After taking a furlough due to her delivery of daughter Letizia, Marian Rivera stages a grand comeback on the showbiz scene.
“I’m just so happy to be back,” she says. “It makes me proud knowing that GMA still has strong faith in me, in what I can offer the public. There are my fans, too who continue to support me despite my change in status. I’m simply grateful!”
Upon her return, three shows are lined-up for her.
“First is Sunday PinaSaya where I have my own segment called MD. I’m also to host a talk show designed for wives and moms like me. It’s exciting since I will be able to share my views and experiences. Then, of course, I will play Inang Reyna in the grand remake of the ground-breaking tele-fantasya Encantadia. Originally, it was portrayed by Ms. Dawn Zulueta. I’m really thrilled this early!”
How about a project opposite Dong (Dingdong Dantes)?
“Well, I’m not in the position to divulge any detail yet but I assure the fans that GMA is cooking up something for the two of us. I guess it’s high time that we work together once again. It’s been four years since our last collaboration in My Beloved, right? I’m sure our followers missed us.”
Marian is thankful to her mother studio because it has arranged a work schedule that would still give her time to attend to her motherly duties to Zia.
“They know that I don’t have a nanny,” states. “Honestly, I can’t be away from my daughter that long. I’m more at peace if I’m the one beside her all the time, although if I have an important function or commitment to attend to, my mom and grandmother take turns in looking after her.”
According to the sultry actress, Zia’s arrival in their lives made her and Dingdong more mature.
“Our perspectives changed. When we talk, we always mention to each other how lucky we are to have a child. It’s a blessing and considered as one of life’s greatest miracles. Every time we look at Zia, we can’t help but smile.
“Right after our wedding, we thought of having a baby and it was given to us. We’re so happy, especially that our daughter is very jolly. I can’t explain the feeling. Now I realized there’s nothing that can match the genuine happiness we can get from having a family. It really makes you feel complete!”
Do she and Dingdong want to have their second child soon?
“On the contrary, we are not rushing. Dong told me to relax and enjoy in the meantime before I get pregnant again. If I’ll conceive our second baby that soon,I wouldn’t be able to focus on their developments since my attention will be divided. We want to plan everything to ensure that the age gap of our kids would just be right. Proper spacing and planning are important factors here,” ends Marian.
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Asked if he’s already courting Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix say,“No, we’re just very close. That’s the truth. This closeness dates back to our Mga Basang Sisiw days. Our friendship grew from there!”
The handsome young star points to work as his priority at this point.
“Yes, and Bianca shares the same views. We are both focused to fulfill our dreams in show business. Anyway, we’re still young. I will just turn 18 while her, 16. We’re also studying. Let’s just see in the coming days.”
According to the Wish I May male lead, it will be hard if he and Bianca would have a relationship.
“It will reflect in our work output. If we have a misunderstanding for example, the public will trace it even if we’re just acting. So, it’s better that we’re like this in the meantime,” Miguel explains.