Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera
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Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes have been married for 8 years. They were dating for 5 years after getting together in Sep 2008. After 4 months of engagement they married on 30th Dec 2014.

They have 2 children, Maria Letizia Dantes (8) and Jose Sixto Dantes IV (4).

On Screen Matchups

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes have been in 10 on-screen matchups, notably Dyesebel(2008), Marimar(2007), One True Love(2008), Ang babaeng hinugot sa aking tadyang(2009) and You to Me Are Everything(2010).

About

Marian Rivera is a 39 year old Filipino Actress. Born Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes on 12th August, 1984 in Madrid, Spain, she is famous for MariMar (Philippine remake) as MariMar Perez / Bella Aldama. Her zodiac sign is Leo.

Dingdong Dantes is a 43 year old Filipino Actor. Born Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzales Dantes III on 2nd August, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines, he is famous for Iñaki Torres, his character name in GMA Network's youth-oriented show T.G.I.S. in 1997. His zodiac sign is Leo.

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Relationship Statistics

StatusDurationLength
Dating2009 - 9th Aug 2014 5 years, 7 months
Engaged9th Aug 2014 - 30th Dec 2014 4 months, 23 days
Married30th Dec 2014 - present 9 years, 2 months
Total Sep 2008 - present 15 years, 6 months


Their undeniable chemistry made them the hottest love team in the Philippines and GMA Network's Primetime King and Queen. But Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have a very real love story that is full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns that brought them to where they are now. ‘First touch’ The year 2007 marked the first meeting of the year's hottest reeltime and real life love team. Marian auditioned for the role in GMA Network's remake of the Mexican series "Marimar" and won over Nadine Samonte, Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado, and Karylle. Dingdong, who was then Cosmopolitan's No. 1 Bachelor of 2007 and USTV Students’ Choice Award's Most Popular Actor in a Drama/Mini-series, was meanwhile cast to play the lead role Sergio. "Marimar" became the highest-rated primetime show on Philippine television, and at the same time, launched Marian and Dingdong's career as GMA's Primetime King and Queen. The success of the Marian-Dingdong team-up led to more soap operas such as "Dyesebel" in 2008, "Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang" in 2009, "Endless Love" in 2010, and "My Beloved" in 2012. In 2008, they starred in their first movie as a love team in “One True Love”. This was followed by “You to Me Are Everything” in 2010. Although their chemistry was undeniable, Marian revealed that she found Dingdong ‘suplado’ or snobbish and remote. She said in a magazine interview, "Hindi kami magkasundo. At all!", It was, according to Marian, a little bit disappointing to find a leading man who was a little remote and kind of snobbish. She added in an interview with PEP.ph, “Tahimik siyang tao. At tsaka nung una ko siyang nakita nung audition ng Marimar, sobrang haba ng bigote niya. Hindi kita yung lips niya so mata lang nakikita mo. Naka-bubblegum pa. Kaya feeling ko parang suplado.” But for Dingdong, their chemistry was something 'special,' and this he found out after holding Marian for the first time for a scene in Marimar. "When I held her, she was like clay that molded itself into my hand. It was like... my hand had its own place on her skin," he said. The "feeling" was a first for Dingdong, as his previous leading ladies had felt "rough". He could not explain why. He surmised that it was his touch that wasn't the right fit. But with Marian, her skin just seemed to fit perfectly in his hand, and from there grew a relationship that would change the both of them. Rumors and declaration Despite their on-screen chemistry, Marian and Dingdong had, at first, a “strictly professional relationship” as both were with other people; Dingdong with singer Karylle, and Marian with basketball player Eric Vijandre. In a 2010 magazine interview, Dingdong revealed, "We would connect on the most important scene, and then after that, wala na. Siguro, wala lang sa tipo namin ang magpa-cute sa set." After working together in numerous projects, rumors of an off-screen romance began to surface. From June 2009, after their team-up in “Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang”, Dingdong and Marian grew closer despite the non-to-stellar first impressions. From working out together to travelling abroad together, the actors started to behave as if there was something more between them. Then came Marian's 25th birthday in August 2009 where they openly held hands all evening and looked very much like a couple. Dingdong explained in a later interview, “We're happy together. Open kaming nakakalabas na dalawa, nagdi-dinner, nakakapanood ng sine... Sinusuportahan ko siya sa pagte-training niya ng Darna. Kung may time siya, sumasama siya sa workout ko sa gym at itinuturo ko kung ano ang makakatutulong sa kanya.” Finally, in February 2010, Dingdong and Marian revealed in an exclusive magazine interview that they had a special relationship. They came to the relationship slowly, shared Dingdong. He was in New York with friends and Marian was in Los Angeles when they realized they had feelings for one another. It turned out that the initial impressions they made on each other was the first step of their journey as a couple, as it helped them realize how, as opposites, they complemented each other. Dingdong and Marian had started out by getting to know the worst of each other first, after which they made the worst work for them. "Aminin man namin o hindi, kung anong kahinaan ko, meron siya. At kung ano ang kulang sa akin, napupunan niya. Swak kami. Kaya balance kami. Hindi kami parehas," Marian said. Love Lessons from DongYan Their relationship transformed both Dingdong and Marian into better versions of themselves. Fun-loving Marian made the quiet and reserved Dingdong more expressive and made him adapt to her humor and positivity. One of the things Dingdong learned from his fiancee was, “Huwag masyadong seryosohin ang lahat ng bagay. Sense of humor sa mga bagay.” The couple also never fails to surprise each other and show their appreciation for each other with simple gestures. Their first date was a simple road trip to Tagaytay on a motorcycle. Simple as it was, the date was one of their most memorable moments. “Nakakatuwa at nakakakilig isipin. Imagine mo, ilang oras akong nakayakap sa kanya. Nagkwentuhan kami at kumain. Favorite namin 'yung Sonia's Garden,” Marian shared in an interview with Jessica Soho in GMA Network's "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho". Though they are both working actors who are always the focus of the public's attention, they are at their best with each other during private moments. That's why they often like to travel and be alone together. According to Dingdong, his favorite travel moments are the airplane flighs during which they do nothing more than sit next to each other and just talk. “[Ang gusto lang namin] Makaupo, makakain, makapag-usap ng maayos. Regardless kung saan,” Dingdong said. Despite this, Dingdong and Marian never neglect the grand gesture. On Dingdong's birthday last August, Marian surprised Dingdong with a concert from his favorite band, Wolfgang. Marian gathered his fiance's four best friends, his family, and friends to celebrate with them. Marian shared, “Lahat na ng pakiusap, lahat ng pagmamakaawa ginawa ko masorpresa ko lang siya... Ang hindi matatawaran, yung nakita kong masaya siya.” The Kapuso Royal Couple also made an effort to know the people who matter to each other. Dingdong proved his intentions were honorable when he arranged a trip to Spain with Marian in 2010 so he could meet her father. According to Marian, it was very special because it was the first Valentine's day that she got to spend with the two most important men in her life. For Dingdong, it was the perfect opportunity to “share a date.” “That was a Valentine's day and proud ako na may kahati ako sa kanya sa date na 'yun,” he said. Not surprisingly, Marian's father gave Dingdong his blessing. Marian, meanwhile, is very close to Dingdong's mother, Angeline Dantes. She confides with her when she and Dingdong go through rough patches. One of the things she learned from her soon-to-be mother-in-law was “Kapag may away, hindi dapat sumasabog. Kumbaga kung 'yung isa mainit, magpapalamig 'yung isa. Hindi dapat sumasabay.” Marian also liked that Dingdong was close to his family. She saw it as an indication of what kind of a father he would be someday. “Sabi nga ng iba, kung paano i-trato ng boyfriend mo ‘yung nanay niya, ganoon niya ita-trato ‘yung [sariling] pamilya niya,” Marian said. “Nakikita ko kung ga’no niya kamahal ang mommy niya. Lahat ng pagmamahal, nakikita ko sa kanya sa mommy niya.” And domestic bliss really seems to in the cards as Dingdong likes Marian's cooking. Marian’s version of sinigang na hipon is Dingdong’s favorite. “Proven na talaga kapag masayang-masaya ako kapag nagluluto ako, nagiging masarap,” Marian said. ‘Wedding of the Year’ After eight bridal showers, a few despedida de solteras, a bachelor's party, and wedding preparations in between-- Marian and Dingdong are set to say their “I dos” on December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cuabo, Quezon City, the parish where the groom-to-be was born and raised.

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Relationship Timeline

19th April, 2019 - Child

16th April, 2019 - Child
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera - Child - Jose Sixto Dantes IV

Filipino power couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes have welcomed their new baby boy! Actor Dingdong Dantes broke the news on his Instagram on Tuesday night, April 16, 2019. "Yahoo! After around 10 hours of labor, Marian finally gave birth to our baby boy at 1:35 p.m. today," Dantes wrote as the caption to a photo of his wife cradling their newborn. The baby boy is the couple's second child after Zia.

23rd November, 2015 - Child
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera - Child - Maria Letizia Dantes

30th December, 2014 - Marriage
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera - Marriage

9th August, 2014 - Engagement
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera - Engagement

September, 2008 - Hookup
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera - Hookup

Couple Comparison

Name
Marian Rivera
Dingdong Dantes
Marian Rivera
Dingdong Dantes
Age (at start of relationship)
24
28
Height
Female
5' 4" (163 cm)
Male
5' 11" (180 cm)
Zodiac
Leo
Leo
Occupation
Actress
Actor
Hair Color
Brown - Dark
Brown - Light
Eye Color
Brown - Dark
Brown - Dark
Nationality
Filipino
Filipino
Religion
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic
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Children

NameGenderBornAge
Maria Letizia DantesFemale23rd November, 20158 years old
Jose Sixto Dantes IVMale16th April, 20194 years old

Onscreen Matchups

  • Dyesebel Dyesebel 2008
  • Marimar Marimar 2007
  • One True Love One True Love 2008
  • Ang babaeng hinugot sa aking tadyang Ang babaeng hinugot sa aking tadyang 2009
  • You to Me Are Everything You to Me Are Everything 2010
  • Endless Love Endless Love 2010
  • My Beloved My Beloved 2012
  • Encantadia Encantadia 2016
  • Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa 2022
  • Rewind Rewind 2023
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Discussions

Posted commentsView all comments (302)

Webkye DianaMar 4, 2015

Dantes please hold her like a special and precious gem and never let go because you guys really look good together,love you guys

ScarlieJan 4, 2015

Congrats on your wedding Yan and DD. love you both

wealthNov 21, 2014

You are so perfect for each other, please dont break up

MarianOct 6, 2014

You guys are perfect I have watched marimar like 304 times my best parts are the times their first wedding party the time creseter told them to sleep together

juanitoramosAug 3, 2014

mr.dantes real THE BATTERED HUSBAND By typhoon MILLET from JOHNNY RAMOS & THE BEATLESS BAND, CALIFORNIA. 90650

Rutherford tinaJul 4, 2014

U 2 ar so sweet,i luv u 2,happy married life,u both ar PERFECT MATCH

Sarah_DiazJun 4, 2014

I don't know who these 2 are?

Jackie - PNGApr 6, 2014

Salamat from Papua New Guinea! Just luv Marimar and Sergio!!! u 2s r just dat perfect match! Luv u 2s n God Bless!!!

June_PNG FanMar 25, 2014

I just love you both, Perfect Couple....You both are meant for each other....Marian, you're beautiful inside/our, sweet girl!

shu chantalFeb 23, 2014

i love this two very much and they are my role models and i will love to be like Rivera

zainyonizainyoniFeb 23, 2014

i love u guys.. u look perfect 2gether! mwaaaah..

Ljdveram11v24Feb 15, 2014

I really want to have a copy of marimar tape , could you help me find or were i can buy ? I tried video and music store but they don't have stock na.


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