Dingdong congratulates Marian for 'Kung Fu Divas'

MANILA – This early, actor Dingdong Dantes is already congratulating his girlfriend, actress Marian Rivera, for the expected success of her latest movie “Kung Fu Divas.”

In an interview with “The Buzz” aired on Sunday, Dantes said he is certain that the movie will be a blockbuster hit.

“I know this experience is something new to you and something which you will always look back to and be proud of. Just enjoy everything. Happy ako para sa 'yo and sa movie mo,” he said.

Calling Rivera’s project a masterpiece, Dantes said he is happy that the viewers will finally see his girlfriend’s hard work.

“I know kung gaano karaming effort ang nilagay niyo diyan ni Ate Ai (delas Alas) and si Direk Onat (Diaz) and sa lahat ng tao behind the film. This early, I want to salute you and congratulate you. I’m proud of you,” he said.

“Kung Fu Divas” is Rivera’s first movie under Star Cinema.

The first trailer for the Onat Diaz-directed film sees delas Alas and Rivera competing in a pageant called "Hiyas ng Dalampasigan."

Their "fight for the crown" quickly escalates to an apparent kung fu match, which literally takes them to the mountains.

The teaser trailer also highlights the film having "two queens [starring together] for the first time... and probably the last time," referring to the lead actresses' being from rival TV networks.

According to Rivera, working with the Kapamilya network for several months has been a wonderful experience.

“Napakainit ng pagtanggap nila kasi siyempre taga kabila ako. Unang tungtong ko pa lang, ay may catering,” she said.

"Kung Fu Divas" is set to hit theaters nationwide in October.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

What's next for Marian Rivera on ABS-CBN

MANILA -- ABS-CBN viewers will see more of GMA-7 star Marian Rivera in the coming weeks, as the actress gears up for the premiere of her Star Cinema-produced film, "Kung Fu Divas."

At the sidelines of a bloggers' conference held Thursday for the action-comedy flick, the 29-year-old actress confirmed she is set to appear in at least one Kapamilya program as part of the movie's promotional campaign.

Asked if there is a particular ABS-CBN show she wishes to appear on, Rivera said, "Kahit saan naman pwede, basta papayagan ako ng network ko."

A prized contract artist of GMA-7, Rivera made headlines on Wednesday when she visited the ABS-CBN compound to attend a meeting about "Kung Fu Divas," which she co-stars with Ai Ai delas Alas.

The Onat Diaz-directed film, which opens on October 2, marks the first team-up of both actresses. This is also the first time Rivera is starring in an ABS-CBN-backed project.

The film is a co-production among the two lead stars, Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment, and The O&Co. Picture Factory Inc.

On Thursday, Rivera related that her recent visit to ABS-CBN isn't the first time she has been inside the Quezon City headquarters.

She recalled being an intern in the human resources division of the Kapamilya network in 2004.

"Hindi ko na matandaan, basta nag-OJT (on-the-job training) ako dito halos dalawang buwan. Taga-xerox lang naman, hayaan niyo na! 'Diba gano'n naman talaga pag OJT, inuutusan? Mag-si-xerox, mag-ta-type, so 'yun 'yung na-experience ko," she said, laughing.

As to her experience returning to the same ABS-CBN building as a sought-after actress, Rivera said, "Syempre, nakakatuwa dahil ang sarap ng pagtanggap nila, ang babait ng mga tao sa akin dito, so nakakatuwa."

Asked if she felt nervous about her visit, the actress added, "Hindi siguro kaba. More on na-excite, more on saya 'yung pakiramdam dahil finally eh makikilala 'yung mga taga-rito."

Noting the numerous starring roles of another GMA-7 star, her long-time partner Dingdong Dantes, in Star Cinema projects, Rivera expressed confidence that this won't be her last time collaborating with ABS-CBN.

"Natutuwa ako na may mga ganitong pagkakataon na binibigay sa artista sa kabila para makatrabaho ng kabila. Nakikita ng mga tao na, 'Ay, wala namang...' May kumpetisyon, alam naman natin 'yan, pero nang dahil sa mga ganitong pangyayari, nawawala 'yung wall.

"Ibig sabihin nagiging... nagkakaisa-isa tayo para maging maganda 'yung proyekto, magkasundu-sundo. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako na may mga ganitong pagkakataon," she said.

source: www.abs-cbnnews..com