LOOK: Marian Rivera sizzles in Siargao

MANILA – Celebrity couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, together with their daughter Zia, went to Siargao for a quick getaway to celebrate the actress’s upcoming birthday.

Dantes himself took photos of Rivera, who gamely posed in her swimsuit. The pictures were shared on their Instagram accounts.

Here are some sexy photos of the celebrity mom, who has been hailed as the country’s sexiest woman several times.

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Marian flaunts sexy figure months after giving birth

MANILA – Four months since she gave birth to baby Maria Letizia, Marian Rivera wowed her social media followers with her beach-ready body.

In an Instagram post on Sunday, the actress flaunted her sexy figure while wearing a two-piece bikini.

The photo was taken in Busuanga, Palawan where she and her husband, actor Dingdong Dantes, took their daughter on her first vacation.

The celebrity family also spent their Lenten break in the beach paradise.




Only hours after the photo was posted, Rivera’s picture immediately garnered more than 46,000 “likes” and more than 1,000 comments.

Some netizens were sarcastically asking the actress if she actually gave birth, while others inquired about how she managed to get her sexy figure back so soon.

Rivera gave birth to Maria Letizia in November 2015.

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Dingdong shares first photo of Marian with baby daughter

MANILA - "Ang aking mga inspirasyon."

These were the words of actor Dingdong Dantes after he posted on Tuesday the first photo of his wife Marian Rivera with their baby daughter, Maria Letizia, on his Instagram account.


Last December 3, the celebrity couple shared the first photos of their firstborn more than a week after Rivera gave birth.

The 31-year-old Rivera accompanied her post with the caption: "Ngayon, masasabi ko na tayo'y isa nang ganap na pamilya, at ako'y isa nang ganap na ina. Napakasarap ng biyayang ito."

For his part, Dantes said: "I may have a thousand photos of you already, but this one taken 8 days ago is definitely in my top 10."

Dantes and Rivera tied the knot last December 30 in a grand church wedding ceremony, celebrated by eight bishops and seven priests, at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral.

The couple first confirmed Rivera's pregnancy in April.

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LOOK: Dingdong holds baby Letizia

MANILA -- Actor Dingdong Dantes can't help but share his happiness now that he is a father.

Hours after his wife, actress Marian Rivera gave birth to their daughter, Maria Letizia, Dantes shared his thought as a father.


"Twenty-three November, 2015: The day God decided to deliver His most precious gift. This morning, I witnessed a miracle... and during that moment, I realized that my life would never be the same again. As we welcome this new graceful chapter with open hearts, we thank everyone who prayed with us through this sweet journey. Friends, say hello to our Maria Letizia," he wrote.

On Monday morning, Rams David, the manager of Rivera, confirmed that the actress had given birth.


David posted a photo of his text conversation with Rivera's husband, actor Dingdong Dantes, who confirmed the news to him.

According to Dantes, Rivera gave birth at exactly 5:25 a.m. Monday.

"Thank God they are both safe and okay," Dantes said.

The celebrity couple tied the knot at a grand church wedding ceremony City last December 30

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Marian Rivera gives birth to first child

MANILA - Actress Marian Rivera has given birth to a healthy baby girl, her talent manager, Rams David announced on his Instagram account.


''I just received the best news from Dong and the best Christmas gift from God. LoloLa Nako!!!! Congrats @dongdantes & @therealmarian God Bless Maria Letizia. Salamat sa lahat Ng nag pray for Yan and Zia mahal po namin kayo. Ito na ang magandang balita sa Araw na ito,'' he said.

David also posted a photo of his text conversation with Rivera's husband, actor Dingdong Dantes, who confirmed the news to him.

According to Dantes, Rivera gave birth at exactly 5:25 a.m. today, November 23.

''Thank God they are both safe and okay,'' Dantes said.

Rivera and Dantes earlier revealed their plans to name their first child Maria Letizia.



After five years of being together, Rivera and Dantes tied the knot in a grand church wedding ceremony, celebrated by eight bishops and seven priests, at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Quezon City last December 30.

A star-studded affair, it was attended by no less than President Benigno Aquino III as Dantes' best man. The couple also had 40 principal sponsors, 18 groomsmen, 18 bridesmaids and 25 secondary sponsors.

Rivera and Dantes met in 2007 when they co-starred in the local adaptation of "Marimar." They went on to play sweethearts in several more television series, including "Dyesebel" in 2008.

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Almost there! Gorgeous Marian shows big baby bump

MANILA – Just a few weeks before she is scheduled to give birth, actress Marian Rivera showed off her big baby bump as she posed on the cover of a men’s magazine.

To emphasize her pregnant belly, Rivera posed wearing only a black bra on the latest cover of Esquire Philippines, which was released online on Monday.

 Days before the cover was unveiled, Rivera shared a behind-the-scenes video of her magazine shoot.


Rivera has been getting praise on social media for confidently showing off her baby bump in form-fitting clothes, as opposed to some pregnant women who turn to shapeless outfits to hide their imperfections.

The actress, who is married to actor Dingdong Dantes, is due to give birth to a baby girl this month.

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LOOK: Pregnant Marian poses for men's magazine

MANILA - A pregnant Marian Rivera looks sexy and radiant in her cover appearance for men's magazine UNO, which she unveiled on Instagram Sunday.

The 30-year-old superstar, who is expecting her first child with actor-husband Dingdong Dantes, poses wearing a black dress that's unzipped to show her back.

In the photo's caption, she said: "Very humbled to have been asked by UNO magazine to be their cover for their June issue! 'Pregnancy is a beautiful thing.' #proudMOMtobe"

While Rivera's baby bump isn't seen on the cover, she and Dantes have been posting online photos that show her growing tummy. The actress was reportedly nine weeks into her pregnancy when they announced it last April 13.

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Why Dingdong Dantes won't run for public office

MANILA – Although he is being considered to be part of the senatorial slate of the Liberal Party (LP) for the upcoming 2016 elections, Dingdong Dantes categorically said he has no plans of running for any elected post.

In an article published on Pep.ph on Thursday, the actor was quoted as saying he is honored to be part of LP’s list but he has other important things in his plate as of the moment.

“Well, it’s their right to make a draft and have their initial choices. Ako, kumbaga I’m honored to be part of that list. Sino ba naman ako para malagay dun, ‘di ba? Pero nakapagdesisyon naman po ako na wala talaga sa plano ko na tumakbo in any elected post,” he said.

Dantes said he wants to focus on his career while being a husband to actress Marian Rivera and a father to their coming baby.

“Kaya wala po sa plano ko ‘yan and there are lot of things to do. I’m categorically saying that I’m not running in any electoral post this 2016,” he reiterated.

Dantes said he also has his responsibilities as a commissioner-at-large of the National Youth Commission (NYC).

“Para sa akin, mahalaga na magampanan ko muna ang tungkulin ko sa NYC. It’s not an easy task that’s why we really need lots of attention, commitment. And hindi pupuwede siyang madagdagan pa as of this moment,” he said.

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How Dingdong reacted to Karylle's 'two-timer' remark

MANILA – Dingdong Dantes is not affected that some people think he was the former boyfriend who Karylle was referring to when she revealed that she had been “two-timed” by her ex.

In an interview with entertainment site Pep, Dantes said he does not want to assume that Karylle was referring to him since the singer-actress did not mention any name.

“Wala naman sigurong sinasabing ako 'yun. So I don’t want to assume din naman. If I react prematurely about a statement that’s not clear, hindi rin naman maganda. Basta para sa akin, ipagdarasal ko na lang sila,” he said.

Dantes said he would rather focus on how happy he is with his personal life right now.

“I’m not puzzled, I’m happy. I’m happily married. So, you know, baka hindi talaga maaalis 'yun. But the happiness and the love supersede all the negativity, and that’s all that matters," he said.

To end the interview, Pep asked Dantes if things are now well between him and Karylle since it has been years since they separated.

“I don’t want to answer also questions about her. Because again, I’ve not answered din before anything about it. Although, I spoke once in a magazine about it and para sa akin, okay na 'yun, tama na 'yun,” he said.

Karylle admitted on “It’s Showtime” last Friday that she had been “two-timed” by a former boyfriend.

Vice Ganda brought up the topic during his eponymous love advice segment, "AdVice Ganda," after an audience member shared that her boyfriend of three months has another girlfriend of six years.

The comedian then enlisted the help of Karylle and another co-host, Anne Curtis, to give their advice.

"Nangyari na ba sa iyo 'yan," Vice Ganda asked Karylle, "na meron kang boyfriend tapos tinwo-time ka? Para totoo ang hugot. Nangyari na ba 'yan, na-two-time ka, 'yung hindi mo alam, may dyowa na?"

The question prompted cheers from the audience. Karylle tried to change the topic, but when pressed to answer, said, "Nangyari!"

When asked when it happened, Karylle said she no longer remembers as she tried to divert the conversation especially when Vice Ganda asked her directly who cheated on her.

Karylle is now married to Yael Yuzon, while Dantes is married to Marian Rivera.

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Dingdong slays monsters in 'Kubot' trailer

MANILA - Dingdong Dantes returns as an "aswang" slayer in the sequel to the 2012 action-comedy film "Tiktik," this time with Kapamilya star Isabelle Daza as his leading lady.


The nearly four-minute trailer of "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2," which is set after the events of the first film, follows Makoy (Dantes) as he battles a new breed of aswang led by actor KC Montero.

Returning cast members include Joey Marquez and Ramon Bautista. The film will also star Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot de Leon, Abra, and Julie Ann San Jose.

"Kubot" was directed by Erik Matti and produced by GMA Films, Matti's Reality Entertainment, and Dantes' Agostos Dos Productions. It will compete against seven other movies in the main section of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival, which will kick off on Christmas Day.

The other entries are: "Feng Shui," "Shake, Rattle & Roll 14," "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo," "My Big Bossing," "English Only, Please," "Magnum Muslim .357," and "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin."

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Dingdong, Marian want Kris as ninang

MANILA - Television host and actress Kris Aquino has been added to the list of principal sponsors in the upcoming wedding of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.

On her Instagram account on Friday, Aquino shared that the couple personally visited the set of her upcoming 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival film, "Feng Shui 2," to invite her.

"SUPER TOUCHED because of their personal effort to come to my FENG SHUI set to invite me to be their Ninang! Thank You @dongdantes & @therealmarian! See you December 30, 2014," wrote Aquino in the accompanying caption.

Rivera and Dantes is scheduled to tie the knot on December 30 at Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Quezon City.



Among the celebrities in the initial list of principal sponsors are couple Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid. The latter is set to appear on "ASAP" on Sunday.

Dantes once worked with Aquino. Both starred in the 2011 film "Segunda Mano," directed by Joyce Bernal. Rivera, on the other hand, appeared on Aquino's morning talk show, "Kris TV."

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Dingdong Dantes in ABS-CBN movie anew

Actor paired with Bea Alonzo for anniversary film

MANILA -- Dingdong Dantes feels "fortunate" to be part of the year-long 20th anniversary celebration of ABS-CBN's film production outfit.

The 32-year-old actor, who is considered one of the prized leading men of ABS-CBN's rival network GMA-7, is starring in yet another Star Cinema film to mark the third year in a row he has been involved in a high-profile Kapamilya project.

"I'm very fortunate that I'm given the opportunity," Dantes told ABS-CBN News shortly after the film's story conference held Friday.

Referring to the movie as among Star Cinema's 20th anniversary offerings, the actor added, "Pag gano'n, medyo special talaga 'di ba? And I'm very fortunate na makakasama ako sa ganoong klaseng celebration, even though I wasn't there since day 1. But over the last 2 years, kahit paano [naging parte ako]."

Although largely identified with GMA-7, Dantes has appeared in a number of ABS-CBN projects, including the Metro Manila Film Festival entries "Segunda Mano" and "One More Try."

Both produced by Star Cinema, the films scored back-to-back Best Actor trophies for Dantes in 2011 and 2012.

New leading lady

For his third film with ABS-CBN, Dantes will work for the first time with Bea Alonzo in a story that centers on the pair as best friends.

Although the two have previously worked together in fashion shows and, most recently, a magazine shoot, they have never co-starred in an acting project.

"I'm extremely happy na finally makakatrabaho ko siya," Dantes said, referring to his fourth Kapamilya leading lady after Kris Aquino in "Seguna Mano," and Angel Locsin and Angelica Panganiban in "One More Try."

Alonzo is likewise excited over her team-up with Dantes.

"Ako, I'm excited na finally makakatrabaho ko na siya, kasi alam naman natin na hindi siya everyday nangyayari," she said, before turning to Dantes to add, "I'm very honored na makatrabaho ka."

Like her new leading man, Alonzo said she feels grateful to headline a project that is part of Star Cinema's anniversary line-up.

"Syempre masaya [ako], kasi alam naman natin na every project, every movie na ginagawa nila for the 20th anniversary, ay maganda. Sinimulan 'yon ng 'Four Sisters,' tapos ngayon may 'Tuhog,' and these movies are doing very well," she said.

The actress was referring to the family "dramedy," "Four Sisters and a Wedding," and the black comedy film, "Tuhog," which are still showing in cinemas nationwide.

Alonzo is also among the lead cast members of the Cathy Garcia-Molina-directed "Four Sisters and a Wedding," along with Locsin, Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao and Enchong Dee.

No pressure

Asked if she feels pressured with the prospect of her latest film -- it being her first team-up with Dantes, and her second Star Cinema anniversary movie -- Alonzo said she prefers to simply "enjoy" the experience of being with a new group of people.

"Ako, I don't want to get pressured, lalo na this early. Ang gusto ko lang mag-enjoy habang ginagawa 'tong pelikulang 'to, to get to know this person (Dantes). I just want to have fun doing this movie.

"Tapos na ako doon sa nakaka-pressure na movies, hindi ba? Nando'n na 'ko sa 'I want each moment to count,' and to make memories with them, with this group," she said.

Agreeing with his new on-screen partner, Dantes added, "I think mag-e-enjoy talaga kami rito. Enjoy, meaning enjoy sa paggawa, and definitely 'yung mga manonood, ay mag-ee-njoy sila sa mapapanood nila. At the same time, maraming mapupulot na mga aral, about relationships, about themselves."

By this time a frequent collaborator of Star Cinema, Dantes was asked whether he now considers the film outfit his "family."

"I love doing movies, gustung-gusto 'yung mga taong katrabaho ko, and everytime I'm on the set, and everytime na gumagawa ako, I always treasure them. I always treat everyone just like family," he said.

The title of the film, as well as its director, have yet to be announced.

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Dingdong hopes to marry Marian 'very soon'

MANILA, Philippines – After being together for more than three years now, actor Dingdong Dantes admitted he is hoping to settle down with girlfriend Marian Rivera “very soon.”


In an interview with “KrisTV” on Monday, Dantes said he has not yet asked for Rivera’s hand for marriage but it is his dream for them to get married.

“Siyempre it is my dream to have that very soon. There’s a proper time for that and I’m hoping na makarating na tayo very soon. Wala pang pamamanhikan,” he said.

Dantes, who is busy promoting his upcoming movie "One More Try" for Star Cinema, said they are just enjoying their time together since their respective work schedules are equally hectic.

“Malaking bagay sa amin 'yung short trips. Minsan nga kahit 'yung sa eroplano lang, masaya na ako doon eh,” he said.

Just recently, their relationship was plagued with rumors after the actor got linked to TV host-actress Isabelle Daza.

Dantes, however, assured everyone that his relationship with Rivera has only gotten stronger.

"In fact, we've never been this happy. Confident naman kami sa relationship namin, that we're stronger now than we were before," he said.

Apart from Dantes, "One More Try" also stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo. An entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival, the movie opens in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day.

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