Michelle Madrigal in Bikini

Michelle Madrigal, smoking hot covergirl of FHM and Maxim, will be starring with Marian in Dyesebel. On Marimar, it was Katrina Halili, and on Dyesebel, it's Michelle, GMA really knows how to bring in the male hetero/tomboy demographic (who usually don't like to watch teleseryes or are too embarassed to say that they do, hehe) into their TV shows. Smart business move.

Marian Rivera Dyesebel, Dingdong Dantes

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, the stars of GMA7's Dyesebel, were in a press conference launching recently for the now #1 rated TV program in the Philippines.

Full photo gallery of entire cast at presscon.

Marian makes mild thespic waves as Dyesebel
By Nestor Torre
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—At the end of the first week of “Dyesebel” on GMA-7, title role player, Marian Rivera, finally made her first appearance as the teen mermaid. Throughout the second week that’s just ended, she firmed up her portrayal, as the new teleserye focused on the developing romantic relationship between Dyesebel and her human lover, Fredo (Dingdong Dantes). As the second week progressed, therefore, we were able to size up Marian’s new TV characterization in greater detail:

Despite espousals to the contrary, it turned out that there really wasn’t that much difference between her depictions of Marimar before and Dyesebel now. Both characters are young, playful and loving, so it really wasn’t that much of a stretch for Marian to portray her new role. Full article.

Marian Rivera Dingdong Dantes Showbiz Central Videos

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes were on SOP and Showbiz Central this past Sunday, and on Sis on Monday to promote the launch of 'Dyesebel'. See full picture gallery, and watch entire segment of their SOP guesting, as well as their appearances on 'Showbiz Central' and 'Sis' after the jump.









Special thanks to our amiga and fellow Marianknight Grace for sharing the photos!

SOP:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Showbiz Central

Part 1

Part 2

Sis:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

TV Ratings Dyesebel' debuts at #1

Dyesebel starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes debuted at No. 1 with a huge 44.9 percent rating. Maligno with Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, and Rafael Rosell debuted at No. 10 with an average 17.5 percent.

Full TV Ratings after the jump.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

April 25 (Friday)

Daytime:

1. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 24%
2. Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) - 23.7%
3. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 20.8%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.6%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 16.1%
7. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
8. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 11.6%
9. Prinsesa ng Banyera (abs-cbn) - 10.8%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 9.5%

Primetime:

1. Kamandag (GMA-7) - 38.1%
2. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 33.1%
3. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 32.8%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 26.5%
5. Ang Daigdig Ni Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 24.7%
6. Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
8. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 21.4%
9. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 21%

April 26 (Saturday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.5%
2. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 15.6%
3. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 15.3%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15%
5. StarTalk (GMA-7) - 14.9%
6. Cinema FPJ (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 11%
8. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%'

Primetime:

1. Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 31%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 28.9%
3. Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) - 26.4%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 23.2%
5. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 19.1%
6. Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) - 17.8%
7. Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) - 16.8%
8. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 16.2%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 14%
10. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 12.8%

April 27 (Sunday)

Daytime:

1. SOP (GMA-7) - 17%
2. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 14.1%
3. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 12.8%
4. Tasya Fantasya (GMA-7) - 11.8%
5. ASAP '08 (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
6. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 10.8%
7. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
8. Gaby's Extraordinary Files (ABS-CBN) - 7.6%

Primetime:

1. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 25.5%
2. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 24.7%
3. Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 23.8%
4. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 20.6%
5. All Star K (GMA-7) - 20.1%
6. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
7. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 15%
8. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
9. The Best of Me (GMA-7) - 9.5%
10. Bantay Bata Anniversary (ABS-CBN) - 5.5%

April 28 (Monday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.5%
2. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 21.9%
3. Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) - 20.2%
4. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 18%
5. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 14.7%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
7. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
8. SiS (GMA-7) - 12%
9. Naruto (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
10. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 44.9%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 37.6%
3. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 31.6%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.6%
5. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
6. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
7. The Legend (GMA-7) - 20.8
8. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
9. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 18.2%
10. Maligno (ABS-CBN) - 17.5%

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

April 25 (Friday)

Non-Primetime

SiS (GMA-7) 9.5%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 9%

Da Big Show (GMA-7) 11.6%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 16.1%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 20.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 16.6%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 24%; Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) 23.7%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 10.8%

Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 20.8%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 12.9%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 11.2%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 15.8%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 26.5%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 21%

Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 32.8%; Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN) 23.3%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 21.3%

Kamandag (GMA-7) 38.1%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 21.4%

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 33.1%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 21.9%

Ang Daigdig Ni Dyesebel (GMA-7) 24.7%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 19%

Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 16.2%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8.9%

April 26 (Saturday)

Non-Primetime:

Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 11%; Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) 15.3%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 23.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15%

StarTalk (GMA-7) 14.9%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 10.7%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 15.6%; Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 12.6%

Primetime:

Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 16.2%; That's My Doc (ABS-CBN) 12%

Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) 26.4%; Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) 16.8%

Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) 31%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 28.9%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 14%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) 23.2%; XXX (ABS-CBN) 12.8%

Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) 17.8%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 5.3%

Sine Totoo (GMA-7) 8.3%; Uplate (ABS-CBN) 1.8%

Weekend Report (GMA-7) 4.4%; Master Showman Presents Walang Tulugan (GMA-7) 2.3%

April 27 (Sunday)

Non-Primetime:

Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) 12.8%; Gaby's Extraordinary Files (ABS-CBN) 7.6%

SOP (GMA-7) 17%; ASAP '08 (ABS-CBN) 11.7%

Tasya Fantasya (GMA-7) 11.8%; Your Song (ABS-CBN) 10.8%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 14.1%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 10.1%

Primetime:

Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 25.5%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 15%

Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) 23.8%; Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 18.4%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 24.7%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 20.6%

All Star K (GMA-7) 20.1%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 11.5%

Ful Haus (GMA-7); TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN)

The Best of Me (GMA-7) 9.5%; Bantay Bata Anniversary (ABS-CBN) 5.5%

Weekend Report (GMA-7) 3.5%; Urban Zone (ABS-CBN) 1.9%

April 28 (Monday)

Non-Primetime

SiS (GMA-7) 12%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 7.8%

Da Big Show (GMA-7) 14.7%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.2%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 24.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 12.1%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 21.9%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 8.4%

Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) 20.2%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 10.1%

Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 18%; Naruto (ABS-CBN) 11.6%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 13.1%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 17.1%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 29.6%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 23.5%

Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 37.6%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 22.2%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 44.9%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 18.2%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 19.4%

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 31.6%; Maligno (ABS-CBN) 17.5%

The Legend (GMA-7) 20.8%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.1%

Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 13.8%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 6.9%

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Marian Rivera Wallpapers 9

Dyesebel starring Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, and Rufa Mae Quinto debuts today on GMA7! Also starring Bianca King, Michelle Madrigal, Alfred Vargas, Paolo Ballesteros, Marco Alcaraz, and an all star cast.High Quality 800 x600:
Download FREE Marian Rivera Dyesebel Wallpaper 1
Download FREE Marian Rivera Dyesebel Wallpaper 2
High Quality 1024 x 768:
Download FREE Marian Rivera Dingdong Dantes Dyesebel Wallpaper 1
Download FREE Marian Rivera Dingdong Dantes Dyesebel Wallpaper 2
With the All-Star Cast
Medium Quality 800 x600:
Download FREE Dyesebel Dingdong Dantes Marian Rivera Wallpaper
Full cast photos and more info after the jump.This for sure will be a TV ratings hit for GMA7 as Marian Rivera is the hottest celebrity in the Philippines right now, hot off the success of Marimar. Cast members:Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Jean Garcia

Bianca King, Luis Alandy, Aljur Abrenica
Michelle Madrigal, Paolo Ballesteros, Alfred Vargas

The telenovela will air until next year when Rosalinda debuts, which will tentatively star Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo.

Marian Rivera Wallpapers 10

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes star in GMA network's new fantaserye, Dyesebel. Directed by Joyce Bernal and Don Michael Perez, the TV adaptation of this Mars Ravelo's comic classic will premiere on April 28.
High Quality 1024 x 768:
Download FREE Marian Rivera Dingdong Dantes Dyesebel Wallpaper 1
Download FREE Marian Rivera Dingdong Dantes Dyesebel Wallpaper 2
With the All-Star Cast
Medium Quality 800 x 600:
Download FREE Dingdong Dantes Marian Rivera Dyesebel Wallpaper

Text Message from Marian Rivera sent Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 2:16pm: Sa April 28 na po ang simula ng Dyesebel. Smiley Sa monday na po yun! Smiley Sana magustuhan niyo ang Dyesebel. Iba na naman po ang gagampanan ko dito. Grin txt mo agad kung ano ang masasabi mo ako bilang isang Dyesebel.

Paolo Ballesteros, Michelle Madrigal, Bianca King, Aljur Abrenica, Hero Angeles, Jean Garcia, Luis Alandy, and Alfred Vargas make up the all-star cast. Full gallery of the entire cast after the jump.

Marian Rivera plays Dyesebel, the prettiest and most adventurous mermaid who will conquer everything in the name of love. Marian will reprise the well-loved mermaid played in the past by Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzalez.

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera reunite in Dyesebel after the phenomenal success of Marimar.

As Dyesebel, Marian has to endure staying underwater for long hours. "Medyo nahirapan ako noong una. Yung pagngiti-ngiti, yung pagdilat ng mata, medyo nahirapan ako. Pero habang tumatagal yung taping namin, nasasanay ako. At mas masarap talaga na yung trabaho mo, habang ginagawa mo ay ine-enjoy mo," says Marian.

Dingdong Dantes plays Fredo, a multi-media mogul so full of himself that he doesn't know the meaning of love. But when he got the chance to get a glimpse of Dyesebel's beauty, he hopelessly falls in love with her.

Mylene Dizon is Dyangga, the cruel queen of the sea who will make Dyesebel's life under the sea miserable.

Michelle Madrigal is Berbola, Dyangga's daughter who acts as Dyesebel's friend but actually despises her.

Lotlot de Leon is Banak, Dyesebel's surrogate mother.

Alfred Vargas portrays Erebus, a young merman with royal blood descent who will be secretly in love with Dyesebel.

Marco Alcaraz plays Usaro, Dyangga's assistant and lover who will also be secretly in love with Dyesebel.

Paolo Ballesteros is Bukanding, Dysebel's merman friend whom she will treat as her brother.

Young actor Aljur Abrenica plays Paolo, a fisherman who will fall in love with Sheila Mae (Kris Bernal).

New Kapuso star Hero Angeles is Mark, Paolo's fisherman brother who has a grudge against Fredo's family.

Bianca King plays Betty, a model who has feelings for Fredo. She will make Dyesebel's life miserable when she becomes human.

Luis Alandy is Gildo, a model who will be Fredo's rival.

Comedian Teri Onor is Akirang, the evil sea horse.

Child actress Charlotte Hermoso plays Jelay, Dyesebel's sea-creature friend.

Child actor Filiberto Nepomuceno is Butete, another sea creature who will become Dyesebel's sidekick.

Dingdong and Marian stayed in Coron, Palawan for two weeks to shoot the pilot week. PEP

Marian Rivera Wallpapers 8

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes are starring in Dyesebel, and have the entire country anxious and excited for the debut of the upcoming telenovela next Monday, April 28, 2008 on GMA7.
Download FREE Marian Rivera Dyesebel Wallpaper
Another brand new wallpaper after the jump.

The telenovela will also star Rufa Mae Quinto, Michelle Madrigal, Alfred Vargas, Paolo Ballesteros, and all star cast who have been preparing for their upcoming roles as mermaids and merman with intense swimming lessons for the past few months.
Dyesebel will air for the next year, until the Philippine remake of Thalia's hit telenovela 'Rosalinda' hits the airwaves, which will tentatively star Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo.

Marian Rivera Mermaid Pics

Marian Rivera is on the cover of Mega magazine for March 2008, and is deep in swim training for her upcoming role as Dyesebel, with Michelle Madrigal, Paolo Ballesteros and cast. Exclusive pictures below, thanks to our friend Diego.

More Filipino celebrity wallpapers in the archives.

Marian Rivera's manager about the young actress' decision to back out of the Dolphy-Vic Sotto movie: "Unfair at pangit kay Yan [palayaw ni Marian] ang akusasyon dahil tinanggap namin ang project nang hindi pinag-usapan ang talent fee. Tinanggap namin ‘yon dahil sa pagmamahal at utang na loob namin kina Mr. Tuviera at Vic." Noel Orsal