Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera boldly affirms that the public’s perception of her assertive nature is accurate.
In a recent episode of showbiz columnist Ogie Diaz’s vlog, the discussion turned to Marian’s distinctive persona. Ogie Diaz remarked, “Si Marian kilala sa showbiz parang mataray ka kasi Caviteña—”
“Mataray naman talaga ako,” Marian promptly chimed in.
“So, ‘yan ang hindi mo babalikan para baguhin?” Ogie inquired.
“Hindi kasi ‘yung pagiging mataray ko naman e arte-arte lang. Kumbaga ito lang ako kasi sa Cavite talaga ganito talaga kami. Pero hindi ibig sabihin hindi ako sweet, hindi ako malambing, hindi ako caring,” explained Marian.
She added, “Siguro ganoon lang ‘yung perception. Pero ‘pag nakikilala naman ako, baklang babae naman ako. So, okay lang ako na ganoon ako.”
“Kasi nga parang takot ‘yung mga tao na parang wala na tuloy gustong dumikit kay Dingdong [Dantes] dahil takot sa ‘yo–” Ogie began.
“Ay, buti naman!” Marian responded with a laugh and even gave a high-five to Ogie.
“Pero ganoon nga ‘yung mahirap minsan. Kapag hindi mo kilala ‘yung isang tao talagang ang dali nating mag-judge e. ‘Hay naku, ganito ‘yan, ganyan.’ Okay lang. Walang problema sa akin. Pero gusto kong makatrabaho mo ako bago mo ako i-judge,” Marian expressed.
She further clarified that her assertive demeanor is contextually appropriate. She also mentioned that her feisty nature has diminished since becoming a mother. Unlike in the past, where if she didn’t like something, she simply disliked it.
In another segment of Ogie’s vlog, they also discussed the kissing scenes between Dingdong and Sue Ramirez in the movie ‘Rewind,’ where Marian is also part of the cast.
