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Maricel Soriano praises Belle Mariano’s acting prowess: ‘Natural siyang umarte’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Diamond Star Maricel Soriano had nothing but good words and praises for Kapamilya actress Belle Mariano. During the media conference for their highly-anticipated film, <em>Meet, Greet, &amp; Bye</em>, the veteran actress shared how natural the young star is when it comes to acting and showing her emotions in front of the camera.</p><p><em>Meet, Greet, &amp; Bye</em> stars Maricel, Belle, Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, and Juan Karlos. The film is directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia Sampana. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/8/19/belle-mariano-on-first-project-without-donny-pangilinan-may-takot-at-first-1329"><strong>READ: Belle Mariano on first project without Donny Pangilinan: ‘May takot at first’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Maricel plays as the matriarch of the Facundo family while Belle portrays the role of Geri Facundo, the youngest and the only girl out of the four siblings. The film revolves around the family and how they would deal with their mother being stricken with cancer.</p><p>The veteran Kapamilya actress expressed how “genuine” Belle was when they were doing their scenes in the film.</p><p>“Wala siyang kaba–– wala. Hindi ko nakita yun. Ang nakita ko ay yung mga mata niya, ang ganda ganda. At tsaka, talagang natural siyang umarte–– totoo ang arte niya, hindi siya umaarte. Totoo lahat ng pinapakita niya, genuine lahat,” she shared.</p><p>She then advised the young actress to continue giving her best in her future projects as she knows that she will go far in the showbiz industry.</p><p>“That’s why I said ‘anak mahusay ka alam mo ba yun? So ipaghusayin mo pa para mas mahabang panahon pa makita ng mga fans mo na nandito ka sa industriyang ito. Kailangan ka ng industriya,’” she added.</p><p>Meanwhile, Belle recalled the first scene she had with the Diamond Star where she was given acting advice on how to portray the role of Geri effectively–– something that she maintained that she’ll be keeping in her memories. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/8/18/belle-mariano-is-open-to-directing-in-the-future-we-have-to-equip-ourselves-with-the-right-tools-1322"><strong>READ: Belle Mariano is open to directing in the future: ‘We have to equip ourselves with the right tools’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“First scene ko with mama, parang medyo heavy yung scene tapos sabi niya sa akin, binigyan niya ako ng tip. Anak, ibuga mo lahat bago mo ibigay–– mas maramdaman mo. Siguro yun yung isa [sa mga] lessons na mababaon ko,” Belle said.</p><p>“Yun talaga yung mababaon kong lesson dito na bawat buong pag ka tao ko dito sa movie na ito, dapat ako si Geri. I wouldn’t do it without the help of mama,” she continued. </p><p>Belle then admitted that she felt nervous after finding out that she was joining the veteran actress alongside the talented actors in the upcoming film. Despite this, she used it as motivation to improve her craft. </p><p>“More than that, parang mas nagkaroon ako ng lakas ng loob para mas galingan pa kasi talagang sobrang nakaka-inspire siyempre ang galing ng kasama mo bakit hindi mo aayusin?” she explained. </p><p>Meet, Greet, &amp; Bye will be out in cinemas worldwide on November 12.  </p>

<p>Maricel Soriano talks about working with Belle Mariano on the upcoming film, 'Meet, Greet. &amp; Bye.'</p>

Maricel Soriano talks about working with Belle Mariano on the upcoming film, 'Meet, Greet. & Bye.'