Marian Rivera Singing ???

Looks like Marian Rivera will now try a singing career this time. MARIAN Rivera now has a new dance album where she sings the latest hit song "Sabay-Sabay Tayo."

Here's Marian singing that song in a mall show at the Glorietta, Makati City, last December 27.

After those photos were taken, the sound system inside the mall malfunctioned and Marian's song number was cut off. But she still smiled and waved to her fans.

The scene-stealers of volatile, joyous 2008

MARIAN RIVERA (Controversy Magnet)

Whatever Marian Rivera says or does surely elicits people's reaction—positive or negative—simply because she is the hottest star in showbiz today. Proof is the page views and comments that articles about Marian get here in PEP. In our list of 100 Most Viewed articles, more than 10 are stories about Marian.

Marian made the headlines this year for several reasons: a video of her confrontation with a fan; admitting that she is a "jologs"; pregnancy rumor; and her crying over Karylle's "mysterious smile."

This year can be also considered a banner year for Marian's showbiz career. She continued to reign supreme in primetime television, thanks to Marimar and Dyesebel. She was also able to do four movies this year: My Best Friend's Girlfriend, One True Love, Desperadas 2, and Shake, Rattle & Roll X. And to date, she already has 24 endorsements tucked under her belt.

DINGDONG DANTES (Sexiest Man)

Marian Rivera's screen partner Dingdong Dantes had his share of shining moments this year.

Dingdong established himself as one of the most sought-after young actors in the industry. After taking a risk by shedding off his wholesome image and his clothes, he captured the public's wild imagination.

When he first appeared in the Bench denim and underwear fashion show last July, Dingdong drew the loudest cheers and applause from the audience. Unknown to Dingdong, it was just the start of better things to come.

Later this year, Dingdong ranked No. 3 in E! Television's list of Top 25 Sexiest Men of the World, behind UK soccer superstar David Beckham and Argentinean actor Michael Gurfi. He became the first Filipino to be included in the Sexiest List of E! and the highest-rankled Asian this year.

His recent breakup with singer-actress Karylle was the one of the hottest issues in showbiz this year, of course. The breakup ignited several other issues including his rumored romance with Marian and the rift between Marian and Karylle.

All these made Dingdong the hottest male star in 2008.