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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Garcia and the surname or paternal family name is Sta. Maria.

Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry.

Jodi Sta. Maria
Jodi Sta. Maria in 2016
Born
Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria

(1982-06-16) June 16, 1982 (age 42)
Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesJodi Sta. Maria-Lacson
Years active1998–present
Agent(s)Star Magic (1998–2018; 2022–present)
B617 (2018–present)
Spouse(s)
Panfilo P. Lacson, Jr.
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(m. 2005⁠–⁠2010)​
ChildrenPanfilo S. Lacson III

She is best known for her role as Doc Jill in the 2022 drama series The Broken Marriage Vow were she popularized the tagline "Papunta Palang Tayo sa Exciting Part" and become hit online.

[1] In 2014, she bagged the "Favorite Foreign Actress" trophy at the Vietnam Green Star Awards.[2] 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.[3] In 2022, Sta. Maria won "Best Drama Actress" at the Golden Laurel Batangas Province Media Awards.[4]

Personal life

Sta. Maria is the youngest child. She and her brother were raised by their single mother, Mercedita.[5] She attended the Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy and was an honor student.[6] In school, Sta. Maria was active in her school's extra-curricular activities, particularly the volleyball varsity team and the debating team.[6]

Sta. Maria was married to Panfilo "Pampi" Lacson Jr., the son of Senator Panfilo Lacson, from whom she is now separated.[7] The two met during a taping of Tabing Ilog[8] and married on Easter Sunday 2005 in Las Vegas.[5] 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.[9]

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.[10]

Sta. Maria attended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas and studied Medical Biology as her prerequisite to studying Medicine.[11] 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.[12] Sta. Maria finished her degree in Psychology at Southville International School and Colleges in 2020. She was a Dean's Lister during her last semester in 2019.[13]

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

Career

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. A few weeks later, the talent scout approached Sta. María once again and encouraged her to audition for Star Magic. At 15, she was one of 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.[14] The show was successful and ran for almost five years. She also became a host of Star Circle Quest alongside Luis Manzano.

She starred in the original version of Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000) as Lia Buenavista as well as the 2015 remake, cast as Amor Powers, who was originally played by Eula Valdez.[15]

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 2 Gawad Urian Award nominations.

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, Jodi had a special participation as in the daytime drama series Mundo Man ay Magunaw until she rose up when 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 worldwide, 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, the second Filipina actress to earn such a distinction. Since then, she has starred in drama series, such as daytime drama Sana Dalawa ang Puso, and primetime series, Sino ang May Sala? and Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.

In 2022, she stars in the Philippine adaptation of Doctor Foster, The Broken Marriage Vow. On September 8, 2020, ABS-CBN announced that Sta. Maria will be one of the official cast for the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry Labyu with an Accent , and she will be paired by Coco Martin.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Gimik Gretchen
1999 Tabing Ilog Georgina ”George” Fuentabella [14]
2000–02 Pangako Sa 'Yo Lia Buenavista [16]
2003 Darating ang Umaga Nicole del Fuego
2003 Wansapanataym: Kotso Biskotso [citation needed]
2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Veronica Saavedra de Vera / Agatha Antagonist
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya Donna Lee Episode: "Mariposang Dagat" [17]
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mila Episode: "Piso" [18]
2006 Komiks Presents: Valentina Valentina Antagonist
2007 Walang Kapalit Cynthia Bermudez-Borromeo Antagonist
2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Marilyn Alegro Special Participation
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Inday Episode: "Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu" [19]
2008 Palos Carmela Canavarro Antagonist
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Anna Episode: "Bracelet"
Credited as "Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson" 		[20]
2008 Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara Ruth Martinez
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marilyn Episode: "Medal of Valor" [21]
2009 Tayong Dalawa Angela Dominguez
2009 Your Song: Gaano Kita Kamahal Carmela
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Aimee Episode: "Reseta" [22]
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Dolly Episode: "Saranggola" [23]
2010 Tanging Yaman Marina Dimaguiba
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Kris Aquino Episode: "Makinilya" [24]
2010–11 Noah Ruth de Leon-Perez [25][26]
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Debbie Episode: "Kwintas" [27]
2011 100 Days to Heaven Sophia Delgado / Tricia Manalastas
2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Young Olivia San Juan-La Peña Special Participation
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mila Episode: "Kamao" [28]
2012–14 Be Careful With My Heart Maya dela Rosa-Lim Protagonist [29][30]
2015–16 Pangako Sa 'Yo Amor De Jesus-Powers/ Amor De Jesus-Buenavista Anti-Hero [31][16]
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marie Episode: "Gatas"
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ramona "Mona" Bulalayao / Elisabeth "Lisa" Laureano [32]
2019 Sino ang May Sala? Filipina "Fina" Capuyan-Baniaga [33]
2020 My Single Lady Chona San Miguel
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Marissa Pineda Anti-Hero
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Dr. Jill Victorino-Illustre Anti-Hero
2023 Unbreak My Heart

Films

Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Patrick's girl Cameo
2000 Anak Bernadette
2001 Sugatang Puso Kyla
2001 Bagong Buwan Dolor
2002 Jologs Faith
2003 Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Guia
2006 You Are The One Charry Malasmas
2010 Noy Herself Cameo [34]
2010 Cinco Elisa Segment: "Second: Paa"
2010 Third World Happy Aylinn
2010 My Amnesia Girl Flight Attendant
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 [35][36]
2017 Dear Other Self Rebecca "Becky" Macadaeg
2019 Second Coming Bea
2019 Man and Wife Luisa
2019 Clarita Clarita Villanueva
2022 Labyu with an Accent TBA

Awards and nominations

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 Best Actress Nominated
Golden Screen Awards Best Actress 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 [37]
Anak Makabata Award Iconic Seal Won [38]
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 [29][30]
2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress Nominated [39]
Pangako Sa 'Yo TV Series Craze Awards Leading Lady of The Year Won
GIC Innovation Awards for Television Most Innovative Actress Won [40]
PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Nominated [41]
2016 Anak Makabata Award Iconic Seal Won [42]
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 [43]
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

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