Marian Rivera on maintaining an enduring relationship with her husband Dingdong Dantes as they celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary: “Priority namin is mas mapagtibay pa yung pagmamahalan namin sa isa’t isa. Kasi yun yung gusto namin ipakita dun sa dalawang bata, na ito talaga yung love.”
PHOTO/S: @marianrivera on Instagram
Celebrity couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes are marking a major milestone as the year 2024 draws to a close.
Beyond their exemplary career achievements, Marian and Dingdong are also looking forward commemorating their 10th wedding anniversary.
The Kapuso Royal couple got married on December 30, 2014, at Cubao Cathedral in Quezon City, followed by a grand reception at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
In an interview on November 11, 2024, Marian revealed that she and her husband are arranging a small gathering with family and friends to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
This confirmation took place during the victory party for her latest movie, Balota, held at a restaurant in Makati City.
“Very simple with family,” she told the press including PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal).
While Marian didn’t divulge many details, she did hint at the possibility of renewing their wedding vows.
Marian said, “Yung asawa ko yung nagpaplano. Pero ano si Dong, kasi ano siya, medyo sentimental naman talaga yung asawa ko.
“Nung nalaman namin na ito na, parating na, sabi niya sa akin, ‘They want to celebrate.’ Sabi ko, ‘Bakit? Ikaw ba gusto mo?’
“Ako kasi, the mere fact na magkasama kaming dalawa, maayos ang relasyon namin, maayos yung mga anak namin, okay na ako, e. Sabi kong ganyan.
“Pero si Dong talaga yung, ‘Hindi, gusto ko na i-celebrate natin ito dahil sampung taon na tayong binibiyayaan ng Panginoon at hindi tayo pinapabayaan. We need to offer Him everything. Not for anyone else, but for Him.’
“Sabi ko, ‘Yes! sige, go! Amen. Okay.’ Napa-oo na agad ako, napa-yes na agad ako. Wala pang ano, father.”
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes
Photo/s: @marianrivera on Instagram
MARIAN RIVERA AND DINGDONG DANTES: RELATIONSHIP GOALS
When asked about her decade-long relationship with her husband, Marian shared that she and Dingdong have reached a point in their relationship where their love for each other is so strong that they don’t even argue anymore.
The Kapuso actress said, “Siguro ang isa din habang siguro pag tumatanda ka na, nababawasan yung mga issues niyo. At iba yung nagiging priority niyo.”
Marian added, “Ganun kami ni Dong, e. Minsan, corny, hindi nga kami nag-aaway. Arte-arte na lang ako parang kunwari may issue kami. Wala talaga, e.
“Kasi siguro priority namin is mas mapagtibay pa yung pagmamahalan namin sa isa’t isa.”
For Marian, this harmonious relationship is one way of setting an example of true love for their kids, Zia and Sixto.
“Kasi yun yung gusto namin ipakita dun sa dalawang bata, na ito talaga yung love.
“Lalo na may babae kami. So ito dapat yung pipiliin mo kung mayroon mang something. Si Sixto, ako din para sa kanya.
“So as much as possible, gusto namin maging role model kami ng dalawang bata. Kasi as a parent ngayon, alam naman natin yung mundo.
“So gusto talaga natin, mahubog natin sila na mas maayos talaga mga bata.”
MARIAN RIVERA ON SHOWBIZ COUPLES
Many showbiz couples have experienced breakups. Marian acknowledges this reality and expresses empathy for those who go through such challenging times.
“Nakakalungkot nga kapag may narinig tayo mga ganyan e,” she said.
As a celebrity herself, Marian chooses not to comment on anyone’s breakup as a way of showing respect.
However, if the person involved is a dear friend, she will reach out to console or help, but strictly to offer support, never to gossip.
“Ang point ko lang, kung kilala ko, magpahingang [papalipas] muna ako. Tapos, iti-text ko talaga. Nagti-text talaga ako na ‘Kamusta ka? May kailangan ka? You just let me know.’
“Pero parang mag-usisa kung anong dahilan, parang mali-mali yun. Never, never nating gagawin.”
When members of the press asked Marian how she and Dingdong keep their relationship strong, she humbly shared that she doesn’t consider herself an expert in giving relationship advice, as no relationship is perfect.
In her words, “Parang palagi ko ito sinasabi. Parang wala ako sa posisyon para magsabi kung ano yung formula. Kasi nobody’s perfect naman talaga in a relationship.”
However, she emphasized the importance of always putting God at the center of their relationship.
“Pero ang maganda siguro kung alam ng bawat isa’t isa na nasa sentro talaga… si Lord talaga yung nasa sentro talaga namin. Anything na mangyayari, kailangan nandun talaga siya.
“Triangle kami. Nandun Siya sa [gitna]. Nandun kaming dalawa ni Dong sa gilid. Lahat talaga.”
