Marian gives part of ‘Balota’ fee to charity, says director
After Odette Khan's public thanks, Kip Oebanda "exposes" Rivera's quiet acts of generosity
Marian Rivera reportedly donated part of her talent fee for the Cinemalaya film “Balota” to an educational charity, according to director Kip Oebanda, who recently shared details of the actress’ charitable efforts on social media.
Oebanda’s post on X came after veteran actress Odette Khan personally thanked Rivera for financial assistance during her hospitalization in a surprise reunion on “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (KMJS).
Since na-expose na rin ang ibang good deeds: Marian Rivera only asked for 1-day worth of her TF for Balota, gave some of to her own crew then the rest she donated to educational charity. She’s been helping friends and charities for 2 decades quietly. Smile Train dekada na.
— Kip Oebanda (@kipoebanda2026) November 8, 2026
“Since na-expose na rin ang ibang good deeds,” Oebanda wrote in his November 8 post, before recounting Rivera’s reported donation.
According to the director, Rivera asked for only a one-day talent fee for her work in “Balota.” She reportedly shared part of the amount with her crew before donating the remainder to an educational charity.
Oebanda also said Rivera had been quietly helping friends and charitable causes for two decades.
“She’s been helping friends and charities for 2 decades quietly. Smile Train, dekada na,” he added, referring to the actress’ reported longstanding support for charitable causes.
In a follow-up post, Oebanda revealed that Rivera had also extended financial assistance to Khan for her medical treatment, despite their reportedly complicated history.
Secret’s out I guess. Marian donated to Mommy Odette for her treatment despite their complicated history. Marami pang ginagawang ganyan si Marian, hindi lang public. 🥹
— Kip Oebanda (@kipoebanda2026) November 8, 2026
“Marami pang ginagawang ganyan si Marian, hindi lang public,” he wrote.
Rivera’s assistance to Khan eventually came to light when the veteran actress personally expressed her gratitude during their KMJS reunion.
Surprised that the gesture had been made public, Rivera told the KMJS team: “Secret lang po ’yon, ba’t n’yo po nilabas?”
Oebanda’s posts have since offered a glimpse into other charitable efforts that Rivera has reportedly kept private, showing that her generosity extends beyond her assistance to Khan.
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