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Maris Racal Dons a Modern Terno at the Far East Film Festival 2025
From silhouette to styling, Maris was a vision of Filipina grace at the red carpet event.
Published on Apr 30, 2025
Maris Racal’s highly anticipated film Sunshine made its grand debut at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy. Accompanied by director Antoinette Jadaone, the 26-year-old actress attended the event in celebration of the landmark achievement. Following the screening on April 26, an emotional Maris was seen wiping away tears after watching the finished film for the first time.
“Sorry pero ang ganda ng pelikula. Proud ako sa lahat ng [naging] part ng Sunshine,” she expressed during a post-screening interview.True enough, clips shared by Project 8 Projects captured the audience’s warm reception, erupting into applause as the credits rolled.
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Sartorially, Maris also brought a sense of national pride to the international stage, donning a contemporary Filipiñana by Marc Rancy, as styled by Adrianne Concepcion.
Ahead, get a closer look at the ensemble’s details.
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The Details of Maris Racal's Modern Terno Look at the Far East Film Festival
In an interview with Preview, designer Marc Rancy revealed how he approached the design process with a clear vision: to present Filipino formalwear through a more modern, confident lens.
“And now that Maris, I feel, has come full circle over the past year, I wanted [to have] her in a look that is confident without being loud. Festivals like these are always a good vehicle to take our traditional wear to an international audience—a fusion of traditional wear and modern fashion.”
To interpret this idea, Marc reimagined the terno gown’s silhouette and gave it a sheer, form-fitting finish. The butterfly sleeves—made of mocha-colored, translucent organdy—were reinforced with haircloth to maintain its structure, a nod to the traditional formalwear’s signature elements, albeit infused with a more modern sense of lightness.
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The sketch of Maris Racal's look for the Far East Film Festival 2025. / IMAGE COURTESY OF MARC RANCY.
True to Marc’s personal design philosophy, the look was defined by its fluid draped detailing. A mix of soft tulle and stretch knits sculpted the bodice and hips, accents that contoured her frame and brought a sense of movement to the ensemble. The fabric gathered and cascaded into a floor-length column skirt that moved gracefully with every step.
Complementing the earthy palette of the gown, Maris carried a metallic gold clutch and wore her hair in a fringed, romantic updo. Her soft glam makeup, featuring warm hues and defined eyes, pulled the entire look together.
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Congratulations, Maris!
Pau is Preview’s go-to fashion girl. On most days, you’ll find her with headphones on, coffee in hand, and likely dressed in an oversized blazer and floor-grazing jeans.