GMA-7's Prime Time Queen Marian Rivera is surprised that people still dance to her song "Sabay Sabay Tayo," especially on TikTok.
The song came out around February 2009, and Marian is thrilled to witness her fans groove to it almost 15 years after its debut.
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) and other press members interviewed Marian about her song's resurgence on TikTok before her surprise mob dance for Home Credit on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Market! Market! in Taguig City.
She said, "Oo nga, sabi ko nga, 'Ano na ito... marami nang pinagdaanan si 'Sabay Sabay Tayo' diyan.'
"Ultimo lahat ng mall show ko, lahat yata sa 'Sabay Sabay [Tayo]'
"Nakakatuwa kasi kahit kami ni Tita Geleen nag-uusap kami at parang sabi niya, 'Yan, salamat, ginamit mo ulit yung 'Sabay Sabay Tayo.' At talagang sabi ko, 'Oo naman!'
Geleen Eugenio is the choreographer behind Marian's viral dance hit.
The song's comeback started when Marian fulfilled her fans' request for her to dance to it on TikTok.
She recalled, "Sa TikTok din, marami nagre-request na sayawin ko ulit yung 'Sabay Sabay [Tayo]' kaya sinayaw ko ulit siya."
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Marian also takes pride on her kids Zia and Sixto who enjoy dancing to the song.
"Nakakatuwa kasi yung mga anak ko ginagaya yung sayaw so doon palang panalo na ako."
However, she admits feeling a bit awkward watching Zia dance to it.
She added, "Nakikita niya, kaya ginagaya nila ako. Kaya minsan nga nahihiya ako, parang, 'Okay...'"
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But can Marian still nail the dance moves to her hit song?
"Oo naman, lalaban pa," she proudly said.
And she did just that at the event, delivering a performance of the song alongside a large group of young dancers, followed by the brand's official jingle titled "Para sa Home, Para sa Life."
PEP.ph posted a video of Marian's "Sabay Sabay Tayo" performance, which has now accumulated nearly two million views across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok since its upload.
@pepalerts Sabay-sabay tayo flash mob with @Marian Rivera ? Chill Vibes - Tollan Kim
Numerous fans who watched it were amazed at her "Marimar moves" and how she managed to be good at it after all these years.
MARIAN RIVERA: MY GUARDIAN ANGEL
As for her acting projects, Marian disclosed that she has resumed filming for her upcoming teleserye with the Kapuso Network, reportedly titled My Guardian Angel.
This marks Marian's return to prime-time TV after a six-year break, with her last prime-time series being Super Ma'am, which concluded in 2018.
In this latest series, Marian will share the screen with Gabby Concepcion and Max Collins.
Having wrapped up filming for her movie comeback titled Rewind, an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023, Marian said she now has time to focus on My Guardian Angel.
When asked about her on-set experience, Marian noted the positive working relationship she shares with Gabby and the entire cast, including Kiray Celis.
The Kapuso actress told the press, "Okay kami. Actually, magaan katrabaho si Kuya Gabby at lahat ng mga cast doon, like sila Kiray.
"Lahat kami doon talaga looking forward na nagti-taping kasi pag nandun kami, sama-sama kami.
"Or kung nandun man ako sa dressing room, naku, palagi nila ako pinupuntahan. So very light talaga yung mga moment namin doon."
And, of course, their typical bonding activity during downtime involves enjoying good food.
"Oo, hindi puwedeng wala kaming pagkain kasi alam mo yun, simula umaga, hanggang gabi, hanggang umaga... So, sabi ko talaga kailangan, busog tayo dito."
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