Marian Rivera learns French for ‘Remember’ role filmed in Quebec

“Sobrang excited ako, excited ako doon sa mga manunuod kung ano ang maiuuwi nilang baon after nila mapanood ‘yon, parang ‘yon naman ang goal namin dito. Sa lahat ng makakapanood, ano ba ang mararamdaman nila kapag lumabas sila ng sinehan?” she asked.

While “Rewind” remains a memorable experience in her career, the actress said she made a conscious effort to bring something fresh to her character in “Remember.”

“Personally, malaking biyaya si ‘Rewind’ para sa akin. Ibang experience ang naramdaman ko habang ginagawa ko ang ‘Rewind.’ Hindi ko makakalimutan ang journey ko doon,” she said. “Dito naman sa ‘Remember,’ hindi puwedeng hindi ka makakapagbigay ng something na kakaiba talaga.”

Rivera added, “For me, pinag-aralan ko talaga kung ano ang character ko dito. Sabi ko kailangan magbigay buhay talaga ang character ko dito ng ibang Marian.”

Beyond exploring a new role, motherhood has also influenced the projects Rivera chooses to take on. With her children now among her biggest priorities, she wants to be part of films they can watch and feel proud of.

“Lalo na ngayong may anak ako, gusto kong pumili ng proyekto na kayang panoorin ng mga anak ko at magiging proud ang mga anak ko sa akin. Priority ko ‘yong mga anak ko, and then siguro susunod ang mga manunuod rin,” she shared.

Working alongside her husband also brings a familiar dynamic to the set, although Rivera emphasized that professionalism remains essential to their partnership as co-stars.

“Surprisingly, ang trabaho sa amin ay trabaho. Mahalagang mahalaga ang professionalism namin sa trabaho dahil ang trabaho namin ay isa sa pinaka-mamahal naming dalawa. So kapag nasa set kami, malaking bagay lang na mag-asawa kami dahil minsan may mga mabibigat rin kaming mga eksena at nakakatulong rin siguro na kilala na namin ang isa’t isa,” she said.

Despite her years in the entertainment industry, Rivera believes there is still plenty to discover and learn as an actress. She remains eager to work with more performers and continue growing through every project.

“Sa totoo lang bilang artista, marami pa akong gustong matutunan at gustong gawin. At hindi ako titigil na matuto kasi sa buhay ko bilang aktres, marami pa akong gusto makatrabaho, marami pa akong gusto matutunan sa mga ka-eksena ko,” she said.

Rivera also reflected on how growing older has changed her perspective, allowing her to learn from past experiences rather than simply reacting to situations.

“Noong kabataan mo, mapusok ka eh. Wala kang gagawin kundi lumaban at hindi ka nag-iisip. Pero, siyempre, marealize mo na habang tumatanda ka, nagbabago ang lahat at lahat ng pagkakamali mo matututo ka para sa susunod hindi mo na gagawin,” she shared.

On a lighter note, the actress revealed that she is also taking French lessons with the help of her co-star Zia Grace, who portrays her daughter in the film.

“Ay oo, may nagtuturo sa amin,” Rivera said, before joking about the challenge of learning another language. “English nga hirap na ako! French pa? So, good luck! So, panoorin n’yo.”

Filmed in Quebec, Canada, “Remember” is scheduled to open in cinemas nationwide on November 11 through ABS-CBN Studios, Star Cinema, APT Entertainment, AgostoDos Pictures, and Regal Entertainment.

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