Get to know more about the Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera in this gallery.

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Born

Maria Rivera Gracia was born in Spain. Her parents are Amalia Rivera, a Filipina, and Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spanish.


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Lola

Marian grew up in the care of her Lola Francisca Rivera while her Mommy Amalia worked abroad to provide for their needs.

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Kapamilya

The Kapuso Primetime Queen had the chance to experience working in ABS-CBN while she was in college. She revealed that she was an OJT in the human resources division of ABS-CBN in 2004.

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Motherhood

Marian’s dream of becoming a mother was finally fulfilled when she gave birth to Maria Letizia Dantes in November 2015.

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Commercial model

Before entering showbiz, Marian Rivera was a commercial model. Mr. Tony Tuviera, the executive producer of TAPE Inc., saw her potential as an actress.

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FHM

The Kapuso Primetime Queen was inducted in the Hall of Fame of FHM Philippines after topping the magazine’s annual list of the country’s sexiest woman three times. Yan-Yan took the top spot in 2008, 2013, and 2014.

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 Waistline

Would you believe that even after giving birth, Marian has a slim 19-inch waistline.

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Breastfeeding

Marian Rivera is a staunch breastfeeding advocate.

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Foundation

Marian is an ambassador of proud Smile Train, an international charitable organization which helps provide new smiles to children with cleft lip and palate.

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Flower

In March 2017, Marian traveled to Japan to learn the art of flower arrangement to further hone her skills and in preparation for her business Flora Vida: Perennial Blooms.

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 Darna

Marian is among the 13 elite list of actresses who played the Pinay superheroine Darna.

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Wedding gown

Marian Rivera’s wedding gown created by Michael Cinco reportedly cost around P2 million.

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Marian devotee

The Kapuso actress is a Marian devotee.

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Butterfly

Marian is obsessed with butterflies. She even had an image of one inked on her nape.

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Photo by: MarianRivera (FB) & marianrivera (IG)

Social Media

The Kapuso actress has a massive following in social media. Her Facebook account has over 25 million followers and her Instagram account has over 10 million followers.