Maris Racal
| Maris Racal | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Mariestella Cañedo Racal September 22, 1997 Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer, Dancer, Student |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2014–present) |
| Notable work | Pinoy Big Brother: All In (Second Big Placer) |
Mariestella Cañedo Racal (born September 22, 1997; better known as Maris Racal) is a Filipina actress, dancer and singer who won 2nd Big Placer on Pinoy Big Brother: All In. She entered the PBB House at the age of 16 and was dubbed as the "Singing Sunshine ng Davao".[1]
Maris grew up in a musically inclined family and learned to sing and play instruments at a young age. She can play the guitar, piano, ukulele and beatbox, some of which she learned on her own by watching various videos online.[2]
After her stint in PBB, Maris became a Star Magic artist. In February 2016, Maris was introduced as one of the members of all-girl dance group, Girltrends.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Halik sa Hangin | Tetay | Star Cinema |
| Stars Versus Me | Elena | Tandem Entertainment | |
| Just The Way You Are | Amy | Star Cinema | |
| The Breakup Playlist | Janine | Star Cinema, Viva Films | |
| 2016 | The Third Party | Star Cinema | |
| Vince and Kath and James | Maxine | ||
| 2017 | Bloody Crayons | Richalaine Alcantara |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pinoy Big Brother: All In | Herself/Housemate | ABS-CBN |
| Hawak Kamay | Wendy | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lobo | Maila | ||
| 2015 | Oh My G! | Junalyn Barel | |
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Inaabusong Karapatan | Nina | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo | Minnie | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bottled Water | Zyra | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Maging Akin Ka Lang | Jean's Sister | ||
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Herself/Player | ||
| 2015–2016 | Ningning | Nina Buenaflor | |
| 2016–present | It's Showtime | Herself/GirlTrends member | |
| 2016 | We Will Survive | Jenny Bonanza | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Droga | young Emily | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga | Analyn Telmo | ||
| Magandang Buhay | Herself/Guest | ||
| Minute to Win It | Herself/Player | ||
| Home Sweetie Home | Letlet |
Music career
Maris Racal released her first single, "Tanong mo sa Bituin" in April 2015, part of Star Record's compilation album, OPM Fresh.[4]
On October 2, 2016, Maris was one of four singers (the others being 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.[5]
Personal Life
Maris Racal dreams of becoming a doctor and plans to juggle acting, singing & studying. She is currently attending Trinity University of Asia taking Medical Technology degree.
Awards and nominations
| Awards/Recognitions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | |||
| 2016 | 3rd Star Cinema Awards | #BestInLevelUp Breakthrough Star | Winner | ||
| 2016 | Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2016 | Wishers’ Choice - Best WISHclusive Performance | Winner | ||
| 2016 | Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2016 | Wishers’ Choice - Wish Young Artist of the Year | Winner | ||
| 2015 | 2nd Star Cinema Awards | Breakthrough Artist | Winner | ||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | 1st Star Cinema Awards | Most Promising Actress | Winner | ||