Marian Rivera's Marimar Conquers China

Marian Rivera has once again proven her marketability. The show that catapulted her career into stardom is soon to be shown in Chinese televisions. This means that Marian is to be watched by more or less than one billion households in China with "Marimar".

A Chinese television network has reportedly bought the exclusive rights of airing "Marimar" in China with their TV station there in China. "Marimar" is to be dubbed in Chinese language Mandarin, just like what we are doing here with Korean and Mexican telenovelas wherein they are dubbed into Tagalog.

Marian Rivera is excited about this development since she will be expanding her fan base and surely, with her beauty and acting prowess, she will soon captivate the hearts of the Chinese audience.

Marian is joined by her real life boyfriend and long time love team partner Dingdong Dantes.

Is Rhian Ramos Falling For Dingdong Dantes?

During the presscon of "Stairway To Heaven", Rhian Ramos kept on saying that she will never fall to a man whose love is already owned by other woman. That was her statement when asked if there will be a chance that she will fall in love with her leading man, who happens to be Dingdong Dantes.

But when the taping of their soap opera started, it seems Rhian has forgotten what she said during the presscon. She is now saying all positive for Dingdong and one tabloid even reported that Rhian admitted that Dingdong has something that make Rhian feels Dingdong is special.

During the guesting of Rhian in "Show Me Da Manny" of Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera, who happens to be the real-life girlfriend of Dingdong, some observed Rhian and Marian were not comfortable with each other. That they only said "hi" with each other when they met in the dressing room.

But Rhian was quick to say that there's nothing wrong going on in between her and Marian.

"Hindi kami close at hindi rin po kami magkaaway, kaya di kami gaanong nag-uusap noong mag-guest ako sa 'Show Me Da Manny'," Rhian clarified.

But Rhian was also quick to admit that she likes Dingdong for his height and his dedication to his work.

Marian Rivera Starts Taping Darna Today

MARIAN RIVERA is going to start taping today her upcoming fantaserye "Darna". Marian is very excited to wear the custume of Darna and she doesn't mind any pressure even intrigues of comparing her with Angel Locsin.

It can be noted that Angel once portrayed the role of Darna when she was still in the Kapuso network. "Darna" with Angel was a huge success and this will be a pressure to take not only by Marian but also the whole cast and staff of the new "Darna". Angel's "Darna" was consistent in the ratings and it stayed in the top spot during its airtime.

But Marian is quick to say she doesn't mind what other people are saying and she doesn't think of the pressure set unto them. She says they are going to do their best to make the new Darna appealing to the viewing public and even try to surpass the success of Angel's Darna.

Marian is also thankful to Angel saying Angel even congratulated her in her portrayal of the role. "Hindi kamimagkagalit na dalawa. Kinongratulate nga niya ako sa kanyang interview," Marian said.

There are also rumors that Marian didn't approved the inclusion of Katrina Halili in the cast. But Marian denied the rumors and even stressed Katrina made a big role in the success of "Marimar" with Dingdong Dantes. "Bakit ko naman po tatanggihan ang isang artista na makakatulong para maging successful ang isang proyekto?" Marian said in an interview.

Marian is joined by Nadine Samonte as Babing Tuod, Iwa Moto as Babaing Ahas and Krissa Mae as Babaing Linta.

Marian also laughs when asked about her custume that other described it as "super sexy". Marian said the custume is not yet finished and they are still finalizing the details in it.

Darna is set to be aired in August.

Dingdong Dantes as Zuma

Dingdong Dantes is said to portray the role of Zuma, the comics character created by Jim Fernandez in the 70's.

Zuma is a monster character with a two headed snake that rests on his shoulder. Zuma first appeared in comic series Aztec and later on gained it's popularity with the series "Anak Ni Zuma" in Aliwan Komiks.

It had a prequel "Angkan Ni Zuma" which chronicles Zuma's adventures inancient times. Then his future descendant "Zuma-Maria" and then it had it's own comic book series (although short-lived) titled Zuma Komiks.

Zuma's character has been also into films twice, the original "Zuma" and the sequel "Anak Ni Zuma". Both movies were topbilled by actor Max Laurel.

This remake of "Zuma" will introduce this comics character to the new generation. So far, most comics characters made into films today are those characters created by Carlo J. Caparas, himself, a comics writer legend.

Actor/producer Carlo Maceda will produce the movie. He already talked with Dingdong and Dingdong is said to be interested in the project. They are planning to release "Zuma" within this year.

This movie will temporarily separate Dingdong from his perennial on-screen partner Marian Rivera, who is said to be his real-life girlfriend. Almost all movies/TV shows of Dingdong are with Marian as his leading lady.

Marian Rivera's Upcoming Shows/Projects

Marian Rivera has been very busy nowadays. Aside from her current "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang" with real-life boyfriend Dingdong Dantes, there's a lot of upcoming shows/projects that are lined-up for her.



Marian will be paired with Dennis Trillo in APT Entertainment produced lent special titled "Sugat Ng Kahapon" which will be shown on April 11, a Black Saturday, 7-9 PM.

Another project is a GMA-7 public affairs special titled "Walang Pera" which is to be hosted by the Kapuso network's premiere host Mike Enriquez. Marian will portray the role of Juana dela Cruz, a victim of the global financial crisis. "Walang Pera" is presented by GMA News and Public Affairs and it will be shown on March 22 at 10:45 PM. According to Marian, she is thrilled and excited with this project since this is her first public affairs show and will be teamed up with a highly respectable TV personality.

Robin Padilla also entered the scene. Marian and Robin are said to have a TV project in GMA-7 primetime. There is no title yet for the said project, but a lot of fans are excited on the chemistry of the bad boy image of Robin and the Marimar of the Philippines.

Regal Entertainment has already revealed their plan of pairing Marian with Vhong Navarro in a comedy movie. Although there is no confirmation as of this writing, they are said to be working on the details and make an official statement for the movie soon.

Aside from TV and movie projects, Marian Rivera is also very busy with her endorsements. During the Holy Week, Marian is said to go to Bacoor Cavite for the blessing of her 12 door apartment which is one of her personal business engagements.

Dra. Vicki Belo vs Boy Abunda In The Making?

Dra. Vicki Belo and Boy Abunda's rift is just getting hotter.

It all started in Showbiz Central's "Gimme Mo" segment. She was asked for her comment on the growing number of her clinic's rivals, especially the Calayan Surgicentre of Dr. Manny Calayan.

"Well, first of all, I feel kinda bad. Kasi, ako naman ang nag-umpisa ng mga bati-bati ng mga artista. I feel bad, kasi parang ginagaya lang nila ako. Sana naman, maghanap naman sila ng unique marketing... And I'd like to say, if you want to look like Boy Abunda, then go to Calayan. But if you like to look like Dingdong Dantes and Piolo Pascual, come to Belo." Dra. Belo answered.

Then she added; "Joke lang yun ha? Pero Boy is the main endorser of Calayan, right?"

That interview made the spark. The camp of Boy Abunda didn't like what they heard. First to come in the scene for Boy was Ai-Ai Delas Alas saying "a professional like Dra. Belo shouldn't be uttering those words that can hurt other people's feelings."

Jobert Sucaldito also came to the rescue; “Direkta niyang iknumpara si Kuya Boy sa mga modelo niya porke may billboard din si Kuya Boy. Hindi naman yata tama yon. Dapat yung ganda ng services niya ang ipinagmamalaki niya, hindi ’yung itsura ng mga modelo niya,”

Dr. Manny Calayan just released an official statement (thru PEP) supporting Boy:

"We are behind Boy Abunda, 101 percent. We understand his feelings and reactions to the ridiculing and insulting remarks he sustained from Dra. Belo. Promoting one's business or services by stepping on someone was uncalled for. Besides, Dingdong Dantes used to be our endorser and part of what he has become came from our services, and so did other of her big named endorsers: Claudine Barretto, Ruffa Gutierrez, and sexy actress Katrina Halili.

There's a simple reason for our 'TO C IS TO BELIEVE' campaign and that's more about inner beauty that's from a good and sincere heart like Boy Abunda, which transcends outward a person's life and touches other people's lives. And through that inner beauty, we see and believe in the beauty of other people and we believe in their goodness! We accept whoever you are, we make you feel good. That's the Calayan experience and that's TO 'C' IS TO BELIEVE!"

Then came the most awaited - Boy Abunda's statement via SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon):

“Vicki, if you are watching, alam mo kahit kailan, hindi ako namuhunan sa gandang panlabas dahil wala ako noon. Alam mo, namuhanan ako ng sipag, tiyaga, dasal. At Vicky, wala akong ilusyong maganda, wala akong ilusyon. Pero wala din sinuman ang may karapatang manlait sa aking pagkatao.

Last night, 10 o’clock in the evening I got a call from my nanay from Samar. Sabi niya ‘hindi lang ako mapakali, sagutin mo lang ito: mayroon ka bang ginawa kay Dr. Belo at ginagawa ka niyang katawa-tawa?’ Wala po akong ginawang masama kay Vicki Belo. Vicki if you are watching, you know that I did not do anything bad to you to deserve this insult. Wala akong ginawa sa iyo. 'Nay if you are watching, wala po akong ginagawa dahil narating ko itong maliit na ispasyo dito sa industriya na walang tinapakan.

At mga kaibigan, hindi po tayo kasi kailangang maging kasing gwapo ni Dingdong para maging masaya at para maging mabuting tao.”

Dr. Vicki Belo and Boy Abunda are both respected in their own fields. We just hope everything will be patched up soon.

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes Set New Record in Live Chat

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes prove they still got the numbers. This after the new record they set in GMA-7's live chat. The official figure says a combined total of 6,908 were thrown to Dingdong and Marian within the two hour chat.

"It's an all time high chat new record" says a GMA-7 executive. Most of the quesions pertain to their new soap opera "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang". Some fans suggested they don't like the character portrayed by the couple, but most of them are supportive anyway.

“Naiintindihan ko ang reaction ng fans, pero maiintindihan din nila sa mga susunod na episode kung bakit ganu’n si Proserfina. Ang importante, nagagawa namin nang tama ang trabaho namin at ‘Proserfina’ ang tawag sa akin ngayon ng tao.” Marian said.

“Hintayin nila ang transformation ng character ni Homer, magiging exciting na siya. Mas titindi rin ang conflict nila ni Rado (Gerald Anderson),” promised Dingdong.

Aside from their show, some personal questions were also thrown at them. Dingdong admitted he gave Marian a white blanket as valentine gift for Marian to use in their tapings. It's a simple gift but Dingdong said it is "meaningful and significant".

Marian however didn't disclosed her gift to Dingdong but she said they had dinner together with the cast and staff of Tadyang.

Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes and Robin Padilla to Star in One Movie

Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes and Robin Padilla are poised to appear in one movie together. This developed after Golden Lions Films of Carlo J. Caparas and Donna Villa announced their planned comeback in producing Filipino movies.

The initial plan is to have the three big stars to star in a film trilogy. Dingdong and Marian in one film, Robin for the second and they are still finalizing the third episode.

Insiders say that Golden Lions has already had an initial talks with the mother studios of Marian and Dingdong namely Regal Entertainment and GMA Films respectively.

This move on the part of Golden Lions Films is a good news for the Filipino movies industry since only a few companies now are producing quality films.

There are also plans to resurrect the showbiz careers of Joyce Jimenez, Ara Mina and Diana Zubiri in these movies.

Dingdong Dantes Talks About Marian Rivera, Karylle

Dingdong Dantes has finally broken his silence amidst the growing controversy over Marian Rivera's pregnancy and Karylle.

Dingdong supported Marian's statement denying the pregnancy issue. “Alam niya iyon, sinagot na niya iyon and I don't want to get into that anymore. As much as possible I really don't want to get into the middle of everything. Ang sa akin lang I'm always for the truth and the truth will set you free," Dingdong said in an interview with abs-cbnNews.com.

He however didn't clarify his 'real relationship' with Marian. "Parang corny kapag sinabi mong 'friends.' I don't want to label anything as of this moment.” he said.

Dingdong admitted meeting Karylle recently but according to him it's "coincidental".

"Oo nagkita kami coincidentally. (Nagkasalubong kami) dalawang beses lang doon at tsaka sa airport," Dingdong said.

Karylle Explains Her "Controversial Smile"

Karylle airs her side about her controversial smile in ABS-CBN showbiz show "The Buzz". Marian Rivera was apparently offended by that smile and she aired her feelings during the presscon of her upcoming movie yesterday.

Karylle explained her side to columnist Ricky Lo, which was published in the Phlippine Star newspaper.

"If there were any misinterpretations of my smile, I clarified it [yesterday] morning when I guested on Boy & Kris. Tito Boy Abunda even apologized for asking me [that question]. Tita Kris Aquino said kasi that it was politically incorrect for him to ask me. I just explained that no matter what I would answer or however my face would react, it would mean something.

"Parang I was in a no-win situation. If I didn't smile, people would say I was bitter. I was actually trying to figure out what to answer and how to phrase it properly. And then, si Tito Boy suddenly said ‘Thank you!' and ended the interview," Karylle explained.

Marian Rivera, Pregnant?

Marian Rivera is allegedly pregnant, "courtesy" of Dingdong Dantes, that is if we believe rumors spreading in the showbiz world today.

Some claims that Marian's pregnancy is the real reason in the recent breakup of Dingdong and Karylle.

Rumors became even stronger after Karylle's appearance in The Buzz's Tough 10 Questions segment. Boy Abunda asked Karylle: “I know you have nothing to do with this pero sabi ko nga kasama ka sa kwentong ito, sa iyong pagkakaalam, Karylle, buntis ba si Marian Rivera?”

Karylle said nothing. As her reply, she just smiled and stared back at Boy Abunda.

Dingdong Dantes To Do a Project for AXN?

Dingdong Dantes continues to conquer the world. Last Wednesday, Singaporean host-model Eunice Olsen visited the Philippines to interview Dingdong Dantes for AXN.

It was later learned that the interview is part of the show/project that Dingdong is doing for AXN channel.

Dingdong nevertheless didn't disclosed what show it is or when it is to be shown, but this only proves that Dingdong Dantes is slowly conquering the international entertainment scene.