Marian Rivera, may nakakagulat na desisyon sa talent fee niya para sa isang pelikula

• Kip Oebanda revealed that Marian Rivera requested only one day’s worth of talent fee for her role in Balota
• Marian reportedly shared part of her fee with members of her crew and donated the rest to an educational charity
• Oebanda said Marian has quietly helped friends and charitable causes for years
• The actress has also been a longtime supporter of Smile Train, according to the director

Film director and screenwriter Kip Oebanda shared another story highlighting Marian Rivera’s generosity, revealing that she only asked to be paid for one day for her portrayal of Teacher Emmy in Balota.

Oebanda’s disclosure came after veteran actress Odette Khan publicly thanked Marian for helping her during a difficult period. Khan recently reunited with Marian and her husband, Dingdong Dantes, on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, where she expressed her gratitude for the financial assistance she received while hospitalized in February.

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The director later took to X to shed more light on Marian’s actions. He said the actress has continued to extend help to people around her even when those acts of kindness are not publicly known.

“Secret's out I guess. Marian donated to Mommy Odette for her treatment despite their complicated history. Marami pang ginagawang ganyan si Marian, hindi lang public,” he wrote.

Oebanda then shared a specific detail involving Marian’s participation in Balota. According to him, the actress did not ask for her usual full compensation for the project.

“Since na-expose na rin ang ibang good deeds: Marian Rivera only asked for 1-day worth of her TF (talent fee) for Balota, gave some to her own crew then the rest she donated to educational charity. She's been helping friends and charities for 2 decades quietly. Smile Train dekada na,” Kip shared.

The revelation means that Marian’s involvement in the award-winning film extended beyond her performance. Oebanda said she allocated part of the amount she received to members of her own crew before giving the remaining funds to an educational charity.

Marian played Teacher Emmy in Balota, a role that became one of the notable performances in her acting career. Her portrayal also earned her multiple acting awards, adding to the recognition received by the film.

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Oebanda further pointed to Marian’s longstanding involvement with charitable work. Among the causes he mentioned was Smile Train, a nonprofit organization known for providing cleft surgery and comprehensive care to children.

The director emphasized that Marian’s charitable efforts have been ongoing for many years, describing them as something she has largely done away from public attention.

Marian Rivera is a prominent Spanish-born Filipino actress, model, and television host who rose to mainstream stardom through her breakthrough lead role in the hit television series MariMar. Widely celebrated as one of the country's top entertainment icons, she has continued to headline major primetime shows, build successful business ventures, and actively engage in humanitarian work.

In another report, Claudette Tandoc shared how serious her mother Odette Khan’s condition became during her three-week hospital stay. Marian Rivera was among the first to provide financial help, while Dingdong Dantes also assisted by coordinating support through the Film Academy of the Philippines.

Meanwhile, Antoinette Jadaone looked back on Marian Rivera’s kindness during their work together on MariMar and Dyesebel. She said Marian stayed humble despite the success of her role and recalled how the actress kept birthday presents in her car for members of the production team.

Source: KAMI.com.gh