Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marian Rivera Gracia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Website | Marian Rivera at iGMA.tv |
Marian Rivera (born August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is an actress.
She is of Spanish-Filipino descent. Her father is a Spaniard named Francisco Javier Gracia while her mother is a Filipina named Amalia Rivera. Her parents separated when she was 2 years of age. Consequently, she and her mother settled in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines, where the future actress grew up.
Marian began her career as a commercial model. After which TAPE Inc., signed and casted her in a series of 3 afternoon soaps for the GMA Network: Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat and Pinakamamahal. Oyo Boy Sotto was her leading man in these three aforementioned soaps. GMA Network then casted her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli and the primetime telefantasya Super Twins.
But her break came when she won the title role of Marimar, the remake of the Mexican telenovela which starred Thalia.
Movie Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2008 | When I Met You [1] | Pre-Production |
| 2008 | My Best Friend's Girlfriend [2] | Grace |
| 2008 | Desperadas [3] | Courtney |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo [4] | Lily |
| 2006 | Pamahiin | Becca |
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2 | Alyssa |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007- | Marimar | Marimar Perez/Bella Aldama | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Super Twins | Ester Paredes | GMA Network |
| 2007-Present | SOP Rules | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Muli | Racquel Estadilla | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Pinakamamahal | Carissa Crismundo | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Almira Alejandro | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Clarisse Galang | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Maynila | Kathy | GMA Network |
Awards
Acting Recognition
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality (rank # 8) |
Other Awards / Recognitions
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award |
| 2007 | FHM Philippines | Ranked # 24 |
| 2006 | FHM Philippines | Ranked # 38 |