"Fashion Meets Action"—Maris Racal Takes on a Fab and Fierce Role in 'Incognito' | ABS-CBN
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"Fashion Meets Action"—Maris Racal Takes on a Fab and Fierce Role in 'Incognito'
"Fashion Meets Action"—Maris Racal Takes on a Fab and Fierce Role in 'Incognito'
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Published Jan 23, 2025 06:10 PM PHT
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Updated Jan 24, 2025 06:22 PM PHT
Maris Racal | Photography by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto for Brands
Maris Racal | Photography by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto for BrandsIncognito, the latest action-drama series from ABS-CBN, prides itself in a stellar cast that includes the multifaceted Maris Racal.
Incognito, the latest action-drama series from ABS-CBN, prides itself in a stellar cast that includes the multifaceted Maris Racal.
Taking on a role unlike any she has ever played, Maris couldn’t hide her excitement when talking about this project that challenges her even in the littlest yet significant nuances.
Taking on a role unlike any she has ever played, Maris couldn’t hide her excitement when talking about this project that challenges her even in the littlest yet significant nuances.
Maris plays Gabriela Rivera, a multilingual spy and master of disguise—a character as stylish as she is formidable. “Her name alone is intriguing… She infiltrates groups,” Maris told Metro.Style. It’s such an exciting role that motivates her to push beyond her comfort zone and play up her charm and wit to fit Gab perfectly.
Maris plays Gabriela Rivera, a multilingual spy and master of disguise—a character as stylish as she is formidable. “Her name alone is intriguing… She infiltrates groups,” Maris told Metro.Style. It’s such an exciting role that motivates her to push beyond her comfort zone and play up her charm and wit to fit Gab perfectly.
On Maris: Undergarment and skirt by H&M, trench coat by ASOS
On Maris: Undergarment and skirt by H&M, trench coat by ASOSGabriela’s character showcases strength and sophistication, blending espionage with high fashion. “It’s like fashion meets action,” Maris mused.
Gabriela’s character showcases strength and sophistication, blending espionage with high fashion. “It’s like fashion meets action,” Maris mused.
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As an artist with an eye for style, Maris was glad to have had the chance to incorporate her own spin into Gab. She shared, “I kind of styled myself. I got to style myself and decide what my hair was going to be like. My makeup, my clothes, everything. I did my own makeup in Italy, and even gave some input on styling.”
As an artist with an eye for style, Maris was glad to have had the chance to incorporate her own spin into Gab. She shared, “I kind of styled myself. I got to style myself and decide what my hair was going to be like. My makeup, my clothes, everything. I did my own makeup in Italy, and even gave some input on styling.”
Due to prior commitments, Maris joined the cast of Incognito later than her castmates, so she had to hit the ground running and made sure to deliver every step of the way.
Due to prior commitments, Maris joined the cast of Incognito later than her castmates, so she had to hit the ground running and made sure to deliver every step of the way.
“I trained on my own [to catch up],” Maris said. The training for the cast included Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, a form of Filipino martial arts, knife and sword fighting, and tactical combat. Maris also performed a three-minute action sequence in stilettos—a feat she considers one of the most challenging moments of her career.
“I trained on my own [to catch up],” Maris said. The training for the cast included Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, a form of Filipino martial arts, knife and sword fighting, and tactical combat. Maris also performed a three-minute action sequence in stilettos—a feat she considers one of the most challenging moments of her career.
“I ran through the streets of Matera, Italy, wearing 4-inch heels,” she said of the grueling but rewarding experience filming Incognito, which has director Lester Pimentel Ong at the helm.
“I ran through the streets of Matera, Italy, wearing 4-inch heels,” she said of the grueling but rewarding experience filming Incognito, which has director Lester Pimentel Ong at the helm.
Despite the over-the-top plot, Maris believes their series can resonate with audiences because of its relatability. According to her, it’s realistic in the sense that it reflects what’s happening in the world—crime, oppression, and the fight for justice.
Despite the over-the-top plot, Maris believes their series can resonate with audiences because of its relatability. According to her, it’s realistic in the sense that it reflects what’s happening in the world—crime, oppression, and the fight for justice.
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On Maris Racal: Outfit by H&M | On Kaila Estrada: Outfit by Inigo
On Maris Racal: Outfit by H&M | On Kaila Estrada: Outfit by InigoThe show’s narrative, which juxtaposes good overcoming evil, offers hope while highlighting human resilience.
The show’s narrative, which juxtaposes good overcoming evil, offers hope while highlighting human resilience.
Filming abroad in Matera, Italy was a one-for-the-books experience for Maris. She loved talking and working with the Italians. She said, “They're so relaxed and very hospitable. They're so warm and gentle with the tourists. Especially, ’yung nagka-work na kami, the Italian production and the Filipino production, super nag-jive lang ’yung personalities namin. Kasi, Filipinos, ’yung characteristics natin, very close sa Italians.”
Filming abroad in Matera, Italy was a one-for-the-books experience for Maris. She loved talking and working with the Italians. She said, “They're so relaxed and very hospitable. They're so warm and gentle with the tourists. Especially, ’yung nagka-work na kami, the Italian production and the Filipino production, super nag-jive lang ’yung personalities namin. Kasi, Filipinos, ’yung characteristics natin, very close sa Italians.”
ABS-CBN Studios, Star Creatives, and Studio 360 produced Incognito, which also stars Richard Gutierrez, Ian Veneracion, Anthony Jennings, Kaila Estrada, Baron Geisler, and Daniel Padilla. It had a strong debut, topping the top 10 list of TV shows on Netflix Philippines shortly after it was released on the streaming platform last January 17.
ABS-CBN Studios, Star Creatives, and Studio 360 produced Incognito, which also stars Richard Gutierrez, Ian Veneracion, Anthony Jennings, Kaila Estrada, Baron Geisler, and Daniel Padilla. It had a strong debut, topping the top 10 list of TV shows on Netflix Philippines shortly after it was released on the streaming platform last January 17.
Incognito cast members Maris Racal (as Gab Rivera), Anthony Jennings (as Tomas Guerrero), and Kaila Estrada (as Max Alvero)
Incognito cast members Maris Racal (as Gab Rivera), Anthony Jennings (as Tomas Guerrero), and Kaila Estrada (as Max Alvero)From immersing herself in Italian culture to forming bonds with her castmates in their other filming locations, Maris described her Incognito journey so far as life-changing and career-defining.
From immersing herself in Italian culture to forming bonds with her castmates in their other filming locations, Maris described her Incognito journey so far as life-changing and career-defining.
She looks forward to more and more people following the series which has placed her in an adventurous role, teaching her to embrace challenges and do things that scare her. With Incognito, while Maris Racal elevates her craft, she also inspires people to face their fears and ultimately rise above challenges.
She looks forward to more and more people following the series which has placed her in an adventurous role, teaching her to embrace challenges and do things that scare her. With Incognito, while Maris Racal elevates her craft, she also inspires people to face their fears and ultimately rise above challenges.
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Incognito is now available for streaming on Netflix and iWantTFC. Catch new episodes from Monday to Friday at 8:45 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, Jeepney TV, and TV5.
Photography by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto for Brands
Photography by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto for Brands
Metro Head: Christina N. Lopez
Metro Head: Christina N. Lopez
Editor-in-chief: Geolette Esguerra
Editor-in-chief: Geolette Esguerra
Sittings editors: Grace Libero-Cruz and Randz Manucom
Sittings editors: Grace Libero-Cruz and Randz Manucom
Fashion associate: Carla Buyo
Fashion associate: Carla Buyo
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Creative direction by Chookie Cruz
Creative direction by Chookie Cruz
Styling by Adrianne Concepcion with Via Abarra and Cent Bermas
Styling by Adrianne Concepcion with Via Abarra and Cent Bermas
Makeup by Jay Salcedo
Makeup by Jay Salcedo
Hairstyling by Gelo Cibrian
Hairstyling by Gelo Cibrian
Videographer: Pat Buenaobra
Videographer: Pat Buenaobra
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Interviewers: Ryan Christopher Claveria and Leigh Sofia Lazo
Interviewers: Ryan Christopher Claveria and Leigh Sofia Lazo
Shoot assistant: Princes del Corro
Shoot assistant: Princes del Corro
Shoot coordination: Noella Fonbuena and Red Dimaandal
Shoot coordination: Noella Fonbuena and Red Dimaandal
Shot on location at Ascott Bonifacio Global City
Shot on location at Ascott Bonifacio Global City
Special thanks to Star Creatives
Special thanks to Star Creatives
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