Bakit si Marian Rivera ang nais tularan sa showbiz ni Ayra Mariano?

According to Ayra Mariano, she noticed the similarity of her career path to Marian Rivera.

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The StarStruck survivor said, “Ang ina-idolize ko po at gustong sundan ng yapak ay ang Primetime Queen natin si Ms. Marian Rivera. Kasi ano po parang may nakita akong similarity naming dalawa. Like galing din siya sa commercials; 'yung TVC niya ng Sky Flakes and then nag-artista na siya.”

Aside from their parallel beginnings, Ayra also admires Marian’s personality and her knack in acting.

“Siyempre 'yung pag-acting niya, 'yung ugali niya, 'yung attitude niya na sobrang ano sa tao,” Ayra said -- ANN CHARMAINE AQUINO, GMANetwork.com