Maris Racal rose to prominence in 2014 after joining Pinoy Big Brother: All In, where she finished as the runner-up.
28 Facts About Maris Racal
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Mariestella Canedo Maris Racal was born on September 22,1997, in Tagum, Davao del Norte, to Henry and Leony Maris Racal.
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Maris Racal grew up in Davao del Norte and graduated high school from St Mary's College in Tagum.
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Maris Racal pursued a degree in medical technology at Trinity University of Asia but discontinued her studies due to her busy schedule.
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Maris Racal starred with Roberto "Fourth" Solomon Pagotan IV in the Dear MOR episode, the "Kate and Red Story".
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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.
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Maris Racal played a supporting role in the comedy-drama series We Will Survive.
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In October 2016, Maris Racal performed in her first OneMusicPH's digital concert "Double Hearts", where she debuted her original song "Take It All Away".
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In December 2016, Maris Racal played the role of Maxine in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival box office entry film Vince and Kath and James.
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In January 2017, Maris Racal was launched as one of the members of ASAP's all-girl song-and-dance group BFF5, alongside Loisa Andalio, Ylona Garcia, Andrea Brillantes, and Kira Balinger.
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Maris Racal performed the song "Paano Mo Nalaman", a Tagalog version of "How Did You Know", for the romantic drama series Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin.
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On July 8,2017, Maris 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.
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Maris Racal starred in the horror-thriller film Bloody Crayons, drama series Hanggang Saan, and the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival box office entry film Haunted Forest.
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On February 8,2018, Maris Racal headlined the first Star Events FanCon at Teatrino, Promenade with Inigo Pascual as her special guest.
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In 2019, Maris Racal joined the cast of family drama series Pamilya Ko in the role of Peachy Mabunga.
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Maris Racal had to temporarily work on TV5 under its blocktimer shows.
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In 2023, Maris Racal was cast in the romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love.
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Maris Racal 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.
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The hashtag 'Thinking Out Loud Cover by Maris Racal' immediately trended worldwide on Twitter, as her fans expressed their delight for her cover song.
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On October 2,2016, Maris Racal was one of the four singer-performers who headlined OneMusicPH's Double Hearts Digital Concert where she debuted her original song "Take It All Away".
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On February 8,2018, Maris Racal released her song "Tala" during her FanCon.
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On July 7,2018, Maris Racal launched her first album "Stellar" at the SM North Edsa Skydome, with Migz Haleco, Inigo Pascual and Sue Ramirez as her special guests.
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Maris Racal's album is available in all digital stores nationwide.
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In 2020, Maris Racal signed with a new music label, Balcony Entertainment and distributor, Sony Music Philippines.
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On June 11,2022, Maris Racal released her sophomore album Ate Sandali, composed of eight tracks, including her lead single of the same title.
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Maris Racal dated actor-singer Inigo Pascual during their time as onscreen partners, but their partnership "didn't work out" and remained as friends.
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Maris Racal accused Jennings of deceiving her, alleging that he repeatedly claimed to have broken up with Villanueva in private.
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Besides her entertainment career, Maris Racal ventured into entrepreneurship and launched a prominent coffee shop on a popular beach in San Juan, La Union, called "Stream of Consciousness Coffee".