Mentioning Southeast Asian showbiz in general and the Philippine entertainment industry in particular without mentioning Marian Rivera is a big mistake. Although she has encountered many controversial events, fans always give the actress a special place.

Marian Rivera was born in 1984, a mixed-race child of Spanish and Filipino descent. Marian’s parents separated quite early. After the divorce, Marian’s mother took her daughter back to the Philippines to live with her grandparents. Although she did not have a father by her side, Marian was fortunate to receive the protection and love of her maternal family and a mother who was devoted to her children.

Marian Rivera possesses a beauty that is a mixture of European and Asian, both sharp and feminine. She has big, deep eyes, a high nose bridge and a radiant smile. That is why the public and the media still favor Marian with the title “the most beautiful woman in the Philippines”.

Although she was famous for her beauty since she was a child, Marian did not rush into showbiz too early. It was not until she graduated from university that Marian entered the entertainment industry as an advertising model.

In 2005, people were surprised to see model Marian Rivera continuously appearing as an actress in low-budget television projects.

Since her collaboration project with actor Dingdong Dantes (who later became her partner) in Dancing With The Stars, Marian Rivera emerged as a rough diamond in the Philippine entertainment industry.

Scandals that come out of nowhere

In October 2016, an unfortunate incident happened to Marian, seriously affecting her image. During a performance at a children’s event, the female star accidentally slipped her skirt, resulting in her bust being completely exposed to the eyes of hundreds of spectators and camera lenses.

Although this was just an unwanted incident, the rumors still seriously affected this beauty.

After that unfortunate incident, the beauty born in 1984 publicly apologized, affirming that she would never make such a mistake again. However, one thing was not over, another happened. Marian faced a huge wave of controversy when she acted in a children’s film and wore an extremely offensive outfit.

Besides, Marian’s reputation plummeted when the sensitive video chat was exposed. It was only when there was evidence that it was just a photoshopped image that the incident calmed down. So Marian had to endure the injustice for a long time.

The actress herself has never opened up about this matter. Even when she was slandered and criticized, the beauty still chose to remain silent, not trying to explain the negative rumors but always focusing on her efforts and using actions to prove her innocence.

A happy marriage with a handsome actor

Marian is a very private beauty. Apart from her husband Dingdong Dantes, the actress has never revealed any other boyfriends. Dingdong and Marian’s love probably blossomed from the first time they worked together on the set of Wild Dance. But it wasn’t until 2 years later that the two officially fell in love.

After 4 years of dating, Filipino fans witnessed the most impressive marriage proposal in the history of domestic showbiz right on live television by actor Dingdong.

The wedding of the top actor and actress in Southeast Asia was held as solemnly as a royal wedding. In particular, the presence of the current President showed the great influence of the “golden couple” in this country of more than 100 million people.

Marian’s life became even more fulfilling when she welcomed two new members. Her little daughter Zia received a shower of compliments from the online community for her beautiful appearance with a straight, high nose, big black eyes and a bright smile that attracts all eyes. Marian’s son is also commented to be pretty, inheriting many beautiful features from both his father and mother.

Marian Rivera confided that being a mother gives her wonderful experiences and helps her feel the sweet nature of a woman. For an entertainment star, balancing family and work is not easy. However, the actress always sets her own principles in life.

In 2021, Marian Rivera turned down an acting offer from Korea because she did not want to be away from her children. The famous actress has never regretted this decision because she believes that she and her husband do not want to miss out on the wonderful moments of their children’s growth.

Marian’s two children – daughter Zia and son Sixto – have been loved and cared for like A-list stars since birth. The actress and her husband do not hide images of their children. They often share their family’s daily moments or agree to let their children do advertising contracts. However, the most beautiful woman in the Philippines still knows how to keep her children’s privacy.

“I try to protect my children’s privacy, and I share small clips of their lives for fans to enjoy. I respect their opinions. If they don’t like it, I stop immediately. Zia once refused to be a guest on a show because she felt uncomfortable. But Zia agreed to participate in a commercial for a Vitamin C brand because she likes the product. We completely respect their preferences,” she said.

Despite her busy balancing work and family, Marian Rivera is always happy. She talks about her favorite life: “I spend most of my time in the kitchen and don’t need to go to the gym.”

Marian Rivera has often revealed her pale face without makeup and simple pajamas on her personal page. She doesn’t care about maintaining the image of a “star who is always radiant” in the public eye because everyday moments help the 38-year-old beauty feel like she is living “real” and happy.

According to Forbes, Marian Rivera and her husband are the most famous artists in the Philippines and their fame spreads throughout Asia. The 38-year-old actress owns social media accounts with tens of millions of followers. In 2020, she was honored by Forbes Asia magazine as one of the 100 most influential stars on social media.

Decoding the appeal of Marian Rivera’s family, the media believes that it is the exemplary lifestyle, friendly behavior, positive energy and happy family that have helped the two artists be loved and supported by the audience.

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes have a happy family with a fairy tale love story. They have never had any scandals about their love life or behavior, so the two actors are loved by the public.

Marian Rivera is also very enthusiastic about charity work. She has cooked charity meals for Covid-19 patients, visited the elderly… These activities help to make the actress’s image more beautiful.

Meanwhile, her husband, Dingdong Dantes, is also successful in his career. He is both an actor and a producer. Dingdong is also a lieutenant in the Philippine Navy. The two actors have their own individual charms and when combined, their charm is even stronger.