Behind the Scenes: Marian Rivera

Posted on Jul 06, 2009 by L.A. Consing Lopez / 5450 Views

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I don’t usually name by Behind the Scene entries, but…

MISS UNDERSTOOD

During the planning stages of this shoot I must admit that I was slightly unsure as to what to expect from this rising megawatt star. While she is undoubtedly one of the biggest celebrities in the local entertainment industry, there was also talk of her reported “attitude.”

But based on the Rogue team’s experience with her I can honestly say that there was no truth to this rumor. She arrived on time, she was friendly and easy to talk to, and once she was all dolled up and ready to go, the poses and good angles kept on coming.

Bren Sales is the mastermind behind Marian’s fantastic wavy raven hair. I swear, those locks were stars in their own right. Regular Rogue fixture Solenn Heussaff provided her services once again as make-up artist.

Healthy refreshments care of Del Monte Fit N’ Right.

Rogue contributing editor, Vanni de Sequera, and Marian in talk show mode. The lush floral arrangements seen in this room and throughout the cover shoot were beautifully conceptualized and styled by Djuna Rocha and Monica Deakin of Scarlet Begonia.

Marian is an absolute goddess. It was from this layout that we got our ethereal cover shot.

The GMA star was in such a light and jolly mood the whole time, constantly cracking jokes but in the blink of an eye—once the camera was in place—she was poised and perfect.

Marian and photgrapher Mark Nicdao review some of the shots.

Marian Rivera is in tip-top shape. Is there any question as to why she’s the next Darna?

I’m Ready for My Close-up, Mr. Nicdao ...

Marian was an absolute professional throughout the entire shoot. This girl really knew what she was doing, and looking absolutely stunning the entire time. Easily one of the more satisfying and seamless shoots we’ve ever had.

They say never judge a book by its cover (and similarly a celebrity by the rumor mill), but in this case I think the cover is pretty spot on.

Check out Marian Rivera’s amazing photos and read more on Marian Rivera’s celestial superstardom and how she deals with celebrity in this month’s issue of Rogue.

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34 Comments on this post. Add your own comment below

lauren1821 wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 1:15:06

love the article… and i love your cover!

keep it up!
Dexie wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 3:57:45

Definitely one of the best from ROGUE.
Tonnirosse de Jesus wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 5:25:32

Indeed, a very gorgeous and sophisticated cover girl you got! Nice shot! Thumbs up for your article. I will definitely buy your mag.
kwakaduck wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 7:04:53

when when!? magazine.. coming.. out.. out.. when? (marian rivera has this effect on me) rogue is amazing… it’s now officially part of my life -> http://kwakaduck.blogspot.com
Cristine Fae wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 7:22:24

Thanks Rogue for featuring Marian! Definitely buying a copy, it was good article on Marian. You were honest in the comments regarding the real personality of a MARIAN RIVERA!
hazel wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 9:20:09

Marian is one beautiful girl inside and out! Good karma is coming her way. Her manager, Popoy, made the right decision of choosing your magazine over FHM. Thank you Rogue team for choosing Marian to be your 2nd anniversary cover girl! I hope this issue will sell like hotcakes, kudos!!!

Again, Muchos gracias!!!
shiela wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 11:39:38

Indeed you have a Goddess in your cover! Been searching around for your mag yesterday, but haven’t got the luck to pick a copy of your July issue..???
Sadie wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 1:37:58

LOve it! Meron ba nito sa US?
Rogue wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 4:28:44

The issue will be out everywhere by this Friday but is available in a lot of areas in Makati right now. Sorry for the delays, hope it’s worth the wait!
L.A. Consing Lopez wrote on Tue, July 07, 2009 at 4:42:18

Thanks for all your comments! We are already available in Makati today. Check out the Glorietta, Greenbelt, and Fort Bonifacio areas. ROGUE July will be available in the rest of Metro Manila by this weekend! Hope you all enjoy the issue!
YUMMY wrote on Wed, July 08, 2009 at 10:50:11

bakit sa makati area lang meron..sobrang excited na kami pra sa cover ni yanyan sa rogue…rogue bilisan niyo naman..excited lang hehehe..ang gnda gnda kasi niya dito..lalo akong napapahanga sa kanya..thank you rogue for the cover di kayo nagkamaling siya ang pinili niyong maging cover niyo..sana sa friday meron na dito sa amin sa Batangas…sa uulitin Rogue siya ulit ang maging cover niyo…plzzzz
Afsheen Lee wrote on Wed, July 08, 2009 at 11:36:07

Rogue - you’re really the best magazine today! Talk about style and substance! Can’t wait to see what you’re up to next. You kick the asses of every other magazine out there, may they be from the fashion, lifestyle, men’s, culture, or literary genre. I’M A FAN. Congrats to Josemari and the rest of the Rogue team for two years on the edge!
Alvin wrote on Thu, July 09, 2009 at 1:10:36

Thanks much for the wonderful and easy shoot. Her Del Monte Fit ‘n Right family is truly proud of this =)
JheSkywalker wrote on Thu, July 09, 2009 at 9:35:30

Gotta have this one!I’ve been searching all over mag stores here in Baguio all week (as in!MR has this effect on me,hehe) ... pero sa Friday pa daw.(Aw, shucks)Any way to move it on Thursday PM?Hehehe.
vio wrote on Thu, July 09, 2009 at 10:04:25

marian on the cover ... ill definitely buy this mag!
Geeyo wrote on Thu, July 09, 2009 at 1:05:39

Two words: Love it. I’ve been a silent fan of your wonderful mag. Great editorial direction, great photos, great writing, great design, great team, great styling….. man, if I go on, this would never end. Articles keep on getting better and better every issue and your guest list of writers and artists seem to be getting more and more star-studded. BILIB NA BILIB AKO SA ROGUE. Pinagkakaguluhan ang kopya ko sa office. Good job you guys
love it ji wrote on Thu, July 09, 2009 at 3:52:12

i really “love it…ji”!
a truly gandang pilipina, perfect choice ROGUE.
definitely sold out yan!
masayang kaarawan sa inyo.
thess wrote on Thu, July 09, 2009 at 5:53:01

Your the best Roque Magazine! Ang galing n’yong pumili ng Cover Girl, Marian is so gorgeous, her beauty inside in out! She is the best cover girl. Ang lakas ng charm n’ya and her stunning beauty! Nice shot, I’m really sure sold out agad ‘yan, basta si Marian! CONGRATULATION!
rey wrote on Thu, July 09, 2009 at 6:26:36

Hope it’s available na! Can’t wait to buy my own copy. As they say, pag Marian ang cover, sold out! My Cebu friends are also waiting for it.
liza wrote on Fri, July 10, 2009 at 3:12:26

iam going to ask my relative in the phil. to get me a copy of july issue of rogue magazine,you got your shot and perfect din naman yung model ,marian is full of sex appeal and ang ganda talaga
raymond wrote on Fri, July 10, 2009 at 3:30:09

i love this issue rogue.. galing nung future forecast niyo sa simula. sana ginawa na ring future ang theme ng shoot ni marian. pero ok lang kasi she looks good naman. im buying the next issue sure yan. taob lahat sa rogue magazine
ayen wrote on Sat, July 11, 2009 at 2:04:59

wise choice rogue. happy anniversary!!!
MamaY Rhoda wrote on Sat, July 11, 2009 at 2:54:03

No doubt in my mind that YOU guys made the right decision to get yanyan…gorgeous, elegant and amazing lady…definitely I’ll buy this…thank you for revealing to us the true marian perhaps in a way (I hope) it will shed a lil revelation to her detractors that the “attitude” issue is just a mere rumor…MORE POWER!!!
Lalaloo wrote on Sat, July 11, 2009 at 4:57:16

thanks rogue for making marian rivera your cover girl! as usual, marian exudes a sexy aura without being too skanky. i love it!

i’ll definitely buy your new mag! again thanks rogue!
edrick wrote on Sat, July 11, 2009 at 9:39:02

sometimes it a pain in the a$$ to get a copy of a current issue. do subscribers get their copy if not earlier, at least during the first week of the month? one day i just gave up on hunting one. but truth to tell, it’s always worth the (long) wait!!!!!
YUMMY wrote on Wed, July 15, 2009 at 11:49:19

ROGUE BAKIT WALA DITO SA BATANGAS ANG MAGAZINE NIYO..MAGDELIVER NANAMAN KAYO DITO SA SM BATANGAS OHH…GUSTONG GUSTO KO NG BUMULI NG ROGUE,,NAEEXCITE NA AKO…PLS ROGUE NANANAWAGAN AKO SA INYO NA MAGDELIVER NA KAYO DITO SA SM BATANGAS…SUPER GANDA NG COVER NIYO…I NID A REPLY
caz wrote on Thu, July 16, 2009 at 9:10:36

sorry, i felt that this rogue issue was the weakest so far. the visuals were great as usual. but the cover interview was just plain. the writer was able to weave a story in to it, but marian has the same answers/quirky quips/story for all her magazine interviews.

last year’s anniversary issue had more depth. the stories had more weight. sorry, but this year’s felt so bland.

just an avid reader’s opinion.
i felt rogue gave in to the whole idea of the “celebrity” and i feel quite disappointed.

having said that, i still love rogue. and i’m still looking forward to the next issue.
Jeannie wrote on Thu, July 16, 2009 at 3:33:15

Bought the July Magazine and was pleased with the shots. The pictures were great. Marian was BEAUTIFUL! but the interview was something I have read in some other magazines…questions that have been asked of her so many times in Preview, Cosmopolitan, etc. I know Rogue’s target readers are the Class A, but I think many would agree that the writer can use simpler words next time…more depth on the article instead.
AJTan wrote on Sat, July 18, 2009 at 3:28:42

nice mag… bought it yesterday… nice shots I must say. Marian on the cover whew! that’s something…
Marnie De Leon wrote on Sat, July 18, 2009 at 8:37:58

ROGUE YOU’RE ALL SO AWESOME. TO THE STAFF: YOU GUYS ARE KICK-ASS!
I’ve never seen such a wonderful magazine like Rogue. All the features are a great read and all the photos are visually stunning! Who and where do you get your staff? Certainly the best in the industry today. HOW CAN I BE A PART OF THIS??? Hihi. Congrats for two years on the edge! Looking forward to your August issue!! CANT WAIT ROGUE!
alain delon wrote on Thu, October 22, 2009 at 11:29:19

you’re one of the best teams, keep up the good work. what’s the secret of this great motivation?
nina wrote on Mon, November 30, 2009 at 4:03:07

damnawesomeness.

keep em coming, LA.
AEONFLUX wrote on Wed, December 02, 2009 at 7:55:15

I only found out about Marian being your covergirl in your July issue, a couple of days ago. I was surfing for stuff about her and DD. Then, I cam across a fan made MV of this pictoria. And, I’ve been searching for a back issue. Would it be possible for me to still get a hold of this? Your pictures of MR took my breath away.
L.A. Consing Lopez wrote on Wed, December 02, 2009 at 8:26:50

Hi! You may contact Sherwin at the Rogue office at tel. number 729-7747 for inquiries on back issues for purchase. Thank you!

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Style, really is all about the editing. It’s about finding out what’s out there, what’s way out there, and what works for you. It’s also about knowing. Knowing what to appreciate, who to appreciate, and figuring out why something is so inspiring. Whether you’re talking about fashion, design, or icons, style is defined by a combination of personal expression and reacting to popular (and not so popular) culture. Gore Vidal put it best when he said, “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” L.A. is the editor of Rogue’s Style Guide Section.

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