Marian Rivera
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Marian Rivera (born Marian Gracia Rivera on August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipina 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 that was aired in GMA Network. However, her breakout role did not come until 2007 when she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar.
Personal
Full Name: Marian Rivera Garcia
Nickname: Yan-yan
Birthday: August 12, 1984
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
Showbiz Anniversary: 2005
Favorites
Hobbies: Dancing, listening to music
Actors/Actresses Local: Sharon Cuneta
Movie: Devil Wears Prada
TV Show: Pinakamamahal
Song: Mostly love songs
Music: All type except rock music
Book: He Is Not Into You
Personal
Full Name: Marian Rivera Gracia
Adjective that best describes you: Strong and sweet person
Fashion: Rubber shoes, jeans and t-shirt
Fashion icon: None
Most treasured item: Sto. Nino, given by my mother
Pet Peeves: Walang respeto sa tao, ma-pride na tao
Fears: To lose my love ones
Unforgettable childhood memory: Normal lang akong bata na lumaki sa Lola, naglalaro sa loob ng bahay kasama ng mga pinsan
Goals: To receive an acting award
Role Model: My Lola- Francisca Rivera
Q & A
Why did you enter showbusiness?
Actually, dati pa akong kinukuha para mag-artista pero priority ko ang pag-aaral ko. Nakapagtapos ako at nakapag-commercial. Nakilala ko si Popoy tapos pinahanap ako ni Tita Malou para i-partner kay Oyo, tapos doon na nagsimula
What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
Siguro my first TV show which was Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
It’s either I’m working for special children or I might be with my Mom in London
What is your biggest frustration/regret?
I don’t have regret or frustration in life. Everything happened to me made me a stronger person. It was given to me with purpose to make me ready and better person.
What do most people not know about you?
I’m really a homebody, bihira lang talaga akong maglalabas ng bahay kung hindi lang kay Popoy
What are you most proud of?
I’m proud of who I am, of how I was brought up by my parents and my Lola
What do you value most?
My family
What do you want to achieve?
I want to excel more in my craft and I want to have an acting award and most importantly, to have more time with my family
What is your advice to aspiring artists?
No matter what happened, even how busy you are, always give thanks for all the blessings that you’ve received.
