It’s now 2024—almost 2025!—but Marian Rivera is here trying to redeem herself for one of the most viral and funny (!) moments of her career. While Marian has a lot to be proud of (we all know she’s one great actress and mother), she admitted that there are moments that got her laughing at herself. It was one of her earlier performances that now became a classic Internet meme.
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During an intimate Christmas party slash fan gathering, she and her husband Dingdong Dantes got together with their fans, DongYanatics. There, Marian and Dingdong were so game to answer their fans’ questions. One of the questions was, “What was your favorite meme of yourself?”
Marian Rivera on singing Rihanna’s “Unfaithful”
Without any doubts or hesitation, Marian started singing the (wrong) lyrics, “All of my life…” and the crowd started roaring with laughter. Marian briefly paid homage to one of her unforgettable moments when she was singing Rihanna‘s “Unfaithful” during the now-defunct show, Party Pilipinas. However, she was out of tune and sang the wrong lyrics during the performance.
Marian humorously wanted to redeem herself during their Christmas party and said, “Bigyan niyo ako ng chance. Music please.” LOL! The seasoned actress shared that she really found it extremely funny. As a back story, she admitted that she really didn’t know Rihanna’s song at the time—but well, the show must go on, and so she still stood onstage with everything she had.
“Tawang-tawa kasi ako ‘nun… Naka-on ‘yung mic… Galing ako taping ‘nun, so puyat ako ‘nun. Tapos sabi niya, ito kakantahin mo. Sabi ko, ‘Ano ‘to? Hindi ko alam ‘tong kantang ‘to.’ Rihanna daw ‘yan. Bahala na… Ayun na ‘yun, so tuwing nakikita ko ‘yon, natatawa ako sa sarili ko,” she recalled in a video uploaded on X (formerly Twitter). This is reportedly the first time that Marian told the story about the viral performance.
In all fairness, Marian was a good sport with everything about the viral meme. After all, it happened sometime in 2013—it’s been more than a decade already. Now, Marian is basking in the fame and recognition that she so well deserves.
Zia Dantes hugging her mom, Marian Rivera Facebook/Marian Rivera
Before the video ended, Marian was proud enough to mention that her daughter, Zia sings well these days. She declared, “Nabawi naman po ng anak ko.” Facts only!
