Marian Rivera Biography
Marian Rivera Biography: Marian Gracia Rivera, more popularly known as Marian Rivera (born August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She rose to fame for her title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar. With her gorgeous looks and acting prowess, here’s a girl who has what it takes to have staying power in showbiz.
Basic Info
Name: Marian Rivera
Nickname: Yan-yan
Birthday: August 12
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
Showbiz Anniversary: 2005
Early life
Rivera’s father is a Spaniard named Francisco Javier Gracia while her mother is a Filipina named Amalia Rivera.[1] Her parents separated when she was 2 years of age.
While her parents stayed in Spain where her mother worked as an OFW, and Marian was sent to live with her grandmother in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines.
Career
Rivera began her career as a ramp and commercial model, which landed her with an appearance on TV advertisements for Skin White Lotion and Sky Flakes crackers. Production company TAPE Inc. then signed her to cast in a series of afternoon soap operas for GMA Network: Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat (where she was named as the “Best New Female Personality” at the 2006 PMPC Star Awards ) and Pinakamamahal. Oyo Boy Sotto was her leading man in these soaps. GMA Network then cast her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli and the primetime telefantasya Super Twins.
Rivera rose to fame when she won an audition for the title role of MariMar, the remake of the Mexican telenovela which starred Thalía. MariMar premiered on August 13, 2007 with a 36.6% rating.
She also branched out in the music industry with the release of a dance album Marian Rivera Dance Hits, wherein she did not record the songs but instead presented a dance choreography for each track.
In 2008, Rivera was honored as 2007′s Favorite Television Actress in the First Annual Filipino-American Visionary Awards. She also received an award for Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries in the 4th USTV Students’ Choice Awards.
Favorites
Hobbies: Dancing, listening to music
Sports:
Pet/s:
Actors/Actresses
Local: Sharon Cuneta
Movie: Devil Wears Prada
TV Show: Pinakamamahal
Singers:
Song: Mostly love songs
Music: All type except rock music
Book: He Is Not Into You
Personal Info:
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. (source)
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| Marian Rivera |
Basic Info
Name: Marian Rivera
Nickname: Yan-yan
Birthday: August 12
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
Showbiz Anniversary: 2005
Early life
Rivera’s father is a Spaniard named Francisco Javier Gracia while her mother is a Filipina named Amalia Rivera.[1] Her parents separated when she was 2 years of age.
While her parents stayed in Spain where her mother worked as an OFW, and Marian was sent to live with her grandmother in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines.
Career
Rivera began her career as a ramp and commercial model, which landed her with an appearance on TV advertisements for Skin White Lotion and Sky Flakes crackers. Production company TAPE Inc. then signed her to cast in a series of afternoon soap operas for GMA Network: Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat (where she was named as the “Best New Female Personality” at the 2006 PMPC Star Awards ) and Pinakamamahal. Oyo Boy Sotto was her leading man in these soaps. GMA Network then cast her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli and the primetime telefantasya Super Twins.
Rivera rose to fame when she won an audition for the title role of MariMar, the remake of the Mexican telenovela which starred Thalía. MariMar premiered on August 13, 2007 with a 36.6% rating.
She also branched out in the music industry with the release of a dance album Marian Rivera Dance Hits, wherein she did not record the songs but instead presented a dance choreography for each track.
In 2008, Rivera was honored as 2007′s Favorite Television Actress in the First Annual Filipino-American Visionary Awards. She also received an award for Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries in the 4th USTV Students’ Choice Awards.
Favorites
Hobbies: Dancing, listening to music
Sports:
Pet/s:
Actors/Actresses
Local: Sharon Cuneta
Movie: Devil Wears Prada
TV Show: Pinakamamahal
Singers:
Song: Mostly love songs
Music: All type except rock music
Book: He Is Not Into You
Personal Info:
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. (source)
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