Judy Anne Santos-Agoncillo Judai was discovered at the age of eight, when she passed the audition for Regal Films' Kaming Mga Ulila, a project that became a TV series instead for GMA. Santos's first title role is on IBC-13's Ula, Ang Batang Gubat before forging a long-running television career with ABS-CBN. To date, she has starred in one episodic youth-oriented show (Gimik), two anthologies (Star Drama Theatre Presents, Judy Ann Drama Special), five tv specials (from 2002's A Birthday Wish to 2009's Kuwento Nating Dalawa), ten television series (from Kaming Mga Ulila to Habang May Buhay), and one sitcom, George and Cecil.
Judai has appeared in more than 70 movies, winning the Box Office Queen trophy at the age of 21, and amassing 12 Best Actress awards to date in the Drama, Fantasy, Horror, and Comedy genres. She has made several movies with Star Cinema, GMA Films, VIVA Films and Regal Films, and other production outfits. In November 2006, Santos was awarded her own star in the Philippines Walk of Fame. In March 2007, she was also inducted into the Paradise of Stars in the Mowelfund Compound. Both honors were spearheaded by German Moreno.
Judai became a first-time film producer via the independent movie Ploning where she also played the title role. The film was the official entry of the Philippines for the Best Foreign Language Film category to the 2009 Academy Awards. Santos received two Best Film awards as co-producer of Ploning.
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1988 to 1995
| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Silang Mga Sisiw Sa Lansangan | Crisanta | First lead film of Santos as a child actress; part of the ensemble of child actresses was Sunshine Dizon | ||
| Sa Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas | Regal Films | Artemio Marquez | |||
| The Lost Command | First FAMAS nomination in the Child Actress category | ||||
| Nasaan Ka Inay? | Regal Films | Artemio Marquez | |||
| Sana Mahalin Mo Ako | young Catherine | Regal Films | Artemio Marquez | First film with Nora Aunor; Lotlot de Leon played the role of adult Catherine | |
| 1989 | Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang | Tammy | Regal Films | Artemio Marquez | First film with Maricel Soriano and Eddie Garcia |
| Regal Shocker: The Movie "Ang Aparador" | Regal Films | Jose Javier Reyes | |||
| 1990 | Dyesebel | friend of adult Dyesebel | Regal Films | Mel Chionglo | First film with Alice Dixon and Richard Gomez |
| Wanted: Pamilya Banal | young Lorena | FPJ Productions | Pablo P. Santiago | First film with Fernando Poe Jr but they did not share screen time; Charo Santos played the role of adult Lorena | |
| 1991 | Sa Puso Ko Hahalik Ang Mundo | Regal Films | Artemio Marquez | ||
| Madonna, Ang Babaeng Ahas | young Madonna | Regal Films | Artemio Marquez | Snooky Serna played the role of adult Madonna | |
| Impaktita | young Impaktita | First film with Nida Blanca; Jean Garcia played the role of adult Impaktita | |||
| 1992 | Manila Boy | Neneng | Pioneer Films | Arturo San Agustin | First film with Robin Padilla |
| 1994 | Father en Son | RVQ Productions | Rodolfo V. Quizon | First film with Dolphy; First film festival entry of Santos | |
| 1995 | Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay | Claudia | Augusto Salvador | Billed as Judy Ann "Mara" Santos | |
| Bawal na Gamot Part 2 | Francis Posadas |
1996 to 1999
2000 to 2002
2003 to 2011
| Release Date | Title | Character Name | Producer | Director | CEB Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2003 | Till There Was You | Joanna Boborol | Star Cinema | Joyce Bernal | First Love Scene of Juday | |
| December 25, 2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Grace Tan | Regal Films | Erik Matti | B | First ENPRESS nomination in the Supporting Actress category; First Best Supporting Actresswin in Drama |
| May 5, 2004 | I Will Survive | Mylene | Regal Films | B | First ENPRESS nomination in the Lead Actress (Musical or Comedy) category; | |
| June 23, 2004 | Sabel | Sabel | Regal Films | Joel Lamangan | B | First GAWAD URIAN, FAP and ENPRESS nominations in the Lead Actress category; First Best Actress wins (URIAN and ENPRESS) in Drama |
| December 25, 2004 | Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita | Inya | BAS Films/Regal Films | Joel Lamangan | B | First PMPC and PASADO nominations in the Lead Actress category; First film of Santos set during the Japanese Occupation; |
| January 8, 2006 | Don't Give Up on Us | Abby Trinidad | Star Cinema | Joyce Bernal | B | First FAP Double-Nomination in the Lead Actress category; 5th film of Juday with Piolo Pascual (not counting two cameos) |
| January 15, 2006 | Miss Pinoy | Dona | Bluart Production | Bona Fajardo | First indie film of Santos; First film of Santos shot in Hongkong; Released only in Hongkong | |
| August 9, 2006 | Umaaraw, Umuulan | (cameo) | Eight Elephants Productions | Richard Arellano | ||
| December 25, 2006 | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Angie | Star Cinema | Jose Javier Reyes | A | First FAP Double-Nomination in the Lead Actress category; First Best Actress wins (MMFF-P, ENPRESS, PMPC, FAMAS, FAP, GENIO) in Comedy |
| July 25, 2007 | Ouija | Aileen | Viva Films and GMA Films | Topel Lee | A | First film with GMA Films; First Best Actress win (PASADO) in Horror |
| December 25, 2007 | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Angie | Star Cinema | Jose Javier Reyes | A | First film of Santos shot in Spain; First film of Santos with premieres in Los Angeles and Hawaii; 8th MMFF-P Film Festival entry. |
| April 30, 2008 | Ploning | Ploning | Panoramanila Pictures Co. | Dante Garcia | A | First film of Santos as producer; First Best actress wins(TANGLAW and PASADO) in an Indie Film; Official entry of the Philippines for the Best Foreign Language Film category to the 2009 Academy Awars. |
| October 1, 2008 | Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam | Mira/Maria | Regal Films | Jun Lana | A | Opening Film for the 48th anniversary celebration of Regal; First film with Dennis Trillo (as leading man); 2nd film with Tj Trinidad(as leading man) |
| July 29, 2009 2010 2011 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) Hating Kpatid My Househusband | Darling | Regal Films Viva Films Octoarts films | Dante Nico Garcia Wenn Deramas Joey Javier Reyes | First film with Ogie with Sarah Geronimo With Ryan Agoncillo, Eugene Domingo |
-------- Endorsements --------
Palmolive Naturals Shampoo
King Flakes Crackers
555 Sardines
AMA Computer College
Mark II Inhaler
Leonardo Bags
Anonymous Shop
Shield Insecticide
Pacific Blue Eyewear & Watches
Angel Milk
Angel Condensada
Angel Coffee Creamer
Fitrum
Juday’s Baby Products
M Lhuillier
Forever Flawless
Talk N’ Text/Smart-PLDT
Tuseran
Equitable-BDO Credit Card
Pride Detergent Soap
Selecta Ice Cream
Marcella Accessories
For Me Apparel
Extract Skin Whitener
Lock & Lock-Familia
Modess Feminine Napkin
Maggi
Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Pantene
Lactacyd
Datu Puti Vinegar
Myra 400E
Natasha Beauty
Del monte Pineapple tidbits
Lactum (with Yohan)
Samsung Appliances (with Ryan)
Milkita Lollipops
Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog
Johnson's Milk Bath
King Flakes Crackers
555 Sardines
AMA Computer College
Mark II Inhaler
Leonardo Bags
Anonymous Shop
Shield Insecticide
Pacific Blue Eyewear & Watches
Angel Milk
Angel Condensada
Angel Coffee Creamer
Fitrum
Juday’s Baby Products
M Lhuillier
Forever Flawless
Talk N’ Text/Smart-PLDT
Tuseran
Equitable-BDO Credit Card
Pride Detergent Soap
Selecta Ice Cream
Marcella Accessories
For Me Apparel
Extract Skin Whitener
Lock & Lock-Familia
Modess Feminine Napkin
Maggi
Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Pantene
Lactacyd
Datu Puti Vinegar
Myra 400E
Natasha Beauty
Del monte Pineapple tidbits
Lactum (with Yohan)
Samsung Appliances (with Ryan)
Milkita Lollipops
Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog
Johnson's Milk Bath
-------- Recordings ---------
Judy Ann Santos Album 1999
Bida Ng Buhay Ko Album 2001
No Ordinary Love, Love Speak with Ryan Agoncillo 2006
One Heart, One Hand 2006
Judy Ann Santos: Musika Ng Buhay Ko 2007
Bida Ng Buhay Ko Album 2001
No Ordinary Love, Love Speak with Ryan Agoncillo 2006
One Heart, One Hand 2006
Judy Ann Santos: Musika Ng Buhay Ko 2007
-------Television Shows and Specials------
| Date | Title | Character Name | Directors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kaming Mga Ulila | Played one of the street urchins | Argel Joseph | GMA-7 |
| 1988 to 1990 | Ula, Ang Batang Gubat | Ula | Argel Joseph | IBC-13 |
| 1992 to 1997 | Mara Clara | Mara Davis / Del Valle | Emil Cruz, Jr. | Clara was played by Gladys Reyes; Leading man was Wowie de Guzman; Started in the noontime slot before moving to primetime |
| 1996 | Star Drama Theatre Presents | Played different characters | Various directors | Youngest actress to be featured at that time before other young stars followed suit; Only young star to appear three times in this drama anthology |
| 1996 | Gimik | Dianne Villaruel | Laurenti Dyogi | Played a rich girl from beginning to end; Left the series to focus on Esperanza; Leading man was Rico Yan. |
| 1997 to 1999 | Esperanza | Esperanza Estrera / Socorro Salgado | Jerry Lopez Sineneng; Rory Quintos; Don Cuaresma | Highest-rated episode (67%) for a Philippine-produced tv series; Leading man was Wowie de Guzman |
| 1999 to 2001 | Judy Ann Drama Special | Played different characters | Various directors | First and last episodes co-starred Piolo Pascual. |
| June 18, 2001 to February 14, 2003 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Patricia Quevedo Montecillo-Villamines | Jose Javier Reyes (first episodes); Gilbert Perez | Played a married woman for the first time in a tv series; Leading man was Piolo Pascual |
| May 26, 2003 to September 10, 2004 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Princess Gonzales | Jerry Lopez Sineneng; Trina Dayrit | First action-serye on Philippine tv; 2004 ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Outstanding Drama Series Winner; 2004 ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Outstanding Direction For A Drama Series Winner; 2004 PMPC Star Awards For TV Best Primetime Drama Series Nominee; Last episode was broadcast live from the Luneta Park grounds (a first in Philippine tv history); Leading men were Robin Padilla and Tj Trnidad |
| October 11, 2004 to April 15, 2005 | Krystala | Faith / Tala / Krystala | Rory Quintos; Trina N. Dayrit; Mae Czarina Cruz; Nuel C. Naval | Played an original superheroine; Krystala also appeared in Komiks' Inday Bote; Leading men were Sid Lucero, Tj Trinidad and Ryan Agoncillo; First Best Actress win for a tv series to date |
| February 27, 2006 to August 25, 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Jennifer Limbaga-Tuazon / Catherine Chuatoco | Jerry Lopez Sineneng (first episodes); Rory Quintos; Trina Dayrit | 2006 PMPC Star Awards For TV Best Primetime Drama Series Winner; 2006 One of Anak TV Seal's Top 10 Favorite Programs; 2007 International Emmy Awards Semi-Finalist (Drama Series Category) First tv series of Santos to be available on DVD |
| June 25, 2007 to January 18, 2008 | Ysabella | Ysay / Ysabella Cuenca | Jerry Lopez Sineneng (first episodes); Rory Quintos; Don Cuaresma | First cooking-serye on Philippine tv; Santos' real-life passion for cooking inspired the theme for this series; 2008 PMPC Star Awards For TV Best Primetime Drama Series Nominee; Leading men were Ryan Agoncillo and Derek Ramsay; Second tv series of Santos to be available on DVD |
| June 14, 2009 to February 7, 2010 | George and Cecil | Georgina | Jose Javier Reyes | Santos' first sitcom (airs on Sunday primetime); Leading man is Ryan Agoncillo; Written and directed by Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo writer/director Joey Reyes |
| December 29, 2009 to January 6, 2010 | May Bukas Pa | Libay | Billed as Very Special Guest | |
| February 1, 2010 August 2011 | Habang May Buhay Junior Masterchef | Jane Alcantara as herself (host) | Wenn Deramas Lauren Dyogi | First nurse-serye/medical-serye on Philippine tv; Juday plays a nurse; Mark Meily directed the scenes in San Francisco, California. Other previous directors include Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Andoy Ranay, and Malu Sevilla. |
----- Film (producing) -----
| Month/Day/Year | Movie | Category | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2009 | Ploning | Best Film | 11th Gawad PASADO |
| March 2, 2009 | Ploning | Best Film | 7th Gawad TANGLAW |
------- Awards and Nominations -------
- Teen Queen of Philippine Movies (1996, 1997)
- FAMAS Youth Achievement Award (1997)
- MMFF Best Supporting Actress (1997)
- Miss Philippine Movies (1998)
- Star Awards Best Actress, Esperanza (1998)
- MMFF Best Actress Nominee (1998, 1999)
- FAMAS Best Actress Nominee (1998)
- Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Queen (1999)
- Platinum Award for Judy Ann’s self-titled album(1999)
- Star Awards Best Single Performance by a Lead Actress, Maalaala Mo Kaya – “Karnabal” (2000)
- Platinum Award for Bida ng Buhay Ko album (2001)
- MMFF Best Actress Nominee (2002)
- ENPRESS Best Supporting Actress for Mano Po 2: My Home (2004)
- Star Awards Best Drama Actress, Basta’t Kasama Kita (2004)
- Gawad Tanglaw Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Acting for Sabel (2005)
- ENPRESS Best Actress for Sabel (2005)
- Gawad Urian Best Actress for Sabel (2005)
- Star Awards Best Drama Actress for Krystala (2005)
- YES! Magazine Reader’s Choice Actress of the Year Award (2006)
- S Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards Hottest Premium Actress (2006)
- Star in the Philippine Walk of Fame, East Wood City (2006)
- Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television Anak TV Seal Top Female (2006)
- Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress, Sa Piling Mo (2006)
- Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by a Lead Actress, Maalaala Mo Kaya – “Rosaryo” (2006)
- MMFF Best Actress, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006)
- Paradise of Stars, MowelFund (2007)
- ENPRESS Best Actress, Musical or Comedy for Kasal, Kasali Kasalo (2007)
- Star Awards Best Actress for Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2007)
- Gawad Amerika Awards Best Actress Over Two Decades (2007)
- FAMAS Best Actress, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2007)
- Luna Awards Best Actress Nominee, Don’t Give Up On Us (2007)
- Luna Awards Best Actress for Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2007)
- Gawad Urian Best Actress Nominee, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2007)
- MMFF Best Actress Nominee, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2007)
- PASADO Awards Best Actress Nominee, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2007)
- Star Awards Best Actress Nominee, Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2008)
- ENPRESS Best Actress Nominee, Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2008)
- PASADO Best Actress, Ouija(2008)
40. Luna Awards, Hating Kapatid, Nominee (2010)
===== 2010 Upcoming Movies.=====
| Date | Title | Character Name | Producer | Director | CEB Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hating-Kapatid | Rica | Viva Films | Wenn Deramas | First film with Sarah Geronimo, Jc De Vera and Luiz Manzano | |
| 2010 | Peñafrancia | Unitel Productions | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | First film with Unitel; 4th film of Judai with Ryan Agoncillo | ||
| 2010 2011 | Ouija 2 My househusband | Aileen | Viva Films and GMA Films Octo arts | Topel Lee Jose Javier reyes |
