Biography of Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos is a Filipino actress, presenter, product endorser, and film producer. She is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbusters, as well as her portrayals of oppressed and impoverished women. In addition, Lumagui has received several awards, including the Cairo International Film Festival Award, a Gawad Urian, two Luna Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, and three FAMAS Awards.
Lumagui was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She completed her primary and secondary education in Quezon City. Judy started her acting career at the age of 8 when she played a minor role in the television series Kaming Mga Ulila. She subsequently appeared in the children’s television series Ula, Ang Batang Gubat in 1988. Since then Ann has appeared in numerous supporting roles in films such as Impaktita, Regal Shocker: The Movie and Dyesebel. Santos became best known when she and Gladys Reyes starred in the telenovela Mara Clara in 1992.
Thereafter, Judy reprized her role in the 1996 film adaptation and won the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award. For her performance, she won Best Actress in a New Film at the FAMAS Awards. In addition, she also played in the series Gimik as part of an ensemble cast that included Marvin Agustin, Mylene Dizon, Diether Ocampo, and G. Toeng. Santos also starred in the following series Esperanza, Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka and Basta’t Kasama Kita, which allowed him to consolidate a leading role in primetime television.
Additionally, Ann received critical acclaim for her role as a woman with dissociative identity disorder in the psychological drama Sabel, for which she won a Gawad Urian and Golden Screen Award for Best Actress. She also appeared as the title character in the superhero series Krystala, in which she received the Star Award for Best Actress for the series. After a year away from the screen, Santos appeared in three productions in 2006. Her first release was Don’t Give Up on Us, a romantic drama set in Baguio and Sagada that reunited her with Bernal and Pascual.
The biggest breakthrough of his career came after the release of Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo which became a successful commercial grossing ₱140 million at the box office. For her role, Santos received the FAMAS, Golden Screen, Luna, Metro Manila Film Festival and Star Award for Best Actress. In addition to her acting career, Ann is also a chef, restaurateur and cookbook author. She is a co-owner of a Filipino restaurant in Malate, Manila which opened in May 2019. Furthermore, she has another restaurant located in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Additionally, Judy co-produced and starred in the independent drama Ploning, which was the Filipino entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 81st Academy Awards.
Furthermore, Santos has been seen in many series and dramas for which she has won awards for it. In 2019, she was cast in Brillante Mendoza’s war drama Mindanao, for which she received awards from the Cairo International Film Festival, Metro Manila Film Festival and Luna Awards. The following year, Santos received the Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan. For her upcoming projects, Santos would be seen in French comedy series Call My Agent!, alongside co-stars Edu Manzano, Gina Alajar and RK Bagatsing. Also, another horror movie The Diary of Mrs. Winters along with Sam Milby.
Age of Judy Ann Santos
Ann is 44 years old in 2023. She was born in May 11, 1978 in Manila, Philippines. Furthermore, she celebrates her birthday on May 11 every year.
Judy Ann Santos Height/Weight
Judy is at a height of 5 feet 5 inches high. she weighs around 60 kilos. Likewise, she has dark brown eyes and hair color.
Judy Ann Santos Husband
Santos is married to actor Ryan Agoncillo. The couple started dating in 2004 after meeting on the set of Krystala and got engaged in May 2008. The lovebird got married on April 28, 2009, in a private ceremony held in San Juan, Batangas. Judy and her husband are blessed with three children: Johanna Louise, Juan Luis and Juana Luisa.
Judy Ann Santos family
Ann is the daughter of Carolina Lumagui and Manuel Dayrit Santos. Her mother is a bank clerk while her father is a businessman and owner of Victoria Supermart in Tanay, Rizal. She has two older siblings, Jeffrey and Jacqueline. Jeffrey is also an actor who has co-starred with his sister in several TV drama series. Before that, her parents got divorced in 1986 and raised by her mother in Antipolo, Rizal.
Judy Ann Santos Net Worth
Santos has an estimated net worth of between $5 million to $10 million dollars. This includes your personal assets, money and income. Her main source of income is her career as an actress and film producer, presenter and product sponsor.