Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera | |
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| File:Marian fanatxt.jpg | |
| Born | Marian Gracia Rivera |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Website | http://www.igma.tv/profile/marian-rivera |
Marian Gracia Rivera, more popularly known as Marian Rivera (born August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipino actress and Commercial Model, dubbed as the Primetime Soap Opera Queen. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead. However, her breakout role did not come until 2007 when she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar.[1]
She's now considered as the Philippine's Phenomenal Actress for being the lead role of No. 1 Fantaserye in Philippines and TV Ratings, Dyesebel, which airs on GMA Network.
She's also the Country's Finest for bagging the No. 1 Spot on FHM for 2008. She has the title of Sexiest Filipina of the year.
Biography
Early life
Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain. Her father is a Spaniard named Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso and her mother is a Filipina named Amalia Rivera.[2] When her parents separated 2 years after her birth, Rivera and her mom left Spain and flew back to her mother's hometown in the Philippines. However, her mother had to leave to continue her work commitment abroad that she was sent to her maternal grandmother, Francisca Rivera in Bacoor, Cavite.[3][4]
Education
Rivera attended local private schools in Cavite including Saint Francis of Assisi College System where she spent her Elementary and High School years and De La Salle University-Dasmariñas for college.[2] She had a 3-month practicum at the National Mental Hospital, after which she graduated with a degree in B.S. Psychology.
Television career
Early work
Rivera left her hometown to pursue a career as a ramp and commercial model. Not long after, she landed an appearance on TV advertisements for Skin White Lotion and Sky Flakes crackers where she was seen by TAPE Inc.'s executive producer, Tony Tuviera.[5][2] From then on, she starred in a series of afternoon soap operas for TAPE Inc. and GMA Network such as Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat and Pinakamamahal along with Oyo Boy Sotto as her main leading man.[6][2] GMA Network then cast her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli with Alfred Vargas and Super Twins.[7]
MariMar
Rivera rose to fame when she won an audition for the title role of MariMar, the remake of the Mexican telenovela which starred Thalía. Before the auditions, Rivera knew little about the character as she was only 11 years old when the original soap opera aired on Philippine TV. Rivera then took the time out to do a research about the role over the internet.[8] Other actresses who took part on the auditions were Nadine Samonte, Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado, Karylle, Jewel Mische, and Bianca King.[9][10]
MariMar premiered on August 13, 2007 with a 36.6% rating.[11] Her participation in the show led her to becoming a household name among the Filipino audiences that some would refer to her as Marimar/Bella even when she's out of her character, and with critics from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. honoring her as Phenomenal TV Star in the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards.[12]
Dyesebel
After MariMar, Rivera plays the role of Dyesebel.[13] Dingdong Dantes, who was her leading man in MariMar, pairs up with Rivera as Fredo.[14] Marian Rivera plays as a beautiful young mermaid under the ocean. It aired on April 28, 2008.
Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang
Main Article Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang
The Country's Most Popular Loveteam of Today is set to do a TV Series for the third time, now into a Heavy Drama, by Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang to be shown February 2009 on GMA Network.[15]
Film career
In 2006, Rivera signed a contract for Regal Films that she was casted in the horror movie, Pamahiin along with Dennis Trillo and Iya Villania.[16] The following year, she starred in two MMFF movie entries such as Bahay Kubo and Desperadas.[17] In 2008, Rivera's starred her first leading lady movie with Richard Gutierrez the romantic-comedy My Best Friend's Girlfriend.
Marian is now set to do a movie with her famous known loveteam Dingdong Dantes in the movie One True Love with International Kapuso Star Iza Calzado to be shown late 2008.[18]
Controversy
Rivera evolved from a YouTube video tagged "Marian Scandal". It was allegedly about the actress 'slapping' and shouting at a man in an incident during one of her shootings. Apparently, an unidentified man was apprehended by the actress for recording a video through a phone camera while at the set, resulting to a heated argument. In an interview about the said video, Rivera defended herself, to quote "Kahit payat at maliit ako, hindi ako papayag apihin. Caviteña ako, lalaban ako! Walang nang-aapi sa akin!" ("Even I'm slim and petite, I will not be oppressed. I'm a Caviteña, I will fight! No one can oppress me!"). Rivera claimed that the man had rudely responded to her with a raised voice when she initially 'teased' him to stop as recording was prohibited on the set, provoking her to defend herself. She denied that she was snobbish to him and no evidence on the said unedited video showed that she said any vulgar words or slapped the man.[19]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Clarisse Galang | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Almira Alejandro/Alegra | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Pinakamamahal | Carissa Crismundo | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Muli | Racquel Estadilla | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Super Twins | Ester Paredes | GMA Network |
| 2007 | MariMar | MariMar Perez/Bella Aldama/Marimar Aldama-Santibanez | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Dyesebel/Isabel, Cassandra [20] | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang | Proserphine | GMA Network[21] |
| 2009 | Full House (Philippine TV Series) | Jessie | GMA Network[22] |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2[23] | Alyssa |
| 2006 | Pamahiin[16] | Becca |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo[24] | Lily |
| 2008 | Desperadas[25] | Courtney |
| 2008 | My Best Friend's Girlfriend [26] | Grace |
| 2008 | One True Love[27] | TBA |
Discography
Dance album
| Year | Album | Sales | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Marian Rivera Dance Hits[28] | 60,000 | Double Platinum[29] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Won[6] |
| 2006 | FHM Philippines | FHM Philippines Sexiest Women | Ranked 38 |
| 2007 | FHM Philippines | FHM Philippines Sexiest Women | Rank 24 |
| 2008 | 1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards | Favorite Television Actress | Won[30] |
| 2008 | 4th USTV Students' Choice Awards | Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries | Won[31] |
| 2008 | 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Star | Won[32] |
| 2008 | 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Phenomenal TV Star | Won[32] |
| 2008 | Maxim Magazine | Hottest 100 Women | Rank 2 |
| 2008 | FHM Philippines | FHM Philippines Sexiest Woman (Rank #1) | Won[33] |
| 2008 | Uno Magazine Awards | Real Hottest Women | Rank 7 |
External links
References
- ^ Marian Rivera is the Philippine's MariMar
- ^ a b c d MARIMARian Rivera (an interview by John Lapuz), Philippines Entertainment Portal, August 23, 2007 (accessed February 4, 2008)
- ^ "Article reveals another side of Marian Rivera". GMANews.TV. February 27, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Plaza, Gerry (February 03, 2008). "Lady Luck". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Marian Rivera profile on iGMA.tv
- ^ a b Villafuerte, Ingrid (October 2, 2007). "Marimar fever hits Cosmopolitan magazine". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Pinoy and Malaysian stars together in afternoon soap". Malaya. February 19, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "GMA-7 declares Marian Rivera its 'Next Big Star'". GMANews.TV. August 08, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "GMA-7 formally announces Marian Rivera as the Philippines' Marimar". iGMA.tv. June 21, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)Template:Languageicon - ^ "Angel Locsin cries over 'Marimar' issue". GMANews.TV. June 25, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help). - ^ Godinez, Bong (September 15, 2007). "TV Ratings (September 10–13): Marimar hits 39.3 percent!". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)Philippine Entertainment Portal - ^ "Marian enjoys 'Marimar' stardom: They call me Bella". GMANews.TV. November 03, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Evangelista, Ces (February 22, 2008). "Marian Rivera confirms she is the new Dyesebel". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) Template:Languageicon - ^ Marian Rivera plays as a beautiful young mermaid in love with a man; willing to do everything for the sake of her love for Fredo. It aired on April 28, 2008.Miralles, Nitz (February 25, 2008). "GMA-7 executives formally announce casting of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in Dyesebel". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) Template:Languageicon - ^ Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera will do straight drama in "Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang"
- ^ a b Pamahiin official website, Cast section
- ^ "Marian Rivera appears on two MMFF movies". October 30, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes pair up in their first movie together
- ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Marian Rivera airs her side about YouTube video
- ^ Nardo, Jun (February 8, 2008). "Marian, bagong Dyesebel!". Abante Online.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)Template:Languageicon - ^ "Dingdong-Dantes-and-Marian-Rivera-will-do-straight-drama-in-Ang-Babaing-Hinugot-Sa-Aking-Tadyang". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 27, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 26, 2008). "FIRST READ ON PEP: GMA-7 reveals upcoming lineup of shows". PEP.ph.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)Template:Languageicon<<languageicon|en|English}} - ^ IMDb profile of Enteng Kabisote 2
- ^ "Mark Herras and Marian Rivera star in their first film together". iGMA.tv. July 4, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)Template:Languageicon - ^ Mendoza, Ruel (December 27, 2007). "Marian Rivera shows her comic side in Desperadas". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)Template:Languageicon - ^ IMDb profile of My Best Friend's Girlfriend
- ^ Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera begin shooting "One True Love"
- ^ Marian Rivera's Dance hits
- ^ Marian Rivera's dance album goes platinum
- ^ "First Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards on March 7". inquirer.net. February 29, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "GMA shows, talents all winners in USTv Students Choice Awards". GMANews.tv. February 21, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Calderon, Nora (March 13, 2008). "John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo named Box-Office King & Queen for 2007". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ FHM Philippines. "FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2008".