From love team to wedding of the year: The Marian and Dingdong love story

Their undeniable chemistry made them the hottest love team in the Philippines and GMA Network's Primetime King and Queen.

But Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have a very real love story that is full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns that brought them to where they are now-- the country's most celebrated couple set to tie the knot in the most awaited wedding of the year.

Dingdong Dantes began his showbiz career as a commercial model at the very young age of 2. Years later, he became a part of the all-male dance group Abztract Dancers with Dino Guevarra and Arthur Solinap before he got his shot at acting.

At age 17, Dingdong appeared in a movie for the first time in the "Shake, Rattle and Roll V" episode Anino, and starred in GMA Network's youth-oriented series T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado) under the name Raphael Dantes. Dingdong also appeared in Honey My Love So Sweet and I'm Sorry My Love, as well as in television programs such as "Anna Karenina" and "F.L.A.M.E.S."

He continued to star in films and telenovelas like "Encantadia", "Twin Hearts", and "Moments of Love". Dingdong also hosted shows such as GMA's reality artista search Starstruck and the game show Family Feud.

While Dingdong was making a name for himself in the entertainment industry with starring roles and top bills, Marian Rivera was discovered after modeling for commercials for years. It was 2005 when Marian was commissioned for roles in GMA Network soap operas Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat, and Pinakamamahal.

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From love team to wedding of the year: The Marian and Dingdong love story