“BALOTA” director Kip Oebanda revealed that lead star Marian Rivera only took just a day’s worth of her talent fee from the movie and gave the rest to her crew and to an educational charity.
The film director disclosed this as he attested to the actress’ generosity through his X page on Monday, Nov. 9. Oebanda’s revelation came after veteran actress Odette Khan recently recalled the financial help Rivera extended her.
“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,” Oebanda said.
In a separate post, he wrote, “Since na-expose na rin ang ibang good deeds: Marian Rivera only asked for 1-day worth of her [talent fee] for ‘Balota,’ gave some of it to her own crew then the rest she donated to educational charity.”
He further noted, “She’s been helping friends and charities for [two] decades quietly. Smile Train dekada na,” referring to the non-profit organization providing assistance to children with cleft lips and palates.
The post immediately drew netizens’ admiration for the actress.
Prior to this, Khan revealed that Rivera had extended financial assistance to her when she was hospitalized earlier this year due to pneumonia and emphysema.
“Marian. For whatever it is, thank you so much. You were there to help. I felt so good. Thank God. You did something beautiful in my heart. Thank you,” the veteran actress said in an interview on “Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs.” (Anne Pasajol © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
