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Marian Rivera's Lola Iska celebrates 95th birthday

By Dianne Mariano
Published March 8, 2026 3:34 PM PHT

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Marian Rivera's grandmother, Francisca Rivera, had a beautiful birthday celebration as she turned 95.

Marian Rivera's beloved grandmother, Lola Iska, recently celebrated her 95th birthday.

As seen on the Kapuso Primetime Queen's Instagram story posts, she reposted photos of her with Lola Iska that were taken during the latter's birthday celebration at Paradiso Terrestre in Bacoor, Cavite.

The award-winning actress also reposted a snap of her grandmother's elegant party invitation that showed details of the special occasion.

In 2024, the seasoned actress shared that she learned all of her life mottos from her grandmother.

“Palaging sinasabi sa akin na way, way back, 'wag kang magtatanim ng sama ng loob sa pamilya mo or sa mga magulang mo kasi you'll never be successful kapag may galit ka sa parents mo. Kung anuman 'yung nangyari sa mama mo at papa mo, i-let go mo 'yan. Ibigay mo na lang sa taas 'yan,” she said during her interview with Nelson Canlas for GMA Integrated News Interviews.

Marian added that her Lola Iska also taught to never forget the people who helped her and to always strive to do good.

“As long as ginagawa mo nang tama ang mga bagay bagay at wala kang tinatapakan, pagpapalain ka ng Panginoon. Kaya talagang pasasalamat ko kay nanay kung paano niya talaga ako pinalaki nang maayos,” she shared.

MEANWHILE, TAKE A LOOK AT DINGDONG DANTES AND MARIAN RIVERA'S BEAUTIFUL FAMILY IN THIS GALLERY.