Filipino beauty Marian Rivera says the best 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day gift at 39 is having her family by her side.

On August 13, she posted on her personal page a series of photos from a party in Manila. She received gifts of cards and paintings made by her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. The actress is grateful for the love and sweet wishes she received from her relatives and friends.

Actor Dingdong Dantes, Marian’s husband, wrote to his wife: “We hold hands through every ups and downs in life. Every moment with you is a beautiful dance that never misses a beat. You are my forever dance partner, you are the melody of joy in my heart.”

The couple has been married for nine years and has two 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, a daughter and a son. Marian Rivera once revealed that she likes to do sweet, romantic and surprising things for her husband. They both have a habit of meditating every morning, which helps them feel refreshed and energized for the new day.

According to the beauty, one of the most important things to keep a happy marriage is to be sensitive enough to realize what your spouse wants and at the same time balance the two elements of giving and receiving between the two parties. Marian Rivera said: “When I’m tired, he helps me feel loved, makes me comfortable. But on the contrary, my husband is a hard worker, often tired from work. And I know what I need to do is to help him feel comfortable, loved.”

Marian Rivera met Dingdong Dantes in 2007 when they co-starred in the film Wild Dance. They later co-starred in Dangerous Liaisons, Mermaid Love Story, and You on the Horizon . Since giving 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, Marian has reduced her acting to focus on her family, but is still in high demand for advertising and event appearances. In the 2010s, the star repeatedly topped the poll for “Sexiest Star in the Philippines.”