Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes celebrate 9th wedding anniversary

Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes ‘have nothing but gratitude’ on 9th wedding anniversary

/ 12:10 PM December 31, 2023

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Image: Instagram/@marianrivera

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Image: Instagram/@marianrivera

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, collectively known as DongYan, are more in love than ever, as they marked their ninth wedding anniversary with hearts filled with “nothing but gratitude.”

On their respective Instagram accounts on Saturday, Dec. 30, the celebrity power couple posted photos of their wedding which took place at the Immaculate Conception Church in Quezon City, while  reception was held at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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“Siyam na taon ng pagmamahal, tawanan, at walang katapusang pasasalamat. Happy Anniversary mahal, ikaw ang aking walang hanggang biyaya,” Rivera said in the caption of her post. (Nine years of love, laughter and endless gratitude. Happy anniversary, love. You’re my endless blessing.)

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For his part, Dantes described Rivera as the “best mom, wife, friend, and leading lady anyone could ever ask for” in his post, while noting how filming their Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry felt like going on a date every single day.

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“Being able to tell the story of John and Mary is a gift. Sharing it successfully with millions of people fulfills a mission,” he wrote. “Accomplishing this mission alongside you, my wife, is a rare privilege, one that I believe comes once in a lifetime. I am genuinely grateful for this extraordinary experience, which will always hold a special place in my heart.”

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Many celebrities sent their well wishes to Rivera and Dantes in the comments of their posts, including Jackie Lou Blanco, KC Montero, Janeena Chan, Cherry Pie Picache, Luis Alandy, Coney Reyes, Aiko Melendez, Dina Bonnevie and Ogie Alcasid.

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@marianrivera

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@marianrivera

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@dongdantes

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@dongdantes

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@marianrivera

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@marianrivera

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@marianrivera

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@marianrivera

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@dongdantes

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@dongdantes

On the other hand, Mae Cruz-Alviar, director of their MMFF film “Rewind,” said she was “blessed to have witnessed” the couple’s romance behind the scenes.

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@dongdantes

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@dongdantes

When asked about the secret of their long-lasting relationship during the press conference of their film, Rivera and Dantes said “love, respect, and give and take” are some of the factors that keep them together.

The couple welcomed their first child, Maria Letizia, in November 2015 and their second child, Jose Sixto, in April 2019.

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