Rumors spread online that Marian Rivera was the choice to portray Kim Seon-ho’s Filipino mother in his first-ever movie titled Sad Tropical.
The film’s synopsis follows the story of a young man who dreams of becoming a boxing champion. Kim Seon-ho will pursue finding his Korean biological father, who has abandoned him and his Filipino mother for a long time.
As rumors have it, the Kapuso Primetime Queen will portray the mother.
Fans of the Kapuso actress are [extremely] excited over the unverified statements of Rivera working with the Korean actor.
The netizens have shared their excitement on various social media platforms.
A user tried to validate that the rumors are not rumors, but for real.
Manifesting that this rumor is true.
Marian Rivera pic.twitter.com/QZpKRvXVtJ
— 𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓯abby (@spaceofoutflung) September 9, 2021
A fan also shared that she is excited to see Rivera on the big screen with the Korean actor amid the unverified news.
O.M.G…!!!😲 Dang!!!😎 Marian Rivera (Filipino 🇵🇭 actress), my ever fave & icon for beauty & fashion is said to join #KimSeonHo's movie!!!😍😍😍 It's still a rumor for now, but let's wait & see!!!😊 Hope this comes true!!!🙏
ctto pic.twitter.com/VRShOXvgFH
— Nine(9)🌹Roses (@simply_me143) September 11, 2021
Someone stated that Yeong Jung Hoon would portray Kim’s father.
RUMOR SPOTTED📌
Marian Rivera reportedly chosen by Korean Productions to act as Kim Seon Ho's Filipino Mother in the film "Sad Tropical" also, Yeong Jung Hoon will play as Kim Seon Ho's father who abandoned them.
📌There's no confirmation yet from GMA Network"
©oppasensation pic.twitter.com/Zcrh7zxcZm
— Inspirit_Joyce💙💛 (@inspiritjoyce) September 9, 2021
An account begged to make the project happen.
MARIAN RIVERA AND MY FAVE KIM SEON HO IN A DRAMA ?!?!?! YES PLS #MarianRivera #KimSeonHo #HometownChaChaCha pic.twitter.com/oYHS9p2rHC
— m (@mxrrynay) September 10, 2021
Someone shared being happy over Rivera’s joining Kim’s project and said that the Kapuso actress is talented and stunning.
ok but that rumour about Marian Rivera joining kim seonho's porject tho. I adore her so much. Talented and stunning.
— dots (@beesdots) September 11, 2021
Another expressed being speechless if the buzz were true.
It's only rumored but if it's true then I'm Speechless 😂😂😂😶😶😶 https://t.co/11oQ3KqVjW
— Eve % (@hambokz_) September 10, 2021
An account was shocked why Rivera would be portraying the role of Kim’s mother since the ages of the two actors are two years apart.
https://twitter.com/charleneabigeyl/status/1435938373013704710
Someone reasoned that Rivera is too young to play the role of Kim’s mother.
https://twitter.com/yellowbelle/status/1436342899138981901
Another account got surprised about the rumors.
hoy totoo ba na si marian rivera yung rumored na magiging filo mom ni kim seonho sa Sad Tropical???? omyghad walalang shookt lungs
— 𝙟𝙖𝙣𝙨 🌻 IA 📚 (@likeysso) September 9, 2021
We’ll see then…
