Marian Rivera. ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — “Rewind” actress Marian Rivera earned praise for her runway walk as the main muse at the “Lunar Fracture” show in Vietnam in October, wearing the breathtaking designs of Vietnamese luxury label Hacchic Couture.
But despite the positive response from both Filipino and Vietnamese fans, Rivera emphasized fashion is not her priority as she is focused on her family.
“Parang hindi ako iyun, parang hindi ko personalidad iyun, huwag na muna ’yon,” she said.
But she clarified that she is open to select opportunities that fit her schedule. “Enjoy pero siguro hindi palagi kasi ang hirap. Ang hirap grabe kasi siyempre may mga anak rin ako na iniintindi, parang sandali muna,” she said during her contract signing with NuWhite.
Beyond the runway experience, Rivera shared she enjoyed reuniting with her Vietnamese fans who eagerly welcomed her.
“Actually hindi ko talaga ine-expect. Kinontak at tinawagan na kung pwede nga na pumunta ako doon kasi may event sila. Sabi ko, ‘Sige try ko lang.’ Hindi ko ine-expect na may mga naghihintay pala sa akin doon, so parang doon pa lang nagulat talaga ako. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na sa Vietnam na ipinalabas ang projects ko doon ay kilala pa nila ako kinikilig talaga ako,” she explained.
Rivera was especially touched by an elderly fan who made an effort to see her in person. “Naiyak ako. Sabi kasi 'di alam kailan ako babalik sana raw buhay pa siya,” she recalled.
"Sinabi niya tagal ako inintay makita ako. Hindi sila mga Filipino, Vietnamese. In-ask ako kailan ako uwi baka sa airport pwede magkita, nakipag-coordinate ako sa fan ko sa PH Dongyanatics sa counterpart sa Vietnam,” Rivera added.