Maris Racal

Acting

Maris Racal

Born September 22, 1997 · Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines (age 29)

Maris Racal (born Mariestella Cañedo Racal on 22 September 1997) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in the films Here Comes the Groom (2023), Where Is the Lie? (2023), and Sunshine (2025). She earned her first Gawad Urian nomination for her acclaimed performance as the titular role in the coming-of-age sports drama Sunshine.

Known For

Sosyal ClimbersSosyal Climbers · 2025
Sosyal Climbers
★ 6.42025
MovieRomanceComedy
Stuck with a massive debt after falling for a scam, two wannabe socialites create elaborate fake identities to swindle the rich out of their money.
And the Breadwinner Is...And the Breadwinner Is... · 2025
And the Breadwinner Is...
★ 7.12025
MovieComedyFamily
When Bambi discovers that her family has squandered their savings, they devise a plan to cover their debts — but first, she must fake her death.
Bloody CrayonsBloody Crayons · 2017
Bloody Crayons
★ 6.22017
MovieCrimeHorror
A group of friends goes to an island for a short film project when they are attacked by a mysterious killer after playing a game of bloody crayons.
Just the Way You AreJust the Way You Are · 2015
Just the Way You Are
★ 7.32015
MovieDramaRomance
Drake gets into a betting game with his best friend which involves courting the unsuspecting Sophia. When Sophia finally falls for him Drake must tell her that everything was just a game, a bet.
Here Comes the GroomHere Comes the Groom · 2023
Here Comes the Groom
★ 6.52023
MovieComedy
Rodrigo Sr., his wife Salve, their children Rodrigo Jr and Blesilda are on their way to Junior's wedding in the midst of a solar eclipse and cruising on a magnetic field when their vehicle hits the van of a family of gay pageant konteseras Mama Wendy, Wanda, Winona, Whilhelmina and their trainee, Whitney when a soul swapping happens. How long will they need to stay in their swapped bodies before the next solar eclipse?
SunshineSunshine · 2025
Sunshine
★ 8.72025
MovieDrama
Just days before her team's tryouts for the Olympics, dedicated young gymnast Sunshine discovers she is pregnant. Now she must embark on a desperate and risky journey to fight for her dream.
Where is the Lie?Where is the Lie? · 2023
Where is the Lie?
2023
MovieDrama
When a hopeless romantic transwoman matches with a seemingly perfect guy on a dating app, her chance at love takes a dark turn when he ghosts her, unraveling an intricate web of deceit, lies, and catfishing orchestrated by a sociopathic mastermind.
The Third PartyThe Third Party · 2016
The Third Party
★ 5.62016
MovieComedyRomance
Faced with unfortunate complications beyond her control, go-getter events manager Andi Medina has no other person to turn to. She is then forced to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend, cosmetic surgeon Max Labarador. Much to Andi’s shock, Max is already in a three-year live-in relationship with pediatric oncologist Christian Pilar. With nowhere else to go and left with no other options, she agrees to live with the couple – both parties agreeing into a deal that will change the course of their lives and hearts.

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Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan KitaNasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita · 2015
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
2015
SeriesDrama
Cecilia (Vina Morales) grew up believing in the magic of love, but her father’s betrayal destroys her enchanted outlook on life. Then she meets Leandro (Christian Vasquez), who promises her boundless love. However, like her father, he also fails to keep his promises and betrays her with another woman, Toni (Denise Laurel). Shunning him from her life, she raises their two daughters, Corrine (Jane Oineza) and Bea (Loisa Andalio), all by herself. Eight years later, Leandro reappears in her life, as Corrine, never stopped looking for him. He now lives a luxurious life with Toni, but is ready to continue being a father to his daughters, whose needs have expanded beyond Cecilia’s financial capability. Cecilia is not ready to forgive her husband, nor the daughter who brought him back to their lives. Her bitterness soon drives everyone to abandon her, and only a forgiving heart can bring them all back.

Beatriz "Bea" M. Natividad