Maris Racal stirred online buzz after posting photos with Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino—now revealed to be part of a publicity stunt for her new music video, “Sino ang Tanga.”
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The Kapamilya singer-actress initially got fans talking when she shared cozy selfies of the two on Instagram, where she was seen holding a bouquet of flowers. Accompanied by the brief yet intriguing caption, “Plot twist,” the post quickly sparked speculation among netizens.
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At the time, Maris did not offer further details, prompting fans to come up with their own theories. Some guessed the two were collaborating on a project, while others were surprised by the unexpected pairing. The post soon racked up thousands of likes and comments.
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Maris also fueled the buzz by posting a TikTok video with Gian, where they joined the “Big Guy” trend. Captioned “Love month #fyp,” the video gained more than 90,000 views within just four hours.
Observant fans even noted that the background in their photos and video appeared similar to the set of G on Top, the podcast hosted by Gian, further adding to the speculation.
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