Marian Rivera (born Marian Gracia Rivera on August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipina actress, commercial model and occasional singer. 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.[1]

In 2006, Rivera signed a contract for Regal Films that she was cast in the horror movie, Pamahiin along with Dennis Trillo and Iya Villania.[7]

Rivera also starred in two MMFF movie entries such as Bahay Kubo and Desperadas.[8] In 2008, Rivera’s starred her first leading lady movie with Richard Gutierrez in the romantic-comedy My Best Friend’s Girlfriend.

Marian recently filmed a movie with Dingdong Dantes and her Desperadas co-star Iza Calzado, One True Love,[9] .

In 2009 she then, played the role of “Nieves” The Engkanto Slayer in her title episode of Shake, Rattle & Roll X, an MMFF entry, where she received praises due to her comedic timing. Also, she worked with singer and songwriter Ogie Alcasid along with Desperadas main stars, in the second movie of Desperadas”

Rivera is slated to star in the following movies of Regal Films: Tarot (August 26, 2009) opposite Dennis Trillo; The Other Man, alongside Carla Abellana; Nieves: The Engkanto Slayer for the MMFF 2009.

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