Controversial actress Maricar Reyes, whose claim to fame is because of the infamous sex video with Hayden Kho, is going to star in the July episode of Your Song Presents entitled "Gaano Kita Kamahal?"

After weeks of silence because of the sex video leak, Maricar Reyes surprised the televiewers when she appeared on ASAP last June 21. She later played a guest role in the top-rating teleserye “May Bukas Pa” as a taong grasa. Now, Maricar Reyes is going to star in the July episode of Your Song Presents.

In Gaano Kita Kamahal, Maricar will play the role of a piano teacher who loves with all her heart but failed in the process. Joining her in the cast are Jodi Sta. Maria, Sid Lucero, Boom Labrusca, Bettina Carlos and Quintin Alianza.

Indeed, the sex video scandal opened new doors for Maricar and it became a blessing in disguise with regards to her career, the latest of which is a starring role in “Gaano Kita Kamahal.” And according to reports, the highly coveted role of “Maria Mercedes” is also being offered to her.

Is she the next big star of ABS-CBN? We will find out.