Bianca Gonzalez Spills Untold Story of Maris Racal’s Humble Beginnings
BIANCA GONZALEZ – Kapamilya TV host Bianca Gonzalez just took a heartwarming trip down memory lane, sharing a touching story about her first encounter with Maris Racal before the fame and spotlight.
Bianca Gonzalez recently had a heartwarming conversation with actress-singer Maris Racal on her podcast Paano Ba ‘To. The episode, which featured an in-depth discussion about Maris’ journey in showbiz, left a lasting impact not just on listeners but also on Bianca herself.
Following their meaningful exchange, Bianca took to Instagram to share a sentimental reflection about the first time she met Maris. “She really is SUNSHINE, mula noon hanggang ngayon,” she wrote, a quote that instantly resonated with fans and quickly went viral online.
Bianca recalled meeting Maris during the “house arrest” phase of Pinoy Big Brother, the period before housemates officially enter the iconic house. At that time, Maris was a shy, unassuming girl who kept mostly to herself—until music came into play. “She was quite shy and her eyes would disappear whenever she’d smile, but when she held her guitar to sing a few lines, she revealed both vulnerability and confidence at the same time, plus an ex factor that eventually, viewers saw as well,” Bianca fondly remembered.
Through the years, Bianca has seen Maris grow into a multi-talented artist. From her beginnings as Irene Tiu, to her roles as Gab Rivera, and now Sunshine in the film of the same name, Maris continues to prove her range and depth as a performer. “It has been a joy to watch her grow and shine these past 11 years, not just as an actress and artist, but as a woman. And watching her on the big screen as Sunshine made me so, so proud. From Irene Tiu to Gab Rivera and now Sunshine… what can this girl NOT do?! It will come as no surprise if Maris wins major acting awards for this film. Napakahusay! Napakatapang,” Bianca expressed.
She also gave special recognition to the film’s director. “Masterfully written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone, Sunshine is a very important and affecting film that I hope a lot of people watch so it sparks necessary conversations.”
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