Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, two of the most prominent figures in Philippine entertainment, made a special appearance in a TikTok video by the popular music duo Ben&Ben. The video, which has garnered over 4 million views and more than 671,000 reactions, features an acapella rendition of Ben&Ben’s song “Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay.”
In this captivating clip, Miguel and Paolo Benjamin of Ben&Ben sing the chorus of their hit song. Towards the end of the video, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes make a surprise appearance, dancing in a way that reminisces a scene from their latest movie, “Rewind.” This movie, an official entry in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), featured “Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay” as its official soundtrack.
The 2023 MMFF was a blockbuster success, breaking box office records with gross receipts of P1.069 billion as of January 7. It also extended the run of its 10 entries. Among the notable achievements at the festival, GMA Pictures’ “Firefly” clinched the best picture award.
Dingdong Dantes recently concluded the theatrical run of “Rewind” and reflected on his MMFF experience with an appreciation post, highlighting the significance of the festival in the Philippine film industry.
The appearance of Rivera and Dantes in the TikTok video not only underscores their continued influence in the showbiz industry but also highlights the seamless integration of popular music and cinema in creating memorable moments for fans.