Marian Rivera has demonstrated throughout her career that she is a reliable endorser.

Over the past year, the Kapuso network’s Primetime Queen has collaborated with numerous brands, and several have chosen to renew their partnerships this year.

On Friday, October 25, 2024, Marian was named once more by Home Credit Philippines as its endorser, a two-year contract after a successful year of collaboration.

In an exclusive interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Marian reiterated her gratitude towards the brands that continue to collaborate with her.

“Siyempre, lubos na nagpapasalamat ako diyan sa pagitiwala nila,” she told PEP during the lending company’s 11th anniversary celebration at TriNoMa in Quezon City.

Marian continued, “At the same time, siguro nagtutugma kasi yung mga vision namin sa mga ini-endorse ko na katulad na lang ng Home Credit na yung concern nila at dedication nila sa kapwa-Filipino kung paano ma-extend yung tulong nila.

“So para sa akin, mahalagang-mahalaga yun.”

MARIAN RIVERA ON ACCEPTING ENDORSEMENTS

PEP asked Marian what influences her decision to accept an endorsement.

It’s important that she has tried the brand herself.

She said, “Ang hirap na hindi mo sinusubukan.

“Paano mo ipapaliwanag, paano mo sasabihin na, ‘Maganda ito, ito gawin niyo,’ kung hindi mo susubukan? So palaging rule ko iyan.”

Going further, Marian said she has been fortunate not to have the need for loans to buy gadgets, appliances, or other necessities.

After thoroughly researching Home Credit, she became convinced that it could provide valuable assistance to many individuals who are less fortunate.

Marian expounded, “Ngayon din kasi, mas lumalalim. Dati, parang, ‘Ay kailangan, ginagamit ko.’ Ngayon sa Home Credit, iba.

“Kasi ito, parang, ‘Ano kayang puwede kong i-extend para sa mahal ko sa buhay? Anong kaya kong i-extend dun sa mga taong gusto ako?’

“Na parang, ‘Ay, kailangan malaman nila ito para ikagaan ng buhay nila kung meron man silang pangangailangan.”

In addition to familiarizing herself with the company or brand she endorses, Marian highlighted the significance of establishing mutual trust.

“Ang hirap kasi na hindi mo pinagkakatiwalaan yung isang brand na ini-endorse mo.

“Kasi para sa akin, kapag ginamit ko siya, gusto ko siya i-extend sa family ko. At once na in-extend ko siya sa family ko, ibig sabihin kailangan yung tiwala ko diyan buo.”

Marian further emphasized, “Siyempre bilang ikaw, bilang hindi lang artista, yung mga taong nagmamahal sa iyo at palaging nandyan para sa iyo, gusto mo silang tulungan dun sa mga pangangailangan nila na magiging mas magaang yung buhay nila.

“So yung mga gusto nilang kunin or gusto nilang magkaroon sila, sa kanila man o extension man sa pamilya nila, siyempre gusto natin i-extend lahat ng pwede natin itulong.”

MARIAN RIVERA’s FINANCE TIP THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON

PEP then asked Marian for some money-handling tips, especially now when the Christmas season is fast approaching, that time of year marked by highest spending.

Marian’s top advice: buy only the essentials.

She told PEP.ph, “Minsan tayo as a tao, marami tayong gustong bilhin, at marami tayong nakikita.

“Siguro mas maganda kung yung bibilhin mo ay priority mo talaga.

“At siyempre, bago mo kunin yung isang item na yun, kailangan may tiwala ka muna…

“Buo yung tiwala mo sa pagkukunan mo kung paano mo makukuha yung items na iyan.

“At yun ang maganda sa Home Credit, kasi very transparent sila in all the contracts.

“Kung paano mo babayaran, at kung magkano ang kailangan mong bayaran, monthly, whatever. Parang may isang contract na very transparent sila.”

Concluding, Marian said with her characteristic humor, “Medyo mabusisi ako, e, saka sigurista ako. Nanay e.

“Gusto ko talaga yung sureball ako. Sabi ko nga, gradual lang, kung ano lang yun kailangan, yun lang talaga. After nun, puwede na.”