Marian Rivera has one key takeaway from her journey into entrepreneurship: build a business around what you truly love.
This time, she poured her passion into Wonder Society—an exclusive, invite-only children’s playhouse and learning hub nestled on the 6th floor of Greenhills Mall.
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On Friday, November 14, 2025, Marian Rivera and her business partner, co-founder Myka Sy, personally welcomed their first batch of members during the grand opening of Wonder Society.
Explore Wonder Society: Marian Rivera’s Latest Venture for Families
Wonder Society boasts over 20 spaces designed for kids to learn, play, and explore—each thoughtfully crafted to spark curiosity and imagination.
Children can shop and interact in the Marketplace, a mini grocery setup that teaches them about food, money, and social skills.
At the Sushi Restaurant, little chefs get creative assembling colorful sushi pieces, exploring the art of food preparation.
Wonder Society takes role-play a step further with the mini kitchen area, allowing kids to cook and serve dishes just like real chefs.
The Building Block Space invites kids to construct towers and imaginative structures, fostering problem-solving and spatial awareness.
In the Car Wash Space, they can “wash” toy cars, learning responsibility while enjoying playful tasks.
The Farm Space introduces them to nature and sustainability through pretend animals.
For those who love dress-up, the Glam Area lets kids express themselves through fashion and styling.
Active play takes center stage in the vibrant Ball Pit, perfect for developing motor skills.
Beyond that, Marian and Myka are also creating a dedicated area for adults, where parents can relax and pamper themselves while their little ones enjoy.
CREATING WONDER SOCIETY
In an exclusive interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Marian and Myka shared their excitement about their latest passion project, with Myka especially thrilled to have Marian on board.
"Siyempre, sobrang excited na kasali si Marian," Myka said. "Pangarap to ng ano... ng lahat ng tao."
She continued, "Si Marian, matagal ko na siya nakilala kasi lahat ng mga nao-open namin, talagang pupunta siya.
"And I know na talagang very hands-on talaga siya. So, very perfect siya for Wonder Society."
It took a year to bring Wonder Society to life, but seeing it finally come together was the ultimate reward.
When asked what sparked the idea, Myka shared that it stemmed from her own challenges as a mom.
She explained, "Parang kailangan natin ng space na may para sa parents, at the same time meron din for the kids."
Relating to Myka’s experience, Marian added: "Ang maganda kasi dito sa ginawa namin, habang naglalaro yung mga kids, may 'me time' din yung mga parents sa kabilang area."
She continued, "So naisip ko, ako as a mom, bilang yung mga anak ko, ang hilig pumunta talaga sa mga ganitong klaseng place… Sabi ko, bakit hindi ako magkaroon ng ganitong klaseng place for them?’"
Marian also assured that the space is very safe for their kids.
"Very safe talaga na kung sino yung nag-drop sa mga kids yun din dapat yung kumuha."
Myka takes pride in offering more than 20 activity spaces where kids can role-play real-world scenarios—like shopping at a supermarket, washing cars, or even farming.
For her, hands-on practice is one of the most effective ways to learn.
She explained, "Kasi ang feeling ko, iyon yung kulang sa atin, e—kulang sa application.
"E, para tayo... para maging successful, kailangan application talaga yung natutunan natin."
Marian added that the spaces can be easily converted to accommodate specific activities for kids, making the experience even more dynamic and customizable.
Marian shared, "Hindi lang ito basta laro... Puwede naming gawin or ayusin para matutulo sila ng iba't ibang bagay.
"Gusto ko yung activity niya para matuto siyang maglaba, mamalantsa. Whatever na maisip mo, pwede namin siya i-conceptualize para sa iyo."
Marian added a personal touch by showcasing her Pop Mart collection at the play park.
She said, "Idinisplay ko lahat dito. So, ganito ko kamahal itong Wonder Society na ito.
"Lahat ng collection ko ng Pop Mart, inalagay ko din dito for display kasi feeling ko magandang accent din siya for the kids, e."
Seeing everything finally in place, Marian expressed her excitement and shared that her kids, Zia and Sixto—especially Zia—are already looking forward to visiting Wonder Society and playing there with their friends.
Marian said, "Actually si Zia din is very excited. Yung mga anak iyo is very excited talagang pumunta dito, especially Zia na magbe-birthday siya.
"So, excited ako na makita niya kung ano talaga yung kabuuan nito."
The Kapuso actress added, "Parang feeling ko, hindi siya pang-bata lang. Kahit ako nag-e-enjoy ako, e. Kung makita mo, di ba, umikot really ako.
"So sabi ko, ang saya kasi may yung mga ganitong pagkakataon na talagang masasabi ko na ma-e-enjoy ng mga kids ito.
"Actually, hindi lang kids, e. Actually, yung mga ka-age ko, sabi na kanina, "Puwede bang ito na tayo mag-Christmas party? So, alam mo yun? Ang dami kasing puwedeng gawin."
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