Marian Rivera worked hard and obviously did her best to become one of the top actresses of her generation.
With so many achievements under her belt, the Kapuso Primetime Queen has kept her feet firmly on the ground.
And now that she has become a mom to two adorable kids Zia and Ziggy and wife to actor and Family Feud host Dingdong Dantes, Marian has found her happiness in taking care of her wonderful family.
Let us all take a trip down memory lane as we look back at Marian’s transformation from sweetheart to the queen of the Dantes household in this gallery.
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Baby
Early on, the Kapuso Primetime Queen showed a potential in show business.
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Daddy’s girl
Marian was born to a Spanish father whom she got her mestiza looks from.
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Yanyan
A carefree and young Marian in cute pigtails.
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Cutie pie
Ang gandang bata! Ito yata ang madalas niyang marinig mula pagkabata.
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Beautiful face
It’s her expressive eyes, tall nose, dimples, and sweet smile that make her a charming girl.
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ID
She even exudes natural beauty in her ID photo as a kid.
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Artistahin
The Spanish beauty charmed her way into getting modelling gigs.
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Commercial model
She worked as a part-time print and TV commercial model in her teenage years.
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Graduate
Marian considers her education and graduating from college as one of her achievements in life. She even shared that her toga is the best OOTD she wore.
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Actress
As a talent under APT Entertainment, the tisay beauty first starred in ‘Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues. She eventually had roles left and right in the Kapuso network.
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MariMar
She got her big break when she snatched the title role of the hit Mexican telenovela ‘MariMar’ opposite Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes.
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Stardom
The in-demand actress was then showered with various roles on TV and films as well as blessed with tons of endorsements.
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Kapuso Primetime Queen
Marian was given the title “Kapuso Primetime Queen” for leading nationwide ratings. All hail to the queen!
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Sexiest
The multi-hyphenated star was crowned three times for being Philippines’ sexiest. Indeed, a hall of famer.
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Queen Marian
She remains as one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actresses in the country.
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Wedding
One of the most memorable moments in her life is her wedding with Dingdong Dantes in 2014.
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Mommy Marian
Finding joy as a mom to Ate Zia and Baby Ziggy
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Flora Vida
Adding another feather to her cap is managing her flower shop business, Flora Vida
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Tadhana
Since 2017, Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has been hosting GMA’s award-winning drama anthology Tadhana.
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Miss Universe 2021
In December 2021, Marian Rivera proudly represented the country as she became part of the official selection committee of the 70th Miss Universe pageant held in Eilat, Israel.
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New endorsement
Marian Rivera recently signed a new endorsement deal for a skincare line.
