Marian Rivera —PHOTOS FROM STAR CINEMA

If they’d the prospect to return in time to an vital milestone of their respective careers, real- and reel-life couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera stated they wish to relive some moments once they had been nonetheless doing “Marimar” (2007) and “Dyesebel” (2008).

“For me, it must be that second when Marimar was dancing on the island together with her canine Fulgoso,” Marian advised reporters throughout a media gathering on Monday evening to advertise their newest movie, “Rewind.” “I selected this for 2 causes. First, it was on this present the place I met my very own Sergio (Dingdong). Second, it was whereas doing this scene when Direk Joyce (Bernal) advised me, ‘Marian, that is your second. I need you to provide all the things you’ve bought as a result of this can be our present’s OBB (opening billboard). I assume I used to be in a position to pull it off.”

Dingdong Dantes

As for Dingdong, it was a memorable second whereas they had been on the set of “Dyesebel.” “Kasi OK kang ka-swimming,” he advised Marian, laughing. “Basta ‘yon na ‘yon!”

However when Inquirer Leisure prodded him to elucidate his reply, Dingdong stated: “The reality is that one thing occurred to us on the set and I needed to save her. It’s Dyesebel who often saves people, proper? There was a malfunction on the set. It wasn’t in regards to the costumes, however a security factor. And since it was simply the 2 of us there, we needed to be there for one another. It was type of a life-and-death state of affairs. That’s why it was exhausting for me to overlook.”

As for Marian’s want to rewind a “Marimar” second, Dingdong stated it was as a result of for her, “it’s a really iconic reminiscence. I additionally suppose it’s a celebration of all the things about her profession, about her being a lady. It additionally has one thing to do together with her being an artist and spouse.”

The success of “Marimar” turned Marian right into a family identify. She finally performed the lead in additional romantic dramas. In the meantime, she described “Rewind” as her dream film undertaking. She additionally stated she was grateful that she did the undertaking reverse Dingdong. “Within the film, I’m Mary, a lady prepared to surrender all of her hopes and goals with a purpose to absolutely perceive her husband higher. Whereas Dong’s character is a workaholic, she is a ’give-aholic.’ I’m glad to have labored with Dong on this one. I wouldn’t have performed Mary nicely if not for him,” stated Marian.

Dantes (left) as John and Rivera as Mary, in “Rewind”

“John is an efficient supplier,” stated Dingdong of his character. “However his work is his precedence. He all the time has one thing to do. Each time he’s at dwelling, he would all the time frown at his household … till one thing occurs.”

2 vital moments

In the meantime, if she can be given an opportunity to return to a specific time in her life, Marian stated she would return to 2 vital moments. “I wish to return to the time when my youngsters had been nonetheless younger, again after I may nonetheless carry them in my arms and once they nonetheless wanted me to handle them. Children develop up so quick, particularly whenever you’re busy. There have been instances after I’d go dwelling and say, ‘I believe my child grew an inch taller!’”

She added: “I additionally wish to relive my wedding ceremony day. It was one of many uncommon instances when my household was full. My Mama was there, and so was my Papa, and my Nanay. Additionally, it was when my dream of lastly getting married to a person like Dingdong was lastly fulfilled.”

Dingdong stated he would gladly return to the time when their youngsters, Zia and Ziggy, had been born. “It’s as a result of I wish to prolong our time collectively. I’m not saying I don’t need them to develop up as a result of that’s inevitable. I simply wish to return to these two moments many times,” he stated.