Dyesebel lead stars and GMA 7’s hottest love team on television, Marian Rivera and Ding Dong Dantes was so overwhelmed by the success of their concert entitled; “Let’s Celebrate: The Ding Dong and Marian Birthday Blow Out!” held last night, August, 27 at the Araneta Coliseum. The concert was produced by GMA 7 for all the fans of Marian and Ding Dong for their endearing support since MariMar days.
The free birthday concert of the two of the most in demand showbiz personalities today was filled with a lot of surprises last night as they give their fans and supporters full blast of dance numbers which the whole audience inside the big dome enjoyed while watching their idols performed. Marian Rivera and Ding Dong Dantes were so blessed and thankful to GMA 7, their mother network that they’ve been given a fabulous birthday celebration as big as this for the very first time in their entire showbiz career. Ding Dong emotionally expressed, “I’m so happy and very thankful to all the fans who came tonight even though they still have classes tomorrow, and the weather is a bit bad, Marian and I were very much thankful to them for celebrating with us on our birthday and, for those people who failed to watch us live here in Araneta, you could still watch this birthday concert on Sunday, August 31 in GMA 7.” Ding Dong and Marian also added that everything that they’ve done in the concert was all for fun. “Even though we had a very tiring week to practice the entire dance steps, it’s still worth it because we are all doing this for our fans that’re always been there to support us.” Marian replied.
After doing one of her non-stop dance performance in the concert, Marian Rivera was given a birthday surprise by the staff. Unexpectedly, one of her birthday wishes was granted that night when her Spanish Father, Mr. Francisco Javier Alonzo Gracia gave a heartwarming recorded message to her daughter, Marian. The pinay celebrity couldn’t help but cry when she heard the voice of her father whom she haven’t seen for five long years now. “I guess, a lot of you don’t know about my family. I really missed my papa so much! I really love him even though I don’t get to see him. I’m so happy that I was able to hear his voice.” Ding Dong Dantes was hugging Marian Rivera when the actress was explaining while crying out of happiness.
Marian Rivera was not the only one who got a birthday surprise that night. Ding Dong Dantes had a big shock when Dan Railey, executive producer of E! Entertainment greeted him via video interview. Railey formally announced Ding Dong Dantes as one of the 25 sexiest men of the world in one of E! Special episode and extended his birthday greeting. Ding Dong also received a certification letter coming from E! delivered by his talent manager.
The birthday concert of Ding Dong and Marian was indeed a success that night. Aside from their fans, friends and families, all of the GMA 7 executives were all present in the concert and even their director in Dyesebel, Bb. Joyce Bernal who happened to be the director of KC and Richard’s “For the First Time” was also there to show her support to Ding Dong Dantes and Marian Rivera.
