Dingdong Dantes is one of the most powerful actors in the Philippines with a handsome appearance. In addition, the actor is also loved for his perfect marriage with Marian Rivera and two beautiful little angels.

Dingdong Dantes was born in 1980, debuted in the entertainment industry in 1996. He made his mark with a series of main roles in: Mermaid Love Story, Wild Dance, Autumn in My Heart Philippine Edition, Paradise Without You (remake Nocturnal) Korea’s ladder to heaven), Two Wives, Mysterious Lovers…

In Vietnam, the audience always remembers Dantes through many films, in which it is impossible not to mention the sci-fi movie “Spaceship of Hope”. This is also the film that brought his name closer to the Vietnamese audience.

Dingdong Dantes has just turned … 2 years old for the first time in the Philippine entertainment industry. After a period of acting in commercials, joining a dance group, Dingdong officially entered the film industry with his first role at the age of 14.

While Dingdong Dantes’ career went up and down with a series of male leads and a “huge” salary, Marian Rivera took on her first role in 2005 in the long-running film If Only You Love Me. In 2007, Marian Rivera fell in love with GMA Network’s television projects. At that time, no one – including insiders – could have suspected that this step not only brought Marian’s career to the next level, but also became an important turning point in her private life later.

2007 marked the first meeting of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes – the most beloved screen couple in the Philippines, one of the most influential couples in Philippine and Asian showbiz today.

Wild Dance has become the most successful “golden hour” film on the Philippine small screen, a sudden TV phenomenon that competes directly with the “big” Korean and Chinese films in the country and many countries. Asia, including Vietnam.

The impressive achievement of Wild Dance is the first peak in the careers of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, bringing their names to be associated with the titles of “Golden Hour Queen” and “Golden Hour King” of Philippine television. .

Thanks to the “heat” of the first cooperation, the Marian – Dingdong couple became the target of many other film projects. Their love on screen continued through many series: Mermaid Love Story (2008), Dangerous Relationship (2009), Horizon with You (2010) and Mysterious Lover (2012).

When they first collaborated, Marian Rivera once revealed that she was a bit disappointed when she saw that Dingdong Dantes seemed “snobbish” and “unapproachable”: “We couldn’t find a common voice, not at all!”.

However, Dingdong Dantes is the complete opposite. He was moved by his wife, sensing something “special” in Marian from the first touch. “When I held Marian in my a.rms, she was like clay that had been molded to fit into my hand. It was as if… my hand had its own place on her s.kin.”

In June 2009, after many movies together, Marian and Dingdong became more and more close, despite the bad first impression and years of maintaining a pure working relationship. The audience caught the two sometimes going to the gym, sometimes going on a trip abroad together, adding many close gestures, causing rumors of the couple’s “real love movie” to begin to spread.

Two months later, on Marian Rivera’s 25th birthday, the couple publicly appeared hand in hand, officially confirming they were dating. Dingdong shared, “We are happy together. We are both open about dating, having dinner together, watching movies… I help Marian practice for her role in Darna. When she has time, she together. I go to the gym, I’ll show her what I know.”

After 3 years of love, in August 2012, Dingdong Dantes prepared an elaborate marriage proposal for Marian Rivera during a trip to Macau. On December 30, 2014, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes officially became husband and wife in a splendid wedding ceremony at the church in Quezon City, which is also the parish where the groom was born and raised.

The wedding ceremony was televised live with the participation of many famous names in the Philippine entertainment industry. In particular, even the current President of the Philippines – Mr. Benigno Aquino III – was also present. Marian – Dingdong wedding was praised by domestic and international press as “Royal Wedding”, “Wedding of the Century” – a milestone commemorating the fullness of the fairy tale love story.

Up to now, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes have built a happy and complete home together with 2 angels Zia and Ziggy. Because of their cute appearance, right from the moment they were born, Zia and Sixto have been loved and cared for like A-list stars.

However, the marriage of the two also had a s.candal at times. In February 2021, the golden couple of the Philippines was entangled in noise when Dingdong Dantes was rumored to have “green tea”, even making the g.irl pregnant. In the midst of the s.candal broke out, “The most beautiful beauty in the Philippines” suddenly showed a series of short hair cut photos, which caused even more noise of a.dultery.

Not letting the rumors go too far, Marian recorded a livestream to interact with the audience and denied the rumors. Accordingly, explaining the short hair cut, Marian said that she and her husband have not intended to have a third pregnancy:

“We still have a lot of time and opportunity to have another b.aby. But now we both have a lot of work to do. Ziggy is 2 years old now and I am also quite busy with my studies. B.aby Zia,” Marian shared.

Regarding the fact that her husband Dingdong Dantes was involved in an affair s.candal, making an actor pregnant, Marian revealed that after hearing the news, both husband and wife laughed together. The husband even asked Marian about this noise and then laughed and said: “Maybe you will be the next person to get caught up in the absurd rumors.”

Not only succeeding in his acting career, Dingdong Dantes was promoted to the rank of lieutenant by the Philippine army thanks to his active propaganda for the navy, participation in many big events. In 2019, it was revealed that Dantes would run for a seat in Parliament; However, it is still a sideline and unconfirmed information from this handsome actor.

Many people have expressed interest and hope that the actor will really step into the political arena. DingDong Dantes then officially denied participating in politics.

Dingdong Dantes is passionate about community activities with progressive political views. In 2013, Dantes and Marian Rivera participated in an animal campaign to free Mali the elephant from the Manila Zoo. In 2014, Dantes was appointed by President Benigno Aquino III and sworn in as a member of the National Youth Commission. The actor is also the founder of the YesPinoy Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to support the community, help poor children and develop education.

At the age of 40, Dingdong Dantes is often praised for his style and standard body. The actor still occasionally participates in hit film projects and receives a lot of support in the Philippines.