Actress Maris Racal admitted that she has been “marupok” in her younger days, which is why she can relate to the film “Marupok A+” currently showing exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas.
In a recent media conference for “Marupok A+,” Maris shared, “Especially nu’ng early 20s ko, grabe ‘yung karupukan ko talaga, as in. Deep breaths, ganu’n. ‘Yung pamilya ko, deep breaths, ‘yung mga kaibigan ko. I think lahat naman, dinaanan ‘yun. Dadaan tayo sa karupukan at d’yan tayo natututo.”
But instead of wallowing in her heartbreak, Maris said she turned pathos into art.
“Pinagkakitaan ko ‘yung mga ginawa sa ‘kin, kasi hello, kailangan ko ng pera. It’s me taking my power back. Sinaktan mo ako, I’m gonna write a song about you.
“Ang importante, what you do after being brokenhearted is maging marupok pa rin. Hahahahaha!” Maris said with a laugh.
“Marupok A+” is directed by Quark Henares and produced by Anima Studios and First Cut Lab.
With Maris in the cast are EJ Jallorina, Chai Fonacier, Gabby Padilla, and Royce Cabrera, with a special participation by Cristine Reyes.
The story of “Marupok A+” is about catfishing and predators who use fake identities on online dating apps. Maris plays the predator Beanie/Theo, who preys on Janzen (EJ) with the help of Dennis (Royce). (Reggee Bonoan)
