Maris Racal Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 2¼ in |
Weight | 46 kg |
Date of Birth | September 22, 1997 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Maris Racal is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, host, vlogger, and endorser who shot to fame after joining the cast of Pinoy Big Brother: All In in 2014. Since then, she has been cast in many shows such as Hawak Kamay, Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lobo, ASAP, Oh My G!, Ipaglaban Mo!: Inabusong Karapatan, It’s Showtime, We Will Survive, Ningning, Home Sweetie Home: Something New, Family Feud, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Stay-In Love, Ipaglaban Mo!: Katotohanan, Hanggang Saan, Maalaala Mo Kaya: Contest, Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stationery, The Goodbye Girl, How to Move On in 30 Days, and Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal. Maris has also appeared in movies like The Third Party, Isa Pang Bahaghari, Just the Way You Are, Halik sa Hangin, Stars Versus Me, Haunted Forest, The Breakup Playlist, Vince and Kath and James, Bloody Crayons, Boyette: Not a Girl Yet, and Block Z.
Born Name
Mariestella Cañedo Racal
Nick Name
Maris
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines
Nationality
Education
Maris Racal completed her high school education at St. Mary’s College in Tagum City. Afterward, she got enrolled at the Trinity University of Asia to study Medical Technology but had to stop due to her busy schedule.
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Host, Vlogger, Endorser
Family
- Siblings – She has 4 older siblings and 1 younger sibling.
Manager
Maris Racal has been signed with –
- Star Magic
- Balcony Entertainment
- Sony Music Philippines
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 2¼ in or 158 cm
Weight
46 kg or 101.5 cm
Boyfriend / Spouse
Maris Racal has dated –
- Rico Blanco (2019-Present) – On March 24, 2019, she started going out with Rico Blanco, a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, endorser, and entrepreneur who has served as the chief songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Filipino)
Maris Racal is of Visayan descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pouty lips
- Often sports forehead bangs
Brand Endorsements
She has done endorsement work for Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, Eskinol Naturals Micellar Water, Goldilocks Philippines, Eskinol Philippines, POPEYES PH, THE SLIM FIRM, Whisper Philippines, Huawei Mobile PH, Belo Nutraceuticals, and others.
Maris Racal Facts
- She was raised in Davao del Norte.
- She comes from a musically-inclined family.
- In 2016, Maris Racal appeared as Joan in the romantic comedy-drama film The Third Party.
- She brought to life the character of Maxine, Vince and Kath’s best friend, in the 2016 teen romantic film Vince and Kath and James (stylized as Vince & Kath & James). For this performance, she bagged the 3rd LionhearTV RAWR Award for “Beshie ng Taon” as well as the 4th Star Cinema Award for “Ultimate Scene Stealer”.
- Maris Racal was cast as Richalaine “Rich” Alcantara in the 2017 suspense thriller film Bloody Crayons and this role won her the 4th Star Cinema Award in the “Ultimate Scene Stealer” category.
- She also enjoys activities like painting, song/poem writing, acting, and dancesport.
- Alongside Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, Sanya Lopez, and Albie Casiño, Maris Racal co-starred as Young Lumen in the 2019 drama film Isa Pang Bahaghari.
- She was honored as the “Promising Female Recording Artist of the Year” at the 2020 GMMSF 51st Box Office Choice Awards.
- She co-starred as Nancy in the 2020 comedy film Boyette: Not a Girl Yet.
- For her song titled Hi Crush, Maris Racal won the Laguna Excellence Award for “Outstanding New Female Recording Artist of the Year” in 2020.
Featured Image by Maris Racal / Instagram