Marian Rivera Explained

Marian Rivera
Office:Ambassador for Women and Children with Disabilities
Congress of the Philippines
Term Start:March 31, 2014
Birth Name:Marian Rivera Gràcia
Birth Date:12 August 1984
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Children:2
Height:155 cm
President:Bongbong Marcos
Term Label:Assumed role

Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (in Tagalog ˈmaɾ.jɐn ɾɪ ˈbɛ.ɾɐ ˈdan.tɛs/; born 12 August 1984)[1] [2] [3] is a Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of heroines and roles in romantic dramas. Her accolades include three FAMAS Awards, five PMPC Star Awards for Television, one ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Actress Winner, one PMPC Star Awards for Movies, eleven Box Office Entertainment Awards, six Anak TV Seal Awards, and one Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award, including Best Actress in a Leading Role nominations from Asian Television Awards and Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2020, Forbes Asia named her one of the most influential Filipino celebrities in Asia Pacific.[4]

Rivera initially began as a commercial model and ventured acting in mid 2000s. In 2005, she made her film debut in . The film earned her a nomination for 'New Movie Actress of the Year' at the 2006 Star Awards for Movies. She started playing minor and supporting roles in various projects and rose to stardom in the remake Marimar (2007). She gained wider recognition for her leading roles in television shows such as Dyesebel (2008), Darna (2009), Endless Love (2010), Amaya (2011) and Temptation of Wife (2012). She also top-billed the remake of Super Inday and the Golden Bibe, earning her a nomination for Best Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival. She scored three nominations at the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for the films Ang Panday 2 (2011), Kung Fu Divas (2013), and Rewind (2023), which is currently the highest-grossing Philippine film of all time. Apart from Rewind, her most successful films at the box-office include Shake, Rattle & Roll X (2008), My Best Friend's Girlfriend (2008), Ang Panday 2 (2011), You to Me Are Everything (2010), One True Love (2008), and Rewind (2023) and Balota(2024).

Appointed by the Congress of the Philippines as the Ambassador for Women and Children with Disabilities, Rivera is also a volunteer of numerous charitable institutions. She is the most followed Filipino celebrity on Facebook. Preview magazine named her one of the most influential Filipino personalities in 2022.[5] She was the first Filipina to be inducted at the FHM Philippines' Hall of Fame for being the "sexiest woman" in the country for three cumulative years (2008, 2013 & 2014). She was also chosen as one of the members of the selection committee at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant.[6] As a recording artist, Rivera has released two albums: Marian Rivera Dance Hits (2008) and Retro Crazy (2009), receiving Platinum and Gold certifications from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. She is currently the host of the drama anthology Tadhana (2017–present).

Early life and education

Marian Rivera Gràcia was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gràcia Alonso, a Spaniard, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipino from Cavite. Her parents married and eventually divorced when she was three years old, after which her mother brought her to the Philippines where she grew up. However, her mother had to leave to continue her work commitment abroad and Rivera was sent to her maternal grandmother, Francisca Rivera, in Maragondon, Cavite.

Rivera pursued her elementary and high school education at Saint Francis of Assisi College, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. After graduation, she worked for a mental institution in Mandaluyong where she gave out medicine and conducted examinations and evaluations of patients.[7]

Career

2004–2008: Career beginnings

Marian Rivera pursued ramp modelling in her elementary schooling years then later as TV commercial model for SkinWhite Lotion,[8] Sky Flakes Biscuits,[9] [10] and other labels. These commercial appearances led TAPE Inc. executive producer Tony Tuviera commissioned her for roles in the afternoon TV soap operas Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat, and Pinakamamahal.[11] Rivera made her first supporting role film appearance through OctoArts' in 2005 as the fairy Alyssa. In 2006, she signed a contract with Regal Entertainment that featured her debut in the horror film Pamahiin.[12]

In February 2007, GMA Network cast her for motherly roles; first in the Filipino-Malaysian TV drama series Muli.[13] and lastly in the fantasy TV series, Super Twins as the protagonist twins' mother, and villain on later episodes that concluded on 1 June 2007.[14] [15]

In June 2007, Rivera auditioned for and won the lead role in GMA Network's adaptation of the popular Mexican series MariMar (based on Televisa's the 1994 Mexican telenovela of the same title).[16] [17] [18] Opposite to Dingdong Dantes, the show became the highest-rated prime time drama show on Philippine television at that time and launched Rivera to stardom.[19] [20]

She was acknowledged as a Phenomenal TV Star in the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. in 2008.[21] That year she won an award for her work in the show, as well as several product endorsements. She was named the country's sexiest woman by FHM Magazine, and was also included in the "hottest" list of other magazines like Maxim and Uno.[22]

That same year, she appeared in two films, Desperadas and Bahay Kubo, both Metro Manila Film Festival entries.[23] In 2008, Rivera played the title role in Dyesebel, which aired on 28 April 2008, the famous Philippine mermaid character acted by many famous Filipinos actresses from as early as 1970.[24] The series is another team-up with Dantes.[24] [25] The year marked Rivera's first lead role opposite Richard Gutierrez in My Best Friend's Girlfriend.[26] In the same year, Dantes and Rivera debuted in One True Love, directed by Mac Alejandre.[27] [28] She also appeared in two Metro Manila Film Festival entries such as Shake, Rattle & Roll X, an omnibus horror trilogy in which she played "Nieves, The Engkanto Slayer",[29] [30] and Desperadas 2, a sequel of the 2007 film of the same with Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Ogie Alcasid. She was among the third batch of stars honored in the Eastwood City Walk of Fame located in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City in 2008.[31]

Rivera released her first dance music album entitled Marian Rivera Dance Hits under Universal Records in 2008.[32] It was a compilation of 12 songs, danced and choreographed by Rivera.[32] The album certified a 2× Platinum Record Award by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).[33]

2009–2014: Rise to fame

In 2009, she released her first single, "Sabay Sabay Tayo" under her second album Retro Crazy. The single and the album both received a Gold Award and later on a Platinum Record Award from PARI.[34]

In February 2009, she appeared in Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang, an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel.[35] It was her third team-up with Dingdong Dantes.[36] Later that year, she was paired with Dennis Trillo in an adaptation of the famous historical fiction heroine created by Mars Ravelo, Darna.[37] She played Narda, who turns into superheroine Darna, after swallowing a magical stone. Nestor Torre of Philippine Daily Inquirer described the series as "loud and livid", praising Rivera's acting.[38] Trillo and Rivera later teamed up for the second time on the horror-suspense film Tarot produced by Regal Entertainment.[39] [40]

She appeared on her first sitcom, Show Me Da Manny, alongside Manny Pacquiao.[41] According to Philippine Star, Rivera showed a natural comic skill.[42]

Rivera, starred in the Philippine adaptation of Endless Love, a Korean series, aired on GMA Network. Rivera reunited with Dantes in You to Me Are Everything, a romantic-comedy film under GMA Films which premiered on 5 May 2010.[43] She played Francisca Carantes, a girl from Cordillera who turns out to be the daughter of a millionaire.[43]

Gracia starred in her own Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Super Inday and the Golden Bibe, for which she was nominated as Best Actress at the festival's awards night.[44] [45] She starred on a Holy Week drama special, Anghel sa Lupa (Earth Angel), produced by APT Entertainment, as well as in a Christmas series aired on GMA Network, The Christmas Doll.[46]

In 2011, she was cast in Temptation Island, a remake of the 1980 film of the same name. She reprised the role of Cristina G., a beauty queen aspirant who has been trapped on an island together with contenders acted by Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe, and Ruffa Mae Quinto.[47] [48] She also starred in Bong Revilla's film, Ang Panday 2.[49] That same year, she headlined Amaya, a historical drama fiction depicting early Filipinos in the 16th century.[50] She won several awards and accolades including "Favorite TV Actress" on 2011 KZONE Awards, "Best Actress" in a Prime Time Television Series on NSSUA Awards, and for the first time as "Best Actress" in Golden Screen TV Awards in 2013.[51] [52]

That same year, she won her second "Best Actress" award for the same show at the 2013 Northwest Samar State University Annual Awards.[53] [54] The series is promoted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Department of Education due to its cultural concept that shows and depicts the Filipino material culture, beliefs, traditions and mores in the Pre-Hispanic era.[55]

In 2012, Rivera headlined on different programs of GMA Network such as My Beloved, a Filipino romance drama-suspense-thriller series created and written by RJ Nuevas, under the helm of Dominic Zapata and Lore Reyes.[56]

The series premiered on 13 February 2012, it follows the life and love story of an angel of death named Arlan, a fictional character portrayed by Dantes, who falls in love with a human named Sharina, played by Rivera. He was punished and sent to earth to become human being. But complications arise when he found himself trapped in the body of a notorious criminal.[57] She was cast on her second sitcom Tweets for My Sweet, which earned her two nominations as "Best Actress in comedy show" on 2012 PMPC Star Awards and 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards.[58] [59]

Rivera hosted a reality show, Extra Challenge, with Richard Gutierrez and Boobay.[60] The show is a recurring reality show originally aired in 1999, 2003 and 2006.[61]

In the latter part of 2012, Rivera gained another fame through the Philippine adaptation of a popular Korean series, Temptation of Wife, which aired on the same network.[62] She played Angeline, a long-suffering wife, who has been lied to by his husband, Marcel and a friend named Heidi.[63] Angeline returned as "Chantal", a rich sophisticated woman who takes revenge on the people who had hurt her.[64] The series once again gave fame to Rivera on various Asian countries, resulting to a fan meeting and television guesting's in Vietnam, where the series was aired, along with her other works.[65] [66] The series gave Rivera a "Best Actress" award at the PMPC Star Awards for TV[67] and a "Best Actress in a Lead Role" nomination from the 18th Asian Television Awards with Lorna Tolentino in the series Pahiram Ng Sandali.[68] She appeared on her second movie with Richard Gutierrez in a romantic-comedy film entitled My Lady Boss.[69] [70] [71] According to her, "It's my first time to play a mean but ultraconservative character...", referring on her role as Evelyn, "the boss from hell".[72]

Rivera made an appearance for Ekstra: The Bit Player, an official entry to the 2013 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.[72] [73] [74] Rivera appeared with Ai-Ai delas Alas in Kung Fu Divas, a film distributed by Star Cinema as part of their 20th Anniversary in the Philippine Film Industry,[75] [76] [77] Rivera also act as co-producer of the said film.[78] [79]

This prompted her to appear for the first time on ABS-CBN, rival network of GMA Network. She appeared on three consecutive episodes of Kris TV, a taped interview in Showbiz Inside Report, and a live interview on The Buzz with Delas Alas. Her last appearance on ABS-CBN was a live interview in Bandila.[80] [81] During the interviews, she revealed she had her on-the-job training (OJT) in ABS-CBN during her college days.[82]

2014–2022: Later years

Rivera returned to prime time with a heavy-drama project temporarily entitled as Carmela (formerly "Catarina")[83] broadcast by GMA Network on 27 January 2014, wherein she was occasionally paired with Alden Richards.[84] [85] [86]

On 19 April 2014, she headlined in another Lenten television drama anthology special, Panalangin.[87] It was the fourth time she had starred in a Lenten series which was also produced by APT Entertainment and broadcast in the same network.

In 2015, Rivera was supposed to appear in her comeback television program entitled The Rich Man's Daughter, but due to her pregnancy, she was then replaced by fellow Kapuso celebrity Rhian Ramos respectively. Despite her first pregnancy, Rivera pursued to continue some of her appointments in which she appeared in different television commercial ads namely Biofit Tea, Hana Shampoo, Kopiko Cafe Blanca, 555 Tuna, and the recent Del Monte Quick & Easy TV ad, together with her husband Dingdong Dantes. Magazine covers that featured Rivera such as UNO Magazine, MEG Magazine, Preview Magazine, Speed Magazine, and Weddings & Beyond Magazine are to be name the few. In the cover of UNO Magazine, Rivera was quoted as saying "Pregnancy is a beautiful thing", describing her present condition in her Instagram account.[88]

Rivera was selected as USTv's Student Leaders Choice for Female Social Media Personality[89] Gawad Sulo ng Bayan Natatanging Pilipinang Aktres sa Pelikula at Telebisyon on Golden Torch CCA, Inc., and the 2nd PEPList Choice Awards for its Newsmaker of the Year category, with Dingdong Dantes, was accepted by ABS-CBN newscaster Korina Sanchez on behalf of the couple. Rivera was included to Rogue Magazine's Top 50 Most Influential Filipino Online.[90]

That same year, she headlined with Ai-Ai delas Alas, joined by Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, as well as comedians Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola in the comedy-variety show Sunday PinaSaya.[91]

In 2016, Rivera marked her comeback in television as part of the remake of GMA Network's fantasy TV show, Encantadia.[92]

Rivera made her surprise cameo appearance in romantic-comedy film, Imagine You and Me which stars the love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.[93]

In 2017, Rivera debuted in her drama anthology for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), Tadhana, which premiered 20 May. She appeared in Super Ma'am since September.In 2021, Rivera was a member of the selection committee for Miss Universe 2021 held at Eilat, Israel.

In 2022, Rivera starred along with Dantes in a sitcom, Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa which ran for two seasons.[94]

2023–present: Movie and television comeback and social media presence

In 2023, Rivera was announced to star in Rewind, a 49th Metro Manila Film Festival film entry. Her performance was critically acclaimed, earning her multiple "Best Actress"wins and nominations in various award-giving bodies. The movie is currently the highest-grossing Philippine film of all time, earning her the title of "Phenomenal Box Office Star" from the 2024 Box Office Entertainment Awards.[95]

Rivera was awarded by TikTok Philippines as the country's "Breakthrough Creator of the Year" for garnering massive amount of views in her dance covers and other video contents.[96] Her most popular video is a dance cover of Jessie J's "Price Tag" which gained 200 million views as of June 2024.[97] As of 2023, Rivera is still the most followed Filipino celebrity on Facebook.[98]

In 2024, Rivera made her television comeback with My Guardian Alien, alongside Gabby Concepcion.[99] That same year, Rivera was announced to headline in her first Cinemalaya film, Balota wherein she won as "Best Actress".[100] [101]

Other activities

Philanthropy

In 2009, Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, with assistance from Yes Pinoy Foundation, Philippine National Red Cross and Philippine Marines went to Cainta, Rizal to help the victim of Typhoon Ondoy.[102] [103] Aside from being a volunteer in GMA Network's telethon, she helped repacking relief goods from the GMA Kapuso Foundation, a charitable institution from the network.[102]

In 2011, Rivera joined "Marriott Manila", in reaching out for victims of Typhoon Sendong particularly the children in Pasay.[104] [105] [106]

In August 2012, Rivera joined the Philippine Red Cross team during their mission in Quezon City to help out the victims of the flooding.[107] Rivera, together with former senator Dick Gordon, waded through floodwaters to get to an area where some 500 families sought refuge from the floods caused by the non-stop rains.[107] [108] [109] She stated that helping out the victims is her 28th birthday gift to herself. She also said that she did not mind getting wet and tired during the mission, as she says it was a small sacrifice compared to the hardships that the victims are experiencing.[107] According to Rivera, she went as a volunteer and not as a celebrity.[110]

Rivera joined Kris Aquino in visiting affected areas throughout Metro Manila.[111] [112] Rivera organized a blood donation program for the Red Cross at the Ever Gotesco in Quezon City in celebration of her 28th birthday wherein it was attended by lot of people including celebrities.[113]

In 2013, Rivera and her boyfriend Dingdong Dantes contributed for the fund-raising event at the annual Noel Bazaar, the long-running Christmas shopping event in Pasay for GMA Kapuso Foundation.[114] During the Philippines' Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest typhoon ever recorded, Rivera also helped in the packing of relief goods to be distributed to the affected families and supported the Yes Pinoy Foundation's victim assistance program.[115] [116] In addition to that, she launched Oplan: Bangka, a livelihood project in which Rivera will shoulder the expenses for the construction of fishing boats that will be given for Cebu's fishermen.[117] [118]

In 2013, Rivera, along with Dingdong Dantes, joined PETA in their campaign to free the elephant Mali from the Manila Zoo.[119]

On 31 March 2014, she lent her star power to promote the rights of women and children with disabilities in the country as she was appointed by the Congress of the Philippines as Ambassador for Women and Children with Disabilities.[120] She proposed a public-private partnership for the establishment of a special school for children with disabilities so that they can have better access to education. On the latter part of the year, Rivera adds another advocacy to her list as she actively supports "Smile Train", an international children's charity with a sustainable approach to a single, solvable problem: cleft lip and palate.[121]

Public image

Rivera was declared as FHM Magazines Sexiest Woman in 2008.[122] [123] With her victory, the FHM staff clarified that contrary to popular impression, Rivera was already being eyed by FHM even before her career skyrocketed because of Marimar.[124] Before arising as top 1 in the Top 100 list, she was already listed in the list in 2006 and 2007 at #38 and #24 respectively.[124]

She was consistently in the upper top 10 after her declaration as Philippines' finest woman, ranking #3 in 2009,[125] #4 in 2010[126] and #2 losing to Sam Pinto, in 2011.[127]

In 2009, Rivera was listed at #5 in the "Top 20 Celebrity Endorser"'s list of Manila Standard and #1 in QTV's Ang Pinaka... List of Endorsers.[128] In 2010, she was listed at SPOT's list of "Top 10 Most In-demand Celebrity Endorsers" at #3.[129] Christine Marie Leido of AB Communications, Inc. stated, "In our choice, for instance, of Marian Rivera[...]she provided the excitement, fresh look and instant recognition the brand needed. The market understood the product and was able to relate to it because she embodied the values the brand stood for ... As could be expected, she motivated purchase because of her appeal across all classes and gender."[129]

In 2011, YES! Magazine listed her on their "Top 20 Endorsers" list which was a result of cumulative earnings of each celebrity on their endorsements alone.[130] [131]

In 2012, she charted at #9 on the "Top 10 International Beauties of 2012" published by TopTenz, the only Asian who made it to the list.[132] [133] According to the website, Rivera belonged to the major stars of the Philippines.[134]

Also in 2012, Rivera entered at #5 in FHMs Sexiest Women list, her lowest since topping the list in 2008.[135] She featured on the cover for the first time on FHM through its January 2013 issue, which made her one of the biggest contenders for the title Sexiest Woman of the World for 2013.[136] [137] [138] [139] Rivera appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine in the same month.[140] [141] For the third time, she was featured on the cover of Women's Health in March 2013. She stated she owed her physique to Muay Thai and Wushu; both forms of martial arts.[142]

In 2013, Rivera was declared by FHM Philippines as "the sexiest woman in the Philippines", making her second to reclaim the coveted title five years after she first won it (the first was Angel Locsin, who won it in '05 and '10).[143] [144] [145] According to FHM, more than 16 million votes were cast that year, and the final tally saw Rivera raking in a total of 890,490 votes against Sam Pinto's 778,681.[146]

Also in 2013, Rivera became the image of popular brand Ginebra San Miguel following her successful stint for the brand back in 2009.[147] [148] [149]

Personal life

In August 2014, during a live airing of Rivera's dance program, Dantes, her longtime boyfriend, made a special guest appearance. Dantes made a surprise live proposal to Rivera. It was the second proposal by Dantes; the first one was in Macau.[150] [151] In order to marry him, she had to be received into the Roman Catholic Church via conditional baptism as her baptism in Spain was not recognized as valid since the church that administered it was not on the list of recognized valid baptisms by the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines at the time. Prior to her rebaptism in the Roman Catholic Church, Rivera was a practicing Aglipayan of the Philippine Independent Church.[152] [153] On 30 December 2014, she married Dingdong Dantes. The wedding was held at Cubao Cathedral in Quezon City, while the reception took place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, and was televised on GMA Network.[154] Dantes and Rivera had invited over 1,200 guests to their wedding.[155] In April 2015, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.[156] Rivera gave birth to a daughter in 2015.[157] [158] [159] [160]

Rivera supports breastfeeding in public. She was given the Breastfeeding Influencer and Advocate Award by the Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines on 25 November 2016, citing her advocacy for public breastfeeding.

On 25 September 2018, Dantes and Rivera announced that they were expecting their second child. Their son, Jose Sixto Gonzalez (named Ziggy), was born at the Makati Medical Center on 16 April 2019, during Holy Tuesday of the Holy Week.[161]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2005 [162] Alyssa Nominated—STAR Awards for New Movie Actress of the Year
2006 Pamahiin[163] Becca
2007 Bahay Kubo[164] Lily
Desperadas[165] Courtney Vallarda-Reyes
2008 My Best Friend's Girlfriend[166] Grace Villaflor Nominated—Enpress Golden Screen Awards for Best Actress
Won—Box-Office Entertainment Awards for Valentine Box-Office Queen
One True Love[167] Joy Mejares
Scaregivers[168] Cameo role
Shake, Rattle & Roll X Nieves
Desperadas 2 Courtney
2009 Tarot[169] Cara
2010 You to Me Are Everything Francisca/Iska Florantes
Noy Herself/cameo
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Inday/Super Inday Nominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Awards for Best Actress
2011 Temptation Island Cristina G.
Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington Cameo role
Ang Panday 2 Arlana/Bagwis Nominated—FAMAS Awards for Best Actress
2013 Dance of the Steelbars Cameo role
My Lady Boss Evelyn Vallejo
Ekstra Herself/Belinda (cameo) Nominated—Worldfest-Houston International for Best Supporting Actress
Kung Fu Divas[170] Samantha Nominated—FAMAS Awards for Best Actress
2014 Cameo role 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
My Big Bossing's Adventures Clarissa
2016 Imagine You and Me Cameo role
2018 Fantastica 44th Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
2023RewindMaryNominated— 49th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards for Best Actress
Won — 2024 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards for Best Film Actress[171]
Won — 2024 Box Office Entertainment Awards for Phenomenal Box Office Star and Most Popular Loveteam for Movies (with Dingdong Dantes)[172]
Won— 5th Village Pipol Awards for Movie Actress of the Year [173]
Nominated— 2024 FAMAS Awards for Best Actress
Won— 2024 FAMAS Awards for Bida ng Takilya Award[174]
Nominated— 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Best Actress
Won— 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Takilya Queen[175]
Nominated— 7th EDDYS Awards for Best Actress[176]
Won— 7th EDDYS Awards for Box Office Hero[177]
2024BalotaEmmyWon— 20th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for Best Actress

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2005–06Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang AkoClarisse PelaezGMA Network
2006Agawin Mo Man ang LahatAlmira Dueñas / Isadora Valencia / AlegraWon—Star Awards for Best New Female TV Personality
PinakamamahalCarissa Crismundo
2007Super TwinsEster Paredes
MuliRacquel EstadillaGMA Network / TV1First international drama stint
2007–08MariMar[178] MariMar Perez/Bella AldamaGMA NetworkWon—Fil-Am Visionary Awards for Favorite Actress
Won—USTv Student Choice for Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries
Won—Guillermo Box-office Awards for Most Promising Female Star
Won—Guillermo Box-office Awards for Phenomenal TV Star
2008DyesebelDyesebel/Isabel/CassandraFirst Mars Ravelo's super heroine lead
2009Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking TadyangProserfina J. Valdez/Andrea
2009–10 : DarnaNarda/DarnaSecond Mars Ravelo's super heroine lead
2010Endless LoveJenny Dizon/Jenny Cruz
Odessa Fuentes
2011–12Amaya[179] Amaya/Bai Amaya/Dian AmayaNominated—Golden Screen TV Awards 2011 for Best Actress
Won—KZONE Awards for Favorite TV Actress
Won—NSSUAA 2012 for Best Actress
Won—NSSUAA 2013 for Best Actress
Won–Golden Screen TV Awards 2013 for Best Actress

First Ever Historical Epic Period Drama on Philippine Television
2012My Beloved[180] Sharina Quijano
2012–13Temptation of Wife[181] [182] Angeline Santos-Salcedo / Chantal Gonzales/Angeline Santos-ArmadaWon—STAR Awards for TV for Best Drama Actress
Nominated—Asian TV Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated—Enpress TV Awards for Best Actress
Won—NSSUAA for Best Actress
2014Carmela[183] Carmela Fernandez/Catarina Bulaong
2015Pari 'KoyCameo role
2016; 2017EncantadiaYnang Reyna Minea
2017–18Super Ma'amBb. Minerva HeneralaLead Role
2024My Guardian AlienKatherine Villegas-Soriano / 11-1-20-8-5-22-9-12-5 / Grace B. Formin / Mommy Two

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2005Ang Mahiwagang Baul

Ang Alamat ng Kawayan

RahindaGMA Network
2009Sugat ng KahaponHilda
2009–11Show Me Da MannyElla ParedesFirst comedy program
2010Anghel sa LupaTheresa San Miguel
2011Spooky Nights: BampirellaCinderella "Cindy" Dela Paz/Bampirella
2012Tweets for My SweetMegan "Meg" ReyesNominated—STAR Awards for TV 2012 for Best Comedy Actress
Nominated—Enpress Screen TV Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program
2013One Day, Isang Araw: Ang Sikreto ni MiletteMilette
2014PanalanginLauren
Ismol FamilyAngge
Vampire ang Daddy KoDang
2015Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Aruga ng PusoVanjieNominated—EB Dabarkads Awards for Best Actress
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na KwentoMelissa
2016Magic of Christmas: The 2016 GMA Christmas SpecialHerselfPerformer
2017Dear Uge: Me and MadamIshaEpisode guest
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoGracia Idelfonso/Grasa
2018Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Runaway Princess BridePrincess Annie
202170th Miss UniverseHerselfJudge
2022; 24Jose & Maria's Bonggang VillaMaria

Hosting

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2007–10SOP RulesHerself/PerformerGMA Network
2010–12Party Pilipinas
2012Pinoy AdventuresHerself/Co-HostFirst hosting stint
Showbiz CentralHerself/Guest Co-Host
2012–13Extra ChallengeHerself/Co-HostNominated—STAR Awards for Best Reality-Competition Host
2014–15Eat Bulaga!
2014Marian[184] Herself/HostSelf-titled dance program
2015–19Sunday PinaSayaHerself/Mainstay
2016Yan ang Morning!Herself/Host
2017–presentTadhana

Discography

Albums

Year Title Sales Certification
2008Marian Rivera Dance Hits[185] [186] [187] 15,000 copiesPARI

2× Platinum

2009Retro Crazy[188] [189]
  • Released: January 2009
  • Label: Universal Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+VCD, digital download
PARI: Platinum

Singles

Year Title Album Sales Certification
2009"Sabay Sabay Tayo"Retro Crazy15,000 copiesPARI: Gold
ASAP 24K Gold Award

Awards and recognition

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera head list of August birthday celebrants. 31 July 2014. Asianjournal.com. 23 June 2015.
  2. News: Marian Rivera reveals she is 25 years old in PEP article dated September 2009. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 24 May 2012.
  3. Web site: Marian says she was born in 1984. Abante.com.ph. 23 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20131102055302/http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/apr2911/ent_jn.htm. 2 November 2013. dead.
  4. Web site: Watson . Rana Wehbe . Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars. 2023-10-31 . Forbes . en.
  5. Web site: Marian Rivera honored as one of Preview PH's most influential personalities for 2022 GMA Entertainment . 2023-10-31 . www.gmanetwork.com.
  6. Web site: Abad . Ysa . 2021-12-14 . 'A great experience': Marian Rivera says she's honored to be a Miss Universe 2021 judge . 2023-10-31 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  7. Web site: Homepage. Abs-cbn.com. 1 August 2015.
  8. Web site: Marian Rivera in Skyflakes commercial. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Gz4vi-ukMJg . 2021-12-21 . live. 22 February 2009 . YouTube. 1 August 2015.
  9. Web site: Marian Rivera's 1st TV Commercial: Skyflakes. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/xkLRcd5RhkE . 2021-12-21 . live. 26 October 2009 . YouTube. 1 August 2015.
  10. Web site: Marian Rivera biography/profile. Lovely Philippines. 10 March 2013.
  11. News: Ingrid. Villafuerte. 'Marimar' fever hits Cosmopolitan magazine. 2 October 2007. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 16 February 2008.
  12. News: Marian in her scariest. The Philippine Star.
  13. News: Pinoy and Malaysian stars together in afternoon soap. 19 February 2007. Malaya. 4 February 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20040224014007/http://www.malaya.com.ph/feb19/ente2.htm. 24 February 2004.
  14. Web site: Super Twins. IMDB. 10 March 2013.
  15. Web site: Tanya Garcia ready to face Marian Rivera. 8 June 2011 . Pinoy Parazzi. 10 March 2013.
  16. News: GMA News. Marian Rivera got the lead role in Marimar. GMA Network. 10 March 2013.
  17. News: Erece. Dinno. GMA-7 formally announced Marian Rivera as the Philippines' Marimar. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  18. Web site: Diones. Allan. Marian Rivera has "80 percent" chance of playing Marimar. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  19. News: Marian Rivera overwhelmed by success of "Marimar" pilot episode. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 24 May 2012.
  20. Web site: MariMar (TV Series 2007). IMDb.com. 23 June 2015.
  21. News: Marian enjoys 'Marimar' stardom: They call me Bella. GMA News. 23 June 2015.
  22. News: Peralta. Ma. Veronica. Marian Rivera debuts on the cover of FHM Philippines' 150th issue. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  23. News: GMA News. Marian Rivera appears on two MMFF movies. 30 October 2007. 15 March 2008.
  24. News: Ces. Evangelista. Marian Rivera confirms she is the new Dyesebel. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 22 February 2008. 10 March 2008.
  25. News: Almo. Nerissa. Marian Rivera refuses to talk about her rumored lovelife. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131102025907/http://www.pep.ph/news/15873/Marian-Rivera-refuses-to-talk-about-her-rumored-lovelife. 2 November 2013. dead.
  26. Web site: My Bestfriend's Girlfriend. IMDb.com. 10 March 2013.
  27. News: 'One True Love' opens in cinemas on November 19. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  28. News: Pagsolingan. Karen. PEP Review: Fall in love with "One True Love". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 23 June 2015.
  29. News: Godinez. Bong. "Shake, Rattle and Roll X" reinvents the aswang myth. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  30. News: Erece. Dinno. Tenth installment of "Shake, Rattle & Roll" is another casting coup. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  31. Web site: Marian Rivera Honored at Walk of Fame. December 2008. 23 June 2015.
  32. News: Canlas. Nelson. Launching of Marian Rivera's dance album swamped by fans. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 11 March 2013.
  33. Web site: Marian Rivera's Dance Hits' album now certified platinum. Cerphin via People's Journal. 11 March 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131101235343/http://cerphin.net/balita/Marian-Riveras-Dance-Hits-album-now-certified-platinum/artikulo/14435/. 1 November 2013.
  34. Web site: Marian Rivera's "Sabay Sabay Tayo" turns gold!. 22 February 2009. Universal Records. 11 March 2013.
  35. News: Noel B.. Orsal. Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera will do straight drama in "Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 27 September 2008. 4 June 2010.
  36. News: Dimaculangan. Jocelyn. Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes start shooting for next project. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  37. News: Darna: Marian Rivera Flying High. The Philippine Star. 23 June 2015.
  38. News: Torre. Nestor. Loud, livid welcome for 'Darna's' return. 10 March 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 14 August 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120817172329/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090814-220310/Loud-livid-welcome-for-Darnas-return. 17 August 2012.
  39. News: Mendoza. Ruel. Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo attend premiere of Tarot without Dingdong and Pauleen. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 22 March 2013.
  40. News: Marian Rivera rates her lovelife more than perfect. GMA News via PEP. 22 March 2013.
  41. News: Pacquaio goes wacky in Show Me Da Manny . 10 March 2013 . Manila Bulletin. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120825184632/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/217049/manny-pacquiao-goe . 25 August 2012 .
  42. News: Villenia. Dina Marie. Show Me Da Manny Sitcome Nakakaaliw. 22 March 2013. The Philippine Star. 25 August 2009.
  43. News: Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes are reunited in You To Me are Everything. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  44. News: GMA News. Marian Rivera is the sexiest Super Heroine. GMA Network. 10 March 2013.
  45. News: Salanga. Elyas. Marian Rivera on becoming the new Super Inday: "Proud na talaga ako!". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  46. News: Marian Rivera and Judy Ann Santos will be featured on GMA-7 this Black Saturday. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  47. News: Santiago. Erwin. Temptation Island producers request fans to put "closure" on Marian Rivera-Heart Evangelista "minor incident". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  48. News: Garcia. Paula. Temptation Island stars narrate how they prepared for this contemporary remake. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  49. News: GMA News. PDF. Ang Panday 2: A timely preachy movie. 23 June 2015.
  50. News: GMA News. PEP: Amaya is GMA-7's 'most expensive primetime series'. GMA Network. 10 March 2013.
  51. News: Calderon. Ricky. Marian Rivera, Gerald Anderson win top acting honors in Golden Screen TV Awards. 10 March 2013. The Philippine Star. 6 March 2013.
  52. Web site: Valeza. Karen. Marian, Gerald win top honors at Golden Screen Awards. March 2013 . Yahoo! Philippines. 10 March 2013.
  53. Web site: Amaya & Marian Rivera Are Recognized In Northwest Samar State University Annual Awards. Video: 24 Oras, GMA News. Filipinas in Showbiz. 13 March 2013.
  54. Web site: Marian Rivera reiterates promise to announce plans to get hitched. Yahoo! Philippines via Manila Bulletin. 13 March 2013.
  55. News: Gonzales. Rommel. Amaya and Philippine Treasures recognized for showcasing Philippine jewelry heritage. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  56. News: Gonzales. Rommel. Marian Rivera reunites with Katrina Halili in My Beloved; wants to enrol in a culinary school. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 March 2013.
  57. Web site: Dingdong and Marian team-up anew in 'My Beloved'. GMA Network. 10 March 2013.
  58. News: Marian to star in a new GMA sitcom . https://archive.today/20120710002915/http://mb.com.ph/articles/356679/marian-to-star-in-new-gma-sitcom . dead . 10 July 2012 . 10 March 2013 . Manila Bulletin.
  59. News: GMA News. Carampel. Aubrey. Marian Rivera, balik-comedy sa bagong show na 'Tweets for my Sweet'. Showbiz Exclusives: Video. GMA Network. 10 March 2013.
  60. News: Espinosa. Aries. All systems go for new 'Extra Challenge'. 10 March 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 20 October 2012.
  61. News: SunStar. Jarloc. Glaiza. Marian, Richard host new season of 'Extra Challenge'. Sun Star Manila. 10 March 2013.
  62. News: Bautista. Mario. Marian in Pinoy version of 'Temptation of Wife'. 10 March 2013. Malaya. 14 August 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20130416061042/http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/10571-marian-in-pinoy-version-of-temptation-of-wife. 16 April 2013.
  63. Web site: '아내의 유혹' 표절논란 결국 법정으로...정 작가-SBS "법적 대응". Chosun News, Korea. 10 March 2013.
  64. News: GMA News. Dennis Trillo: 'Hindi pala maganda ang pagiging babaero'. GMA Network. 10 March 2013.
  65. News: Ramos. NR. Marian Rivera is big in Vietnam. 13 November 2013. Manila Bulletin. 6 November 2013.
  66. News: Rula. Gorgy. Marian Rivera mobbed by fans in Vietnam. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 13 November 2013.
  67. News: GMA News. Macapendeg. Mac. Marian Rivera nanalong Best Drama Actress sa 27th Star Awards for TV. GMA Network. 1 August 2015.
  68. Web site: Marian Rivera, Best Actress in a Lead Role. Asian Television Awards. 13 November 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131120215310/http://ata.onscreenasia.com/ata2013/nomination-list.asp. 20 November 2013.
  69. News: Marian Rivera may just be in network transition. 21 April 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 14 April 2013.
  70. News: Donato. Jerry. How Richard will win his lady boss' heart. The Philippine Star. 10 March 2013.
  71. News: GMA News. Garcia. Rose. Marian Rivera to venture into film production in 2013. GMA Network via PEP. 10 March 2013.
  72. News: Cruz. Marinel. Marian Rivera ready for steamy scenes on the big screen. 21 April 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 10 April 2013.
  73. Web site: Kapuso Marian, willing to work with Star Cinema. Yahoo! Philippines. 21 April 2013.
  74. News: Marian Rivera, Piolo Pascual kiss in new film. ABS-CBN News. 21 April 2013.
  75. News: Abunda. Boy. Meet the Kung Fu divas. 1 August 2015. The Philippine Star. 2 March 2013.
  76. News: Heard: Ai-Ai de las Alas on Marian Rivera. 10 March 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 25 February 2013.
  77. News: Miralles. Nitz. Pelikula nina AiAi at Marian isasali na lang sa 2013 MMFF. 26 April 2013. The Philippine Star. 20 April 2013.
  78. News: Marian Rivera addresses detractors. ABS-CBN News. 21 April 2013.
  79. News: Garcia. Rose. Marian Rivera enjoys wearing two hats in Kung Fu Divas. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 21 April 2013.
  80. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/09/22/marian-rivera-happy-working-star-cinema-304664 Marian Rivera happy working with Star Cinema
  81. http://www.pep.ph/news/40443/marian-rivera-crossing-over-to-abs-cbn-to-promote-kung-fu-divas-ldquoparang-nawawala-napuputol-ang-rivalry-ng-dalawardquo "Marian Rivera crossing over to ABS-CBN to promote Kung Fu Divas: 'Parang nawawala, napuputol ang rivalry ng dalawa'"
  82. http://www.pep.ph/news/40362/gma-primetime-queen-marian-rivera-steps-into-abs-cbn-territory-for-star-cinema39s-kung-fu-divas GMA primetime queen Marian Rivera steps into ABS-CBN territory for Star Cinema's Kung Fu Divas
  83. Web site: The stars of "Carmela". GMA Network. 26 November 2013. 10 December 2013.
  84. News: GMA News. Zapata. Erwin. Marian Rivera is Ginebra 2014 calendar girl, to team up with Alden Richards in next soap. GMA Network. 19 November 2013.
  85. Erwin Santiago. "Marian Rivera confirms team-up with Alden Richards in next soap; thankful for all the blessings coming her way", PEP.ph, 13 November 2013; accessed 1 August 2015.
  86. Web site: Portillo. Samantha. Marian Rivera, all set for 'Carmela'. GMA Network. 4 December 2013. 10 December 2013.
  87. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/357436/showbiz/marian-rivera-spends-holy-week-with-dingdong-dantes-in-japan Marian Rivera spends Holy Week with Dingdong Dantes in Japan
  88. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/504174/showbiz/look-marian-rivera-graces-magazine-cover-says-pregnancy-is-a-beautiful-thing "Marian Rivera says pregnancy is a beautiful thing"
  89. http://filipinasinshowbiz.com/2015/04/16/marian-rivera-receives-ustv-student-leaders-choice-of-female-social-media-personality-award Marian Rivera receives USTv's 'Student Leaders Choice for Female Social Media Personality'
  90. http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/marianrivera/articles/2015-06-10/16445/Marian-Rivera-hailed-as-one-of-the-most-influential-Filipinos-online#sthash.25Gk2zYt.dpuf Marian Rivera hailed as one of the most influential Filipinos online
  91. http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/18822/marian-rivera-ai-ai-delas-alas-get-new-tv-show-sunday-pinasaya#OC0CjVLzo0LAQRD0.99 Marian Rivera and Ai-Ai delas Alas get new television show
  92. News: Marian Rivera to be part of new 'Encantadia'. The Philippine Star.
  93. News: LOOK: Marian Rivera makes cameo appearance in 'Imagine You & Me'. GMA News.
  94. Web site: Dingdong Dantes sitcom with wife Marian Rivera is dream come true . Garcia, Rose . May 7, 2022 . PEP . June 18, 2024.
  95. Web site: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera aim to give another quality film for moviegoers . gmanetwork.com . 2024-04-11 . 2024-06-18.
  96. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/890951/marian-rivera-is-tiktok-philippines-breakthrough-creator-of-the-year/story/ Marian Rivera is TikTok Philippines' 'Breakthrough Creator of the Year'
  97. https://www.tiktok.com/@marianrivera/video/7265653123367161094?lang=en Marian Rivera on TikTok
  98. https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/most-followed-filipino-celebrities-2023-a5322-20231213 Get To Know The ~*Most Followed*~ Filipino Celebrities Across The Internet
  99. Web site: Marian Rivera and Gabby Concepcion with Max Collins to star in upcoming GMA primetime series . Mariano, Dianne . July 11, 2023 . . June 18, 2024.
  100. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/904488/marian-rivera-to-star-in-cinemalaya-film-balota/story/ Marian Rivera to star in Cinemalaya film 'Balota'
  101. https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/115001/marian-rivera-named-one-of-the-best-actresses-at-cinemalaya-2024/story Marian Rivera named one of the best actresses at Cinemalaya 2024
  102. News: Jimenez. Fidel. Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes help 'Ondoy' victims. GMA News. GMA Network. 11 March 2013.
  103. Web site: Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes Help Out W/ Ondoy. Filipinas in Showbiz. 11 March 2013.
  104. News: Gonzales. Rommel. Senator Bong Revilla, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Ogie Alcasid, and other celebrities appeal for donations for victims of typhoon Sendong. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 11 March 2013.
  105. Web site: Marriott Manila partners with Marian Rivera and Red Cross for Sendong victims. Flickr. 11 March 2013.
  106. Web site: Marian Rivera, Red Cross PH, & Marriot Manila For Sendong Victims. Filipinas in Showbiz. 11 March 2013.
  107. Web site: Marian Rivera Joins Red Cross to Help out Flood Victims. Female Network. 11 March 2013.
  108. News: GMA News. Pata. Danny. Marian Rivera brings a dose of comfort to QC flood victims. GMA Network. 11 March 2013.
  109. News: Spotted: Marian Rivera helping in Red Cross relief operation. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 11 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131102025327/http://www.pep.ph/peparazzi/photos/3363/spotted-marian-rivera-helping-in-red-cross-relief-operation. 2 November 2013. dead.
  110. Web site: Philippines: Actress Marian Rivera Rolls Up Sleeves For Typhoon General Relief. First Post, India. 11 March 2013.
  111. Web site: Kris Aquino and Marian Rivera helps typhoon Victims. Friendly Showbiz Gossip. 11 March 2013.
  112. News: Jarloc. Glaiza. Celebrities help flood victims. SunStar. 11 March 2013.
  113. News: GMA News. Rula. Gorgy. Marian Rivera celebrates 28th birthday with blood-letting event. Showbiz. GMA Network via PEP. 11 March 2013.
  114. News: Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera 'ukay-ukay' fundraiser at Noel Bazaar. 21 November 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 20 November 2013.
  115. News: Smith. Chuck. Marian on stars flaunting donations for typhoon victims: 'What's wrong?'. 21 November 2013. The Philippine Star. 14 November 2013.
  116. News: Gonzales. Rommel. Marian Rivera on relief efforts for Yolanda victims: "Huwag na lang nating pag-usapan kung ano yung mga naitutulong.". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 21 November 2013.
  117. News: Miralles. Nitz. Marian inako ang pagtulong sa mga mangingisdang nasalanta. The Philippine Star. 10 December 2013.
  118. News: Garcia. Rose. Marian Rivera proposes livelihood program instead of relief goods for Yolanda victims. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 December 2013.
  119. http://www.theglobaldispatch.com/marian-rivera-and-dingdong-dantes-join-peta-in-calling-for-the-transfer-of-mali-the-elephant-from-manila-zoo-98312 Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes join PETA in calling for the transfer of Mali, the elephant, from Manila Zoo
  120. http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2014-04-01/1181/Marian-Rivera-appointed-as-Ambassador-for-Women-and-Children-with-Disabilities#sthash.JsmZGYca.dpuf Marian Rivera appointed by the Congress of the Philippines as Ambassador for Women and Children with Disabilities
  121. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/382525/showbiz/marian-rivera-s-newest-advocacy-yan-ang-smile Marian Rivera's newest advocacy, "Smile Train"
  122. 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2008. FHM Philippines. 12 March 2013.
  123. Eduvas. Ronjay. Marian Rivera – FHM Cover Girl. January 2013. FHM Philippines. 12 March 2013.
  124. News: Godinez. Bong. Marian Rivera crowned as FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman, 2008. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 12 March 2013.
  125. 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2009. FHM Philippines. 12 March 2013.
  126. 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2010. FHM Philippines. 12 March 2013.
  127. 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011. FHM Philippines. 12 March 2013.
  128. Web site: Top Celebrity Endorsers of 2009. Getitfromboy.net. 24 May 2012.
  129. Web site: Top 10 Most In-Demand Celebrity Endorsers. Spot.ph. 24 May 2012.
  130. News: Catapang. Charlotte. YES! reveals list of Top 20 endorsers this August. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 12 March 2013.
  131. Web site: YES! names the Top Celebrity Endorsers of 2011. SPOT.ph. 12 March 2013.
  132. News: Alpino. Elli. Marian Rivera places 9th in Top 10 International Beauties of 2012. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 13 March 2013.
  133. Web site: Top 10 International Beauties Of 2012. 7 February 2012 . Top Tenz. 13 March 2013.
  134. News: Guanio. Pia. Marian Rivera, napabilang sa 'Top 10 International Beauties Of 2012'. GMA News. 13 March 2013.
  135. 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012. FHM Philippines. 12 March 2013.
  136. News: Lo. Ricky. Dingdong OKs Marian Rivera's sexy FHM cover pictorial. 12 March 2013. The Philippine Star. 14 January 2013.
  137. News: Gonzales. Rommel. Marian Rivera on getting this year's FHM sexiest list top position: "Ang hirap mag-expect dahil hindi naman ako bumibili ng boto ko.". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 12 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130609032846/http://pep.ph/peparazzi/videos/3526/marian-rivera-on-getting-this-years-fhm-sexiest-list-top-position-ang-hirap-mag-expect-dahil-hindi-naman-ako-bumibili-ng-boto-ko. 9 June 2013. dead.
  138. Web site: Marian Rivera's sexy 'pasabog' for the New Year. 11 January 2013 . Yahoo! Philippines. 12 March 2013.
  139. News: ABS-CBN News. Marian Rivera graces FHM cover for first time. ABS-CBN Corporation. 7 January 2013. 12 March 2013.
  140. News: Sallan. Erwin. Marian Rivera sizzles anew in Cosmo Swimsuit Special issue. InterAksyon. 12 March 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130315035222/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/photo-marian-rivera-sizzles-anew-in-cosmo-swimsuit-special-issue/. 15 March 2013.
  141. News: Marian Rivera poses in bikini for mag cover. ABS-CBN News. 12 March 2013.
  142. Web site: Salazar. Marian. Marian Rivera and Robin Padilla Talk about Keeping Fit for Women's Health and Men's Health. Female Network. 12 March 2013.
  143. This Year's Sexiest Woman in the Land: Marian Rivera!. FHM Philippines. 21 July 2013.
  144. News: Sepe. Fernando. Marian Rivera leads FHM 'sexiest' party. ABS-CBN News. 13 November 2007. 21 July 2013.
  145. Web site: Carlos. Kevin. Marian Rivera steals show at FHM Sexiest Women victory party. GMA Network. 21 July 2013.
  146. News: Santos. Matikas. Marian Rivera heats up catwalk at magazine's victory party. 21 July 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 11 July 2013.
  147. News: Ramos. NR. Marian Rivera: Highest paid calendar girl?. 19 November 2013. Manila Bulletin. 14 November 2013.
  148. News: Smith. Chuck. A sexier, more confident Marian Rivera is Ginebra's 2014 calendar girl. 19 November 2013. The Philippine Star. 13 November 2013.
  149. News: LOOK: Marian Rivera is Ginebra calendar girl. ABS-CBN News. 13 November 2013. 19 November 2013.
  150. News: Dingdong Dantes proposes marriage to Marian Rivera. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 19 February 2014. 1 August 2015.
  151. Web site: Dingdong & Marian Engagement: Macau & The Surprise TV Proposal . Filipinasinshowbiz.com. 1 August 2015.
  152. News: Gabinete. Jojo. Marian Rivera needs to get baptized again in Catholic church before her wedding. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 17 August 2015. 21 August 2014. fil.
  153. Web site: CONJUGATIONS – The Papal Visit: a Protestant Perspective . January 19, 2015 . Shahani . Lila Ramos . . . January 19, 2015.
  154. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/12/30/1407904/photos-minutes-marian-dingdong-wedding Dantes-Rivera wedding
  155. News: Kee . Raoul Chee . The wedding of the year was a design success . 12 January 2020 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. 7 January 2015.
  156. News: Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes announce pregnancy. 14 August 2015. ABS-CBN News. 13 April 2015.
  157. http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2015-11-23/19955/JUST-IN-Marian-Rivera-gives-birth-to-Baby-Maria-Letizia
  158. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/184020/marian-rivera-gives-birth-to-first-child-maria-letizia
  159. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/545435/showbiz/marian-rivera-gives-birth-to-baby-maria-letizia
  160. https://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/23/15/look-dingdong-holds-baby-letizia
  161. News: LOOK: Dingdong, Marian welcome their second child, son Jose Sixto . 12 January 2020 . ABS-CBN News. 16 April 2019.
  162. Web site: Enteng Kabisote 2. IMDb.com. 1 August 2015.
  163. Web site: Pamahiin. Regalmultimedia.net. 1 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085556/http://www.regalmultimedia.net/v2/pamahiin/content/cast.html. 24 September 2015.
  164. News: Mark Herras and Marian Rivera star in their first film together. 4 July 2007. iGMA.tv.
  165. News: Ruel. Mendoza. Marian Rivera shows her comic side in Desperadas. 27 December 2007. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 3 February 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135921/http://www.pep.ph/news/15885/Marian-Rivera-shows-her-comic-side-in-Desperadas. 24 September 2015. dead.
  166. Web site: My Best Friend's Girlfriend. IMDb.com. 1 August 2015.
  167. News: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera begin shooting "One True Love". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 24 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20090429072901/http://www.pep.ph/guide/2644/Dingdong-Dantes-and-Marian-Rivera-begin-shooting-One-True-Love. 29 April 2009. dead.
  168. News: Marian Rivera currently shooting four movies simultaneously. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 24 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20131030205727/http://www.pep.ph/news/19741/Marian-Rivera-currently-shooting-four-movies-simultaneously. 30 October 2013. dead.
  169. http://www.pep.ph/news/20602/Marian-Rivera-slated-to-do-three-movies-this-year Marian Rivera slated to do three movies this year
  170. News: Sun, 2013/01/06 – 2:52am . Icons talent management na pag-aari ng ex ni Jolina 'pinipirata' ang mga artista ng GMA 7. The Philippine Star. 6 January 2013. 15 March 2013.
  171. https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/109497/gma-shows-anchors-and-celebrities-win-at-platinum-stallion-national-media-awards/story GMA shows, anchors, and celebrities win at Platinum Stallion National Media Awards
  172. News: Kristofer. Purnell. Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards, DongYan to receive Box Office honors . 18 June 2024 . Philstar . 3 May 2024.
  173. https://mb.com.ph/2024/6/3/abs-cbn-shows-and-personalities-rack-distinguished-recognitions-at-the-5th-village-pipol-choice-awards ABS-CBN shows and personalities rack distinguished recognitions at the 5th Village Pipol Choice Awards
  174. News: Hermes Joy . Tunac. FAMAS Awards 2024: Here is the complete list of winners . June 18, 2024 . GMA Network . 27 May 2024.
  175. https://www.philstar.com/movies/2024/06/12/2362334/firefly-rewind-mallari-gomburza-lead-40th-pmpc-star-awards-movies-nominees 'Firefly,' 'Rewind,' 'Mallari,' 'GomBurZa' lead 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominees
  176. https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/14/kathryn-bernardo-julia-montes-marian-rivera-vie-for-best-actress-at-7th-eddys-1327 Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Marian Rivera vie for Best Actress at 7th Eddys
  177. https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/114051/dingdong-dantes-alden-richards-and-marian-rivera-named-as-box-office-heroes-at-the-eddys-awards/story Dingdong Dantes, Alden Richards, and Marian Rivera named as Box Office Heroes at The EDDYS Awards
  178. News: "Marimar" cast members | Gallery . Philippine Entertainment Portal. 1 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141023111233/http://www.pep.ph/photos/529/%22Marimar%22_cast_members . 23 October 2014 . dead .
  179. News: PEP Review: Amaya takes a bold step in epic storytelling. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 1 August 2015.
  180. News: PEP Review: Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera starrer, My Beloved, offers high production values on its pilot week. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 1 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20140121030320/http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/9855/pep-review-dingdong-dantes-marian-rivera-starrer-my-beloved-offers-high-production-values-on-its-pilot-week. 21 January 2014. dead.
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