EXCLUSIVE: Marian Rivera excited for ‘Remember,’ reflects on life as an actress and mom

Kapuso actress Marian Rivera expressed excitement over reuniting with husband Dingdong Dantes and blockbuster director Mae Cruz-Alviar for their upcoming film, Remember.

Speaking with PUSH ABS-CBN, Marian shared how special it was to work with Dingdong and Direk Mae again, noting that their previous collaboration had made them more comfortable working together.

“Noong una kasi yung pagsasama naming dalawa, although, siyempre mag-asawa kami, but pareho kasi kaming mahal namin ang trabaho namin at espesyal sa amin ang lahat ng trabaho namin. Siguro mas iba ngayon dahil si Direk Mae ay pangalawang pagkakataon na nakasama na namin. So mas naging comfortable na kami lalo sa isa’t isa at gamay na namin yung gagawin namin kaming tatlo nila, Direk Mae,” Marian said.

Beyond the experience of working together, the actress is also looking forward to seeing how the film resonates with audiences, particularly through its message.

“Special din siya kasi excited kami sa mga manonood kung ano ba yung magiging epekto nito sa kanila at yun ang mahalaga, ang makapagbigay kami ng magandang mensahe, magandang pelikula sa mga manonood,” she expressed.

As she continues to explore different roles, Marian shared if she has any dream characters she hopes to portray in the future.

“Alam mo, minsan may mga pagkakataon na kapag yan ang tinatanong sa akin, wala akong maisagot. Kasi parang ano siya eh, kusang nangyayari at dumadating. Parang feeling ko mas gusto ko yung gano’n na hindi pinaplano pero dumadating,” she answered.

Marian also credited the people who continue to support and love her, especially her family and fans, as her motivation to pursue more projects and keep learning as an actress.

“Motivation ko siguro yung mga tao na nagmamahal sa akin, higit lalo yung pamilya ko na parang gusto kong ipakita sa mga anak ko na kahit ang tagal ko nang ginagawa ang pag-arte, gusto ko pa rin matuto, gusto ko pa rin maraming gawin, gusto ko parin makapagbigay ng inspirasyon sa mga tao. At hindi siguro mauubos yung inspirasyon na yun hanggang may nagmamahal sa iyo,” she explained.

Away from her work in front of the camera, Marian said that knowing her priorities helps her manage her responsibilities as an actress, wife, and mother to her children, Zia and Sixto.

“Mukha lang mahirap pero kapag alam mo kung anong priorities mo sa buhay, magiging maayos at naka-plan siya talaga lahat. Ako, priority ko talaga is maging nanay at maging asawa kay Dong. Siguro after noon, sumusunod na lamang ang mga iba-iba kong mga ginagawa,” Marian admitted.

Despite their busy schedules, the actress also makes time for simple family activities. She recalled how she and her family recently bonded over badminton

“Kagabi nagbadminton kami kasi sa school parang nawili yung mga bata na may badminton doon. And then, sabi ni Sixto sa akin, mama parang it’s about time, we need to buy badminton so we can play. Sabi ko sige, good idea. So kagabi, nag-badminton kami bago kami matulog.”

Looking back on her life, Marian expressed gratitude for the family she has built with Dingdong and their children, describing them as what makes her life feel complete.

“Ako palagi ko sinasabi na sobrang thankful ako sa nangyayari sa buhay ko. The mere fact na mayroon akong pamilya, may Dong, Sixto, and Zia, kumpleto yung buhay ko. Siguro kung anong dadating pa, ay bonus na lang sa buhay ko yun.”