Maris Racal admits wanting to give up before; says she has regrets over 'past relationships'

• Maris Racal recently gave fans an intímate glimpse into her personal journey
• Earlier, Maris was interviewed by famous broadcast journalist Karen Davila
• During their interview, Karen asked Maris personal questions about her life
• Needless to say, many were in awe of Maris' raw and genuine personality

Maris Racal, a well-known Kapamilya actress and singer, recently gave fans an intímate glimpse into her personal journey during a heartfelt interview with broadcast journalist Karen Davila.

The interview, which premiered on Karen's official YouTube channel on Thursday, July 3, spanned 32 minutes and touched on the Kapamilya actress' life, her rise in the local entertainment industry, and her latest sports drama film with director Antoinette Jadaone titled Sunshine.

During the conversation, Karen asked Maris a striking question: "Was there a point that you ever wanted to give up?" to which Maris responded with a short laugh, "Yes. Well, I think you know."

She then opened up about the internal battles she faced, revealing, "Yes, I really wanted to give up because I was asking myself, 'Para saan 'to lahat?' 'Is this worth it?' 'Is this worth my peace?' pero mga 2 hours lang yun. Tas laban ulit ako, ganun, kasi wala ka naman ibang choice kundi labanan ang mga pagsubok." Her candid admission of self-doubt followed by determination resonated with many of Karen's viewers, especially her fans who admired her strength in pushing through.

In another part of the interview, Karen asked, "Do you have any regrets about past relationships?" to which Maris quickly replied, "Yes, that's an easy yes for me." Later on, she surprised many when she confirmed that she is currently single and embracing it with open arms. "Yes, I feel like... I need to give myself some space to grow and to process everything," she shared to the public.

Netizens were quick to praise Maris for her honesty, emotional maturity, and willingness to share such vulnerable moments, making the interview one of her most relatable appearances to date.

Watch the video below:

Maris Racal is a multifaceted Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, and entrepreneur. She rose to national prominence in 2014 as the runner-up on Pinoy Big Brother: All In, earning the endearing title 'Singing Sunshine of Davao.' Following her stint on reality TV, Maris signed with Star Magic and launched a flourishing career in both acting and music. She has since starred in acclaimed TV dramas, including her most iconic role as Irene Tiu in the romance series Can't Buy Me Love. Aside from showbiz, Maris also had entrepreneurial ventures like launching a coffee shop, Stream of Consciousness (SOC), in La Union, which has since gone viral on social media.

As previously reported by KAMI, Maris Racal just turned heads online after debuting a striking new look. Earlier, on Instagram, Maris shared a series of candid photos of her look. In the photos, Maris sported an edgy copper-toned pixie cut for the year, one that earned praise. However, what touched her fans was her witty caption on the viral post.

Meanwhile, Maris Racal praised Filipino women for their strength, especially those thriving in male-dominated environments, saying, "Sobrang nagkaroon ng matinding respeto sa kanila." She shared that working on Incognito, her first action series, required major adjustments compared to her past roles in TV dramas and in rom-com materials.

Source: KAMI.com.gh