Marian Rivera - Philippines

 Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite, Philippines. After her parents separated 2 years after her birth, her mother brought her to the Philippines where she grew up most of her life. However, her mother had to leave to continue her work commitment abroad that she was sent to her maternal grandmother, Francisca Rivera in Bacoor, Cavite.

Marian Rivera Facts

1. She was having a dog named Shi Tzu sometime back. But, she left her as she was allergic to dogs.
2. Marian topped the FHM’s Top 100 Sexiest Women list in 2008 and 2013.
3. She was born in Spain and brought up in Philippines by her mother, when her parents separated when she was 2 years old.
4. Her favorite pastime is eating.
5. She has helped the victims of flood in August 2012 by joining Philippines Red Cross team.
6. She can speak basic Spanish, and English and Tagalog.
7. She has also walked the ramp for her starting years of the career from 2005 to 2006.