Marian, grateful to Kris
Marian Rivera feels grateful to Kris Aquino. This is because the TV host took good care of Dingdong Dantes, Marian’s boyfriend, on the set of the Metro Filmfest entry “Segunda Mano”, where he plays Kris’s leading man.
“Consistent si Ate Kris na nagti-text sa akin everyday, kahit may pelikula si Dingdong or wala. Mga Bible verses, prayers. Ganun si Ate (Kris) kahit hindi kami madalas magkita,” Marian said at the press conference of “Panday 2” last Wednesday, December 14.
How does Marian feel about the fact that Kris is fond of her?
“Alam ko naman yun. Nakakatuwa si Ate (Kris), hindi ko sya makakalimutan,” Marian replied.
Marian recalled getting a text message from Kris asking her (Marian) to give Dingdong an eye cream.
"Siguro ang hindi ko makakalimutan, nag-text siya sa akin, sabi ni Ate Kris, 'Yan, ano bang ginagamit mong eye cream? Bigyan mo nga si Dong kasi kailangan namin sa eksena na hindi ganun yung mata niya,’” Marian shared.
Kris is also very vocal about her wish for Dingdong to get an acting award for “Segunda Mano.” Marian agrees, since she thinks Dingdong gave his best in the movie, where he plays a different character.
“So, yun lang, masaya ako doon. Nakakatawa at nakakatuwa din na nagte-thank you din ako kay Ate Kris na inaalagaan din niya si Dong sa mga eksena, hindi lang siya,” Marian said.
Not bothered
Marian added that she is not bothered at Kris and Dingdong’s team-up in the movie.
“Kilala ko naman yung dalawa. Trabaho lang yun,” she said.
Given the chance, would Marian grab the chance to work with Kris?
“Siyempre. Masaya din ako if ever makatrabaho ko si Ate. Ako naman ang lilipad sa kabila,” Marian answered.
Marian said nothing is definite yet on whether or not she will work with male stars outside her home network, GMA 7.
"Hindi ko alam, wala pa akong alam,” Marian replied when asked about rumors that she will have non-GMA male artists as co-stars. Marian is rumored to have a project lined up with Kapamilya talent Coco Martin.
“Sabi ko naman din, mahirap din namang magsabi ng 'Oo, may gagawin kami.' Pero wala pang script, hindi pa namin inuupuan, lahat yun eh wala lang talaga. Unless magpa-presscon, may one-on-one kami na io-offer sa amin 'yan, yun, sigurado 'yon. Pero sa ngayon, wala pa," she revealed.
Marian revealed that she’s willing to work with anyone as long as it’s okay with her home network.
Since she is busy promoting her movie “Panday 2” which also stars Bong Revilla and Iza Calzado,
Christmas at home
Marian said she will spend her Christmas with her family in Cavite. She is also thankful for the blessings she received this year and looks forward to a better and more fruitful year.
Is there something she regrets doing this year?
“Wala. Kasi naniniwala ako na sa bawat araw na pinagdadaanan ng isang tao ay may natututunan ka, eh. Kung doon ka mas magiging stronger at magiging mas mabuting tao, bakit hindi,” Marian replied.
“Panday 2” opens on December 25 in theaters nationwide. It stars Bong Revilla, Iza Calzado, Phillip Salvador, Benjie Paras, Rhian Ramos, Eddie Garcia, Kris Bernal, Buboy Villar and Alden Richards and is directed by Mac Alejandre. It is produced by GMA Films and Imus Productions.
