Marian Rivera
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Marian Rivera | |
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| File:Marianrivera.jpg Marian Rivera | |
| Born | Marian Gracia Rivera |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress, |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | http://www.igma.tv/profile/marian-rivera |
Marian Rivera (born Marian Gracia Rivera on August 12[1], 1984 [2] in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar.[3] Marian Rivera is currently signed with GMA Network.
Personal life
Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard,[4] and Amalia Rivera , a Filipina of Caviteña and Spanish descent.
Career
Rivera first starred in an afternoon soap operas for TAPE Inc. and GMA Network including Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat and Pinakamamahal along with Oyo Boy Sotto. She was also seen in Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues, also with Oyo Boy Sotto.[5] Later GMA Network cast her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli with Alfred Vargas and Super Twins were Jennylyn Mercado and Nadine Samonte play as her twin daughter.[6]
Rivera formally signed a contract in GMA Network and starred the title role of MariMar, which premiered on August 13, 2007 reached 52.6% ratings on its finale.[citation needed] Later, Rivera was awarded in GMMSF Inc. in the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards.[7]
In 2008, Rivera played the role of Dyesebel.[8] Rivera played the role of a mermaid under the ocean. It aired on April 28, 2008. She was also seen with Dingdong Dantes in their 3rd drama show together, "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang".[9]
In 2010, Rivera along with Dingdong Dantes will be back on primetime television via the TV remake of Endless Love.[10]
Film career
In 2006, Rivera signed a contract for Regal Films that she was cast in the horror movie, Pamahiin along with Dennis Trillo and Iya Villania.[11]
Rivera also starred in two MMFF movie entries such as Bahay Kubo and Desperadas.[12] In 2008, Rivera starred alongside Richard Gutierrez in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Girlfriend where it grossed PHP 107 million.[13][dead link]
In 2009 she then played the role of Nieves, The Engkanto Slayer in a title episode of Shake, Rattle & Roll X, an MMFF entry. She also worked with singer and songwriter Ogie Alcasid and the Desperadas cast, for the sequel, Desperadas 2. She also starred in the horror movie, Tarot along with Dennis Trillo and Roxanne Guinoo.
In early 2010, she and Dingdong Dantes were reunited in You to Me Are Everything, a romantic comedy film.[14]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Clarisse Galang | TAPE Inc. |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Almira Alejandro / Alegra / Isadora | |
| Pinakamamahal | Carissa Crismundo | ||
| 2007 | Muli | Racquel Estadilla | GMA Network |
| Super Twins | Ester Paredes | ||
| MariMar | MariMar Perez / Bella Aldama | ||
| 2008 | Dyesebel | Dyesebel / Isabel / Cassandra | |
| 2009 | Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Proserfina J. Valdez | |
| Darna | Darna / Narda | ||
| Show Me Da Manny | Manuella "Ella" Paredes | ||
| 2010 | Endless Love | Jenny Cruz | |
| 2011 | Undin sa Tubig[15] | TBA | |
| Amaya[16] | Amaya] |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues[17] | Alyssa | OctoArts Films |
| 2006 | Pamahiin[11] | Becca | Regal Entertainment |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo[18] | Lily | |
| 2008 | Desperadas[19] | Courtney | |
| My Best Friend's Girlfriend [20] | Grace | GMA Films | |
| One True Love[21] | Joy Mejares | ||
| Scaregivers[22] | cameo | OctoArts Films | |
| Shake Rattle & Roll X | Nieves | Regal Entertainment | |
| Desperadas 2 | Courtney | ||
| 2009 | Tarot[23] | Cara Guillermo | |
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Francisca "Iska" Carantes | GMA Films |
| Super Inday and the Magic Bibe[24] | Inday | Regal Entertainment |
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Record Label | Certifications |
| 2008 | Marian Rivera Dance Hits | Universal Records | 2x Platinum |
| 2009 | Retro Crazy | Platinum |
Singles
| Year | Title | Record Label | Certification |
| 2009 | Sabay Sabay Tayo | Universal Records | Platinum |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Won |
| 2008 | 4th USTV Students' Choice Awards | Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries[25] | MariMar | Won |
| 1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards | Favorite Television Actress[26][unreliable source?] | Won | ||
| 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Star | My Best Friend's Girlfriend | Won | |
| Phenomenal TV Star | Dyesebel | Won | ||
| FAMAS | German Moreno Young Achievement Award | Desperadas 2 | Won[27] | |
| 2009 | 6th Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Musical or Comedy | My Bestfriend's Girlfriend | Nominated[28] |
| 40th Guillermo Memorial Scholarship Award | Valentine Box Office Queen | Template:Won as a consolation award |
References
- ^ GMA-7 profile of Marian Rivera
- ^ Marian Rivera reveals she is 25 years old in PEP article dated September 2009
- ^ "Marian Rivera is the Philippine's MariMar". Archived from the original on 2008-02-22.
- ^ http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/254760/rp-showbiz-aglow-with-tisoy-tisay
- ^ Villafuerte, Ingrid (October 2, 2007). "Marimar fever hits Cosmopolitan magazine". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ^ "Pinoy and Malaysian stars together in afternoon soap". Malaya. February 19, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
- ^ "Marian enjoys 'Marimar' stardom: They call me Bella". GMANews.TV. November 3, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
- ^ Evangelista, Ces (February 22, 2008). "Marian Rivera confirms she is the new Dyesebel". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2008-03-10. Template:Language icon
- ^ Orsal, Noel B. (2008-09-27). "Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera will do straight drama in "Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang"". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ Sanchez, Rowena Joy (2010-01-10). "Marian and Dingdong share 'endless love' in Bora". Mb.com.ph. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ a b "Pamahiin official website, Cast section". Archived from the original on 2008-03-06.
- ^ "Marian Rivera appears on two MMFF movies". October 30, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
- ^ "Richard-Marian tandem, patok na patok sa takilya". Journal.com.ph.
- ^ "Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes are reunited in "You to Me Are Everything"". Pep.ph. 2010-04-05. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ Dingdong Dantes is confident his relationship with Marian Rivera remains strong
- ^ GMA-7 reveals lineup of teleseryes for last quarter 2010 and early 2011
- ^ IMDb profile of Enteng Kabisote 2
- ^ "Mark Herras and Marian Rivera star in their first film together". iGMA.tv. July 4, 2007.Template:Language icon
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (December 27, 2007). "Marian Rivera shows her comic side in Desperadas". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Language icon
- ^ IMDb profile of My Best Friend's Girlfriend
- ^ Garcia, Rose (2008-09-27). "Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera begin shooting "One True Love"". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ Calderon, Nora (2008-10-31). "Marian Rivera currently shooting four movies simultaneously". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ Marian Rivera slated to do three movies this year pep.ph
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/26048/Official-entries-to-the-2010-MMFF-bared
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (2008-02-21). "ABS-CBN bags 14 awards while GMA-7 got 8 in the 4th USTv Students' Choice Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ "GMA Network and Stars Honored at Visionary Awards". PinoyWired.com. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ Beltran, Jill (2008-11-30). "Famas 2008 winners". Sun.Star Network Online. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^ "6th Golden Screen Awards will take place on April 30". PEP.ph. 2009-04-07. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
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