(From left) Barbie Forteza, Maris Racal. Image: Instagram/@barbaraforteza, Instagram/@mariestellar
Fans of Maris Racal and Barbie Forteza were delighted as they exchanged pleasantries on social media and expressed their excitement about possibly working together on a project.
Racal and Forteza said this in response to film and TV series updates page @phtvandfilmupd on Twitter, after the latter expressed its desire to see the actress joining forces in the future.
“If you could pair two Filipino actors together for a film or series, who would they be?” the tweet read.
If you could pair two Filipino actors together for a film or series, who would they be?
— Philippine TV & Film Updates (@phtvandfilmupd) May 21, 2023
The page then responded to its question with a thread of imagined celebrity pairs, where the actresses were also included.
Also included in the dream pairings were Charo Santos and John Arcilla, Maja Salvador and Glaiza De Castro, Dennis Trillo and Romnick Sarmenta, and Angel Aquino and Iza Calzado, among many others.
barbie forteza & maris racal pic.twitter.com/pNHgAOIpUa
— Philippine TV & Film Updates (@phtvandfilmupd) May 21, 2023
In response, Racal appeared to be excited about the possibility, as she quoted @phtvandfilmupd’s tweet while saying, “Sobrang game if ever (I’m really game to do this if ever).”
sobrang game if ever 🥹 https://t.co/SSdCiHJCOa
— Maris Racal (@MissMarisRacal) May 22, 2023
Forteza is open to the chance of working with the “Pinoy Big Brother” alum as well. “Game,” she said, as she accompanied her tweet with wink and “okay” emojis.
Game! 😉👌🏻 https://t.co/UIsX7x6LTu
— Barbie Forteza (@dealwithBARBIE) May 22, 2023
The actresses’ fans expressed their excitement about seeing them together onscreen, with others praising their acting skills and sense of humor. Some hoped that they would star in a girls’ love (GL) project in the future.
Riot sa comedy to if ever ahahaha https://t.co/4jRr73FbuN
— Jhana 🔥🌟 (@jhana_cee) May 23, 2023
as girlfriends 🤭 https://t.co/YOujK1x9pV
— n’icole | christine daae’s wife fr 🥀 (@gretsonfp) May 22, 2023
Since @dealwithBARBIE and @MissMarisRacal are game for this, I got a good plot for a horror/thriller and dark comedy final girl movie/series. Ala Scream Queen, Wrong Turn, Blair Witch Project and Spirit Warrior type.
Barbie and Maris will star as Angela and Divina, bff who are https://t.co/XLMvlwioLJ
— BLANKIE | Legal Drug (@blank_staring) May 22, 2023
I see the vision!!! THE VISION IS VISIONING!!! https://t.co/pC9eSExrmj
— Zee (@exofb04_) May 22, 2023
kakaibang barbie and maris please! light pero super deep ng story at mabigat sa loob. siguro two struggling adults. (work, relationship, and mental health). mala My mister kdrama ang atake! no love interest pwede? hehe 😉 https://t.co/1yhHvK81rZ
— tere (@esangkusang) May 22, 2023
Racal is a homegrown talent of ABS-CBN who made a name for herself as a singer-actress. She is best known for her roles in “Here Comes The Groom,” “Pamilya Ko,” “How to Move On in 30 Days,” and “Boyette: Not a Girl Yet,” among others.
Meanwhile, Forteza gained widespread popularity after starring as Klay Infantes in the historical fantasy “Maria Clara at Ibarra.” She also appeared in the “Mano Po Legacy” teleserye series, “Meant to Be,” and “Heartful Cafe.” She is a homegrown talent of GMA. EDV