Maris Racal stars in the upcoming film "Sunshine." Photo: Handout

Maris Racal's new film to tackle teen pregnancy

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1712207429252Sunshine_Maris Racal.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Maris Racal stars in the upcoming film " Photo:=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Maris Racal stars in the upcoming film &quot;Sunshine.&quot; <em>Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Kapamilya actress Maris Racal&#x27;s upcoming film &quot;Sunshine&quot; tackles the problem of teen pregnancy. </p><p>&quot;Sunshine&quot; follows the story of a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets &quot;a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her.&quot;</p><p>Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the movie is under ANIMA Studios and Project 8 Projects.</p><p>The film marks Racal’s third collaboration with Jadaone after successful projects &quot;Simula Sa Gitna&quot; and “The Kangks Show.” </p><p>In an exclusive interview with Hollywood entertainment news outlet Deadline, Jadaone shared the inspiration behind the film.</p><p>“Sunshine represents the hundreds of thousands of girls who became pregnant in their teens. These topics have always been taboo in the Philippines because of our deeply conservative roots, but when cases of teenage pregnancy and self-induced abortions rise every year, it is imperative that these stories be told,” Jadaone said.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1712207533595Sunshine 3.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Maris Racal stars in the upcoming film " Photo:=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span contenteditable="true" id="isPasted"><span contenteditable="true">Maris Racal stars in the upcoming film &quot;Sunshine.&quot; <em>Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></span></span>Bianca Balbuena, general manager of ANIMA, added: “‘Sunshine’ boldly addresses sensitive topics related to womanhood, the layers that complicate it, and the societal demands Filipinas face today. Director Antoinette Jadaone&#x27;s body of work speaks largely about these themes, and we&#x27;re honored to be a part of making this story come to life. We strongly believe that many will relate to this tale.”</div><p>&quot;Sunshine&quot; is currently in post-production. </p><p>Last year in her &quot;Magandang Buhay&quot; guesting, Racal shared that she studied gymnastics to preparae for her role.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/12/23/maris-racal-nag-aral-ng-gymnastics-para-sa-isang-role" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maris Racal, nag-aral ng gymnastics para sa isang role</a></div><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RxlZg8c_tpU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Kapamilya actress Maris Racal's upcoming film "Sunshine" tackles the problem of teen pregnancy.</p>

Kapamilya actress Maris Racal's upcoming film "Sunshine" tackles the problem of teen pregnancy.

Maris Racal's new film 'Sunshine' to tackle teen pregnancy | ABS-CBN

Halalan 2025

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Lifestyle

Sports

More

Traffic

Horoscope

Showbiz

Maris Racal's new film 'Sunshine' to tackle teen pregnancy

Maris Racal's new film 'Sunshine' to tackle teen pregnancy

ABS-CBN News

Published Apr 04, 2024 01:34 PM PHT

Read More:

Maris Racal

Sunshine

movie

showbiz news

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.