Marian Rivera is on a roll

By SAMANTHA PORTILLO

PHOTO BY BOCHIC ESTRADA, GMANetwotk.com
 

Kapuso Primetime Queen, Marian Rivera is thankful for all the blessings she is currently receiving. Besides having new endorsements, and winning Media Magnet of the Year at a celebrity award-giving body, Marian will also be having a new dance show called Marian.

 

Known for her drama soaps on television, Marian will be showing a different side of her in her new show. This time around, viewers will get to see her dancing skills in grand production numbers. Marian’s preparation for the show is no mean feat.

She told Nelson Canlas of 24 Oras, “Siguro, i-eenjoy ko na lang siya dahil sabi ko nga, ito ‘yung isa sa mga pangarap ko na tinupad ng GMA.”

 

The mestiza actress added that she is also thankful for the recognition she has received from the Yahoo Celebrity Awards. She was named the Media Magnet of the Year because she is today’s most popular and most talked about star. 

Marian said, “Na-surprise talaga ako na mayroon silang award na ibinigay sa akin, tapos mayroon silang bus na first time yata nilang mag-interview ng isang artista doon at ako iyong pinili nila.”

 

Marian is also nominated in other categories in the said celebrity awards. She is in the running for Celebrity of the Year and Actress of the Year. 

 

Marian and Dingdong are also nominated as Celebrity Couple of the Year. Her latest primetime series, Carmela is also nominated as Teleserye of the Year. Fans can vote for Marian and other Kapuso nominees online. 

When she is not busy taping for her new show, Marian guests in Eat Bulaga’s Juan For All, All for Juan segment. 

"Sobrang thankful ako sa lahat ng nangyayari sa buhay ko. Ano ba naman ‘yung kaunting mainitan, mapawisan, mahirapan, pero ‘yung dulot na ligaya naman noon sa kanila ay pang matagalan.” stated Marian.