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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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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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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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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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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Marian Rivera in Eat Bulaga

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes guested in Eat Bulaga's Dabarkads Showdown.
Everybody cheered loudly when the 'true' Marimar couple showed up and danced flawlessly. The two looked like real life sweethearts. Watch how Dingdong caressed Marian Rivera's hair. Ain't that sweet? Is Karylle (Dingdong's girlfriend) not jealous of this gesture?

Marian Rivera , the current soap queen

SOAP QUEEN – Who’s the current soap queen?

Marian Rivera, no doubt. "Marimar," airing on GMA, is the No.1 show on Philippine television, at times hitting the 40 (and above) mark. "Marimar" may well be considered pre-sold as it is the Pilipino adaptation of the hugely popular telenovela with the same title. It made Thalia a household word.

Marian isn’t really that exceptional an actress, but in fairness, she’s getting better and better with each episode. But the real acting test will come when she transforms from the naïve Marimar to the sophisticated Bella Aldama. (See, this columnist is an avid viewer).

How about Dingdong Dantes, who plays Sergio, Marimar’s husband? Well, he’s improving. Keep it up!

It’ll be recalled that "Marimar," aired on RPN 10 or so years ago, started the "Mexican fever" on local TV. The first to air was "La Traidora," but it didn’t rate.

GMA bought the rights of "Marimar" for Angel Locsin, but she opted to switch to ABS-CBN, where she’s currently taping "La Loba Blanca" (The White Wolf) opposite Piolo Pascual. Nagsisisi ba si Angel?

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