Marian Rivera was recognized at PeopleAsia magazine’s People of the Year awards night on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The actress captivated attendees in a stunning green dress as she accepted her award.
This recognition follows her feature on PeopleAsia’s December 2024–January 2025 cover, where the magazine introduced its People of the Year awardees. In her cover story, Marian shared insights into balancing her thriving career with her role as a wife and mother to Zia and Sixto.
Marian Rivera receives her "People of The Year" award from PeopleAsia magazine. | @gmanews @gmanewsbreaking pic.twitter.com/9WQ5oUWdDl
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“My journey as a mother has given me a deeper sense of life. It has made me a more patient human being,” she reflected.
Rivera’s accomplishments over the past year include the phenomenal success of Rewind, a blockbuster film she starred in alongside her husband, Dingdong Dantes, which grossed ₱924 million worldwide. She also won Cinemalaya’s Best Actress award for her performance in Balota.
Directed by Kip Oebanda, Balota follows the story of Emmy (Marian Rivera), an election volunteer who flees into the wilderness to protect a ballot box as violence erupts in her town. Taking on the role was a refreshing challenge for the actress, who admitted that it pushed her beyond her usual comfort zone.
“Nung binasa ko ‘yung script, sabi ko, ‘My God, ang tagal ko na sa showbiz pero never pa ako nabigyan ng ganitong chance na ganito ‘yung character,’” she shared.
Other People of the Year honorees include 2024 Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, Senators Risa Hontiveros and Loren Legarda, business leader Kevin Tan, sculptor Ramon Orlina, Dr. Steve Mark Gan, philanthropist Ronnie Ong, hospitality executive Bruce Winton, Col. Ariel Querubin, and fashion designer Michael Leyva.
PeopleAsia’s People of the Year Awards celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions in public service, business, entertainment, and the arts.
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