Fresh from her fan-favorite role as Irene Tiu in the recently concluded TV series “Can’t Buy Me Love,” Maris Racal steps into the spotlight with her lead role in the film “Marupok AF.”
She could only be thankful with the sustained love she has been receiving from fans and critics alike.
“Yung pinaka-proud ako is ‘yung Irene Tiu. ‘Yun talaga yung nag-open ng doors sakin ngayon parang endless parin ‘yung blessings and thankful ako sa universe na patuloy pa rin ang blessings. Unexpected siya.” Maris said.
Maris began her showbiz journey as the second big winner of “Pinoy Big Brother: All In.”
She has since exhibited marked excellence as actress dancer, singer-songwriter, vlogger/content creator, endorser, and entrepreneur.
Looking back, she shared, “Nakaka-warm pa rin ng heart. Naalala ko ‘yung 16-year-old Maris na nag-wowonder, ‘what’s coming for her?’ Now, the older Maris seeing it, napatunayan mo talaga sarili mo. Pinakita niya na kaya niya ang buhay Showbiz.”
Asked about her on-screen partner, Anthony Jennings, Maris said, “Kami ni Anthony, grabe ‘yung mga pangarap namin. Sana after the movie na gawin namin, mag-bunga pa kasi we have that special rapport na hindi ko ma-mimic with other people. Masarap siya katrabaho, ka-banter and ka-eksena. Sana makagawa kami ng films na in 50 years, people will look back and will be in their Top 3 or Top 5, ‘yung classic ganun.”
When asked about her role in “Marupok AF,” she said, “Na-challenge ako kasi before Irene Tiu, Beanie was the first complex character that I played. Charming siya but she has very dark intentions towards people. Dun ako na-challenge, so I really prepared. Nanuod ako ng films na like that to get into the zone.”
“Na-coconfuse ako sa feeling ko about my character sa film. We’re dealing with real events kasi so ang gray area ko dun ay I’m happy na natutuwa sila sa character ko, but ang gusto ko talaga ay i-symphathize nila ang victim.”
