Jodi Sta Maria is a Filipina Actress and Comedian known for her roles in The Law of Revenge, Pangako Sa ‘yo and The Broken Marriage Vow.
BIOGRAPHY
- Real Name: Jodi Chrissie García Santamaria
- Screen Name: Jodi Sta. Maria
- Nickname: Jodi
- Birthdate: June 16, 1982
- Age 40years
- Birthplace: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
- Sibling: Carlo Sta.Maria
- Height: 1.63 m
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Nationality: Filipina
- Profession: Actress & Comedian
- Years Active: 1998–present
- Agent: Star Magic (1998–2018), B617 (2018–present)
Education
Jodi attended the Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy and was an honor student.
Sta. Maria attended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas and studied Medical Biology as her prerequisite to studying Medicine.She left college after a year due to the sudden success of her series Be Careful With My Heart.
Jodi 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.
Career
Jodi started her career when talent scout approached Sta. María 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.
The show was successful and ran for almost five years. She also became a host of Star Circle Quest alongside Luis Manzano.She has since received 2 Gawad Urian Award nominations.
She starred in the original version of Pangako Sa ‘Yo (2000) as Lia Buenavista which played by Andrea Brillantes in remake and the 2015 remake as Amor Powers originally played by Eula Valdez.
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.
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.
Jodi’s potrayal 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.
Love life
Jodi was married to Panfilo “Pampi” Lacson Jr.,
The two met during a taping of Tabing Ilog and married at the age of 22. The marriage lasted for five years. They have a son born in 2005 named Panfilo “Thirdy” Lacson III.
Jodi is revealed to be currently dating Filipino Actor Raymart Santiago
Net Worth
Jodi has an estimated Networth of $1-5Million Dollars.
Television Programs Featured
1999 Gimik
1999 Tabing Ilog
2000–02 Pangako Sa ‘Yo
2003 Darating ang Umaga
2003 Wansapanataym: Kotso Biskotso
2005 Pablo S. Gomez’s Kampanerang Kuba
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2007 Walang Kapalit
2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2008 Palos
2008 Palos Carmela Canavarro
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2008 Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2009 Tayong Dalawa
2009 Your Song: Gaano Kita Kamahal
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2010 Tanging Yaman
2010–11 Noah
2011 100 Days to Heaven
2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw
2012–14 Be Careful With My Heart
2015–16 Pangako Sa ‘Yo
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso
2019 Sino ang May Sala?
2020 My Single Lady
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow
Films Featured
1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal
2000 Anak
2001 Sugatang Puso
2001 Bagong Buwan
2002 Jologs
2003 Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda
2006 You Are The One
2010 Noy
2010 Cinco
2010 Third World Happy
2010 My Amnesia Girl
2013 Aparisyon
2014 Maria Leonora Teresa
2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
2016 The Achy Breaky Hearts
2017 Dear Other Self
2019 Second Coming
2019 Man and Wife
2019 Clarita
Awards
Jodi has won about 18 awards and so many Nominations.
