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Recently, a post from Kapamilya actress Maris Racal and Gian Bernardino, the lead vocalist of the band Cup of Joe, became a hot topic after Maris shared a photo of them together that made it look like they were an official couple.

In the photo, the actress is holding a large bouquet of flowers with Gian leaning on her shoulder, captioned simply: “plot twist.”

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A post shared by Maris Racal (@mariesteller)

The post immediately sent social media into a frenzy, with fans speculating if Gian was the actress's new romantic interest.

In a TikTok post, Gian shared a reveal that finally answers all the questions and speculations from netizens.

In the clip shared by Gian, Maris is seen meticulously arranging Gian's hand over the flowers to make the photo look convincing.

“Akin na 'yung kamay mo,” Maris said to Gian in the clip.

“'Yung nakakalalaki naman,” she added, determined to make their prank look convincing.

Gian jokingly wrote, “POV: Ginawa kang pang-clout ng mars mo this Valentine's," adding, "Hirap itago... ng nail art.”

Maris joined the fun in the comments, asking, “Anong tawagan niyo, 'mhie??'”

@gian.pb hirap itago… ng nail art @mariesteller ♬ original sound - Local CapCut Templates

Maris also posted her own behind-the-scenes footage on TikTok, where the duo's playful chemistry was on full display while they pulled off the prank.

“Ang goal is gumawa tayo ng prank,” Maris told Gian. Gian replied in jest, “What if mag-flop 'to? Archive agad!”

“Happy Valentines mhie and dhie,” Maris wrote in the caption.

@missmariestella happy valentines mhie and dhie #fyp ♬ Sino Ang Tanga - Maris Racal

The viral Valentine's “clout” was actually a lead-up to Maris Racal's music video for "Sino Ang Tanga," featuring Gian Bernardino as her on-screen love interest.

Gian Bernardino is a vocalist for the OPM band Cup of Joe, best known for their streaming hits “Estranghero,” “Tingin,” “Multo,” and “Pahina.”