Marian Rivera‘s guesting “Pinoy Adventures,” hosted by Richard Gutierrez is the reason why GMA Network decided to put Marian in “Extra Challenge.” It was Marian’s first time in the show and also her first time to do white water rafting and the actress seems to be so thrilled with how she screamed throughout the ride.
During our set visit in Pampangga for the shoot of the show, Marian confirmed, “Ang sabi kasi sa akin, hindi talaga nila alam kung sinong ipepair for Richard, tapos nagkaroon sila ng idea nung mag-guest ako sa ‘Pinoy Adventures’ at nagkaroon kami ng sborang gandang chemistry na hindi naman namin pinlano ni Chard although ganun naman kami talagang dalawa, on and off screen. Siguro ‘yun ang isa sa mga nakita nilang reason para ipartner ako kay Chard. Although nandiyan na talaga si Chard, kumbaga ako ‘yung ‘extra.”
Aside from hosting, what are the other things we’ll see you doing on this show?
“Ultimo kaming dalawa, maaari naming gawin ang mga challenges ng mga contestants na ‘di nila magagawa. This time, may pagkakataon sa script na kami mismo ang gagawa ng mga pinagagawa sa mga contestants.”
Any similarities and what’s new in “Extra Challenge?”
“Tatlong challenge ang ibibigay namin sa bawat artista. At hindi lang basta challenge ha. Bawat isa, pangalawa, pangatlo, patindi nang patindi hanggang sa sumuko sila. E kung may susuko, ‘di ba? Patindihan, patibayan, palakasan, lahat ng pinaka, pinagsama-sama na. ‘Yun na ‘yon!”
Directed by Ivan Dedicatoria, “Extra Challenge” airs on Saturdays and Sundays starting October 27 after “24 Oras Weekend.”