Marian Rivera is set to make her much-anticipated debut at an international fashion week.
The Kapuso network's Prime Time Queen has arrived in Italy for Milan Fashion Week S/S2025 shows.
Marian and her husband Dingdong Dantes touched down in Italy on Monday, September 16, 2024.
They were greeted personally by Consul General Elmer Cato of the Philippine Consulate General in Milan.
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the journalist-diplomat shared a photo on his personal Facebook account from the welcome dinner they hosted for the couple.
In the photo, ConGen Elmer is flanked by Marian and Dingdong.
ConGen Elmer and Dingdong can be seen doing the "W" hand sign in support of the West Philippine Sea.
The journalist-diplomat's full caption read (published as is): "Last night, we got to welcome celebrity couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes who are visiting Milan for the first time.
"We were together at the dinner hosted by Kiko Milano CEO Simone Dominici in honor of Marian, who is the brand ambassador in the Philippines of the Italian cosmetics company.
"One of the top Filipino endorsers, Marian has contributed to the successful market penetration of Kiko Milano, which now has more than 20 stores in the Philippines with several more scheduled to be opened.
"Over dinner, we congratulated Marian and Dingdong for the success of their movie Rewind, which we got to watch on Netflix a few nights ago.
"It is now the highest grossing Filipino film of all time.
"We also thanked the couple for their philanthropic work back home, especially the assistance they have been extending to women and children with disabilities.
"We also had a very interesting conversation on the West Philippine Sea with Dingdong, who is also a reserve officer of the Armed Forced of the Philippines.
"That’s the W sign for West Philippine Sea that we were flashing. #AtinAngWestPhilippineSea."
MARIAN RIVERA AT MILAN FASHION WEEK 2024
Marian's attendance at Milan Fashion Week became a reality thanks to Kiko Milano, the makeup brand she endorses, which is also a main sponsor for this edition of Milan Fashion Week.
Preview.ph had the opportunity to interview Marian during her welcome dinner in Milan.
When asked about her first time at Milan Fashion Week, she responded, "Always grateful ako talaga. Tsaka ni-look forward ko talaga yung [pumunta] rito at makilala [ang Kiko Milano team].
"Talagang iuuwi natin to sa Pilipinas kasi sobrang ganda ng products. Yung quality niya, mapagmamalaki mo talaga."
Regarding her preparations, she candidly shared, "Preparations? Wala! Excited lang talaga kami ng glam team ko. Mage-enjoy lang kami."
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