Jodi Sta. Maria

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Garcia and the surname or paternal family name is Santamaria.
Jodi Sta. Maria
Sta. Maria in 2016
Born
Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria

(1982-06-16) June 16, 1982 (age 42)
Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActress
Years active1998–present
Agents
Spouse(s)
Panfilo P. Lacson, Jr.
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(m. 2005; ann. 2024)​
Children1

Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria (born June 16, 1982), better known by her screen name Jodi Sta. Maria, is a Filipino actress. Dubbed as the country's 'Silent Superstar',[1] she is notable for her versatility in comedy, horror, and drama across independent film, blockbusters and television.[2] She has been nominated for a FAMAS Award and two Gawad Urian Awards. In 2014, she won the "Favorite Foreign Actress" trophy at the Vietnam Green Star Awards.[3] In 2016, she was nominated for "Best Performance by an Actress" at the 44th International Emmy Awards for her role as Amor Powers in Pangako sa 'Yo.[4] In 2022, Sta. Maria won Best Drama Actress at the Golden Laurel Batangas Province Media Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.[5][6]

Personal life

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Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria is the youngest child. She and her brother were raised by their single mother, Mercedita.[7] She attended the Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy and was an honor student.[8] In school, Sta. Maria was active in her school's extra-curricular activities, particularly the volleyball varsity team and the debating team.[8]

Sta. Maria was married to Panfilo "Pampi" Lacson Jr., the son of former Senator Panfilo Lacson, from whom she is now separated.[9] The two met during a taping of Tabing Ilog[10] and married on Easter Sunday 2005 in Las Vegas.[7] The two separated in March 2011 and thereafter Sta. Maria filed a petition for the declaration of nullity of marriage with the Regional Trial Court on grounds of psychological incapacity. The court declared their marriage "null and void" in 2014 but that decision was junked by the Court of Appeals in 2016 and affirmed in 2017.[11] Their marriage was annulled in 2024.[12]

Sta. Maria and Lacson have a son born in 2005 named Panfilo "Thirdy" Lacson III. In a 2016 interview, Sta. Maria revealed that she was greatly affected by her separation from Lacson, which resulted in alcoholism and drug use. She quit smoking, alcohol, and drugs after the intervention of actress Coney Reyes and became a Born again Christian. The success of her TV series Be Careful with My Heart in 2012 also helped her recover from her addictions.[13]

Sta. Maria attended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas and studied Medical Biology as her prerequisite to studying Medicine.[14] She left college after a year due to the sudden success of her series Be Careful With My Heart, which was extended from its intended run of 3 months to 2 and 1/2 years.[15] She completed her degree in Psychology at Southville International School and Colleges in 2020. She was a Dean's Lister during her final semester in 2019.[16]

She has been a WHO Ambassador since 2011.[citation needed]

Career

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A talent scout approached Sta. Maria and her friends to audition for commercials while at a fast-food chain. After numerous auditions and no offers, they gave up. The talent scout approached Sta. María once again and encouraged her to audition for Star Magic. At 15, she was the youngest in their batch.

After starring and appearing in teen-oriented shows and movies such as Gimik, Flames, and Jologs, Sta. Maria landed a role in Tabing Ilog as the sassy tomboyish Georgina.[17] The show was successful and ran for almost five years. She also became a host of Star Circle Quest alongside Luis Manzano.

She was cast in the original version of Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000) as Lia Buenavista, and starred in the 2015 remake as Amor Powers.[18]

After playing teen roles, she played villainous characters in primetime shows such as Walang Kapalit and Kampanerang Kuba. She transitioned to star in numerous independent films, which have been screened internationally. She has since received 3 Gawad Urian Award nominations.

Sta. Maria (Labyu with an Accent) float

In 2010, she starred in Noah alongside Piolo Pascual, who has called her a 'thinking actress'. In 2011, she played Sophia in the critically acclaimed 100 Days to Heaven. In 2012, Sta. Maria had a special participation as in the daytime drama series Mundo Man ay Magunaw until she top-billed the sleeper hit Be Careful with My Heart as Maya dela Rosa along with Richard Yap who played her love interest, Richard Lim. The show became a success, spawning albums, worldwide tours, and concerts.

Her portrayal as Amor Powers in the 2015 remake of Pangako Sa ‘Yo earned her an International Emmy Award for Best Actress nomination. Since then, she has starred in the daytime drama Sana Dalawa ang Puso and the primetime series, Sino ang May Sala?’’

In 2020, she starred in the hit show Ang sa Iyo ay Akin. Her portrayal of antagonist-protagonist Marissa Pineda won her numerous awards for her portrayal of antagonist-protagonist Marissa Pineda.

In 2022, she starred in the Philippine adaptation of Doctor Foster, The Broken Marriage Vow. The series was constantly trending on social media for her performance. She won the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Actress.

On September 8, 2022, ABS-CBN announced that Sta. Maria star in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry Labyu with an Accent. She has vocalized that her manager told her she was going to do the movie only weeks before shooting - without her approval.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Patrick's girl Cameo
2000 Anak Bernadette
2001 Sugatang Puso Kyla
Bagong Buwan Dolor
2002 Jologs Faith
2003 Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Guia
2006 You Are The One Charry Malasmas
2007 Maling Akala Teta
2008 Sisa Sisa
2010 Chassis
Noy Herself Cameo [19]
Cinco Elisa Segment: "Second: Paa"
Third World Happy Aylinn
My Amnesia Girl Flight Attendant
2012 Migrante
2013 Aparisyon Lourdes
2014 Maria Leonora Teresa Stella De Castro
2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Mel
2016 The Achy Breaky Hearts Chinggay Villanueva [20][21]
2017 Dear Other Self Rebecca "Becky" Macadaeg
2019 Second Coming Bea
Man and Wife Luisa
Clarita Clarita Villanueva
2022 Labyu with an Accent Trisha
TBA Untold [22]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1998 Wansapanataym: Slow Down, Angels Crossing
1999 Gimik Gretchen Extended Role
Tabing Ilog Georgina ”George” Fuentabella Main Role [17]
2000 Marinella Young Guada Special participation
2000–02 Pangako Sa 'Yo Lia Buenavista Support Role [23]
2001 Wansapanataym: Iskul Brats Sosy Suzy
2003 Darating ang Umaga Nicole del Fuego Support Role
Wansapanataym: Kotso Biskotso [citation needed]
2005 Kampanerang Kuba Veronica Saavedra de Vera / Agatha Support Role / Antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya Donna Lee Episode: "Mariposang Dagat" [24]
2006 Mila Episode: "Piso" [25]
Komiks Presents: Valentina Valentina Protagonist / Anti-Hero
2007 Walang Kapalit Cynthia Bermudez-Borromeo Support Role / Antagonist
2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Marilyn Alegro Special Participation
Maalaala Mo Kaya Inday Episode: "Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu" [26]
Palos Carmela Canavarro Support Role / Antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya Anna Episode: "Bracelet"
Credited as "Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson" 		[27]
Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara Ruth Martinez Main Role / Antagonist
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marilyn Episode: "Medal of Valor" [28]
Tayong Dalawa Angela Dominguez Recurred Role
Your Song: Gaano Kita Kamahal Carmela Support Role / Anti-Hero
Maalaala Mo Kaya Aimee Episode: "Reseta" [29]
2010 Dolly Episode: "Saranggola" [30]
Tanging Yaman Marina Dimaguiba Support Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya Kris Aquino Episode: "Makinilya" [31]
2010–11 Noah Ruth de Leon-Perez Support Role / Protagonist [32][33]
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Debbie Episode: "Kwintas" [34]
100 Days to Heaven Sophia Delgado / Tricia Manalastas Main Role / Protagonist
2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Young Olivia San Juan-La Peña Special Participation / Protagonist
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mila Episode: "Kamao" [35]
2012–14 Be Careful with My Heart Maya dela Rosa-Lim Main Role / Protagonist [36][37]
2015–16 Pangako Sa 'Yo Amor De Jesus-Powers/ Amor De Jesus-Buenavista [38][23]
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marie Episode: "Gatas"
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Elisabeth "Lisa" Laureano-Tabayoyong / Elisabeth "Lisa" Tan-Tabayoyong and Ramona "Mona" Bulalayao-Co / Ramona "Mona" Tan-Co Main Role (Dual Role) [39]
2019 Sino ang May Sala? Filipina "Fina" Capuyan-Baniaga Main Role / Protagonist [40]
2020 My Single Lady Chona San Miguel Main Role
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Marissa Pineda Main Role / Anti-hero
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Dra. Jill Victorino Main Role / Protagonist
2023 Unbreak My Heart Rosanna Marie "Rose" Jacinto-Zhang
2024–2025 Lavender Fields Lavender Fields / Jasmine Flores

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2004 Star Circle Quest PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Host
(with Luis Manzano) 		Won
— Face of the Night Won
2005 Star Circle Quest Best Talent Search Program Host
(with Luis Manzano) 		Won
2007 You Are the One PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
Walang Kapalit PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Nominated
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Maling Akala" Golden Screen TV Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) Nominated
Sisa Cinemanila International Film Festival Digital Lokal-Best Actress Won
2009 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) Nominated
2010 Third World Happy Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Won
2011 Chassis 9th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Actress Won
35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actress Nominated
2012 100 Days to Heaven USTv Student's Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Daily Local Soap Opera Won
2013 Migrante PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated
FAMAS Awards Best Actress Nominated
Aparisyon 37th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actress Nominated
Be Careful With My Heart PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Nominated
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Loveteam on Television
(with Richard Yap) 		Won [41]
Anak Makabata Award Iconic Seal Won [42]
2014 Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Best Television Actress Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Loveteam on Television
(with Richard Yap) 		Won
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Kapamilya TV Character Won
Face of The Year Awards Best Foreign Actress Won [36][37]
2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress Nominated [43]
Pangako Sa 'Yo TV series Craze Awards Leading Lady of The Year Won
GIC Innovation Awards for Television Most Innovative Actress Won [44]
PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Nominated [45]
2016 Anak Makabata Award Iconic Seal Won [46]
14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Performance by an Actress (TV Series) Won
24th KBP Golden Dove Awards Best TV Actress in a Drama Program Won
International Emmy Awards International Emmy Award for Best Actress Nominated [47]
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baby for Sale 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominated
2018 Dear Other Self 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
Sana Dalawa ang Puso 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Nominated
2019 Sino ang Maysala? 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [48]
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Won [6]

References

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