Maris Racal

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cañedo and the surname or paternal family name is Racal.

Maris Racal
Born
Mariestella Cañedo Racal

(1997-09-22) September 22, 1997 (age 27)
Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • singer-songwriter
  • vlogger
  • endorser
  • entrepreneur
Years active2014–present
Agents
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Labels
Star Music
(2015-2019)
Balcony Entertainment
(2020–present)
Sony Music Philippines
(2020–present)

Mariestella Cañedo Racal (Tagalog pronunciation: [kaˈɲɛdo ɾaˈkal]; born September 22, 1997), better known as Maris Racal, is a Filipino actress and singer. She came to prominence in 2014 after joining Pinoy Big Brother: All In, where she was the Second Big Placer. After her stint in Pinoy Big Brother, Racal signed a deal with Star Magic. She was a former member of It's Showtime's all-girl dance group Girltrends[1] and ASAP's sing-and-dance group BFF5.[2]

Racal's most breakthrough role is the character of Irene Tiu in the ABS-CBN romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love with her on-screen partner Anthony Jennings.[3]

  1. ^ "WATCH: New all-girl group heats up 'Showtime'". ABS-CBN News.
  2. ^ "ASAP launches their newest girl squad ASAP BFF5". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  3. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (May 8, 2024). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings on their 'Can't Buy Me Love' characters". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 8, 2024.