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Maris Racal

Maris Racal
Born
Mariestella Cañedo Racal

(1997-09-22) September 22, 1997 (age 27)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • singer-songwriter
  • vlogger
  • endorser
  • entrepreneur
Years active2014–present
Agents
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Labels
Star Music
(2015–2019)
Balcony Entertainment
(2020–present)
Sony Music Philippines
(2020–present)

Mariestella Cañedo Racal (Tagalog pronunciation: [kaˈɲɛdo ɾaˈkal]; born September 22, 1997), better known as Maris Racal, is a Filipino actress and singer. She came to prominence in 2014 after joining Pinoy Big Brother: All In, where she was the Second Big Placer. After her stint in Pinoy Big Brother, Racal signed a deal with Star Magic. She was a former member of It's Showtime's all-girl dance group Girltrends[1] and ASAP's sing-and-dance group BFF5.[2]

Racal's most breakthrough role is the character of Irene Tiu in the ABS-CBN romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love with her on-screen partner Anthony Jennings.[3]

Early life and education

Mariestella Cañedo Racal grew up in Davao del Norte and graduated high school from St. Mary's College in Tagum City. In school, she used to sing the responsorial psalm, sing in mass and sing intermission numbers. She also did cover songs on SoundCloud.[4]

Racal studied medical technology at Trinity University of Asia, but she had to stop due to her busy schedule.[5]

Showbiz career

After Pinoy Big Brother, Racal was launched as part of Star Magic Circle 2014 and had been quickly molded as a budding actress, starting off on the drama series Hawak Kamay, followed by more stints on several TV series including Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ipaglaban Mo!, Oh My G!, and Ningning, and on films like Halik sa Hangin, Just The Way You Are, and The Breakup Playlist.[6] She also starred with Roberto "Fourth" Solomon Pagotan IV in the Dear MOR episode, the "Kate and Red Story".[7] In April 2015, she released her first single "Tanong Mo Sa Bituin" as part of Star Record's compilation album "OPM Fresh".[8] In June 2015, she played her first lead role in the film Stars Versus Me by Tandem Entertainment.[9]

In February 2016, Racal was introduced as one of the members of all-girl dance group Girltrends on the noontime show It's Showtime, where was tagged as "Magnificent Girltrend Maris" and became the group's Team Young member.[10] She also played a supporting role in the comedy-drama series We Will Survive.[11] In October 2016, Racal performed in her first OneMusicPH's digital concert "Double Hearts", where she debuted her original song "Take It All Away".[12] In the same month, she also appeared in the film The Third Party.[13] In December 2016, Racal played the role of Maxine in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival box office entry film Vince and Kath and James.[14]

In January 2017, Racal was launched as one of the members of ASAP's all-girl song-and-dance group BFF5 (pronounced as BFFs), alongside Loisa Andalio, Ylona Garcia, Andrea Brillantes, and Kira Balinger.[15] Her inclusion in the new group led Racal to leave Girltrends.[16] Later on, she made her guest appearance in the action drama series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, and a starring role in Wansapanataym Presents: Annika PINTAsera.[17] She also performed the song "Paano Mo Nalaman", a Tagalog version of "How Did You Know", for the romantic drama series Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin.[18] On July 8, 2017, Racal held her first major concert "4 of A Kind: The Un4gettable Concert" at the Music Museum, alongside Loisa Andalio, Sue Ramirez and Kristel Fulgar.[19] She also starred in the horror-thriller film Bloody Crayons,[20] drama series Hanggang Saan,[21] and the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival box office entry film Haunted Forest.[22]

On February 8, 2018, Racal headlined the first Star Events FanCon at Teatrino, Promenade with Iñigo Pascual as her special guest. Her original song "Tala" was released as her newest single during the event.[23] A few days later, she debuted as co-host for Iñigo Pascual's online show One Music POPSSSS, appearing on the first episode of the fourth season. Her latest single "Ikaw Lang Sapat Na" was released in May 2018, as part of the soundtrack of romantic drama series Since I Found You.[24] In September 2018, she became a certified recording artist with the release of her first album entitled "Stellar". In October 2018, she was one of the ten interpreters for Himig Handog 2018 with a song entitled "Sugarol" composed by Jan Sabili. In 2019, Racal joined the cast of family drama series Pamilya Ko in the role of Peachy Mabunga. Pamilya Ko was later canceled in 2020, following the loss of ABS-CBN's franchise in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic.

Racal had to temporarily work on TV5 under its blocktimer shows. She was part of the short-lived program Sunday Noontime Live!, and played a lead role in the romantic comedy series Stay-In Love. She later made her appearance on The Big Night of Pinoy Big Brother: Connect in March 2021, and returned to ASAP in April 2021.

In 2023, Racal was cast in the romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love.[25] She portrayed the role of Irene Tiu, a spoiled, alcoholic and sarcastic girl who has a rivalry with her half-sister Caroline Tiu, portrayed by Belle Mariano. Irene eventually develops a love-hate relationship with Snoop Manansala, played by Anthony Jennings. Racal and Jennings both gained mainstream recognition for their roles as a love team.[26][27]

Music career

In July 2014, Racal and the Pinoy Big Brother: All In housemates released their own original album, composed of three songs ("Teen Love Song", "Turtle Song", and "Bibimbap") originally written and sung by themselves.[28]

On October 28, 2014, she uploaded her cover of Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" song on her official YouTube account. The hashtag 'Thinking Out Loud Cover by Maris Racal' immediately trended worldwide on Twitter, as her fans expressed their delight for her cover song. The video garnered almost two million hits on YouTube since it was uploaded.[29]

In February–March 2015, Racal shared her video blogs on YouTube known as "Maris My Song For You" episodes (with the direction of Alco Guerrero) where she gave her fans an opportunity to send her their messages and ask her to breathe new life to their favorite song. Her videos featured covers of songs "In My Life" and "True Colors", followed by "Firework", "Yellow", "Lost Stars", "'Til There Was You" and "Ordinary People".[30]

In April 2015, Racal released her first single "Tanong Mo Sa Bituin", as part of Star Record's compilation album "OPM Fresh". The song became the official soundtrack for the film Stars Versus Me.[31]

In August 2015, Racal covered Norah Jones' hit song "Don't Know Why" during the #HappyBirthdayWish1075 celebration. Her exclusive performance made her won the awards "Wishers’ Choice for Wishclusive Performance of the Year" and "Wishers’ Choice for Young Artist of the Year" in the 2016 Wish 107.5 Music Awards, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on January 26, 2016.[32]

On October 2, 2016, Racal was one of the four singer-performers (alongside Loisa Andalio, Sue Ramirez, and Kristel Fulgar) who headlined OneMusicPH's Double Hearts Digital Concert where she debuted her original song "Take It All Away".[33]

During the grand press conference for the drama series Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin on April 24, 2017, Racal performed the song "Paano Mo Nalaman", a Tagalog version of "How Did You Know", and one of the soundtracks for the series, which premiered on May 1, 2017.[34]

On February 8, 2018, Racal released her song "Tala" during her FanCon.[35] On May 4, 2018, she also released her single "Ikaw Lang Sapat Na",[36] a song that she wrote for Iñigo Pascual on their guesting on the Sunday night talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice!.[37] "Ikaw Lang Sapat Na" was used as a soundtrack for the romantic drama series Since I Found You. The song was also featured on ASAP with Iñigo Pascual.[38] On July 7, 2018, Racal launched her first album "Stellar" at the SM North Edsa Skydome, with Migz Haleco, Iñigo Pascual and Sue Ramirez as her special guests. She performed all of her songs in the album, including "Hi Crush", "Love Is Easy", "Tayo Na Di Tayo", "Ikaw Lang Sapat Na" and a rock version of "Tala". Her album is available in all digital stores nationwide.[39][40][41] In October 2018, she interpreted the official entry from the Himig Handog 2018, "Sugarol", written by Jan Sabili.[42]

On the second quarter of 2019, Racal released her self-written single "Abot Langit", in collaboration with Rico Blanco.[43]

In 2020, Racal signed with a new music label, Balcony Entertainment and distributor, Sony Music Philippines. She released her first single "Not For Me" in September under the new label.

On June 11, 2022, Racal released her sophomore album Ate Sandali, composed of eight tracks, including her lead single of the same title.[44]

Other activities

Racal was appointed as an endorser of Mang Inasal Pork barbecue alongside Anthony Jennings.[45]

Personal life

Racal dated actor-singer Iñigo Pascual during their time as on-screen partners, but their partnership "didn't work out" and remained as friends. After their split, Racal was linked to musician Rico Blanco from 2019 to 2021, after a meeting at a friend's wedding. They announced their relationship in July 2021. Racal and Blanco later broke up in July 2024.[46][47]

Besides her entertainment career, Racal also ventured into entrepreneurship and launched a prominent coffee shop on a popular beach in San Juan, La Union, called "Stream of Consciousness Coffee".[48][49]

Filmography

Film

Key
Denote films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Halik sa Hangin Tetay
Stars Versus Me Elena [50][51]
Just the Way You Are Amy
The Breakup Playlist Janine
2016 The Third Party Joan [52]
Vince and Kath and James Maxine [53]
2017 Bloody Crayons Richalaine Alcantara [54][55]
Haunted Forest Mich [56][57]
2019 I'm Ellenya L. Ellenya [58]
2020 Block Z Erika [59][60]
Boyette: Not a Girl Yet Nancy [61]
Isa Pang Bahaghari Young Lumen [62]
2023 Here Comes the Groom Blesilda [63][64]
Marupok AF (Where Is The Lie?) Beanie Landridos [65][66]
2024 Sunshine Sunshine [67][68]
And the Breadwinner Is... Bambi's middle sister [69]
TBA Petrang Kabayo: Ang Lihim ng Bughaw na Anting-anting Julia Dela Cruz
Petrang Kabisote

Television/Digital

Key
Denotes show that has not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes/Ref.
2014 Pinoy Big Brother: All In Housemate/ 2nd Big placer [70]
Hawak Kamay Wendy [71]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lobo Maila [72]
2015 Oh My G! Junalyn Barel
Ipaglaban Mo!: Inabusong Karapatan Nina [73]
Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo Minnie [74]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bottled Water Zyra [75]
Ipaglaban Mo!: Maging Akin Ka Lang Jenny / Jean's Sister [76]
2015–2020, 2021–present ASAP Herself (performer) / BFF5 member [77]
2015–2016 Ningning Niña Buenaflor Supporting role
2016 We Will Survive Jenny Bonanza / Jennilyn [78]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Droga young Emily / Emilia Rodrigo Special participation
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga Analyn Telmo / Analiyn Telmo [79]
Home Sweetie Home: Something New Letlet [80]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta Park Maymay [81]
2016–2017 It's Showtime Herself / GirlTrends member [82]
2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Ronalyn "Rona" Carreon [83][84]
Ipaglaban Mo!: Katotohanan Jessa [85]
Wansapanataym: Annika PINTAsera Fairy Sylvia
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tape Recorder Lou Ann [86]
Myx Herself / Myx Celebrity VJ [87]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Casa Young Hazel [88]
2017–2018 Hanggang Saan Nessa [89]
2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ukelele Tin Amistoso [90]
Ipaglaban Mo: Kakampi Maya Hermosa [91]
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stationery Carol [92]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Contest Zephanie Dimaranan [93]
2020 Beauty Queens Tarsila Zamora Rodriguez [94]
2020–2021 Stay-In Love Diding [95]
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers Jayren Lom-oc [96]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta [97]
2022 The Kangks Show Cassandra [98]
The Goodbye Girl Ria [99]
How to Move On in 30 Days Jen [100]
Suntok sa Buwan Trina [101]
2023 Simula sa Gitna Sarah [102]
Takeshi's Castle Philippines Guest commentator [103]
2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Irene Tiu [104][105][106]
2024 Bida Bida Herself [107]
2025 Incognito Gabriela "Gab" Rivera [108]

TV Commercials

Year Brand Name Product/ Campaign/ Promotion
2018 Garnier Garnier Micellar Water
1 Step Lang
2019 Careline cosmetics #CarelineGang
#CarelineRebelRemix
2021 Eskinol Naturals
Whisper New Breathable Pad #HingaLangGirl
2022 Sunsilk Best-ever Summer w/ Best-ever Sunsilk
2024 San Miguel Flavored Beer Life Refreshingly Sweeeet
Efficasent Oil Efficasent Boost Pain Relief Massage Roll-on
Sting Energy Drink Sting Hataw Mode
Lay's Stax #LoveSTAX
Mang Inasal Mang Inasal Pork BBQ
San Mig Coffee San Mig Sugar Free Coffee

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album Label
2018 Stellar Star Music
2022 Ate Sandali Sony Music Philippines

Singles

Year Song Title Album Composer Company
2015 Tanong Mo Sa Bituin OPM Fresh Joven Tan Star Music
2018 Tala Stellar Herself/Maris Racal
Ikaw Lang Sapat Na Herself/Maris Racal
Love Is Easy Herself/Maris Racal
Tayo Na 'Di Tayo with Inigo Pascual Herself/Maris Racal
Hi Crush Gabriel Tagadtad
Tayo Na 'Di Tayo with Inigo Pascual (Alternative Version) Herself/Maris Racal
Sugarol Himig Handog 2018 Jan Sabili
2019 Abot Langit - Herself/Maris Racal
2020 Not For Me - Herself/Maris Racal Sony Music Philippines
Kahit Na Anong Sablay - Herself/Maris Racal Balcony Entertainment
2021 Stop Missing You OPM Fresh: Songwriters Series Vol. 1 Mycah Alice Borja Star Music
Ate Sandali! Ate Sandali Herself/Maris Racal Balcony Entertainment
Sony Music Philippines
Asa Naman
Simulan (Starting Now) - Darren Criss, Jason Mater, Jordan Powers Walt Disney Records
2022 Pumila Ka Ate Sandali Herself/Maris Racal Balcony Entertainment
Sony Music Philippines
Di Papakawalan

Chart performance

Year Title Peak (iTunes PH Top 100) Peak (MOR 101.9 Daily Pinoy Biga10) Peak (MOR 101.9 Dyis Is It) Peak (Spotify Philippines Viral 50) Album
2018 Tala 1 1 - 4 Stellar
Ikaw Lang Sapat Na 1 1 - 45
Love Is Easy 10 - 1 30
Sugarol 8 - 1 - Himig Handog 2018
2019 Tayo Na 'Di Tayo with Inigo Pascual 4 - 2 - Stellar
Abot Langit 7 - 5 - -

Music Video Chart performance

Year Title Peak (MYX Daily Top 10 - Pinoy) Peak (Pinoy MYX Countdown) Peak (MYX Hit Chart) Album
2018 Love Is Easy 1 2 2 Stellar
Sugarol 1 1 1 Himig Handog 2018
2019 Abot Langit 3 1 3 -

Awards and nominations

Year Award-giving Body / Critics Award Notable Work Result Ref.
2014 1st Star Cinema Awards Most Promising Actress Won
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Maalaala Mo Kaya Ep.Lobo Nominated [109]
2nd Star Cinema Awards Breakthrough Artist Won
2016 Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2016 Wishers’ Choice for Wish Young Artist of the Year Won [32]
Wishers’ Choice for Best WISHclusive Performance Don't Know Why Won
29th Global Excellence Awards People's Choice for Female Dance Group (Girltrends) Won
Push Awards Push Play Newcomer Nominated
3rd Star Cinema Awards #BestInLevelUp Breakthrough Star Won [110]
2017 Push Awards #OOTDGoals Celebrity Fashionista of the Year Nominated
3rd LionhearTV RAWR Awards Beshie ng Taon Vince and Kath and James Won [111]
4th Star Cinema Awards Ultimate Scene Stealer Vince and Kath and James and Bloody Crayons Won
Ultimate Breakthrough Loveteam (with Inigo Pascual) Won [112]
2018 20th Gawad Pasado Awards PinakaPASADOng Dangal ng Kabataan (with Iñigo Pascual) Won [113]
Myx Music Awards 2018 Myx Celebrity VJ of the Year Nominated [114]
MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2018 Best New Artist of the Year Won [115]
8th EdukCircle Awards BEST ACTRESS in Single Drama Performance Maalaala Mo Kaya Ep.Casa Nominated [116]
Himig Handog 2018 MOR Philippines Choice Award Sugarol Won [117]
TFC's Global Choice for Favorite Song Won
MYX Choice for Best Music Video Won
Push Awards Push Group/Tandem of the Year (with Inigo Pascual) Nominated [118]
Push Celebrity Squad of the Year #Friendshipgoals (with Sue Ramirez) Nominated [119]
Inside Showbiz Awards 2018 Favorite Music Video Love Is Easy Nominated
2019 Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2019 Wish Pop Song of the Year Nominated [120]
Myx Music Awards 2019 Music Video Guest Appearance of the Year Lumang Tugtugin by Inigo Pascual Won [121]
MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2019 Female Artist of the Year Love Is Easy Nominated [122]
Best Collaboration of the Year Tayo Na Di Tayo (with Inigo Pascual) Nominated
32nd Awit Awards 2019 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD for Favorite New Female Artist Won [123]
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD for Favorite Music Video Sugarol Won
PERFORMANCE AWARD for Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist Love Is Easy Nominated [124]
TECHNICAL AWARD for Best Vocal Arrangement Sugarol Nominated
ALBUM PACKAGING EXCELLENCE AWARD for Best Cover Art Stellar Nominated
Music Video of the Year Sugarol Nominated
2020 GMMSF 51st Box Office Choice Awards Promising Female Recording Artist of the Year Won [125]
Laguna Excellence Award Outstanding New Female Recording Artist of the Year Hi Crush Won [126]
2022 35th Awit Awards 2022 Female Favorite Artist Nominated
Best Regional Recording Asa Naman Won [127]
2023 The Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2023 Best Media Practicioner for Entertainment Won [128]
2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Here Comes the Groom Nominated [129]
Tiktok Awards PH 2023 Celebrity Creator of the Year Nominated [130]
36th Awit Awards 2023 Best World Music Recording Pumila Ka Nominated [131]
4th TAG Media Chicago Awards #TAG25UNDER25 Rank 12
2024 9th Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year Ate Sandali Nominated [132]
9th Push Awards Favorite Onscreen Performance for Television Can't Buy Me Love Won [133][134]
5th Village Pipol Choice Awards Breakthrough Star of the Year Won [135][136]
Golden Laurel Awards Breakthrough Love Team (with Anthony Jennings) SnoRene - Can't Buy Me Love Won [137]
Anak TV Seal Awards Net Makabata Star Nominated
Star Magical Christmas Breakthrough Love Team of the Year (with Anthony Jennings) Won

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