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The impressive stints of Maris Racal in ABS-CBN teleseryes

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Shining moments of Maris Racal in ABS-CBN teleseryes through the years

Mary Ann Bardinas

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737818261945Shining-moments-of-Maris-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </div>More than a decade into her showbiz career, Maris Racal has astonishingly managed to become one of the most sought-after, multi-faceted, and brightest stars of her generation. And after taking on a slew of supporting stints in her early years in the entertainment scene, she has started reaping the fruits of her labor as she finally landed her first-ever lead role in a primetime series via “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/incognito" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incognito</a>.”As we look forward to the much-awaited entrance of her character Gabriela “Gab” Rivera in the newest action-drama series of ABS-CBN Studios, let us look back first on Maris’ promising teleserye appearances through the years in this Kapamilya Update feature!<div> </div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F600598639526931&amp;width=500&amp;show_text=true&amp;height=679&amp;appId" width="500" height="679" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div>It was in 2014 when then 16-year-old Mariestella Cañedo Racal set her foot in the industry for the first time via “Pinoy Big Brother All In,” wherein she was dubbed the “Singing Sunshine of Davao del Norte”. She might have fallen short in her bid to become the Big Winner after emerging as the 2nd Big Placer, but she was blessed with a slew of projects when she returned to the outside world.That same year, she made her acting debut via the family drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-2014s-hawak-kamay-14687" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hawak Kamay</a>,” wherein she played the role of Wendy and got to work alongside Piolo Pascual, Iza Calzado, Xyriel Manabat, Zaijian Jaranilla, and Andrea Brillantes.She then got cast as Junalyn in the morning drama series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/11/26/throwback-glam-shots-of-oh-my-g-cast-2015-0322" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oh My G!</a>’ and as Niña in the afternoon soap opera “Ningning,” which both aired in 2015. The following year, she was able to showcase her dramatic chops as she played Jenny in the primetime series “We Will Survive.”In 2017, Maris had the chance to take part in one of the country’s longest-running series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” and was tapped to take on the guest role of Rona Carreon. It was followed by her stint in the afternoon soap opera ‘Hanggang Saan” as Nessa, the love interest of Yves Flores’ character.She then joined the cast of the 2019 family drama “Pamilya Ko,” completely impressing us with her portrayal of the feisty Peachy Mabunga.Three years later, she headlined three digital series in 2022 that showcased more mature versions of her as an individual and as an actress. One of which was “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/htmo2022/articles-videos/abs-cbns-first-youtube-exclusive-daily-series-how-to-move-on-in-30-days-promises-refreshing-plot-cast-and-visuals-17003" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How To Move On In 30 Days</a>,” wherein she amused us as the bubbly and determined vlogger Jen, who went to La Union to move on from her ex-boyfriend and eventually found herself falling in love with the character of seasoned actor Carlo Aquino.Maris apparently had her biggest breakthrough via the romance-crime drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/cantbuymelove/articles-videos/15-signs-irene-falling-for-snoop-in-cant-buy-me-love-22019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can’t Buy Me Love</a>,” through which she was able to further display her versatility as an actress. Her exceptional portrayal of the well-loved character Irene Tiu indeed astonished viewers as she’s able to prove that she can not only do drama and romance but comedy too!And in 2025, she’s making a comeback on primetime via “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/incognito" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incognito</a>,” enticing us with a totally different persona and a sure-fire acting performance as the femme fatale Gab Rivera.Are you excited to see her? Well, you better not miss her highly anticipated entrance by watching the next episodes of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/incognito" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incognito</a>,” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5.

Let’s look back first on Maris Racal’s stellar performances in ABS-CBN teleseryes in this episode of Kapamilya Update.

Let’s look back first on Maris Racal’s stellar performances in ABS-CBN teleseryes in this episode of Kapamilya Update.