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Panamanian-American baseball player (born )

Not to be confused with Filipino entertainer Marian Rivera.

Baseball player

Mariano Rivera (born November 29, ) is a Panamanian-American former professional baseballpitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from to Nicknamed "Mo" and "Sandman", he spent most of his career as a relief pitcher and served as the Yankees' closer for 17 seasons. A thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, he is MLB's career leader in saves () and games finished (). Rivera won five American League (AL) Rolaids Relief Man Awards and three Delivery Man of the Year Awards, and he finished in the top three in voting for the AL Cy Young Award four times. In , he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, and is to date the only player ever to be elected unanimously by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA).

Raised in the modest Panamanian fishing village of Puerto Caimito, Rivera was an amateur player until he was signed by the Yankees organization in He debuted in the major leagues in as a starting pitcher, before p

One of Philippine television’s drama queen, Marian Rivera, is now a mother to two beautiful children. Even before she became a wife and a mother, she first took the film, entertainment and showbiz industry by storm. People know her as Marimar and Darna, but there is a lot more to discover about the star.

Get to know Marian Rivera's bio, facts and favorites. Keep reading.

Marian Rivera profile summary

• Full name: Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes
• Stage name: Marian Rivera, Marian River-Dantes
• Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish-Filipino
• Birthday: August 12,
• Age: 35 ()
• Height: 5 feet 2 inches
• Mother: Amalia Rivera
• Father: Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso
• Husband: Dingdong Dantes

Marian River biography

Marian Rivera is half-Filipino and half-Spanish by birth. Her father, Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, is a Spanish national while her mother, Amalia Rivera, is a Filipina. Marian was born in the year , and she just turned 35 in August 12 this year.

She was born in Spain, but after her parent’s divorce (when she was only 3 years old), she was taken to the Philippines by her mother. She stayed and grew up at Bacoor, Cavite and was raised by her grandmother, Francisca Rivera.

Marian Rivera went to Saint Francis of Assisi College’ (SFAC) for high school. After graduating from high school, she took her Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology degree at the De La Salle College in Dasmarinas. She then started working in the National Institute of Mental Health at Mandaluyong City right after she graduated from college.

Not long after she started working in the institute, a new door of opportunity opened as she was given a chance to showcase her skills in modeling and acting.

Marian Rivera is not only a woman with a beautiful face but also with a wonderful heart. She joined the Philippine Red Cross team to extend help to people in Quezon City because of flooding. On her 28th birthday, the actress organized a blood donation program

Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes, a name that resonates with millions of fans across the Philippines and beyond. Born on August 12, , in Madrid, Spain, Marian embodies the essence of talent, grace, and resilience. From her early days as a commercial model to her meteoric rise in the entertainment industry, Marian has left an indelible mark.

Let’s delve into the fascinating life of this Spanish-born Filipino actress, television host, model, and entrepreneur.

Early Life and Upbringing

Marian’s journey began far from the glitz and glamour of showbiz. Raised in Madrid, she later moved to the Philippines, where her Filipino roots took hold. Her multicultural upbringing shaped her perspective, allowing her to seamlessly bridge two worlds. As a child, she exhibited a flair for the arts, and little did she know that destiny had grand plans for her.

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