Barbie Forteza Responds to Maris Racal’s Proposal—Could This Be the Collab of the Year?
MARIS RACAL – A simple Twitter exchange between Barbie Forteza and Maris Racal just sent fans into a frenzy—and it might lead to their next big project together.
Filipina actresses Barbie Forteza and Maris Racal recently sparked excitement online as they expressed interest in collaborating on a new project together. The possibility of a reunion between the two stars has delighted fans, especially after their fun chemistry in past projects.
The buzz started when Barbie took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a local review that drew a comparison between Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps and the Filipino indie film Sunshine. The film stars Maris Racal in the lead role. Along with the post, Barbie expressed her excitement to watch Sunshine, praising it by implication.
Maris Racal responded with heartfelt gratitude, posting several teary-eyed emojis and sharing a screenshot from their joint appearance on Netflix Philippines’ digital show Bida/Bida, which aired last year. Alongside the screenshot, Maris wrote, “Barbie what if… work tayo,” hinting at the idea of working together again. Barbie quickly replied with enthusiasm, quoting the post and writing, “What if… game.” The brief yet meaningful exchange ignited a flurry of positive reactions from fans who are eager to see the two stars reunite on screen.
Currently, Maris is promoting her film Sunshine, which is now on its second week in Philippine theaters. Earlier this year, she also starred in Sosyal Climbers and wrapped up her role in the show Incognito, further showcasing her versatility as an actress.
On the other hand, Barbie Forteza remains busy with multiple projects. She stars in the drama series Beauty Empire alongside Kyline Alcantara and Ruffa Gutierrez. Barbie is also headlining her own movie P77, which is set to premiere in theaters on July 30.
With both stars thriving in their respective careers, fans are hopeful that their playful online exchange will turn into a real collaboration soon—one that could bring another memorable project to Philippine entertainment.
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