Maris Racal
Born
Mariestella Cañedo Racal

(1997-09-22) September 22, 1997
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • singer-songwriter
  • host
  • vlogger
  • endorser
Years active2014–present
Agent(s)Star Magic
(2014–present)
RelativesGolden Cañedo (cousin)
Kevin Racal (cousin)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Labels
Star Music
(2015-2019)
Balcony Entertainment
(2020–present)
Sony Music Philippines
(2020–present)

Mariestella "Maris" Cañedo Racal (Tagalog pronunciation: [kaˈɲɛdo ˈɾakal]; born September 22, 1997) is a Filipino actress and singer. She came to prominence in 2014 after joining Pinoy Big Brother: All In where she placed second. Aside from being a musician and singer, she also excels in acting.[1]

After her stint in Pinoy Big Brother, Racal signed a deal with Star Magic. In February 2016, she was introduced as one of the members of the all-girl dance group, Girltrends.[2]

On January 22, 2017, Racal was officially launched as one of the members of ASAP's sing-and-dance group, BFF5.[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]

She attended Trinity University of Asia taking up medical technology but had to stop due to her busy schedule.[5]

Career

After PBB, Racal was launched as part of Star Magic Circle 2014 and had been quickly molded as a budding actress, starting off on TV show Hawak Kamay followed by several more stints on TV shows like 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]

Racal released her first single "Tanong Mo Sa Bituin" in April 2015 as part of Star Record's compilation album "OPM Fresh".[8]

In June 2015, Racal was cast in her first main lead role on the big screen as Elena in Tandem Entertainment's film Stars Versus Me, which also starred Manolo Pedrosa as her leading man.[9]

In February 2016, Racal was introduced as one of the members of all-girl dance group "Girltrends" in the noontime show It's Showtime. She was then tagged as "Magnificent Girltrend Maris" and became the group's Team Young member.[10] Maris subsequently played Jenny Bonanza in the teleserye We Will Survive later in the month.[11]

In October 2016, Racal performed in her first OneMusicPH's Digital Concert dubbed as "Double Hearts" (together with co-performers Loisa Andalio, Sue Ramirez and Kristel Fulgar), where she debuted her original song Take It All Away.[12] In the same month, Maris appeared in the film The Third Party as Joan.[13]

In December 2016, Racal became notable as Maxine in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival's box office entry film Vince and Kath and James.[14]

In January 2017, Racal was launched as one of the members of ASAP's new all-girl song-and-dance group, known as BFF5 (pronounced as BFFs), along with Ylona Garcia, Andrea Brillantes, Loisa Andalio and Kira Balinger.[15] Inclusion in the new group led Maris to leave her previous group Girltrends.[16] Later in the month, Maris started her guest appearance as Rona, Carreon's daughter, in the hit primetime TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

By April 2017, Racal starred as Fairy Sylvia in weekend primetime series Wansapanataym Presents: Annika PINTAsera.[17] Later in the month, Maris was entrusted with Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin theme song "Paano Mo Nalaman", the tagalized version of the song 'How Did You Know'.[18]

On July 8, 2017, Racal held her first major concert together with Loisa, Sue and Kristel titled 4 Of A Kind: The Un4gettable Concert at the Music Museum.[19] Maris was also one of the cast in the horror-thriller film Bloody Crayons, playing the role of Richalaine Alcantara, that was released on cinemas by July 12, 2017.[20]

In November 2017, Racal join the cast of Hanggang Saan as Nessa, and paired with Yves Flores.[21]

In December 2017, Racal became part of Regal Films's official entry film Haunted Forest with Jane Oineza, Jameson Blake and Jon Lucas on 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.[22]

On February 8, 2018, Racal headlined the first-ever Star Events FanCon held at Teatrino, Promenade with Iñigo Pascual as her special guest. "Tala", Maris' original song, was also released as her newest single during the event.[23]

A few days later, Racal debuted as the co-host of Iñigo Pascual's online show, One Music POPSSSS, appearing on the show's Season 4 pilot episode.

In May 2018, her latest single "Ikaw Lang Sapat Na" launched as the sub-theme song of the teleserye Since I Found You on Primetime Bida.[24]

In September 2018, Racal became a certified recording artist with the release of her first album entitled "Stellar".

In October 2018, Racal was launched as one of the 10 interpreters of Himig Handog 2018 with a song of Jan Sabili from Muntinlupa entitled "Sugarol".

In 2020, following the loss of ABS-CBN's franchise in the middle of the ongoing pandemic, Racal temporarily went to blocktimer shows that are aired on TV5 such as Sunday Noontime Live! and Stay-In Love. Racal returned to ASAP on April 18, 2021, following an appearance on Pinoy Big Brother: Connect's Big Night in March 2021.

Music career

In July 2014, the PBB All In housemates including Maris Racal released their "Pinoy Big Brother: All In - Originals" album, composed of three songs (Teen Love Song, Turtle Song, and Bibimbap) originally written and sung by them.[25]

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 with her cover song. The video has already garnered almost two million of hits on YouTube since it was uploaded.[26]

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 MMSFY episodes started from her cover of songs In My Life and True Colors followed by more cover songs like Firework, Yellow, Lost Stars, 'Til There Was You and Ordinary People.[27]

In April 2015, Racal released her first single, "Tanong Mo Sa Bituin", part of Star Record's compilation album, "OPM Fresh". This song became the official soundtrack of the film "Stars Versus Me".[28]

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 dated January 26, 2016, held at Smart Araneta Coliseum,.[29]

On October 2, 2016, Racal was one of the four singers/performers (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.[30]

During Kimerald's Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Grand Media Day press conference on April 24, 2017, Maris performed the Tagalog version of the song "How Did You Know". Maris' "Paano Mo Nalaman" became one of the main theme songs of the daytime series Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin which aired on May 1, 2017.[31]

On February 8, 2018, Racal released her newest single entitled "Tala" during her FanCon.[32]

Few months after, May 4, 2018, she also released her latest single "Ikaw Lang Sapat Na",[33] the song that she wrote for Inigo on their GGV guesting.[34] Few weeks after it became the sub-theme song of Since I Found You. And later on, she launched her song on ASAP stage with her loveteam Inigo Pascual.[35]

Last July 7, 2018, Racal launched her very first album entitled "Stellar" at the SM North Edsa Skydome with Migz Haleco, Sue Ramirez and her loveteam Inigo Pascual as her special guests, she performed all of her songs in the album, "Hi Crush", "Love Is Easy", "Tayo Na Di Tayo", "Ikaw Lang Sapat Na" and a rock version of "Tala". Her album is now available in all digital stores nationwide.[36][37][38]

In October 2018, she interpreted the official entry from the Himig Handog 2018 "Sugarol" written by Jan Sabili.[39]

By the 2nd quarter of 2019, Racal released her new self-written single entitled "Abot Langit" in collaboration with Rico Blanco.[40]

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 8 tracks including her lead single of the same title.[41]

Personal life

Racal is currently in a relationship with singer-musician Rico Blanco since March 24, 2019.[42] The pair met when they were attending a friend's wedding.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2015Halik sa HanginTetay
Stars Versus MeElena
Just the Way You AreAmy
The Breakup PlaylistJanine
2016The Third PartyJoan
Vince and Kath and JamesMaxine
2017Bloody CrayonsRichalaine Alcantara
Haunted ForestMich
2019I'm Ellenya L.Ellenya
2020 Block ZErika
Boyette: Not a Girl Yet Nancy
Isa Pang Bahaghari Young Lumen
2023Here Comes the GroomBlesilda
Marupok AF (Where Is The Lie?) Beanie Landridos
2024 Sunshine

Television

YearTitleroleNotes
2014Pinoy Big Brother: All InHerself / housemate2nd big placer
Gandang Gabi, Vice!Herself (guest)Guest appearance
Kris TV
The Singing BeeHerself (player)
Hawak KamayWendySupporting role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: LoboMailaMain role
2015Oh My G!Junalyn BarelGuest role
Ipaglaban Mo!: Inabusong KarapatanNinaMain role
Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng AnyoMinnie
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bottled WaterZyra
Ipaglaban Mo!: Maging Akin Ka LangJenny / Jean's SisterSupporting role
Kapamilya, Deal or No DealHerself (player)Guest appearance
2015–2020, 2021–presentASAPHerself (performer)BFF5 member
2015–2016NingningNiña BuenaflorSupporting role
2016–2017It's ShowtimeHerself / GirlTrends memberMain cast
2016We Will SurviveJenny Bonanza / JennilynSupporting role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drogayoung Emily / Emilia RodrigoSpecial participation
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TogaAnalyn Telmo / Analiyn TelmoMain role
Magandang BuhayHerself (guest)Guest role
Minute to Win It: Last Man StandingHerself (player)
Home Sweetie Home: Something NewLetletGuest role
Family FeudHerself (player)Guest role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta ParkMaymaySupporting role
2017Minute to Win It: Last Teen StandingHerself (player)Guest
Magandang BuhayHerself (guest)Guest appearance
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoRona / Ronalyn CarreonGuest role
Ipaglaban Mo!: KatotohananJessaMain cast
Family FeudHerself (player)Guest appearance
Wansapanataym: Annika PINTAseraFairy SylviaSupporting role
Gandang Gabi, Vice!: GGVBFFsHerself (guest)Guest appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tape RecorderLou AnnMain role
MyxHerself / Myx Celebrity VJGuest appearance
Gandang Gabi, Vice!: GGVKiligSiAkoHerself (guest)Guest appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: CasaYoung HazelSupporting / Main role
2017–2018Hanggang SaanNessaSupporting role
2018Maalaala Mo Kaya: UkeleleTin AmistosoMain role
Umagang Kay GandaHerself (guest)Guest appearance
Magandang BuhayGuest appearance
It's ShowtimeGuest appearance
Ipaglaban Mo: KakampiMaya HermosaMain role
Tonight with Boy AbundaHerself (guest)Guest appearance
2019Magandang BuhayGuest appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: StationeryCarolMain role
TV PatrolHerself (guest)Guest Star Patrol anchor
Maalaala Mo Kaya: ContestZephanie DimarananMain role
2019–2020Pamilya KoPeachy Ann MabungaSupporting role
2020Beauty QueensTarsila / Tarsila Zamora RodriguezMain role
2020–2021Sunday Noontime Live!HerselfPerformer
Stay-In LoveDidingMain role
2021 Pinoy Big Brother: Connect: The Big NightHerself (guest)Guest appearance
ASAP Natin 'ToHerselfPerformer
Maalaala Mo Kaya: FlyersJayren Lom-ocMain role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta
2022 The Kangks Show Cassandra Main role
The Goodbye Girl Ria Main role
How to Move On in 30 Days Jen Main role
Suntok sa Buwan Main role
2023 Simula sa Gitna Sarah Main role
2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Irene Young Tiu Supporting role

Commercials

YearBrand NameRoleNotes
2018 Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Herself
2021 Eskinol Naturals Micellar Water

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbumLabel
2018 Stellar Star Music
2022 Ate Sandali Sony Music Philippines

Singles

YearSong TitleAlbumComposerCompany
2015Tanong Mo Sa BituinOPM FreshJoven TanStar Music
2018TalaStellarHerself/Maris Racal
Ikaw Lang Sapat NaHerself/Maris Racal
Love Is EasyHerself/Maris Racal
Tayo Na 'Di Tayo with Inigo PascualHerself/Maris Racal
Hi CrushGabriel Tagadtad
Tayo Na 'Di Tayo with Inigo Pascual (Alternative Version)Herself/Maris Racal
SugarolHimig Handog 2018Jan Sabili
2019Abot Langit-Herself/Maris Racal
2020Not For Me-Herself/Maris RacalSony Music Philippines
Kahit Na Anong Sablay-Herself/Maris RacalBalcony Entertainment
2021Stop Missing YouOPM Fresh: Songwriters Series Vol. 1Mycah Alice BorjaStar Music
Ate Sandali!Ate SandaliHerself/Maris RacalBalcony Entertainment
Sony Music Philippines
Asa Naman
Simulan (Starting Now)-Darren Criss, Jason Mater, Jordan PowersWalt Disney Records
2022Pumila KaAte SandaliHerself/Maris RacalBalcony Entertainment
Sony Music Philippines
Di Papakawalan

Chart performance

YearTitlePeak (iTunes PH Top 100)Peak (MOR 101.9 Daily Pinoy Biga10)Peak (MOR 101.9 Dyis Is It)Peak (Spotify Philippines Viral 50)Album
2018Tala11-4Stellar
Ikaw Lang Sapat Na11-45
Love Is Easy10-130
Sugarol8-1-Himig Handog 2018
2019Tayo Na 'Di Tayo with Inigo Pascual4-2-Stellar
Abot Langit7-5--

Music Video Chart performance

YearTitlePeak (MYX Daily Top 10 - Pinoy)Peak (Pinoy MYX Countdown)Peak (MYX Hit Chart)Album
2018Love Is Easy122Stellar
Sugarol111Himig Handog 2018
2019Abot Langit313-

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving Body / CriticsAwardResult
2014 Pinoy Big Brother: All In 2nd Big Placer Won
1st Star Cinema Awards Most Promising Actress Won
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Nominated
2nd Star Cinema Awards Breakthrough Artist Won
2016 Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2016 Wishers’ Choice for Wish Young Artist of the Year Won
Wishers’ Choice for Best WISHclusive Performance 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
2017 Push Awards #OOTDGoals Celebrity Fashionista of the Year Nominated
3rd LionhearTV RAWR Awards Beshie ng Taon (for Vince and Kath and James) Won
4th Star Cinema Awards Ultimate Scene Stealer (for Vince and Kath and James and Bloody Crayons) Won
Ultimate Breakthrough Loveteam (with Inigo Pascual) Won
2018 20th Gawad Pasado Awards PinakaPASADOng Dangal ng Kabataan (with Iñigo Pascual) Won
Myx Music Awards 2018 Myx Celebrity VJ of the Year Nominated
MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2018 Best New Artist of the Year Won
8th EdukCircle Awards BEST ACTRESS in Single Drama Performance (for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Casa) Nominated
Himig Handog 2018 MOR Philippines Choice Award (Sugarol) Won
TFC's Global Choice for Favorite Song (Sugarol) Won
MYX Choice for Best Music Video (Sugarol) Won
Push Awards Push Group/Tandem of the Year (with Inigo9 Nominated
Push Awards Push Celebrity Squad of the Year #Friendshipgoals (with Sue) Nominated
Inside Showbiz Awards 2018 Favorite Music Video (Love Is Easy) Nominated
2019 Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2019 Wish Pop Song of the Year (Love Is Easy) Nominated
Myx Music Awards 2019 Music Video Guest Appearance of the Year (Lumang Tugtugin by Inigo Pascual) Won
MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2019 Female Artist of the Year (for Love Is Easy) Nominated
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
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
ALBUM PACKAGING EXCELLENCE AWARD for Best Cover Art Nominated
Music Video of the Year (Sugarol) Nominated
2020 GMMSF 51st Box Office Choice Awards Promising Female Recording Artist of the Year Won
Laguna Excellence Award Outstanding New Female Recording Artist of the Year (Hi Crush) Won
2022 35th Awit Awards 2022 Female Favorite Artist Nominated
35th Awit Awards 2022 Best Regional Recording (Asa Naman) Won

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