Despite their breakup, Rico Blanco still made sure to give credit to his ex-girlfriend Maris Racal in the visualizer of his song “Kisapmata.” The OPM icon released the official visualizer of one of Rivermaya’s well-loved songs on YouTube. In the caption, Rico thanked the people behind the release, including Maris, who served as the music video’s telecaster.
Previously, Rico shared a video of himself at his workstation, playing a short instrumental of Rivermaya’s hit song “Kisapmata” on his laptop. The musician posted the short clip a day before Maris confirmed their split.
According to Maris, the breakup took place a few weeks ago. She described this period as the “loneliest, emptiest weeks I’ve ever experienced in my life.” Maris shared that their relationship was filled with love, laughter, and music. “Rico and I, our universe was so beautiful. It was so full of love, laughter, music, everything,” she said. “In our five years together, we were always on the same page. But I don’t know what happened to me. Maybe I turned to the next page and saw a new perspective in life.”
Maris emphasized that their separation was amicable and called it a “very polite” breakup.
Maris and Rico had been dating for two years before they made their relationship public in 2021. Their relationship quickly became a topic of interest due to their significant age difference. Soon after their announcement, Maris posted a photo of a cake that read, “Age is just a number,” highlighting their 25-year age gap. Rico is now 51 years old, while Maris is 26 years old.
Despite the end of their romantic relationship, Rico’s acknowledgment of Maris in his latest project demonstrates the respect and admiration they continue to have for each other. This gesture has been appreciated by fans, who have expressed their support for both artists during this transitional period.
The release of the visualizer for “Kisapmata” serves as a reminder of the beautiful moments Rico and Maris shared and the creative synergy they had. It also underscores the maturity with which they have handled their breakup, choosing to focus on their individual growth and continued collaboration in their professional lives.