Marianne dela Riva
Date of birth: 1956-01-01
Place of birth: Puerto, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Marianne de la Riva, Marianne Reeves
Biography
Marianne dela Riva, is a Filipina actress, popularly known as Luisa in Gulong Ng Palad, a classic TV series in the Philippines aired in 1977. She was the favorite leading lady of action king Fernando Poe, Jr. and other action stars in the '80s. It was fashion designer Pitoy Moreno who discovered Marianne at the age of 16. She used to be one of his models. She became one of Manila's Prettiest. She became a fashion model and then became a print model. She appeared in more than 75 movies and television shows since she started as leading lady of Cocoy Laurel in 1973 movie Love Song. She was nominated as Best Supporting Actress 1975 FAMAS Award for Krimen: Kayo Ang Humatol (1974). She used to be the most visible actress in the action movie genre. In the '80s, Marianne would come into mind as the leading lady of action stars. The late Fernando Poe, Jr. openly admitted that Marianne his favorite leading lady. Marianne did movies with action stars: Dante Varona in Carding Estrabel: Tirador Ng Malabon (1980), Rey Malonzo in Kumander .45 (1982), Lito Lapid in Zigomar (1984), Rudy Fernandez in Anak Ng Tondo (1985), Phillip Salvador in Delima Gang (1989), and Eddie Garcia in Mayor Latigo (1991), among others. She did much action movies with Fernando Poe, Jr.
Movie Credits
Crime
1974-12-25
Anghel found haven living in squalor with destitute and petty, young criminals led by Toni. When he
Delima Gang
1989-08-16
This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima, the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate
Isa Isa Lang
1985-07-18
The billiard ball is round... like the life of Carding which revolves around the billiard table for
Oscar Ramos: Hitman
1987-11-11
An innocent farmer who was unjustly put behind bars escapes and becomes a rebel hitman.
Send in the Clowns
1986-03-07
Tired of getting fired from different odd jobs, Roberto "Robin", Ricardo "Ricky" and Rodrigo "Roy" d
Mayor Latigo
1991-05-08
a true to life story of Meliton Geronimo: Nicknamed "Mayor Latigo (Lit.: Mayor Whip)"
Ang Panday IV
1984-12-25
Fernando Poe, Jr. is back for the fourth time as Panday Flavio to combat evil once more.
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982-06-23
Alyas Palos II
1982-01-01
The superhero-thief returns in this belated sequel.
Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril
1978-01-03
An action adventure film about a peaceful man who sets out on a mission of revenge against the peopl
Tubusin Mo ng Dugo
1988-01-28
A man's blind ambition drives him to a life of violence.
Irampa si Mediavillo
1990-12-13
The final chapter to the Mediavillo trilogy
Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa
1976-11-12
A woman recently separated from her politician husband has an affair with a male friend.
Anak ng Tondo
1985-09-29
Between yesterday and today, when innocent dreams turn into reality, a man seeks his past to face a
Alakdang Gubat
1976-06-27
A young man from the countryside rescues his lady friend from a difficult situation and exacts venge
Good Friend, Evil Enemy
1991-10-16
Ricardo accidentally kills his lover and requests his friend Mando, to serve the punishment. Meanwhi
Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin
2000-06-21
Abby, a woman afraid that love is just another path to a broken heart. Jimbo, a man who can’t break
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
1978-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1978 directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco and s
The 70s
2002-12-25
Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
1975-09-21
Ang Leon at ang Daga
1975-06-16
Bandido Sa Sapang Bato
1981-06-30
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo
1988-07-05
Zigomar
1984-01-19
Batang Salabusab
1979-04-04
Jesus the Revolutionary
2002-02-06
A man named Jesus takes on the ruling military junta.
Kiss Mo 'Ko
1999-10-27
Clarisse is neglected by her boyfriend James. Together with her friends Dindi and Cynthia they creat
Isang Bala Ka Lang
1983-04-15
Freed from prison after avenging the death of his wife, a good cop finds his vow to live a peaceful
Flames: The Movie
1997-07-09
FLAMES is former TV a teen-oriented drama series and becomes a movie that is divided into two separa
Hiwaga
1975-09-05
Filipino horror movie from 1975.
Afuang: Bounty Hunter
1988-02-25
An honest to goodness cop who labors to keep the honor of his badge. Fighting ruthless criminals, he
Katotohanan o guniguni? The Movie Part II
1985-01-01
Filipino horror movie from 1985.
Pepeng Kaliwete
1982-06-04
Pepeng Kaliwete is a left-handed marksman shaped by a difficult past. The son of a poor sugarcane fa
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982-09-10
FPJ plays a man who take matters to his own hands and settles the score when he is pushed to his lim
Ex-Army
1988-05-18
Secret muna.
Payaso
1986-12-25
St. Peter inadvertently lost his heavenly keys that the Almighty sends his jester planet earth of al
Tisoy!
1977-04-30
Tisoy is a bohemian balikbayan searching for his father. He gets help from his friends as they scour
Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom
1977-02-18
The story follows a man from the countryside who saves his female friend from problematic situations