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Marian Rivera | |
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.jpg) Rivera at her wedding to Dingdong Dantes, December 2014 | |
| Born | Marian Rivera Gracia August 12, 1984 Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Children | 2 |
Marian Rivera Gracia (born August 12, 1984) is a Filipino actress. Known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines in film and television, she has been cited as one of the highest-paid actresses in the Philippines. Her accolades include a FAMAS Award, five Star Awards, seven Box Office Entertainment Awards, and was named by Forbes as one of the most influential figure in Asia.
Rivera made her acting debut in the television series Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako. She made her breakthrough in a lead role in MariMar (2007–2008), which marked the first of her successful collaborations with Dingdong Dantes, whom she married in 2014.
Early life and background
editMarian Rivera Gracia[1] was born on August 12, 1984, in Madrid, Spain. She is the only child of Amalia Mallari Rivera and Francisco Alonzo Javier Gracia.[2] Her mother is a Filipino and worked as an overseas worker in Spain, whereas her father, a Spanish, has owned a restaurant in Spain.[2] Rivera was raised by her grandmother in Bacoor, Cavite.[1][2] She was educated at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, where she majored in psychology.[2] During her college years, she had a part-time job at ABS-CBN Corporation.[1]
Career
edit2002–2006: Early years
edit2007–2013: Rise to prominence
editRivera's breakthrough came when she starred in a lead role in Marimar, an adaptation of the Mexican television series of the same name. Angel Locsin was first considered for the role, but Locsin rejected, leading to several auditions by multiple actresses. Rivera's audition was successful, and she was subsequently cast in the title role opposite Dingdong Dantes.[3] Rivera said that when she auditioned for the role, she wasn't initially obsessed in getting the role.[4] The show ran from August 13, 2007 to March 14, 2008.[5]
2014–present: Commercial successes in film
editRivera returned to film and starred alongside Dantes in Mae Cruz-Alviar's Rewind. She plays Mary, the wife of John (Dantes) whose relationship has been struggling for years and ended up in an accident where Mary died. In order for her to be saved from the accident, John is given a chance of traveling back in time.[6]
Reception and public image
editOther activities
editPhilantropy and activism
editEndorsements
editPersonal life
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Acting credits and accolades
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Acar, Aedrianne (September 18, 2017). "15 super things you didn't know about Marian Rivera". GMA Network. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Lanot, Marra (December 7, 2009). "Marian in very good company". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (August 28, 2017). "15 actresses who auditioned for MariMar 2007 adaptation: Then and Now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (December 25, 2007). "Naughty and nice lines from celebs in 2007". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 29, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (August 15, 2019). "The evolution of Marian Rivera TV shows". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Siazon, Rachelle (December 4, 2023). "Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes 'first and only choice' as lead stars of Star Cinema's Rewind". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 29, 2024.