Maris Racal, a multi-talented actress and singer, and Anthony Jennings, her co-star in the popular series “Can’t Buy Me Love,” have managed to captivate audiences without following the traditional love team formula in the Philippines. At 26 years old, Racal, with a net worth of approximately $1 million, hopes that their partnership will remind everyone that a love team doesn’t need to be romantically involved to be successful.
Why Did Maris Racal Initially Accept Her Fate of Not Being Part of a Love Team?
During an interview at the finale press conference of “Can’t Buy Me Love,” Maris Racal admitted that she initially accepted the notion that she wouldn’t be part of a love team due to her age. “I thought when I reached 25, ‘I don’t think I will be part of a love team.’ In the Philippines, you must be young and single to be part of a love team. You must be a couple,” she shared. This societal expectation had led her to believe that her path would focus solely on her career without the association of a love team.
How Did Anthony Jennings Change Maris Racal’s Perspective?
The turning point came with the entry of Anthony Jennings into her professional life. Jennings, who is romantically involved with a non-showbiz girlfriend for five years, and Racal, who is in a relationship with singer-songwriter Rico Blanco, proved that love teams can thrive on-screen without any real-life romantic entanglements. “We just did our jobs, it clicked, and people supported it. I hope this starts a culture that being in a love team is okay even if you’re not a couple. You can do other endeavors,” Racal emphasized.
What Makes the Racal-Jennings Love Team Click?
Racal attributes the success of their on-screen partnership to Jennings’ instinctive acting style. “Anthony is very instinctive when he acts. When I watched him do his nuances that aren’t part of the script, I realized it was something I would do. We get each other. Maybe that’s why we worked. The main ingredient is to study the character and script. You don’t need to do all the gymnastics to get the attention. Just focus,” she explained.
How Does Rico Blanco Feel About Maris Racal’s Love Team with Anthony Jennings?
Despite the on-screen chemistry between Racal and Jennings, Racal assured everyone that her real-life partner, Rico Blanco, is unfazed by the success of her love team. “I know Rico. He is unfazed with the comments. He went through so much in show biz,” she said, highlighting Blanco’s support and understanding of her career.
What is the Future of the SnoRene Partnership?
The pairing of Racal and Jennings, known as SnoRene, derived from their characters’ names Snoop and Irene, has garnered significant attention and admiration. They are set to collaborate on another project directed by JP Laxamana, promising more engaging performances for their fans.
Who Else Stars in “Can’t Buy Me Love”?
The show “Can’t Buy Me Love” boasts an impressive cast alongside Racal and Jennings. The ensemble includes Belle Mariano, Donny Pangilinan, Rowell Santiago, Agot Isidro, Kaila Estrada, Albie Casiño, Ruffa Gutierrez, Joao Constancia, and Nova Villa, among others, each contributing to the show’s success.
What Does This Mean for Future Love Teams in Philippine Showbiz?
Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings’ successful partnership could be a significant shift in how love teams are perceived in the Philippine entertainment industry. Their example demonstrates that professional chemistry and dedication to their craft can resonate with audiences, irrespective of their real-life romantic statuses. As Racal hopes, this might encourage a broader acceptance of love teams based on talent and compatibility rather than age or personal relationships.
