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Marian Rivera Profile |
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Birth Date: August 12, 1984
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Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
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Birth Name: Marian Gracia Rivera
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Biography |
Marian Gracia Rivera, more popularly known as Marian Rivera
(born August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipino
actress and commercial model. Her first TV role came in 2005
via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako.
However, her breakout role did not come until 2007 when she
was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of
MariMar. She was awarded with the title "Phenomenal TV Star"
and "Most Promising Female Star" in the 38th Box-Office
Entertainment Awards.
Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to an interracial couple;
Spaniard named Francisco Javier Gracia and a Filipina named
Amalia Rivera. When her parents separated 2 years after her
birth, Rivera and her mom left Spain and flew back to her
mother's hometown in the Philippines. However, her mother
had to leave to continue her work commitment abroad that she
was sent to her maternal grandmother, Francisca Rivera in
Bacoor, Cavite .
Rivera attended local private schools in Cavite including
Saint Francis of Assisi College System where she spent her
Elementary and High School years and De La Salle
University-Dasmariñas for college. She had a 3-month
practicum at the National Mental Hospital, after which she
graduated with a degree in A.B. Psychology. |
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since May 11, 2008