Boy, Marian Rivera is looking mighty damn fine on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine this month (makes you forget how she says “bee-yu-ti-ful”). But that’s about it - that’s the best picture (cover). In fact, there are only 4 scans in this set. There is, however, another photo of her wearing a two-piece (see below).
I just can’t wait to see Marian in an FHM or something. I would like to thank The Spinal Tap for these scans. By the way, get ready for these are HUGE. Click below.
“Marian, bilog, o kwatro-kantos?”
Now that doesn’t sound right, right? News is that Marian is now officially Ginebra San Miguel’s calendar girl for 2009. Meanwhile, I still can’t believe she’s the sexiest.
Let’s look at former Ginebra calendar girls first - Iwa Moto, Angelica Panganiban, Maureen Larrazabal, Belinda Bright, Maricar de Mesa, Aubrey Miles, Rica Peralejo, Geneva Cruz and Patricia Javier. See the trend? No problems picturing these girls drinking Ginebra because we’ve seen their privates.
Marian Rivera has not even appeared on a major men’s magazine yet. To pull-off the calendar, one must be able to look at it and think only of one thing - sex. So let’s see.
All I’m saying is, I think Marian’s too clean to be hanged on sari-sari stores, and, both Ms. Rivera and Ginebra are confused as to what key demographic they’re really trying to capture.
Who cares? The calendar will be out next month. Watch out for it.
November 17, 2008 update
Here, they claim, is one of Marian’s five calendar photos.
Taray Queen
That which was previously held by Katrina Halili for two years in a row now belongs to Marian Rivera - FHM’s Sexiest Woman for 2008; not the Philippines’, but the Philippines’ top men’s magazine. She received a staggering 316,135 votes compared to Katrina Halili’s 123,239. Angel Locsin comes in third with 121,388 votes.
This whole “Sexiest Woman” thing is a popularity race, period. Marian hasn’t graced the cover of any FHM issue; so, it’s either a low-blow for FHM, or a ploy to get her to appear in a future issue. By the way, Megan-is-a-Fox is the global winner. Click on the photo below to view our Marian Rivera collection.
My Best Friend’s Girlfriend
So, the big deal is that this is Marian Rivera’s first movie with Richard Gutierrez. And, the even bigger deal is that this is Richard Gutierrez’ first Valentine movie without Angel Locsin. See, GMA Films has been releasing Angel-Richard Valentine flicks since Lord knows when, so the inevitable Darna vs. Marimar debate is in, and always will be in play. The movie is set to be referred to as “BFGF” (look how that turned out), and is directed by Mark Reyes.
Here goes Marian Rivera’s first men’s magazine feature. The honor goes to Manual Magazine of the Mega Publishing Group. This is actually my first Manual magazine ever. After this I think I’ll buy more future issues.
Issue review
This October 2007 issue of Manual is thin but packed. It only has 88 pages, yet it still managed to pack features on: Of course Marian, VJ Andi Manzano, VJ Kat Alano, Nikki Gil, Sitti Navarro, and an interview with Boy Abunda. Now, those are all big name celebrities. I don’t know though if this is the case in every issue, but the lesser number of pages means they are not as advertisement-packed like as FHM. And, their features are generally shorter - average of 3-5 pages only per feature.
Marian Rivera
The photos in this issue were taken by Charles Lu, again from Wildbunch Photography. The poses are something short of “revealing.” She’s pretty much “covered” in every photo, the only thing exposed are her legs. She gives that sexy, smoldering look in each photo though - which may be the only explanation why this feature is considered “men’s magazine.” The article was done by Paul John Caña. I have nothing to say about the article except it served it’s purpose.
So much buzz on Marian. Of course we have Marimar to blame, and Angel Locsin to sacrifice. I’m not quite sure where Marian Rivera came from. For me she just went from nothing to the biggest star in that other channel. She suits the part of Marimar though especially because she is half-Spanish. Nothing wrong with her look and body, she is in fact superstar material. I’m not sure I like the way she dances in Marimar.
Disclaimer and recommendation
This is my first disclaimer aimed at Manual magazine. To make it short, if you don’t want these kinds of posts, please inform us and we’ll remove them without question. Other than that, I greatly recommend this issue. It is my first taste of Manual and I’m very much satisfied. Click on the photo below to view some scans.
Manual magazine, October 2007
Earlier at 24 Oras, a very anticipated Chika Minute news bit was for Marimar Philippines Marian Rivera’s first full feature, including cover, in a local men’s magazine. The only big surprise they had left for the actual chika was which men’s magazine was it for. It turned out to be Manual magazine, the lesser popular magazine which is not entirely full-on machismo when it comes to their photo shoots. I had hoped it was either FHM or Maxim, but I’m guessing Manual might have booked Mariam early on without even knowing she’d be blown out of proportion (popularity) because of Marimar.
The shoot has finished, there were snippets of her while she was posing so anyone who saw the news already has an idea of how “sexy” the feature will turn out. Not much skin I have to say. I’m thinking they will go along the lines of Angel Locsin’s FHM shoots - more classy sexy than almost-nude sexy. Plus, they interviewed the chief editor, RJ Ledesma, and he admits that Marian did not wear the usual skimpy outfits normally seen in other men’s magazines. He goes on by saying that “sexy” does not really mean nude, and in her feature, “sexy” means the way she projects herself in front of the lens and how she carries the clothes they chose for her.
Marian adds that there are other offers for her to pose in the other magazines. She said that it is only her first feature and she even said, “…gagawin ko po ‘yan,” when asked if we will still see more of her in sexy pictorials. Watch out for Marian’s Manual photos in October, I’ll be sure to grab one as soon as it hits the newsstands.
Marian Rivera is the official face of Marimar (originally done by Thalia) in GMA 7’s rendition of the popular Mexican telenovela. The role was always thought to have belonged to Angel Locsin, but reports say that Angel politely denied the role because she thinks she can’t sing and dance well.
Other confirmed cast members include Dingdong Dantes as Sergio Santibañez, Richard Gomez as Renato Santibañez, and Bing Loyzaga as Angelica Santibañez. Nadine Samonte is also believed to have a role. Marimar will be directed by Joyce Bernal and will premiere on July.
I’m not that familiar with Marian Rivera. Her physical attributes suit the role though; primarily because she has Spanish blood. Oh well, this girl is on her way to super stardom - with or without talent.