Is Maris Racal becoming a threat to Belle Mariano? 

We are asking this because one avid DonBelle fan bashed Rascal for being a good co-actor in Can't Buy Me Love.

A certain fan with the X handle zzie_35 berated Racal and accused her of being swellheaded.

"Nadikit kalang sa DonBelle, umarte ka na ng ganyan! Wait mo matapos ang series, if san ka pulutin. Arte arte mo wala sa lugar. Feeling BIDA yarn. DonBelle is DonBelle after the series. Let's see if kaya mo sabayan yung solid and laki ng Fandom/Fanbase nila. Para kang langaw na nakatuntong sa kalabaw. Nakikisakay ka lang. Gets mo?! Ay Irene Tiu pa bat oh or Maris Racal na?! (You're just sticking close to DonBelle, and now you're acting like that! Wait until the series is over, see where you'll end up. Your attitude is out of place. Acting like you're the lead star. DonBelle is DonBelle after the series. Let's see if you can keep up with their solid and massive fandom/fanbase. You're like a fly perched on a water buffalo. Just hitching a ride. Do you get it?! Oh, is it Irene Tiu or Maris Racal?!)," came the basher's message to the actress. 

Racal's curt reply was "Omg naging thankful lang ako. sorry."

A huge number of netizens defended Racal on social media.

"I mean, people, get off your high horses. Maris has been Maris way before – she's been trending for her witty banters and her roles in The Kangk's Show, Pamilya Ko HCTG, IM and more. The fact that netizens mention her previous projects before Irene Tiu is very evident of her impact as an actress. So, for you to troll her harmless post about being grateful in GENERAL speaks volumes about how consumed you are. The disrespect these fans showed to the creatives, the team, and even co-actors is disgusting. This toxic skinship and their barbaric fans, watch out," said one fan.

"Kasalanan ba ni Maris kung magaling siya? Sa totoo lang kung wala siya dun paniguradong lalangawin yung series. Pinipilit kasi masyado yung loveteam hindi naman bagay (Is it Maris' fault that she is good? To tell you the truth, if Maris wasn't there no one will watch it. They're forcing the loveteam too much, even though it doesn't fit)," exclaimed one fan. 

"FYI, magaling na actress si Maris before til now. Hindi trying hard and sakto lang sa character niya. Palibhasa mas magaling siya umarte ke Belle dito na catatonic lang ang role (FYI, Maris has been a skilled actress from before until now. She's not trying too hard and fits well into her character. Maybe because she's better at acting than Belle, who just plays a catatonic role here)," another fan said. 

Kapamilya Artist Biggest Achievers in 2023

Daniel Padilla was not included in the Top 10 Kapamilya Artist Biggest Achievers in 2023.

The list included Kathryn Bernardo, Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, Anne Curtis, Regine Velasquez, Andrea Brillantes, Sarah Geronimo, Joshua Garcia, Donny Pangilinan-Belle Mariano (DonBelle).

With that, netizens had a field day of bashing the Kapamilya actor.

"Cmula na nang pagbagsak.. Sayang na bata! (It's the start of his fall. What a waste!)," one basher said.

"Patunay na kapag walang Katryn di xa sisikat (It's proof that without Kathryn he will not be famous)," commented another basher.

But for his adoring fans, Padilla is still an achiever.

"O eh ano naman ngayon, sya lang ba sa mga sikat na artista ang di kasali? (So what now, is he the only famous artist who's not included?)," defended one fan. 

For another supporter, "DJP is DJP.. History na po ang ambag niya sa showbiz.. Malayo na ang narating ng kanyang career… At mas malayo pa ang landas na tatahakin niya..Marami na siyang napatunayan ng kanyang kakayahan na tanging siya lang ang nkgawa at mkkgawa katulad ng pinaka-batang nag-Concert sa Araneta na nakapuno at sold-out tickets.Apat na Concerts lahat Sold-Out tickets (His contribution to showbiz is now part of history. His career has come a long way, and the path he'll take is even farther. He has proven his capabilities with remarkable achievements, such as being the youngest to hold a concert at Araneta, filling it to capacity with sold-out tickets. All four concerts with sold-out tickets)." 

Last year, Padilla only made one TV series with Bernardo, 2 Good 2 Be True.