Dingdong Dantes recalls first encounter with wife Marian Rivera

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes writes a special birthday message for his better half and reminisced about their first encounter.

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes penned a very romantic birthday message for his beloved wife, Marian Rivera, who turns a year older today, August 12.

The award-winning actor posted the Endless Love actress’s gorgeous selfie that perfectly suits his endearing caption about their first meeting.

He wrote, “Marimar ang programa kung saan una ko siyang nakilala

“At ang tawag ko noon sa kaniya’y suplada

“Pero ngayon, katorseng taon na ang nakalipas

“Mahal na ang tawag ko sa kaniya.”

The former Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation) actor greeted his dearest wife, referring to her as “Mestizang Caviteña.”

He continued, “Maligayang kaarawan sa Mestizang Caviteña

“Salamat sa Kanya at may isang Marian Rivera…oops.”

Before ending his birthday post, he added a sweet line, “Misis Dantes na pala (kiss emoji)”

Kapuso actress and singer Julie Anne San Jose sent her birthday greeting to the Kapuso Primetime Queen and replied, “Happy birthday ate @marianrivera”

As of this writing, the Endless Love actor’s romantic birthday message for his wife has more than 30,000 likes on Instagram.

Apart from the Primetime King, Marian’s dearest friends in the showbiz industry such as Boobay, Ana Feleo, and Aiai delas Alas took to social media their sweet birthday messages for the renowned actress.

Recently, the Kapuso couple’s adorable first-born, Maria Letizia “Zia” Dantes, dedicated a sweet song for her mother’s special day.

The five-year-old sang a rendition of the “Happy Birthday” song, which earned thousands of positive reactions from fans and netizens alike.

Meanwhile, on August 2, Dingdong Dantes celebrated his 41st birthday with a simple and intimate family gathering at home.

Happiest birthday to the Kapuso Primetime Queen!

Get to know more about the beautiful award-winning actress and take a look at how Marian Rivera is “forever grateful” at 37 in this gallery: