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Marianne dela Riva
Born: 1st Jan 1956 Puerto, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Dept: Acting
Marianne dela Riva, is a Filipina actress, popularly known as Luisa in Gulong Ng Palad, a classic TV series in the Philippines aired in 1977. She was the favorite leading lady of action king Fernando Poe, Jr. and other action stars in the '80s.
It was fashion designer Pitoy Moreno who discovered Marianne at the age of 16. She used to be one of his models. She became one of Manila's Prettiest. She became a fashion model and then became a print model. She appeared in more than 75 movies and television shows since she started as leading lady of Cocoy Laurel in 1973 movie Love Song. She was nominated as Best Supporting Actress 1975 FAMAS Award for Krimen: Kayo Ang Humatol (1974).
She used to be the most visible actress in the action movie genre. In the '80s, Marianne would come into mind as the leading lady of action stars. The late Fernando Poe, Jr. openly admitted that Marianne his favorite leading lady. Marianne did movies with action stars: Dante Varona in Carding Estrabel: Tirador Ng Malabon (1980), Rey Malonzo in Kumander .45 (1982), Lito Lapid in Zigomar (1984), Rudy Fernandez in Anak Ng Tondo (1985), Phillip Salvador in Delima Gang (1989), and Eddie Garcia in Mayor Latigo (1991), among others. She did much action movies with Fernando Poe, Jr.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 40
Film: 39 (98%)
Television: 1 (3%)
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Filmography
Original title: Dekada '70
2002
Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Though the parents view themsel ... view
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Evelyn's Mom
Original title: Hesus, rebolusyunaryo
2002
A man named Jesus takes on the ruling military junta. ... view
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Aling Sima
Original title: Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin
2000
Abby, a woman afraid that love is just another path to a broken heart. Jimbo, a man who can’t break free from his past. Together they discover that ... view
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1999
Clarisse is neglected by her boyfriend James. Together with her friends Dindi and Cynthia they create an imaginary suitor complete with a name- Aaron ... view
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Calvin's Mom
Aug 1998 (first aired)
Halik Sa Apoy or Fiery Kiss is a Filipino drama series produced by Viva Television and aired over GMA Network. It stars Carmina Villaroel, Ynez Venera ... view
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Lorreine (145 ep.)
1997
FLAMES is former TV a teen-oriented drama series and becomes a movie that is divided into two separate episodes. Episode 1: Tameme Leslie is a rich hi ... view
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Mrs. Salcedo (segment "Tameme")
Original title: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway
1991
Ricardo accidentally kills his lover and requests his friend Mando, to serve the punishment. Meanwhile, the latter discovers that his friend ordered h ... view
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Marina
1991
a true to life story of Meliton Geronimo: Nicknamed "Mayor Latigo (Lit.: Mayor Whip)" ... view
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Ruth Geronimo
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Rosanna
1989
This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima, the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate gang that carries his name. ... view
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Ilyeng
1988
An honest to goodness cop who labors to keep the honor of his badge. Fighting ruthless criminals, he has acquired the fury of the syndicates he is fig ... view
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1988
A man's blind ambition drives him to a life of violence. ... view
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1987
An innocent farmer who was unjustly put behind bars escapes and becomes a rebel hitman. ... view
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Lucing
Original title: Payaso
1986
St. Peter inadvertently lost his heavenly keys that the Almighty sends his jester planet earth of all places to search for the misplaced keys. Wanderi ... view
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1986
Tired of getting fired from different odd jobs, Roberto "Robin", Ricardo "Ricky" and Rodrigo "Roy" decide to make use of their ability to make people ... view
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1985
Between yesterday and today, when innocent dreams turn into reality, a man seeks his past to face a violent tomorrow! ... view
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Cely
1985
The billiard ball is round... like the life of Carding which revolves around the billiard table for the survival of his small family. As a master of t ... view
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Celing
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Marina
1984
Fernando Poe, Jr. is back for the fourth time as Panday Flavio to combat evil once more. ... view
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Original title: Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan
1984
During World War II, the "dark years" in the Philippine history, Tacing is a woman involved in different love affairs which resulted in endless trials ... view
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Lilibeth Tuazon
1983
Freed from prison after avenging the death of his wife, a good cop finds his vow to live a peaceful life tested. ... view
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1982
FPJ plays a man who take matters to his own hands and settles the score when he is pushed to his limits. ... view
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1982
Pepeng Kaliwete is a left-handed marksman shaped by a difficult past. The son of a poor sugarcane farmer, he experienced significant hardship early in ... view
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1978
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1978 directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco and starred Christopher de Leon, Marianne dela Riva, Dr ... view
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Gina
1978
An action adventure film about a peaceful man who sets out on a mission of revenge against the people responsible for his family's misfortunes. ... view
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1977
Tisoy is a bohemian balikbayan searching for his father. He gets help from his friends as they scour the immaculately clean Metro Manila as well as re ... view
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Woman stuck in traffic (uncredited)
1977
The story follows a man from the countryside who saves his female friend from problematic situations and seeks revenge against those who committed it. ... view
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1976
A woman recently separated from her politician husband has an affair with a male friend. ... view
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Original title: Alakdang Gubat
1976
A young man from the countryside rescues his lady friend from a difficult situation and exacts vengeance upon those who have caused it. ... view
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Original title: Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol
1974
Anghel found haven living in squalor with destitute and petty, young criminals led by Toni. When he fell in love with a young woman, it caused frictio ... view
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