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Maris Racal admits wanting to give up at one point: ‘Is this worth my peace?’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Kapamilya star Maris Racal expressed that she wanted to give up at one point in her career. In a recent vlog of veteran broadcaster Karen Davila, the <em>Sunshine</em> actress got candid about her emotions and shared how she bounced back from the challenges that she faced.</p><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AmEXfTplNgE" title="MARIS RACAL Reveals, “I Wanted To Give Up!” | Karen Davila Ep210" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Maris’s latest film, <em>Sunshine</em>, is set to make its premiere in the country this coming July 23 at all SM Cinemas nationwide. </div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2024/12/6/exclusive-maris-racal-breaks-her-silence-i-am-sorry-1202"><strong>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Maris Racal breaks her silence on cheating controversy: ‘I am sorry’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>When asked by the veteran broadcaster about the instance she felt like giving up in her career, the <em>Incognito</em> actress didn’t disclose the particular incident but hinted that Karen should already have an idea. </p><p>“Yes. Well, I think you know. I really wanted to give up because I was asking myself na para saan ‘to lahat? Is it all worth it? Is this worth my peace?” she shared.</p><p>Despite having the idea of giving up, the Kapamilya actress maintained that it only lasted for two hours and she decided she would continue fighting for her dreams. </p><p>“Pero mga two hours lang yun. Tapos laban lang ganun kasi wala ka naman ibang choice kung hindi labanan lahat ng pagsubok,” she added.</p><p>Maris maintained how much she loves her job so much that she’s willing to do anything just to be able to continue doing it. She then expressed her gratitude towards the people that showed their support no matter what challenges she had to face. </p><p>“I love my dream so much na kahit anong problema kahit anong pag subok, gagawin ko siya. I love my dreams, I love my job, I love everything about this. Kaya parang gagawin ko lahat para matupad yung pangarap na to,” she shared.“At one point I thought I was gonna lose it but here I am. I’m thankful for my supporters, for the production houses that gave me a job, for my directors, and for all of my colleagues who empower me,” she continued. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/7/2/maris-racal-s-sunshine-wins-2-awards-at-austin-film-fest-1153"><strong>READ: Maris Racal&#x27;s &#x27;Sunshine&#x27; wins 2 awards at Austin film fest</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>When asked if she’s single, Maris confidently said yes and shared how much she learned from her past relationships that she’ll keep to herself. For her, she will continue being single but isn’t closing the doors if fate leads her to someone.</p><p>“They may be painful but nilalagay ko na siya sa moral compass ko so that wherever I go I know what to do… I feel like I need to give myself some space to grow and really process everything… That’s what I’m saying now but I don’t know about tomorrow,” she said. </p><p>2025 has been a busy year for Maris as she stars in the hit show <em>Incognito</em> where she plays the role of Gab Rivera. Her film, <em>Sunshine</em>, has been making it big as well in the international scene–– winning several awards and earning praise for her acting prowess. </p>

<p>There was one point in Maris Racal's career where she wanted to give up but decided she would bounce back from it instead.</p>

There was one point in Maris Racal's career where she wanted to give up but decided she would bounce back from it instead.