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Maricel is all praises for Jodi: “Super galing na galing ako”

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Carmellie Ocampo

In an interview with <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">PUSH</a>, Maricel Soriano opened up about her experience working alongside Jodi Sta. Maria in their latest project, “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/lavenderfields" target="_blank">Lavender Fields</a>.” Maricel was effusive in her praise for Jodi, expressing deep admiration for her talent and humility. &quot;Super galing na galing ako kay Jodi. Ang husay husay nung bata at napaka-down to earth, na walang kayabang-yabang, walang ka-ere ere sa katawan.&quot; Maricel said, highlighting Jodi&#x27;s exceptional acting skills and her down-to-earth nature. She noted that despite Jodi&#x27;s success, she remains grounded.Maricel was particularly impressed by Jodi&#x27;s performance in action scenes. She recounted how she once saw Jodi using a chako during filming, a moment that filled her with concern. Maricel admitted feeling a maternal instinct toward Jodi and felt protective while watching her intense scenes.<div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gPkDMyGbIIg" title="Maricel Soriano on working with Jodi Sta. Maria, Edu Manzano | PUSH TV" width="1349"></iframe></div>When discussing her relationship with Edu Manzano, Maricel shared that they have been friends for a long time. Although their paths as couple eventually diverged, Maricel emphasized that there is no animosity between them. They have maintained a cordial and professional relationship, and their time on set together is always filled with happiness and mutual respect.Maricel also touched on one of the challenges of acting—letting go of intense emotions after a scene, especially when playing a character filled with anger. She admitted that it can be difficult to release those feelings once the cameras stop rolling, underscoring the emotional demands of her craft.Watch “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/lavenderfields" target="_blank">Lavender Fields</a>” weeknights at 9:30 PM on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kapamilya-channel-12340" target="_blank">Kapamilya Channel</a>, A2Z, TV5, TFC, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/abscbnentertainment" target="_blank">Kapamilya Online Live</a> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/abscbnentertainment" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel</a> and <a href="https://fb.com/abscbnnetwork" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.