Globalization is also very much felt in the entertainment scene, its most prominent proof this week, the request of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to meet GMA Network star Marian Rivera at the welcome dinner for world leaders attending the 31st Asean Summit in Manila.

As the actress excitedly shared with media days before the international event, she was told she has gathered a large following in Cambodia from the airing of her soap operas in the neighboring country, namely her adaptation of the Mexican telenovela “Marimar,” “Dyesebel” and currently, “Carmela.”

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