Actress Maris Racal has once again found herself at the center of online intrigue—this time over a playful moment with veteran actor Ian Veneracion on the set of their series ‘Incognito’.
On Father’s Day, Racal shared a lighthearted reel on Instagram featuring a behind-the-scenes interaction with Veneracion, who plays the leader of the contractors in the ABS-CBN action drama.
The video quickly gained traction online, with fans and followers reacting to the actor lifting and twirling Racal mid-air, prompting laughter and playful reactions from both.
“Happy Father’s Day, our contractor dad. Thanks for the never-ending missions,” Racal captioned the post, tagging Veneracion.
The reel has since amassed nearly 100,000 likes, with netizens flooding the comments with a mix of amusement and speculation.
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While many viewers praised the chemistry and fun dynamic between the two actors, others speculated about a possible romantic angle—given Racal’s previous relationship with musician Rico Blanco, who is 25 years her senior. Veneracion, likewise, shares a similar age gap with the young actress.
However, not all reactions were lighthearted. One netizen criticized Racal, calling her “naturally flirtatious”—a comment that quickly drew backlash from fans who defended the actress. Supporters were quick to point out that the post was clearly in the spirit of Father’s Day and that Veneracion himself has shared similar moments with other actresses in the past.
Even actress Iza Calzado joined the online fun, commenting, “Spin a win!!! Classic Papa Eeee,” referring to Veneracion’s playful lift.
Despite the buzz, it’s clear that the interaction was just part of the fun atmosphere on set. Both stars continue to work closely on Incognito, and the video has only fueled fan excitement for their onscreen tandem.
As one fan commented, “Legit yung saya ni Maris—mararamdaman mo talaga.”
