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Maris Racal attends Berlin Int’l Film Festival: ‘Truly unforgettable’

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>&quot;Truly unforgettable.&quot;</p><p>These were the words of Maris Racal as she attended her first Berlin International Film Festival.</p><p>The Kapamilya star is currently in Berlinale to represent her movie <em>Sunshine.</em></p><p>&quot;I simply cannot wait for Sunshine’s European premiere. I&#x27;m so happy for us @project8projects @tonetjadaone huhu what a milestone 😭,&quot; she remarked in an Instagram post.</p><p>Fans online were quick to react to Maris&#x27; post.</p><p>&quot;So proud of you, Stella! ❣️&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;Maris you are born to be a superstar 👏,&quot; another fan wrote.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGFtfCQzBl3/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A6019462.8%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In another post, Maris shared the details of the first gown that she donned during the film festival, sharing that it was designed by Jot Losa.</p><p>&quot;Give Maris her flowers. Oh.. nvm (never mind) they’re already hanging around her neck 🙂‍↕️ Love a @jotlosa moment!&quot; she wrote.</p><p>In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, the actress remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.</p><p>&quot;Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers,&quot; she remarked.</p><p>The actress went on: &quot;Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFHw1IlTjRe/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5994149.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="595" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.</p><p>&quot;I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story,&quot; she said.</p><p>Maris added: &quot;I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too.&quot;</p><p><em>Sunshine</em> is competing under the Generation 14plus Competition of Berlinale.</p><p>According to a press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. &quot;Also known as &#x27;coming-of-age,&#x27; the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth.&quot;</p>

<p>Maris Racal is currently in Berlinale to represent her movie '<i>Sunshine.'</i></p>