Marian Rivera

Since her MariMar days, Marian's star has risen to new heights. She is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Philippine showbiz today. 


Q & A

Playing MariMar catapulted this lass to stardom. She has gone on to play many roles that showed different sides of her, from a superhero in Darna to a mysterious woman in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang. She also played the popular character Jenny in the Philippine remake of the Koreanovela hit Endless Love: Autumn In My Heart. She also made history in the country's first epic serye, playing the title role in Amaya.

Full Name: Marian Rivera Gracia
 
Claim to Fame:
Marian started ramp modeling and eventually ventured into TV commercials. Her first two were for Skin White and Sky Flakes. 
 
Bet you didn’t know! Marian talks to her cars, and she believes they give her good luck!

On the spot: 
 
Why did you enter showbiz? 
“Actually, hindi ko inisip kahit kailan na magsho-showbiz ako, kasi alam kong sobrang hirap [dito]. Dumating na lang sa point na dinala lang ako ng kapalaran ko na dito ako dapat.”
 
What’s your biggest dream? 
“Sino ba naman ang hindi may gustong sobrang maayos ang buhay, di ba? At siguro napatunayan ko na sa sarili ko na kaya kong tumayo sa sarili kong paa na hindi ako umaasa sa kung ano mang mayroon kami. Syempre lagi kong iniisip na lahat ng bagay, hindi forever. Kaya ako, gusto ko magkabahay ako at magka-business. Para kahit anong mangyari sa akin, may fallback ako.”
 
Who or what is your inspiration? 
“Yung mga taong nakapaligid sa akin na sobrang nagtitiwala sa akin at sobrang mahal ako. Na alam kong [masaya] sila kung saan man ako nandito ngayon.”
 
Describe yourself in three words. 
“Makulit, kalog, kaibigan.”
 

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On its third year, the Yahoo! OMG! Awards Honors the Philippines’ favorite celebrities, emerging stars and dedicated fans in the field of music, film, radio and television who have been the most searched on Yahoo! Philippines. Vote for your favorite Kapuso stars in this year’s list of nominees.

Expect a more mature Marian Rivera in "My Lady Boss"

May 30, 2013

Marian Rivera was all smiles at the My Lady Boss press conference held at the Imperial Palace Suites last March 19. Together with her leading man, Richard Gutierrez, the Primetime Queen shared her experiences in filming My Lady Boss.  

Richard Gutierrez relates to his character, Zach in "My Lady Boss"

May 17, 2013

Office romances face the challenge of getting complicated, as the line between the professional and personal tends to get blurred. This concept is explored in the upcoming romantic comedy film, My Lady Boss starring Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera.

Marian Rivera makes a surprise announcement; gets a new manager

Apr 29, 2013

Marami ang nagulat sa pagkalas ng Kapuso primetime queen na si Marian Rivera kay Popoy Caritativo, ang kanyang talent manager for seven years.

Abangan ang explosive finale ng Temptation of Wife

Apr 2, 2013

Sa huling linggo ng Temptation of Wife, wala pa ring kasiguraduhan kung anong mangyayari sa mga bida ng top-rating soap ng GMA.  Magtatagumpay ba si Heidi sa kanyang mga plano? Ano ang mangyayari kay Marcel sa kamay ni Heidi? At siyempre pa, sino ba talaga ang magmamay-ari ng puso ni Angeline sa huli, si Marcel ba o si Nigel?

What you missed from the Live Chat with Richard and Marian of ‘My Lady Boss’

Mar 25, 2013

It was a stellar and enjoyable afternoon last March 23 as Kapuso Heartthrob, Richard Gutierrez and Primetime Queen, Marian Rivera took time with chat with their numerous fans in the Philippines and overseas. Here are some of the questions answered by the lead stars of upcoming movie My Lady Boss:

Angeline at Heidi ng 'Temptation of Wife, nagtarayan sa H.O.T. TV!

Mar 25, 2013

Hindi ordinaryong guests ang bumisita sa H.O.T. TV noong March 24, dahil ang magkaribal na sina Angeline at Heidi ng Temptation of Wife, nagtarayan, live!

Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera reignite their onscreen romance on My Lady Boss

Mar 19, 2013

After the huge box-office success of My Best Friend's Girlfriend five years ago, GMA Films and Regal Entertainment, Inc. are set to reunite Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera on the big screen via My Lady Boss. This film is directed by Jade Castro and will be shown in cinemas this coming April 10.

Join the ‘My Lady Boss' Live Chat with Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera on March 23

Mar 19, 2013

Brace yourselves for a stellar afternoon as Kapuso leading man, Richard Gutierrez and Primetime Queen, Marian Rivera visit the GMANetwork.com Live Chat studio to chat with their fans on Saturday, March 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera reunite in ‘My Lady Boss’

Mar 4, 2013

After their successful team-up in the 2008 box office hit, My Best Friend’s Girlfriend, Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera reunite in the big screen with their newest romantic comedy flick, My Lady Boss.