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This is an excerpt from the June 2026 Special Issue. Subscribe to MEGA Digital All-Access to read the full story. There comes a time in an actress’s life where they encounter that one special role that changes the way they see their craft. Whether it be a defining performance, a breakthrough project, or a career-best portrayal, it’s a role that isn’t just remembered for how good it is, but also for its impact beyond the screen. For Maris Racal, whose career has its fair share of scene-stealing and well-received performances, that honor belongs to Sunshine. RELATED: 40 Years of Dawn Zulueta Playing a young gymnast who discovers she’s unexpectedly pregnant, the role required Racal to research the lives of young women who have gone through similar experiences. “While studying the role, I got to really study girls who became pregnant unexpectedly. So it revealed a lot of the complexities that […]
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Rafael Bautista
Rafael Bautista is the Senior Pop Culture Writer of MEGA Asia, with a focus on producing articles and features about local and international entertainment, popular culture, and lifestyle.
Before this role, he spent five years in the youth-oriented magazine NYLON Manila, where he served multiple positions, including Deputy Editor, and created stories, profiles, and content on digital and print geared towards a Gen Z audience. In 2025, he was awarded Jr. Deputy Editor of the Year.
With years of experience in digital media, Rafael has an interest and passion for writing about movies, shows, pop culture, and entertainment, with a particular emphasis on titles, trends, and personalities who are making waves in modern culture or are on the cusp of becoming the next big thing people will talk about.
