Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera (born Marian Gracia Rivera on August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipina actress and commercial model. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. However, her breakout role did not come until 2007 when she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar.

Early life

Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina. When her parents separated 2 years after her birth, Rivera and her mom left Spain and flew back to her mother's home town in Cavite.

Education

She graduated Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

Family

Marian is an only child and her parents divorced when she was only 2 years old. She and her father did not talk for 5 years but at a birthday concert for her and Dingdong Dantes, her father greeted Marian which made her break down in tears. Her father greeted her in Spanish, although he speaks fluent Tagalog.