Marian Rivera opens up on her insecurites with speaking English: 'Very big deal 'yan sa'tin ngayon eh'
Marian Rivera admitted that still has some things she lacks confidence in, particularly her skill in speaking in English.
The actress opened up about this in a recent interview with Karen Davila where she was asked whether she still experiences insecurity.
"Siguro [sa'kin] 'yung pagsasalita ng English, kasi very big deal 'yan sa'tin ngayon. Pero kasi ako, hindi naging problema sa akin yun, kasi sa Cavite parang hindi naman kami English speaking doon," Marian said, referring to where she grew up.
"Kahit naman sa school namin parang hindi naman nag-English lahat. Nung nagpunta lang ako sa Maynila, parang you need to be fluent in English. When you have an interview, you have to [speak in English]," she continued.
Despite the pressure to be proficient in speaking the language, Marian said that she never succumbed to it as her husband, Dingdong Dantes, would tell her that she is perfect as she is.
"Kaya sobrang love ko itong asawa ko. Sabi niya, 'No. Mahal ka namin bilang ikaw.' But you can improve yourself if you really want to be fluent in English. Why not? Andami diyan mga teacher and kung ano-ano pwedeng magturo sa'yo," she shared.
"Pero parang wala 'yung loob ko doon, parang okay na ako ng ganito ako kasi ito talagang comfortable ako."
When it comes to her relationship with Dingdong, Marian also confessed that there were moments when she felt jealousy in the past.
"Ang babae hindi magseselos nang walang dahilan. Nature ng babae 'yan. Kapag may nakikita kang alanganin na ginagawa ng babae doon sa partner mo, alangan namang, 'Ay, ang galing ang sweet nila together. Kinikilig ako.' My God, napaka-ipokrita noon," she said.
"Kapag may sitwasyon na nakikita mong alanganin, mag-react ka talaga. 'Yun nilang, ang problema ko doon, nagre-react agad ako doon sa babae. Dapat pala, [kay Dingdong] ako nagre-react," she added.
But the local star shared that all is well now as she had made amends with the women she had conflict with in the past.
"Ang punto ko kasi sa buhay na sobrang happy ako sa binigay ni Lord sa akin, wala nang dahilan para 'yung bitterness ko nandito pa. [N]i-let go ko na 'yan. [S]a isip-isip ko lang, 'Learn your lesson girl ha. 'Wag mo nang gawin sa iba yan,'" she said
Open to having third baby.
Marian and Dingdong's family may get bigger soon as the actress got candid about how they're open to having one more child.
"Nandoon ako sa fifty-fifty ko ngayon dahil gusto ko na marami talagang anak. But sabi ko nga kay Dong, gusto ko ng maraming anak but iniisip ko, kaya ko bang ibigay yung 100% ko sa inyong lahat?" Marian shared.
"Parang sabi ni Dong, 'kung ano 'yung nasa puso mo, hindi kita pipilitin. But if you will ask me, I want one more,'" she continued.
Whatever their decision may be, Marian has full faith that her husband will be there to support her every step of the way.
"Mapalad siguro ako na magkaroon ng partner na very supportive sa lahat ng ginagawa ko sa buhay ko. Mapa-career ko man 'yan, maging nanay man 'yan, o kung meron man akong on the side na gusto gawin para sa sarili ko, 100% yung support sa akin ni Dong diyan," she underscored.
"Never dumating sa buhay namin na kailangan namin na kailangan naming mag-compete para sa isa't isa. Kami, tagumpay mo, tagumpay ko," she added.
The couple first tied the knot in December 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Church. They share two kids Zia and Sixto.
In December 2024, the couple marked their 10th anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony.
