50 Facts About Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes is a Spanish-Filipino actress, commercial model and entrepreneur.

Marian Rivera has starred in films such as My Bestfriend's Girlfriend, You to Me Are Everything, and Panday 2.

Marian Rivera was selected as one of the members of the selection committee at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant.

Marian Rivera Gracia was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite.

Marian Rivera's 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.

Marian Rivera pursued her elementary and high school education at Saint Francis of Assisi College System, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from the De La Salle University-Dasmarinas.

Marian Rivera pursued ramp modelling in her elementary schooling years then later as TV commercial model for SkinWhite lotion, Sky Flakes biscuits, and other labels.

Marian Rivera made her first supporting role film appearance through OctoArts' Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues in 2005 as the fairy Alyssa.

In June 2007, Marian Rivera auditioned for and won the lead role in GMA Network's adaptation of the popular Mexican series MariMar.

Marian Rivera was acknowledged as a Phenomenal TV Star in the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc in 2008.

In 2008, Marian 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.

Marian Rivera was among the third batch of stars honored in the Eastwood City Walk of Fame located in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City in 2008.

Marian Rivera played Narda, who turns into superheroine Darna, after swallowing a magical stone.

Trillo and Marian Rivera later teamed up for the second time on the horror-suspense film Tarot produced by Regal Entertainment.

Marian Rivera appeared on her first sitcom, Show Me Da Manny, alongside Manny Pacquiao.

Marian Rivera, starred in the Philippine adaptation of Endless Love, a Korean series, aired on GMA Network.

Marian Rivera reunited with Dantes in You to Me Are Everything, a romantic-comedy film under GMA Films which premiered on 5 May 2010.

Marian Rivera played Francisca Carantes, a girl from Cordillera who turns out to be the daughter of a millionaire.

Marian Rivera starred on a Holy Week drama special, Anghel sa Lupa, produced by APT Entertainment, as well as in a Christmas series aired on GMA Network, The Christmas Doll.

Marian Rivera starred in Bong Revilla's film, Ang Panday 2.

In 2012, Marian 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.

Marian Rivera was punished and sent to earth to become human being.

Marian Rivera 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.

Marian Rivera hosted a reality show, Extra Challenge, with Richard Gutierrez and Boobay.

Marian Rivera played Angeline, a long-suffering wife, who has been lied to by his husband, Marcel and a friend named Heidi.

Marian Rivera appeared on her second movie with Richard Gutierrez in a romantic-comedy film entitled My Lady Boss.

Marian Rivera made an appearance for Ekstra: The Bit Player, an official entry to the 2013 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.

Marian 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, Marian Rivera act as co-producer of the said film.

Marian Rivera 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.

Marian Rivera's last appearance on ABS-CBN was a live interview in Bandila.

In 2015, Marian 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.

Marian Rivera was selected as USTv's Student Leaders Choice for Female Social Media Personality Gawad Sulo ng Bayan Natatanging Pilipinang Aktres sa Pelikula at Telebisyon on Golden Torch CCA, Inc.

Marian Rivera was included to Rogue Magazine's Top 50 Most Influential Filipino Online.

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

Marian 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.

In 2017, Marian Rivera debuted in her drama anthology for Overseas Filipino Workers, Tadhana, which premiered 20 May She appeared in Super Ma'am since September.

In 2021, Marian Rivera was a member of the selection committee for Miss Universe 2021 held at Eilat, Israel.

In 2011, Marian Rivera joined "Marriott Manila", in reaching out for victims of Typhoon Sendong particularly the children in Pasay.

Marian Rivera stated that helping out the victims is her 28th birthday gift to herself.

Marian Rivera said that she didn't 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.

Marian Rivera joined Kris Aquino in visiting affected areas throughout Metro Manila.

Marian 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.

Marian Rivera 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.

Marian Rivera appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine in the same month.

Marian Rivera stated she owed her physique to Muay Thai and Wushu; both forms of martial arts.

Also in 2013, Marian Rivera became the image of popular brand Ginebra San Miguel following her successful stint for the brand back in 2009.

Dantes and Marian Rivera had invited over 1,200 guests to their wedding.

Marian Rivera 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 Marian Rivera announced that they were expecting their second child.