MARIAN Rivera had a blast in 2008 as far as her popularity is concerned. After Angel Locsin left GMA, Marian was luckily given the chance to be next in line. A large break a that, she was given two movies that made it big at the box office.

She has done teleseryes, Dyesebel and Marimar, which brought her to the masses. She also has been linked eventually to her leading man, Dingdong Dantes, and rumored as the cause of break up between Dingdong and (ex)girlfriend and Karylle. She has been tagged plastikada and again, rumored as pregnant.

Through and through, even though negative issues are thrown against her, she reportedly has collected 24 endorsements up to this day and counting.

So what more could Marian ask for? We’re all sure that it is peace in her heart. This should be what she is hoping for this year. It has been a roller coaster ride for her last year. As one fan comments, “kung anu-anong negative (comments ang) sinasabi nila, (pero) kung sabagay, ganyan talaga pag sikat.”

Truly Marian is already a hot commodity in the industry. May it be one or all the issues thrown at her were true, she has already made a name and we should say she is already a big star in her own right.

Will her star go dim or will still be shining brighter this year? Just asking…

JOEY AQUINO
Journal Online