Marian Rivera is a Spanish-born Filipino actress, singer, dancer and TV host. She currently host of Tadhana.
Early life[]
Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite. Her parents separated when she was two years old, after which her mother brought her to the Philippines where she grew up. However, her mother had to leave to continue her work commitment abroad and Rivera was sent to her maternal grandmother, Francisca Rivera, in Bacoor, Cavite.
Rivera pursued her elementary and high school education at Saint Francis of Assisi College System, and spent her college education finishing Bachelor of Arts in psychology at De La Salle University Dasmariñas. After graduating, she worked for National Institute of Mental Health in Mandaluyong City where she gave out medicines, examinations and evaluation to patients, among others.
TV shows[]
- Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako (2005)
- Kung Aagawin Mo Man ang Lahat (2005-2006)
- Pinakamamahal (2006)
- Muli (2007)
- Super Twins (2007)
- SOP (2007-2010)
- MariMar (2007-2008)
- Dyesebel (2008)
- Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (2009)
- Darna (2009-2010)
- Party Pilipinas (2010-2013)
- Endless Love (2010)
- Amaya (2011-2012)
- My Beloved (2012)
- Temptation of Wife (2012-2013)
- Carmela (2014)
- Marian (2014)
- Sunday PinaSaya (2015-2019)
- 'Yan ang Morning! (2016)
- Encantadia (2016-2017)
- Tadhana (2017-Present)
- Super Ma'am (2017-2018)
- My Guardian Alien (2024)