Kip Oebanda reveals Marian Rivera only asked for 1-day TF for 'Balota'

Kip Oebanda revealed Marian Rivera only asked for the equivalent of one day's talent fee for her starring role in the 2024 Cinemalaya film “Balota.”

On X, the director said the Kapuso Primetime Queen donated part of her earnings to charity.

“Since some of her other good deeds have already been revealed, [Marian] only asked for one day's worth of her talent fee for Balota,” Kip wrote in Filipino.

“She gave some of it to her own crew, then donated the rest to an educational charity,” he added.

The filmmaker also shared that Marian has been quietly extending help to friends and charitable organizations for years.

“She's been supporting Smile Train for a decade now,” he said.

Kip’s revelations came following Marian and Dingdong Dantes' guest appearance on “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” (KMJS) where it was revealed that the actress had helped veteran actress Odette Khan with her medical treatments.

During the KMJS episode, Odette was able to personally thank the Kapuso power couple for their generosity.

Meanwhile, Marian and Dingdong are set to star in the upcoming film “Remember.” It follows an estranged couple who reunite for the sake of their daughter as she gradually loses her memory.

It’s set for a nationwide theatrical release on November 11.

Since na-expose na rin ang ibang good deeds: Marian Rivera only asked for 1-day worth of her TF for Balota, gave some of to her own crew then the rest she donated to educational charity. She’s been helping friends and charities for 2 decades quietly. Smile Train dekada na.

— Kip Oebanda (@kipoebanda2026) November 8, 2026

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