Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera [famously known for her Marimar stint and soon to capture our heart in the upcoming series, Dyesebel] is the fourth celebrity to be featured on "The LimeLight Series"





Basic info:
Name: Marian Rivera
Nickname: Yan-yan
Birthday: August 12
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
Showbiz Anniversary: 2005










Favorites

Marian’s hit list:
1. Her favorite funny movie isHarold and Kumar Go to White Castle!
2. She named her two cars “Cariño” and “Amigo.”
3. She won dance competitions in school.
4. She used to have a pet Shi Tzu, but she had to give it away because she is allergic to dogs.
5. 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!




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 Skyflakes.

Bet you didn’t know! Marian talks to her cars, and she believes they give her good luck!




On the spot:

Why did you enter showbiz? “Actually, hindi ko inisip kahit kailan na magsho-showbiz ako, kasi alam kong sobrang hirap [dito]. Dumating na lang sa point na dinala lang ako ng kapalaran ko na dito ako dapat.”

What’s your biggest dream? “Sino ba naman ang hindi may gustong sobrang maayos ang buhay, di ba? At siguro napatunayan ko na sa sarili ko na kaya kong tumayo sa sarili kong paa na hindi ako umaasa sa kung ano mang mayroon kami. Syempre lagi kong iniisip na lahat ng bagay, hindi forever. Kaya ako, gusto ko magkabahay ako at magka-business. Para kahit anong mangyari sa akin, may fallback ako.”



Who or what is your inspiration? “Yung mga taong nakapaligid sa akin na sobrang nagtitiwala sa akin at sobrang mahal ako. Na alam kong [masaya] sila kung saan man ako nandito ngayon.”

Describe yourself in three words. “Makulit, kalog, kaibigan.”





Marian Gracia Rivera, more popularly known as Marian Rivera (born August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipino actress and commercial model. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako. However, her breakout role did not come until she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar. She was awarded with the title "Phenomenal TV Star" in the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards.



Rivera attended local private schools in Cavite including 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 at the National Mental Hospital, after which she graduated with a degree in A.B. Psychology



Television
2005 Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako as Clarisse Galang
2006 Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat as Almira Alejandro/Alegra
2006 Pinakamamahal as Carissa Crismundo
2007 Muli as Racquel Estadilla
2007 Super Twins as Ester Paredes
2007 MariMar as MariMar Perez/Bella Aldama
2008 Dyesebel as Dyesebel



Film

2005 Enteng Kabisote as Alyssa
2006 Pamahiin as Becca
2007 Bahay Kubo as Lily
2008 Desperadas as Courtney
2008 My Best Friend's Girlfriend as Grace



Dance album

2008 Marian Rivera Dance Hits






Awards

2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality
2007 1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards Favorite Television Actress
2008 4th USTV Students' Choice Awards Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries
2008 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Female Star
2008 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards Phenomenal TV Star
2008 Candy Magazine Candy Rap Awards Best Local Female Star

Others:

2006 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman Ranked # 38 [34]
2007 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman Ranked # 24


Reminisce MariMar Perez-Santibañez/Bella Aldama and Sergio Santibañez' sweet moments in this vid:



Credits

photos from: Marianettes of PeX
infos from: www.igma.tv/profile/marian-rivera
infos from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_Rivera
video from: seohee27 of Youtube