Marian Rivera
Nickname: Yan-yan
Birthday: August 12,1984
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
Showbiz Anniversary: January 1, 2005
Personal
Full Name: Marian Rivera Gracia
Claim to Fame:
Marian started ramp modeling and eventually ventured into TV commercials. Her first two were for Skin White and Sky Flakes.
Marian Gracia Rivera is a Filipina – Spanish actress and Commercial model. 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.
Biography
Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, who is Spanish, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite. 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.
Rivera attended Saint Francis of Assisi College System where she spent her Elementary and High School years and De La Salle University-Dasmariñas for college. She had a 3-month practicum, after which she graduated with a degree in B.S. Psychology.
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.
Later on, GMA Network cast her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli with Alfred Vargas and Super Twins.
In 2006, Rivera signed a contract for Regal Films that cast her in the horror movie, Pamahiin along with Dennis Trillo and Iya Villania.
In 2007, starred the title role of MariMar. It premiered on August 13, 2007 with a 36.6% rating.
Later, Rivera was Awarded in GMMSF Inc. honoring her as Phenomenal TV Star in the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
Rivera also starred in two MMFF movie entries such as Bahay Kubo and Desperadas. In 2008, Rivera’s starred her first leading lady movie with Richard Gutierrez in the hit blockbuster romantic-comedy My Best Friend’s Girlfriend.
In 2008, Rivera plays the role of Dyesebel. Dingdong Dantes, who was her leading man in MariMar, pairs up with Rivera as Fredo. Rivera plays as a beautiful young mermaid under the ocean. It aired on April 28, 2008.
Marian recently finished a movie with Dingdong Dantes and her Desperadas co-star Iza Calzado, One True Love, which rated well in the box office. She played the role of “Nieves” in her title episode of Shake, Rattle & Roll X, an MMFF entry. She also worked with singer and songwriter Ogie Alcasid along with Desperadas main stars, in the second movie of Desperadas”
For 2009, Rivera will star on Carlo J. Caparas’ Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang to be shown February. Rivera will also star in another GMA Films and Regal Entertainment co production movie with a new tandem of her and Dennis Trillo.
Favorites
Marian’s hit list:
1. Her favorite funny movie is Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle!
2. She won dance competitions in school.
3. She used to have a pet Shi Tzu, but she had to give it away because she is allergic to dogs.
4. Her comfort food is anything chocolate.
Her most treasured item is a Sto. Niño ball that she brings with her at all times. It was given by her mother, and she considers it her lucky charm!
Star Trivia:
Marian named her two cars “Cariño” and “Amigo!”
Bet you didn’t know! Marian talks to her cars, and she believes they give her good luck!
Endorsements
| Products |
|---|
| Hawaiian Tropic Sunglasses |
| Particles Shirt |
| Jag Jeans Black |
| Karimadon |
| PLDT (4 commercials) |
| Maxipeel (exfoliant / soap / lotion) |
| Nesvita |
| Sunsilk (6 commercials) |
| San Mig Light with Dingdong Dantes |
| Gran Matador Brandy with Dingdong Dantes |
| Phoenix Petroleum |
| Fit ‘n Right with Richard Gutierrez & Mariel Rodriguez (2 commercials) |
| Blue Water Day Spa with Piolo Pascual |
| Laser Light Facial Care |
| Natasha |
| Happee |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Clarisse Galang | TAPE, Inc. |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Almira Alejandro / Alegra | |
| Pinakamamahal | Carissa Crismundo | ||
| 2007 | Muli | Racquel Estadilla | GMA Network |
| Super Twins | Ester Paredes | ||
| MariMar | MariMar Perez / Bella Aldama / Marimar Aldama Santibanes | ||
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo’s Dyesebel | Dyesebel / Isabel / Cassandra[12] | |
| 2009 | Carlo J. Caparas’ Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang[13] | Proserfina Valdez |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2[14] | Alyssa | OctoArts Films |
| 2006 | Pamahiin[5] | Becca | Regal Entertainment |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo[15] | Lily | |
| 2008 | Desperadas[16] | Courtney | |
| My Best Friend’s Girlfriend [17] | Grace | GMA Films | |
| One True Love[18] | Joy | ||
| Scaregiver[19] | cameo | OctoArts Films | |
| Desperadas 2 | Courtney | Regal Entertainment | |
| Shake Rattle & Roll X | Nieves | ||
| 2009 | Nieves[20] | ||
| The Other Man[21] | - | ||
| Tarot[22] | - |
Discography
Dance album
| Year | Album | Label | Sales | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Marian Rivera Dance Hits[23] | Universal Records | 60,000 | 2x Platinum[24] |
| Retro Crazy[25] | TBA | TBA |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Won[3] |
| FHM Philippines | FHM Philippines Sexiest Women | Rank #38 | |
| 2007 | Rank #24 | ||
| 2008 | 1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards | Favorite Television Actress | Won[26] |
| 4th USTV Students’ Choice Awards | Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries | Won[27] | |
| 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Star | Won[28] | |
| Phenomenal TV Star | Won[28] | ||
| Maxim Magazine | Hot 100 | Rank #2 | |
| FHM Philippines | FHM Philippines Sexiest Woman | (Rank #1)[29] | |
| Uno Magazine Awards | Real Hottest Women | Rank #7 | |
| 56th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Achievement Awards | Won |
