Marian Rivera the newest Dyesebel

GMA formally announced Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes as the main lead stars of the upcoming remake of Mars Ravelo’s Dyesebel. Marian Rivera will be the new Dyesebel while Dingdong Dantes will play the role of Fredo -Dyesebel’s love interest. Other cast members were not announced yet, but the said confirmation will surely make fans of Marian-Dingdong loveteam happy.

GMA announced Marian Rivera as the new Dyesebel in of course, Dingdong Dantes as Fredo.

“I will go topless in Dyesebel as it is the more natural way to swim under the sea,” reveals Marimar lead actress Marian Rivera who has been handpicked to play the role of Dyesebel. GMA’s Dyesebel is the first television version of Mars Ravelo’s well-loved tale about a cursed mermaid.

To be directed by Joyce Bernal, Marian will be the seventh actress to play the much coveted role: Edna Luna in “Dyesebel,” Edna Luna in “Anak ni Dyesebel,” Vilma Santos in “Si Dyesebel at ang Mahiwagang Kabibe,” Alma Moreno in “Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid,” Alice Dixson in “Dyesebel,” Charlene Gonzales in “Dyesebel” and now Marian. Alice is Marian’s favorite Dyesebel. To capitalize on Marimar’s popularity, Dingdong Dantes will be Marian’s leading man Fredo. Joyce is considering Palawan for the drama/fantasy series’ location.