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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Judy Ann Santos Goldilocks TVC 2012

Judy Ann talks about keeping the pounds off in Women's Health March 2012

Judy Ann Santos gives us a peek of her thighs on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines Summer Shape-Up Special (March 2012).



Fresh from hosting the successful first season of Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition, the superstar is now busy doing an indie film under the helm of Jose Javier Reyes. Titled Mga Munting Lihim, it is an entry to the Cinemalaya Festival’s Director’s Showcase entry. Starring alongside Judy Ann in this movie are Iza Calzado, Agot Isidro and Janice de Belen.
Judy Ann is also said to do a television series with Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. Although still untitled, the series will mark as her comeback to primetime TV.
Meanwhile, features in the March issue of Women’s Health PH include Judy Ann’s secret to keep the pounds off, low calorie snacks, eye-catching summer styles, and how to be flawless all over.
Women’s Health PH is available in all leading magazine stands for only P140.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Mommy Carol's 65th Birthday

Parehong likha ni Paul Cabral ang kasuotan ng mag-ina.
Old rose ang kulay na pinili ni mommy Carol, habang baby pink naman ang kay Juday.


Bago ang pagdiriwang ay nagkaroon ng isang misa na pinangunahan ni Father Larry Faraon, personal na kaibigan ng birthday lady.


Noong nagsimula na ang ballroom dancing, ang panganay na anak ni mommy Carol na si Jeffrey ang kanyang first dance. 
 
 
Nag-pose para sa photo booth si Juday at ang mga anak na sina Lucho at Yohan. 
 
 
Isang sorpresang performance mula kay Richard Poon ang regalo ng mga anak kay mommy Carol. 
 
Si mommy Carol kasama ang mga anak at apo. 
 
Family portrait ng pamilya ni mommy Carol...
Ang tatlo niyang anak na sina Judy Ann (third from right), Jeffrey (first row, third from left) at Jackie (first row, second from left) ang naging punong abala sa pagdiriwang.




Ang three-tiered birthday cake ni mommy Carol. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, February 27, 2012

Juday, Ai Ai, Anne, Lovi, Maja, Angel at Eugene, bakbakan ang laban sa Star Awards

Sina Ai Ai delas Alas (Enteng Ng Ina Mo), Anne Curtis (No Other Woman), Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank), Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love), Lovi Poe (My Neighbor’s Wife), Maja Salvador (Thelma), at Judy Ann Santos (My Househusband) ang magbabakbakan sa kategoryang Movie Actress of the Year sa 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies (sa pangunguna ni Roldan Castro).


Gaganapin ang awards night sa March 14 sa Meralco Theatre (mapapanood sa March 18 sa ABS CBN, 10 PM). Ipuprodyus ito ng Airtime Marketing, Inc., at ididirek ni Al Quinn.


Sina Sarah Geronimo, KC Concepcion at Derek Ramsay ang magsisilbing hosts ng awards night.
Para sa Movie Actor of the Year, maglalaban-laban naman sina Ryan Agoncillo (My Househusband), Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano), Jeorge Estregan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story), Martin Escudero (Zombadings), Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love), Derek Ramsay (No Other Woman) at Jericho Rosales (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow).


Sa Movie of the Year, magsasalpukan ang Ang Panday 2 (Imus Productions, Inc. /GMA Films), Aswang (Regal Entertainment, Inc.), In The Name Of Love (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.), Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Viva Communication Inc./ Scenema Concept Int’l.), No Other Woman (Viva Films/Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions), The Road (GMA Films), My Neighbor’s Wife (Regal Entertainment, Inc.).


Sa Digital Movie of the Year, mahigpit din ang laban sa pagitan ng mga pelikulang Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya Foundation/Martinez- Rivera Films/Quantum Films Production), Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya Foundation/Vim Yapan/Alex Chua Productions/Bigtime Media Productions/SQ Films Laboratories, Inc./Optima Digital ), Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (Star Cinema/Archdiocese of Caceres/Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center), Patikul (Cinemalaya Foundation/Xiti Productions/Sine Totoo Production), Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (Cinema One Originals), Ni’o (Cinemalaya Foundation/Handurawan Films), Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures/Abracadabra Productions/Underground Logic).


Pagkakalooban naman si Eddie Gutierrez ng Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award at si Direk Ma­rilou Diaz-Abaya ang tatanggap ng Ulirang Alagad sa Likod ng Kamera.



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Judy Ann Santos looks fit on Women's Health March 2012 cover

Judy Ann Santos is on the cover of the March 2012 issue of Women's Health Philippines and she is looking fitter than ever. Check out Judy Ann's cover below:

Judy Ann Santos covers Women's Health magazine's March 2012 issue
In this issue, the phenomenal Kapamilya actress shares some tips on how to keep pounds off and stay happy.

This Summer Shape-Up Special also features write-ups about shrinking one's belly, getting flawless skin from head to toe, 10 eye-catching summer styles, curbing your cravings, and more.

Women's Health Philippines' March 2012 issue is now out on newsstands and stores, today.

Judy Ann Santos is on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines’ March 2012 issue.



Judy Ann Santos shares with Women’s Health the best ways to keep pounds off forever and stay happy.
Other topics inside this issue include “Look Great Naked,” “Curb Your Cravings,” “More Sex Better Sex,” “The Smartest Move to Make About Your Health Today” and more.
Women’s Health Philippines March 2012 issue is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.



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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Judy Ann Santos as the cover girl for Women's Health March 2012 issue

Celebrity Body Transformations



Here are photos of celebs who went through thick and thin, through thin and thick...literally.










Judy Ann Santos did boxing, muaythai, and all kinds of sports stuff to get rid of those unwanted pounds. Juday successfully shed off the pounds and she looks fabulous now.



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Richard Poon, na-torture sa b-day party ng mommy ni Juday


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SI Judy Ann Santos ang punong-abala sa 65th birthday party ni Mommy Carol Santos kamakalawa ng gabi sa 55 Events Place sa Scout Rallos, QC.
Katuwang ni Juday sa pag-o-organize ng party na ‘yon ang mga kapatid niyang sina Ate Jackie at Kuya Jeffrey Santos. Nandu’n din siyempre ang mister ni Juday na si Ryan Agoncillo.
May live band na tumugtog at merong dance floor na may dancing lights ang ilalim.
Inabutan naming sumasayaw roon ang madir ni Piolo Pascual na si Mommy Amelia Pascual.
Malapit na kaibigan ni Mommy Carol si Mommy Amy, na nandito ngayon sa ‘Pinas (sa Amerika ito nakatira kasama ng ibang kapatid ni Piolo).
Present din ang Mommy Rowena at Daddy Chito ni Ryan. 7 years old na ang adopted daughter nina Juday at Ryan na si Yohan, na parang unti-unti nang nagiging dalagita.
Pumayat ang bagets at mukhang lalaki itong matangkad.
Na-touch si Mommy Carol sa surprise sa kanya ni Juday. Inimbita nito si Richard Poon para pa­kantahin sa party. Isa pala si Richard sa paboritong singers ng birthday girl.
Tuwang-tuwa si Mommy Carol nang handugan siya ng ilang awitin ng tsinitong crooner. Parang kinikilig-kilig siya habang kumakanta si Richard.
Naaliw kami kay Richard dahil nakikipagkulitan ito sa mga batang bisita ni Mommy Carol. Dahil sa mga apo ni mommy at sa mga kaibigan ng mga ito ay parang may children’s party rin na nagaganap.
Nang biruin ni Richard ang mga bagets kung gusto nila ng Justin Bieber song ay nagsigawan sa tuwa ang mga ito.
Pero panay luma ang songs ni Richard, so dismayado ang mga bagets at hindi sila maka-relate.
Panay ang react ng mga ito at nag-iingay habang umaawit si Ri­chard. Natatawang sey tuloy ng Chinese singer, noon lang niya naranasan na ma-bash at ma-torture nang gano’n ng kanyang audience. Ha! Ha! Ha!
Gandang-ganda kami kay Juday that night, na dalagang-dalaga ang da­ting sa kanyang off-shoulder outfit na lambut-lambutan ang tela.
Kalurkie ‘yung ibang mga naninira sa mag-asawang Juday at Ryan. Habang nandu’n kami sa party ay may mga natanggap kaming tweets na kesyo hindi man lang daw dumaan si Ryan sa birthday ng biyenan nito, pero nakita itong nasa isang bar at umiinom na may ibang kasama.
Maliwanag na imbento ang nasabing mga tweet dahil habang binabasa namin ‘yon ay ka-table namin si Ryan at nagsasaya sa party ni Mommy Carol kasama ng mga kaibigan nilang mag-asawa.



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Maraming insecurities si Sarah na ‘di naman dapat –Judy Ann



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TULAD ni Judy Ann Santos, paborito ring alaga ng ABS-CBN network si Sarah Geronimo. Nagkasama sila sa pelikulang Hating Kapatid at nagturingan nang parang tunay na nang magkapatid.
“Medyo mahiyain talagang bata si Sarah,” kuwento ni Juday, “at saka ang dami niyang insecurities sa maraming bagay na hindi naman dapat.
“Tutal naibuko ko na rin naman ito sa mga talk shows before nu’ng nag-promote kami ng pelikula. Akala yata ni Sarah, pangit ang ilong niya. Palagi ‘yan, ang tagal tagal niyang nakatingin sa salamin ‘pag naghihintay kami ng shoot. Kung ilang beses niyang tinitingnan sa salamin ang ilong niya.
“Tinatanong ko nga siya kung bakit. Kasi sabi niya parang ang pangit daw ng ilong niya ‘tapos ang laki-laki daw ng legs niya. Eh, nagkatong buntis na ako noon, sabi ko, kung malaki ang pata mo, eh, paano na ako, eh, di wala nang lalaki pa kaysa pata ko,” napabungingis na banggit ni Juday.
“At saka si Sarah, meron siyang talent na hindi niya alam na meron siya. Pero ‘pag nasa harap siya sa kamera, nailalabas niya ‘yun. May timing siya sa comedy na talagang naipapakita niya ‘pag nasa harap na ng kamera na akala natin, eh, wala siyang ganu’ng talent.
“Kami naman ni Sarah, ‘pag wala kami sa harap ng kamera, nakatabi lang ‘yan sa akin, ‘pag medyo nalulungkot, eh, sasandal lang sa akin ‘yan. Kaya nagugulat ka lang ‘pag take na, para siyang isang halimaw ‘pag nasa stage na, nagko-concert, totally parang ibang tao siya na nakakagulat talaga.
“Kumbaga, sa isang mahiyaing tao na ayaw magpakita ng legs, ayaw niyang magpakita ng braso, ayaw magpakita ng tiyan, ‘tapos ‘pag nasa stage niya, ibang-iba talaga siya.
“Sabi ko nga sa kanya, kung ako ang may ganyang katawan, eh, hindi na ako magdadamit,” natatawa pang kuwento ni Juday.
“Kumbaga, kung ako ‘yan, eh, lagi akong naka-two piece, ang kinis ng balat. Si Sarah naman, eh, mabait na bata ‘yan. Ang gusto ko lang sana kay Sarah, eh, matapos niya ang pag-aaral niya o studies in a normal school.
“Sana magawa niya for her to experience kung ano ba talaga ang buhay ng isang normal na estudyante. Gusto ko rin sa kanya na i-try niya ang mag-travel, like Asia na ang mga kasama niya, eh, mga friends lang niya, barkada, o siya lang.
“Iba rin kasi, ‘yung may time siya alone at nakakausap niya ang sarili. Sinabi ko sa kanya ‘yun, kasi ‘yun ang hindi ko nagawa nu’ng dalaga ako. Gusto kong ma-experience ‘yan, kasi iba talaga ‘yun,” pagtatapog ng magandang aktres.



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Judy Ann Santos, to do a teleserye with Kim Chui and Xian Lim




After "Pinoy Junior Masterchef," Young Superstar Judy Ann Santos will do a drama project for television on ABS-CBN. According to some buzz, this teleserye will include the hottest loveteam from "My Binondo Girl," Kim Chui and Xian Lim.

Fans of Judy Ann will surely be excited with her comeback on television and also the followers of loveteam KimXi (Kim and Xian). No title yet for this project but the this will be a romance-comedy teleserye.



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Friday, February 24, 2012

Juday, Xian, at Kim magsasama sa bagong teleserye ng Dos


Ni Ador V. Saluta
KATATAPOS lang ng matagumpay niyang programang Pinoy Junior Masterchef, Masterchef pero isang soap opera na agad ang pinaghahandaan ni Judy Ann Santos.
Ayon sa spy namin sa Dos, selyado na ang usapan ni Juday at ng ABSCBN management para sa kanyang next project. At ang ibinulong sa amin na makakasama ng young superstar ang isa sa hottest loveteam ng bansa, sina Kim Chiu at Xian Lim.
Siguradong nakarating na rin ito sa KimXi (fans nina Kim at Xian), at tinitiyak ng dalawang young stars na magugustuha at tatangkilikin din ng televiewers ang programa ng kanilang idolo gaya ng naging pagtanggap sa successful na My Binondo Girl.
Samantala, wala raw masyadong pressure kay Juday ang gagampanan niyang role sa bagong teleserye dahil hindi ito kagaya ng mga dati niyang soap na heavy drama.
Ayon sa aming informant, matutuwa at maaaliw ang fans nina Juday, Xian, at Kim.
Hindi kasi ito straight-drama dahil hinaluan ito ng pampakilig at comedy na aayon sa taste ng kabataang viewers.


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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Showbiz Exclusives EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one interview with Ms. Judy Ann Santos

Balitanghali Judy Ann Santos, kapuna-puna ang patuloy na pagpayat

24 Oras Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, kabado nga ba sa paggawa ng Cinemalaya movie?

Judy Ann Santos Pray 7-Year Tax Evasion can be Resolved Soon


images/topstories_article/entnews/feb2012/feb23/home-harbor judy-ann-santos-pray-7-year-tax-evasion-can-be-resolved-soon.jpgFebruary 23 ---- In May 2005, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a tax-evasion case against Juday for allegedly failing to supply correct and accurate information for the taxable year 2002. The BIR alleged that the actress incurred a P2.714-million tax deficiency in 2002.

Almost seven years later, Juday is still awaiting a resolution to this case. She admitted, "I'm hoping for the best. "Hindi mo naman maibabalik ang panahon na wala kang kaso. It's already there. Juday admitted that she initially got depressed because of the tax-evasion case but she also learned some painful lessons from this experience.

"It's a very big lesson for me."Sana may maganda siyang kahinatnan. Kahit kanino puwede itong mangyari, nagkataon lang na [sa akin nangyari]. "Sana maging leksiyon sa mga kabataan to be responsible."



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Judy Ann gustong mag-join sa mga international filmfest kaya nag-indie


SANGA-SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated February 24, 2012 

Pumayag na palang gumawa ng indie film si Judy Ann Santos na tumatangging mag-teleserye dahil ayaw niyang mawalan ng panahon para sa kanyang mga anak.
Istorya ni Jose Javier Reyes at ito rin ang magdididrek ng indie film na gagawin niya na may pamagat na Mga Mumunting Lihim para sa Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. Ang mga kuwento dito ay base sa maraming karanasan sa buhay ng direktor.
Excited si Juday na luminya sa indie dahil naniniwala siya na malayo na ang inaabot ng mga ganitong uri ng pelikula. Umaabot na ito sa ibang bansa at nakakasali na sa maraming international film festivals na hindi nagagawa ng maraming mainstream movies.


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Judy Ann Santos and Iza Calzado in Mga Mumunting Lihim

According to Manila Bulletin, Judy Ann Santos and new Kapamilya actress Iza Calzado are doing a movie this 2012, entitled Mga Mumunting Lihim. The report said that they had already started filming some scenes last Feb. 21.

“Mga Mumunting Lihim” is an indie film that was written and directed by award-winning Filipino film director Direk Joey Reyes. The said new movie is one of the 5 finalists in the DIRECTORS SHOWCASE CATEGORY of CINEMALAYA 2012, a popular Philippine Independent Film Festival and Competition to be held on July 20-29, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
This is Judy Ann and Iza’s third movie, they have previously worked in “Sabel” and “Ouija”. In this new movie Judy Ann and Iza will play Mariel and Carla characters respectively. The film also stars Janice de Belen as Olive and Agot Isidro as Sandra.
Synopsis: “Mga Mumunting Lihim” is a story about four friends whose relationship is put to the test by an unforeseen circumstance.
Meanwhile, when asked if they compromised their usual talent fees in order to work with the small budgeted film of “Mga Mumunting Lihim,” Judy Ann and Iza confirmed it by replying honestly from heart.
Judy Ann answered “for the love of everybody,” she will be doing the film.
Iza Calzado also added “parang mas malaki pa ang TF ng mga make-up artists natin,” then she laughed loudly with Judy Ann.
In the first day of the shooting of the new indie film, members of media on the set also noticed that Judy Ann Santos was blooming and have younger look. Judy Ann replied that she let her hair trimmed just for this film.



Judy Ann Santos: Ryan and I are getting old


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JUDY Ann Santos on her Valentine date with husband Ryan: “We felt very sleepy and never got to dessert.”
“It’s refreshing, something ‘out of the box’ and I’m looking forward to it,” Judy Ann Santos said of the indie movie she is making with director Jose Javier Reyes.
The award-winning mainstream actress stars in “Mga Mumunting Lihim,” an entry to the 2012 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in July.
It’s about a group of childhood friends (Judy Ann, Eugene Domingo, Iza Calzado and Agot Isidro) who face all odds together.
“It will be fun to watch. This is Direk Joey’s first Cinemalaya entry, and mine as well.” It’s not her first indie movie, though. In 2008, she starred and coproduced the Dante Nico Garcia drama, “Ploning,” shot entirely in Palawan province.
Judy Ann is also set to make a movie this year with Coco Martin for Star Cinema. “We’re just finalizing the schedule. Coco is extremely busy these days. I, on the other hand, am eager to start on my next cooking show.” She just finished one season of “Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition” as host, and will work on the “Masterchef” edition soon.
Judy Ann said she learned a lot from hosting a kiddie cooking contest. “Rearing children is similar to cooking—it requires time and patience,” said the actress, mom to Lucho, 1, and adopted daughter Yohan, 6.
She added: “My husband (TV host Ryan Agoncillo) and I take turns spending time with the kids. As much as possible, we don’t schedule work on weekends.” The couple recently flew to Japan for an eight-day break.
Judy Ann said her family celebrated Valentine’s Day simply. “Ryan gave Yohan and me flowers. I cooked a simple meal—salad, roast beef, mashed potato and grilled corn. For dessert, I made chocolate-covered strawberries. I also had a bottle of champagne chilled, but I guess we’re getting old, because Ryan and I felt very sleepy and never got to dessert.”



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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Judy Ann Santos working on first indie film

On the first day of shooting of the indie movie, “Mga Mumunting Lihim” by Direk Joey Reyes, Judy Ann Santos‘ new hairdo was the center of attention.
“Alam mo na, pa-bagets. Idol ko si Yohan eh,” Judy Ann said.
This is her first indie project and she said that she lower her talent fee.
“For the love of everybody,” sabi ni Judai.
“Parang mas malaki pa ang TF ng mga make-up artists natin,” Iza Calzado said.
Judy Ann and Iza Calzado will work together on this film.
Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado
“Hindi [ako multo]. Boses lang nga ako rito. I’m a pigment of imagination,” Judy Ann shared.
Judy Ann’s reaction about Iza being linked to the President before Grace Lee.
“Wala akong alam. Baka lalong hindi matapos ang kaso ko. Puwede ba, huwag na natin pag-usapan si Presidente,” Judy Ann said.
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Third Time's The Charm For Judy Ann Santos And Iza Calzado


By JOJO P. PANALIGAN
February 22, 2012, 10:29am
Judy Ann Santos (L) and Iza Calzado on the set of ‘Mga Mumunting Lihim’ (photo by JOJO P. PANALIGAN)
Judy Ann Santos (L) and Iza Calzado on the set of ‘Mga Mumunting Lihim’ (photo by JOJO P. PANALIGAN)
MANILA, Philippines – They have worked in “Sabel” and “Ouija,” and last Feb. 21, cameras started rolling for “Mga Mumunting Lihim” which co-star Judy Ann Santos and Iza Calzado anew in a project that even this early is already anticipated to be unbeatable in the Cinemalaya Festival come July.

Written and directed by the award-winning Jose Javier Reyes, “Mga Mumunting Lihim” is Judy Ann’s first indie film. She told Bulletin Entertainment and other members of media on the set of the first day of shooting that doing the film feels like “a return to real acting” for her.

“Andami ko na din naman kasing ginawang pelikula na nagpatawa ako o nagpakilig pero kadalasan laging may limitation either sa characterization or sa linya na pwedeng bitawan kasi nga mga mainstream movies yon.

“Sa indie films gaya nito, you can do whatever you want; really stick to the character and the story. May freedom ka to do your character –-- yung definition ng character ---na matagal ko ng gustong gawin.”

“Mga Mumunting Lihim” is a story about four friends whose relationship is put to the test by an unforeseen circumstance. Aside from Judy Ann and Iza, who play Mariel and Carla, respectively, the film stars Janice de Belen as Olive and Agot as Sandra.

Though it’s their third time working together, Iza couldn’t help but gush over Judy Ann’s acting prowess.

“Isa siyang respetadong aktres at very professional. Kung may taong babayaran ang pagiyak dahil sa ganda ng pagpatak ng luha, si Judy Ann Santos yon,” Iza said.

Judy Ann returned the compliment. “Si Iza naman ang artista na may passion talaga sa trabaho niya. Hindi kumita ng pera o para mapansin ang habol niya kundi alam mong mahal talaga  niya ang trabaho niya.”

The two actresses believe that the story of “Mumunting Lihim” is not just about friendship but relationships in general. Judy Ann pointed out that there are times we try to protect our loved ones by shielding them from harsh realities, hence, the secrets that we sometimes keep even from them. Iza added that the film will remind people that there are no mistakes in love and life because whether good or bad outcome, we learn from our experiences.

Asked if they compromised their usual talent fees in order to work with the tight budget of mga “Mga Mumunting Lihim,” Judy Ann and Iza gave lighthearted answers that seemingly confirm so.

“For the love of everybody,” Judy Ann quipped.
“Parang mas malaki pa ang TF ng mga make-up artists natin,” Iza added, laughing.

Joey said that “Mga Mumunting Lihim” is in memory of his friend, production designer and director Don Escudero, who passed away last year. The film will compete in Cinemalaya’s Director’s Showcase category.


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Judy Ann Santos prays that her seven-year tax-evasion case will be resolved soon

Judy Ann Santos prays that her seven-year tax-evasion case will be resolved soon

 
Judy Ann Santos (in photo) will star with Iza Calzado, Agot Isidro, and Janice de Belen in the Cinemalaya entry titled Mga Mumunting Lihim.

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Judy Ann Santos spent time in an ancestral house featuring Spanish style architecture yesterday, February 21, to shoot scenes for the Cinemalaya entry Mga Mumunting Lihim.

Written and directed by Joey Reyes, Juday stars in this drama film with Iza Calzado, Agot Isidro, and Janice de Belen.

The four ladies bring life to four friends who discover that they are harboring secrets about each other.

Eugene Domingo was supposed to be part of the film but due to her hectic schedule, she was replaced by Janice de Belen.

THE DIARY. This marks the first time that Juday will appear in a Cinemalaya entry, which also happens to be the first project of Direk Joey for the said indie film festival that will take place this July.

Juday plays the role of Mariel in the film.

She said about her character, "Hindi naman ako kontrabidang bonggang-bongga, pero tahimik ang character ko na observant at pailalim gumawa ng conclusion tungkol sa mga kaibigan niya.

"May sarili siyang pananaw sa mga kaibigan niya at sinusulat niya iyon sa journal niya.

"Ang mga Pilipino mahilig sa diary, mahilig magkuwento sa mga kaibigan.

"It's a good movie kasi makaka-relate lahat ng tao.

"Lahat naman tayo may kaibigan at lahat tayo nagkakaroon ng tampuhan sa mga kaibigan natin."

In real life, Juday maintains her own diary.

"Hanggang ngayon may diary ako sa iPad ko... pero hindi siya daily journal. Ako kasi [nagsusulat lang] 'pag masama ang loob ko."

MATTERS OF THE HEART. When it comes to matters of the heart, Juday said with a laugh: "Sa totoong buhay, marami talaga kaming sikreto."

The former host of Junior MasterChef then gave love advice to her co-star Iza Calzado, who broke up with businessman-musician Atticus King last year.

Juday said, "Basta sabi ko kay Iza, love will happen at the most unexpected way, at the most unexpected time, with the most unexpected person.

"Tingnan mo ako, ending ko sa La Sallista!"

Juday married Ryan Agoncillo, a graduate of De La Salle University-Manila, on April 2009.

When Iza was asked how she celebrated her Valentine's Day, she admitted that she went out on a date with a non-showbiz guy whom she did not identify.

"Oo naman! Hindi ako patatalo sa inyong lahat," the new Kapamilya star said.


Juday and Iza have worked together in previous movies such as Sabel and Ouija.

Juday was asked how is it like working again with Iza?

"Napakatotoo niya... napaka-pure," said Juday about her co-star who plays her best friend in this movie.

"Wala siyang opinion na masama laban sa ibang tao.

"Nung nagsu-shoot nga kami ng Ouija, may nakikita kaming mga tao at may mga opinion kami. Siya lang ang hindi.

"Sabi ko, 'Bakla, may halo ka na. Wala kang bad bone, ano? Pakpak na ang kasunod niyan, mag-ingat ka, ha.'

"Kasi siya, laging sinasabi, 'Hindi naman [ganun yung tao]. Ang sama n'yo.'"

TAX EVASION CASE. In May 2005, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a tax-evasion case against Juday for allegedly failing to supply correct and accurate information for the taxable year 2002.

The BIR alleged that the actress incurred a P2.714-million tax deficiency in 2002.

Almost seven years later, Juday is still awaiting a resolution to this case.

She admitted, "I'm hoping for the best.

"Hindi mo naman maibabalik ang panahon na wala kang kaso. It's already there.

"Wala ka nang magagawa kundi pulutan ng magandang aral.

"Ako, naniniwala na nangyayari ang mga bagay dahil may rason. Sadya siyang mangyayari dahil kailangan siyang mangyari sa iyo.

"At the end of it all, ang sisisihin mo lang ang sarili mo, kasi bakit mo hinayaan? Bakit ka nag-trust?

"Pero at the end of the day, bata ka, e. Akala mo tama ang ginagawa mo."

She later added: "Pinapagsa-Diyos ko na lang... kung matapos, matatapos.

"On the brighter side, sana maging leksiyon ito sa ibang artista na 'wag nila i-allow ang ibang tao to handle their finances.

"Hangga't maaari, kung ikaw mismo puwede magbayad ng taxes mo, ikaw na para masiguro mo na wala kang natatalunan na taon.

"Yun ang responsibility ng isang batang nagtatrabaho simula eight years old na hindi niya alam na nag-e-exist ang taxes...

"Ang alam mo lang noon gumising, mag-toothbrush, maligo, magpunta sa set, magtrabaho, matulog, gumising."

Juday admitted that she initially got depressed because of the tax-evasion case but she also learned some painful lessons from this experience.

"It's a very big lesson for me.

"Unang-una, may mga bagets ka na [referring to her children Yohan and Lucho]. Ayaw mo nang tumagal ang kaso na ito.

"Sana may maganda siyang kahinatnan. Kahit kanino puwede itong mangyari, nagkataon lang na [sa akin nangyari].

"Noong una, nade-depress pa ako. Ang dami-daming mas malaking kinikita pero ganun, e!" she said with a laugh.

Juday added, "Alangan namang manisi pa ako ng tao, e, ako ang nandun, e, so ako ang haharap.

"Sana maging leksiyon sa mga kabataan to be responsible."


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