via a telefanstasya like Darna is her métier. People love her for being the fighting temptress.

Remember that Angel Locsin became major following a string of telefantasyas, including a stint as Darna. Suddenly, she’s the babe that every boy-lesbian-man fantasized about. Even rock band Kamikazee composed an eponymous hit dedicated to Darna, which propelled them to where they are now. And they never composed anything that could equal that song.

Now with Marimar-turned-Dyesebel-turned-Babaeng Hinugot in the quagmire, as Darna Marian Rivera will again rule our world. Or so it is hoped.

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