Marian Rivera salutes teachers for their dedication, love for students: 'Mga pangalawang magulang natin'

Marian Rivera couldn't help but express her admiration for teachers as she shared about her role as Teacher Emmy in the 2024 Cinemalaya film "Balota."

In a video posted by GMA Network on Wednesday, the Kapuso Primetime Queen honored teachers for their dedication and love for their students.

“One hundred percent po ang saludo ko sa inyo dahil sa inyong dedikasyon, pagmamahal sa estudyante niyo sa hirap ng ginagawa. Module pa lang, alam mo 'yun, para sa mga estudyante eh talagang nandiyan sila. Sabi nga natin diba, ang mga guro natin ay pangalawang magulang natin," she said.

She also encouraged teachers not to lose patience and asked students to value their teachers.

"Huwag kayong maubusan ng pasensya at pagmamahal sa mga estudyante niyo. Sabi ko rin paulit-ulit sa mga estudyante diyan, pahalagahan niyo ang teacher niyo at i-respeto natin sila nang buong-buo."

In the clip, Marian got to share the qualities of her character that struck her the most and she identified with.

“May mga ibang instances si Teacher Emmy na talagang huhubugin niya ‘yung personalidad mo as ikaw,” she said.

According to the mom of two, she can relate to Teacher Emmy’s role as a mom, as she is someone who will do everything for her children.

“Siguro sa character ni Teacher Emmy bilang nanay, hindi ako masyadong nahirapan. Nakita ko ‘yung script kung paano mahalin ni Teacher Emmy ‘yung nag-iisa niyang anak,” she said. “At ako, ganoon din ako sa anak ko eh. Lahat gagawin ko, poprotektahan ko. Ibibigay ko ang 100 percent kong pag-aalaga para sa anak ko.”

For the Kapuso actress, Teacher Emmy is a good role model.

“Ina-idolize ko si Teacher Emmy, ‘yung mga guro na isasakripisyo ‘yung sarili niyang buhay para protektahan ‘yung kapakanan ng buong bayan,” she said.

“Sabi ko ‘wow!’ Kung may ideal man talaga na isa sa mga hinahangaan ko kay Teacher Emmy ‘yun yon. Nobody’s perfect eh, pero kapag tinignan mo si Teacher Emmy, ang ganda niyang tularan bilang isang guro na gagawin niya  lahat."

“Balota,” directed by Kip Oebanda, premiered in Cinemalaya in August. Marian's powerful performance led her to win Best Actress at the Cinemalaya, an award that she shared with Gabby Padilla.

After its Cinemalaya run, "Balota" returned to Philippine cinemas this October with a new cut.

Discounted tickets will be granted to teachers and students who bring their valid school ID to the cinemas.

 

 

 

 

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