GMA 7 finally confirmed that Marian Rivera will be playing the much buzzed about fantaserye, Dyesebel. According to PEP, the role was originally intended for Rhian Ramos but because Rhian cannot go topless and there have been negative publicities about her, the executives of GMA gave the role to Marian Rivera.

So, are we expecting a topless Dyesebel on national TV? It may be okay for Marian Rivera to go topless for the role but I doubt if the display of the upper part of Dyesebel's body will be "blatantly" done. Of course, there is the MTRCB and moralist critics who panic when showbiz personalities wear plunging neckline and ultrashort short skirts.

Dingdong Dantes will be playing as Fredo (Dyesebel's love interest). Can't GMA find other actors and actresses? When Angel Locsin was still in GMA, all the best roles were given to her. This time, Marian takes all the best roles. Marian is good in acting. I have seen her act as early as her Super twins role but how about the other talents of GMA? Does Marian also need to go to ABS CBN for these other stars to shine?

Action star Robin Padilla will once again be starring in one of GMA 7's newest primetime teleseries, Joaquin Bordado.

Joaquin Bordado was created by Carlo J. Caparas and was originally published as a komiks novel in the late 1970's to the early 1980's. The story was adopted for a movie in 1988 which starred Ramon Revilla Sr.

Joaquin Bordado will be aired on Philippine TV as one of GMA 7's new action/fantasy teleseryes. Joaquin Bordado will be aired this February 2008 and will be consist of the following cast:

Robin Padilla as Joaquin Bordado
Eddie Garcia
Iza Calzado
Mark Herras as Jason
Iwa Moto as Dianne