TRIVIA: The many achievements of Marian Rivera
Kapuso actress Marian Rivera's glittering career is nothing short of amazing.
Through her hard work, grit, and unbelievable talent, Marian established herself as Kapuso Network's undisputed Primetime Queen. Aside from her successful TV shows in GMA, the seasoned actress has also starred in notable films, including Rewind and Balota.
Apart from being an actress, she has also reinvented herself as an entrepreneur by running her business Flora Vida, an online dried flower, homeware, and fashion shop.
Makabata Hall of Famer
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes received a huge honor in the Anak TV Seal Awards 2019, when they were both hailed as Makabata Hall of Famer awardees.
FHM Hall of Fame
Marian Rivera is synonymous with sexy. The Kapuso Primetime Queen became the first inductee in FHM's Hall of Fame in 2016.
Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award
The Kapuso prized-talent describe the moment as “speechless” when she learned that she was given the Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. She posted on Instagram, “Marami pong salamat sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. para sa karangalangang ito, patuloy akong magiging estudyante ng buhay at magiging inspirasyon sa iba... na ang tanging hangad ay magbigay saya sa mga taong walang sawang nagmamahal. Muli, taos puso akong nag papasalamat.”
TV host
Mrs. Dantes was also recognized for her hosting skills. She bagged the Best Female Host trophy for 'Sunday Pinasaya' in the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television.
Tadhana
Marian's award-winning drama anthology 'Tadhana' marked it's 4th year anniversary in November 2021. Through this program, the Kapuso Primetime Queen bagged the 'Best Actress' award in the 8TH OFW Gawad Parangal. The same award-giving body recognized the show and was awarded the 'Best OFW True-to-Life Stories.' In 2017, 'Tadhana' won the Television Journalism Award for Best TV Series category at the Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards and in the 9th OFW Gawad Parangal, it was hailed as the Best Documentary Show (for OFW Concern).
Acting recognition
Need any proof that Marian's a brilliant actress? In 2013, ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards gave Marian the Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series award for 'Amaya' while the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television named her “Best Drama Actress” for her role in 'Temptation of Wife.'
Asian Television
Marian was also nominated as Best Actress in a Leading Role for her exemplary performance in 'Temptation of Wife' at the Asian Television Awards in December 2013 in Singapore.
Dance Album
Marian Rivera is also a best-selling recording artist. Her first album, 'Marian Rivera Dance Hits' received a Platinum award, while her sophomore album 'Retro Crazy' got a Gold award.
Endorsement
Marian Rivera is married to Dingdong Dantes and they have two adorable children, Zia and Ziggy. The Dantes family bagged the "Most Admired Family Endorser" award in the 11th Comguild Academe's Choice Awards.
Walk of Fame
Dingdong and Marian both received their stars in the Eastwood City 'Walk of Fame' in December 2008.
Vietnam Award
Dingdong and Marian's love team, also knonw as DongYan, won the hearts of the Vietnamese people because of their series 'MariMar' and 'Dyesebel,' which were shown in the country. In 2014, she bagged the "Most Favorite Foreign Artist" in a poll conducted by Vietnam's Today TV channel.
Marian's Facebook page boasts 30 million followers, making her the most-followed Filipino celebrity on the social media site.
Tiktok
Marian ended 2023 with a bang after she was hailed as the Breakthrough Creator 2023 by TikTok Philippines.
As of this writing, the Kapuso Primetime Queen has over 9.5 million followers in the short-form video platform.
Rewind
DongYan's 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Rewind is one of the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time.
Cinemalaya 2024
Proving that she is an acting powerhouse, Marian was named as one of the Best Actresses in the 2024 Cinemalaya Film Festival for her performance as Teacher Emmy in the film Balota.
Esquire PH 2024
Multi-hyphenated actress Marian Rivera was named by Esquire Philippines as Actress of the Year in their Man at his Best 2024 issue.
Recognition
Marian Rivera bagged the Excellence in Performance award at the 4th Primetime Media Choice Awards for her notable performance in Balota.
