Marian Rivera —MARINEL CRUZ
My coronary heart is glad. My coronary heart is at peace,” declared actress Marian Rivera when reporters requested her to touch upon the information that she and fellow GMA 7 expertise, Coronary heart Evangelista, have lastly patched issues up 12 years after their extremely publicized falling out whereas engaged on “Joey Gosiengfiao’s Temptation Island.”
“[The reconciliation with Heart happened] in God’s good time. No matter we talked about behind the cameras, please enable it to stay between simply the 2 of us as a result of it’s too private. I’m simply glad that we’re speaking. Thus far, our communication traces have remained open. God is nice,” Marian informed reporters throughout her launch as endorser of Ecran De Luxe silicone sunscreen gel in Makati Metropolis on Wednesday.
“At this level in my life, having peace of thoughts is essential. It’s higher that you simply’re not avoiding anybody. I maintain saying, ‘God is absolutely superior as a result of He gives you solely what’s greatest for you.’ I’m now tremendous glad and peaceable—let’s simply depart it at that,” Marian confused.
Marian and Coronary heart created buzz on social media after their followers seen that they had been already following one another on Instagram, and when the 2 actresses began exchanging “coronary heart” feedback.
That they had a misunderstanding in 2011 whereas filming the Regal Leisure-produced “Temptation Island” on a set in Ilocos Norte reportedly due to Marian’s beau, Dingdong Dantes. Nevertheless, the 2 actresses by no means confirmed this.
In a separate interview with GMA 7, Coronary heart mentioned her sister, “who belongs to the identical neighborhood in class with Marian,” was amongst those that helped the 2 of them reconcile.
“We even have lots of buddies in frequent. We’ve been speaking for a very long time now. I simply don’t speak about this in interviews as a result of I don’t need it to be seen as a publicity stunt. It’s one thing that needs to be from the center,” Coronary heart mentioned. “Marian and I’ve all the time favored one another… It’s actually the folks round us who make issues unhealthy. You like her, you’re keen on me… this implies we’re each OK as people. It was solely a matter of time [before we meet personally again]. She has a really robust character, however she has kindness in her coronary heart.”
Working collectively
When requested if she could be open to working with Coronary heart once more sooner or later, Marian mentioned: “Why not? Oo naman.” On collaborating with the latter on social media, Marian mentioned,: “We’re each very busy in the intervening time. We’re hardly sleeping as of late. In time, we will see one another once more—FLG’s (Felipe L. Gozon, GMA 7 chair) birthday is arising. I’m positive there might be lots of alternatives.”
In the meantime, Marian mentioned there have been solely two extra capturing days left for her movie with Dingdong, “Rewind,” to wrap up. Mae Cruz-Alviar’s drama is a finalist within the 2023 Metro Manila Movie Pageant.
Marian and Dingdong play a pair whose marriage is on the rocks. He doesn’t deal with her kindly and she or he appears to be struggling in silence. The trailer reveals a automotive accident taking place, adopted by the glad reminiscences of the couple earlier than their relationship started to disintegrate.
“I can see that Dong actually loves what he does. I informed him that I’ll miss working with him,” Marian informed Inquirer Leisure when requested what it’s wish to be working along with her husband. “He hasn’t modified for the reason that time we first labored collectively, however he’s such a greater actor now. We’ve been capturing from Saturday as much as this morning. We got here house at 3 a. m. already.”
“In fact, I’m able to spot the change in him when the digital camera begins rolling. He instantly turns into the Dong I do know as quickly as he hears, ‘Reduce!’ We additionally labored on ‘Bonggang Villa,’ however that is completely different. After doing heavy scenes, we’d additionally really feel the necessity to launch, so we’d chortle and say, ‘Ang hirap no’n!’” she recalled.
Marian mentioned she has additionally gotten to know director Mae rather well, and now admires how the latter works on the set. “Nakakatuwa siya. She may be very hands-on when she directs. She is going to information you from how it is best to ship your traces to what feelings you’re presupposed to really feel. She may be very supportive of her actors. What can also be good about her is that she offers her actors the chance to precise themselves in each scene.”
Dingdong’s return to movie
She continued: “This film will actually make you cry, however I guarantee you, ‘yong iyak na masarap sa dibdib. I attempted to do my greatest to painting my character. I hope the viewers will respect it.”
On the truth that 10 motion pictures might be competing on this yr’s MMFF, Marian identified: “Greater than the competitors, I’m glad that individuals are slowly returning to the cinemas. I’m additionally glad that there are extra choices for them this yr. I hope they are going to watch all of the entries, however watch ‘Rewind’ first.”
The movie is a collaboration amongst Star Cinema, APT Leisure and Agosto Dos Media. It marks DongYan’s return to the large display after “You to Me are Every thing” in 2010.