Juday says she has yet to learn ropes of hosting

MANILA – Judy Ann Santos is not ashamed to say that there is still a lot of room for improvement for her when it comes to hosting. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Santos admitted she still gets nervous every time she tapes her new Kapamilya game show, “Bet on Your Baby.” “Hindi pa [ako nakaka-adjust] kasi tuwing nagte-taping kami, taping na iyon pero kinakabahan pa ako. Pero nae-enjoy ko siya. Nae-enjoy ko 'yung responsibility, 'yung pagiging spontaneous nung show. Makulit lang talaga 'yung show, pang bagets siya,” she said. While she has already hosted the Philippine franchise of the cooking reality show “Master Chef,” Santos said she remains clueless as to people’s expectations of her in this new game show. "Bet On Your Baby," which aired its pilot episode last October 19, proved to be an instant hit as it drew huge audiences and topped social media trending topics on that day. According to data from the market research group Kantar Media, the premiere scored a nationwide TV rating of 26.1%, almost double that of its time slot rival, GMA's "24 Oras Weekend," which managed a rating of 14.4% Apart from that, the show's official hashtag "#BetOnYourBabyPH," took the No. 1 spot in the Philippines' local trending topics on Twitter, which moved Santos to express her excitement and gratitude to the viewers who made the show an instant success. “Sobra akong thankful sa lahat ng nanood, sa lahat ng sumuporta kasi grabe yung kaba ko talaga. Siyempre hindi ko alam kung ano ang ie-expect ng mga tao sa akin since hindi naman ako host ng isang game show. Sobrang thankful talaga ako,” she said. Santos said she has been asking tips from her husband, Ryan Agoncillo, who has been hosting several shows on TV since the 1990s. “Always naman [kaming nagtutulungan]. Basta relax lang daw ako, na hindi ko magawa-gawa. Pero sabi niya maganda na kinakabahan pa ako kasi it means may takot pa ako sa performance ko,” she said. Currently busy on “Bet on Your Baby,” Santos said she will not be working on another series or movie just yet. “Baka next year na. Tapos na ako this year kasi hindi na rin naman na aabot kung sakali. Movies, may mga meetings na nagaganap, hopefully with Star (Cinema) pero I am not yet sure. Maraming maraming exciting projects. Hindi pa lang mag-materialize kasi marami ring kino-consider na mga bagay,” she said. Santos added: “Ako naman I’m just waiting lang kung ano ang ibigay ng Diyos na tamang project for me sa tamang panahon. Ngayon relax lang muna ako.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/30/13/juday-says-she-has-yet-learn-ropes-hosting

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Judy Ann Santos asks understanding for Sharon Cuneta’s reaction to allegations against her husband

Kapamilya soap opera queen Judy Ann Santos has once again rallied to the side of her “Ate,” Megastar Sharon Cuneta who recently drew flak anew after defending her husband, former senator Kiko Pangilinan, from being dragged into the controversial P10-billion Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam through a series of tweets that she has since deleted. During his privilege speech on Wednesday, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, one of the legislators currently facing plunder charges due to his purported involvement in the massive scam, lamented how the Commission on Audit has been seemingly biased in highlighting irregularities in the fund disbursement of government officials, among them allegedly were those of the Megastar’s husband. While the speech was ongoing, the actress took to her Twitter account her surprise and at the same time fury as she defended her husband from the nasty accusation. “If anyone reading this can prove to me that my husband has stolen any amount from his PDAF in his 12 years as senator, I will give you P10 million in cash and I will leave my husband. “That is how confident I am. Sorry, HINDI KAMI MAGNANAKAW,” posted the Megastar on Wednesday. As one of the closest friends of the seasoned actress, Juday, during the press conference of her upcoming game show Bet On Your Baby on Thursday, has underscored that if she were put in the same situation as her Ate Sharon, she would probably be feeling the exact same thing. “Ako I understand what Ate Sharon is going through kasi asawa siya di ba? Ako man dumaan man si Ryan [Agoncillo] halimbawa sa ganyang sitwasyon at alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi ganyan ang asawa ko magpupuyos naman din ang dibdib ko,” she explained. Juday continued and said she sees nothing wrong that the outspoken Megastar made her disappointment publicly known, saying that, “Intindihin natin na sa bawat partner ng mga politicians, especially yung mga may paraan para ilabas ang saloobin nila… Karapatan natin yun para magsabi ng sama ng loob.” Juday added that we live in a democratic country where virtually everyone has a right to air their grievances about certain matters, it’s just that, “Nama-magnify lang kasi artista pero I guess halimbawa ordinaryong tao ang gagawa nu’n hindi papansinin, baka suportahan pa.” PDAF scam Juday, who was just cleared from her P3.4-million tax evasion case early this year, also expressed dismay over the existence of a pork barrel scam, wherein the funds that are supposedly for public consumption were allegedly pocketed by conniving legislators, agencies, and private individuals. “Ang sa akin lang, bakit naging ganito? Bakit umabot sa ganito? Dapat hindi. Sa akin bilang mamamayang Pilipino lahat naman tayo bilang nagtatrabaho, may karapatan tayong magbayad ng tax at responsibility natin yun. Pero sa kabilang banda, feeling ko right din naman natin at may responsibilidad rin naman tayong malaman kung saan ba napupunta yang mga taxes,” she said. What saddens her the most, Juday said, was the fact that that she was among the millions of Filipino taxpayers who made an effort to perform her duty in paying her taxes accordingly. “Kasi kakatapos lang nung kaso ko eh. Saan napunta yung binayad ko? Parang inipon ko ng ilang taon yun. May sarili akong account para mabayaran ko yung kaso ko ng matapos na siya, siyempre yung puso mo parang gustong sumabog kasi dugo, pawis at literal na luha ang involved dyan,” she underscored. With the recent calamities and the ongoing siege in Zamboanga, for Juday, the P10-billion pesos involved in the scam could have been put to a far better use. “Though wala naman tayong [buong idea] dahil hindi pa klaro kung ano ba talaga ang nangyayari but well aware naman tayo na nanakawan tayo ng malaking halaga at hindi ito basta basta pera. Yung 10 billion ang daming pera [nu’n at ang dami] ng pwedeng magawa dun ah,” blurted the award-winning actress. Many celebs have weighed in on this issue which has been linked to the showbiz industry due to the simple fact that two of the three senators charged with plunder last Monday are celebrities, namely: Sen. Jinggoy and Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. Asked what her reaction was that celebrities are involved in this controversy, Juday, pleaded with the public, as well as the presiding officials of the investigations, to just “disregard” the fact that they are celebrities but rather to just rechannel their energies and efforts in resolving the case as quick as possible. “‘Wag ng tagalan yung proseso, bilisan na natin yung pag po-proseso ano kasi ang dami ng dumarating na bagyo at kung ano-anong calamities. Ang sa akin lang, let’s get to the bottom of this. Let’s finish this already and hanapan na ng solusyon. Stop pinpointing and solusyunan na kasi the more na pinapatagal the more na tayong ninanakawan,” she ended.

Source:http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/9833/judy-ann-santos-asks-understanding-for-sharon-cunetas-reaction-to-allegations-against-her-husband/

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Juday wants to have another baby

MANILA – Actress Judy Ann Santos revealed that she and husband Ryan Agoncillo are mulling to have another baby because she misses having a little kid going around their house. However, she said they do not want to exert too much effort in planning for it. “Napaguusapan pero it will happen, if it will happen. Ayaw naming planuhin kasi kapag pinaplano mas lalong parang hindi binibigay,” she told Push.com.ph. As of the moment, Santos said she and Agoncillo are enjoying the company of their two kids Yohan and Lucio. She said she and Agoncillo have agreed not to prohibit them if they express plans to join show business in the future. “Pinagusapan nga namin ni Ryan eh kasi parang inevitable naman, ‘di ba? Hindi mo naman talaga maiiwasan na darating ang panahon na may mag-aalok at mag-aalok at tsaka nakikita nila eh na ito 'yung ginagawa namin,” she said. As early as now, Santos said the two are already showing signs of interest in being part of the entertainment industry. “Silang dalawang magkapatid, mahilig silang pumose. Mahilig si Yohan na vini-video 'yung sarili niya. Gumagawa siya ng sarili niyang music video kaya yes kinakabahan nako ngayon pa lang,” she said. To better prepare them for what could possibly lie ahead, Santos said they already enrolled Yohan for voice and piano lessons. “So at least pumasok man sila rito meron silang bala na talent. Kasi ako ang bala ko lang luha eh, period. Luha at tapang, yan na lang ang bala ko dito sa industriyang ito,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/18/13/juday-wants-have-another-baby

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First look: Judy Ann's 'Bet on Your Baby'

MANILA -- The first trailers for the new game show hosted by Judy Ann Santos have been released, days after the actress dubbed the "young superstar" renewed her contract with ABS-CBN. One of the clips uploaded on ABS-CBN's YouTube page on Friday shows children, aged 2 to 3 1/2 years, and their behavior in different situations. The second video shows another toddler, this time made to pick among balloons, food or toys. Santos appears in both teasers, saying, "Gaano mo kakilala ang baby mo?" "Bet on Your Baby" is Santos' first project under her new two-year contract with ABS-CBN, which she formalized early this week amid speculations she was set to switch networks. While the mechanics of the game show have yet to be detailed, Santos earlier said it will involve the toddlers and their respective parents having to arrive at similar decisions. "Kaya ako kinakabahan, kasi baka mauna pa ako tumili sa mga contestants... Ito naman, it's all about babies and how you deal with them," the 35-year-old actress said shortly after her contract-signing last Wednesday. She added: "No'ng nakita ko 'yung peg ng show, na-happy ako, kasi ako mismo noong pinapanood ko siya, nate-tense ako kung makukuha ba ni bagets 'yung bet ng mommy niya. Nakaka-ano siya, nakakatanggal ng problema." The airdate of "Bet on Your Baby" has yet to be announced.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/13/13/first-look-judy-anns-bet-your-baby

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Juday undecided about leaving ABS-CBN

MANILA -- Another network is hoping to sign up Judy Ann Santos but the actress said she has not yet made any decision about her next move after her hit series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" ends its run next week. In a press conference on Thursday, Santos admitted that a rival network had made an offer. "Hindi ko pa masasagot kasi gusto ko muna magpahinga siguro a couple of weeks. Gusto ko muna ibigay itong peace sa akin. Kasi medyo nawindang din ako for the past few weeks. I think I deserve to just relax and spend time with my kids and husband," Santos told reporters. "But doors for ABS-CBN will always, always be open. I will never deny the fact that ABS-CBN is my mother network, my mother station," she said. "Offers from other networks, yes, nandiyan sila but at the end of the day ako pa din ang magde-desisyon. Baka kailangan ko lang mag-isip at magpahinga. Masyado lang ako sigurong napagod sa mga bagay-bagay but 'yung pagod na 'yon was really well worth it. Siguro part ng pagod na 'yon is the fact na kailangan mong mag-mature as a person. May mga bagay na kailangan mong isipin. "Ayaw kong magdesisyon ng masama ang loob kasi baka mali ang desisyon ko. Ayaw kong mag-desisyon ng masaya kasi baka mali din ang maging desisyon ko. Gusto ko mag-desisyon ng nasa praktikal ang desisyon ko. Kasi sa tunay na salita lahat tayo ay nagiging praktikal pagdating sa buhay natin at pagdating sa pamilya natin. Tao lang ako nasasaktan ...so kailangan ko lang magpahinga," Santos explained. Asked if she feels that ABS-CBN was able to give her the due respect she deserves, Santos said: "Hindi ko idi-deny na oo naman, naibigay naman ng bonggang bongga. 'Yung programa lahat, may oo na sagot, mayroon ding hindi na sagot. Kilala niyo ako -- hindi ako sinungaling at plastik. Oo, naitawid nila pero may mga bagay na hindi at may mga bagay na hanggang ngayon ay question mark pa din sa akin. Siguro mas nakakabuti na wala na lang 'yung tag na 'reyna' para walang expectations." Santos stressed that she's grateful to ABS-CBN. "Then again, of course, 'yung utang na loob will always be there, possibilities of entering new life will always be there. Kung ano man ang sitwasyon ngayon it's settled already and I'm just more than happy na tanggap kaming lahat," she said. In the press conference, Santos also turned emotional as she finally bade goodbye to her hit show, admitting that it was her decision to end the series earlier. "Sabi nga nila all good things must come to an end. It was my decision to end the show earlier. But then again I appreciate that the management listened to what I have to say. Originally it should be move to the fourth timeslot and I asked the management kung pwedeng third na muna para earlier kaming matatapos and I really appreciate the fact na pinagbigyan nila ako. "Para sa akin it was a very, very hard decision kasi isang taon mo itong ginawa. 'Yung appreciation naman na nakuha ng cast at ng team ng 'Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala' mas bongga pa sa ini-expect namin. So I had to take that responsibility. It was me, it was my decision to end it earlier," Santos said. Santos also addressed reports that the fans of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, the stars of the upcoming series "Got To Believe,"have something to do with her decision. There have been reports of some "KatNiel" fans allegedly bashing Santos and spreading rumors that the actress' show is not rating well. "'Yung 'Got To Believe,' sa totoo lang, ayaw kong mag-react sa isyu, sa kanila, kasi it's a totally different thing. Pero sa tunay na salita, 'yung 'Got To Believe' na teleserye has nothing to do with my decision. It was me and the management and pagbigyan natin ang mga bata, this is their moment to shine. Ang sa akin lang I was gone for two years and gusto kong mamaalam sa teleserye ng taas noo," Santos said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/15/13/juday-undecided-about-leaving-abs-cbn

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Judy Ann Santos has new Kapamilya project

'Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala' remains unbeaten in ratings MANILA -- ABS-CBN has offered a new project to Judy Ann Santos, an executive of the Kapamilya network said, as the primetime series starring the actress nears its conclusion. Director Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN's TV Production Head, shared the news early this week in a series of posts on micro-blogging site Twitter, amid speculations about Santos' ongoing series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala." Addressing concerns brought up by Santos' fans on the social networking site, Dyogi explained that the soap's relatively short run reflects the "actual length of the story." "It was as planned by the creators of the soap. Short but powerful story... What the creators don't want to happen is to extend the story unnecessarily. ['Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'] is one of the best crafted soaps of [ABS-CBN]," he said. Directed by Malu Sevilla, Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Tots Mariscal, "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block on June 17. It will run for two more weeks, according to Santos, before airing its final episode on August 23. Dyogi said Santos has already been offered a new Kapamilya project, which he said will be "new" for the actress dubbed the "Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera." "Hopefully Judai (Santos) accepts the new project we offered her. Bago na [naman] for her... Judai is well-loved! Thanks for giving her your full support," the director said, addressing a follower on Twitter. On her own Twitter page, the 35-year-old Santos said early this week she is "processing things," when asked if she is considering switching networks after "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" ends. Dyogi, in another tweet on Wednesday, likewise addressed a follower who brought up Santos' possible move to another station. "I think she will stay. Will pray for that," he said. Finale nears Santos, meantime, expressed her excitement over the unfolding of the story of "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" as it approaches its conclusion. Her character, Anessa, has resurfaced as Angela Balaguer on a quest for revenge on her abusive husband, Eros (Sam Milby), and his family for keeping her apart from her son. "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," which airs after "Muling Buksan ang Puso," maintained its lead in national TV ratings over its rival shows aired on GMA-7 and TV5 in the first week of August. According to the latest TV ratings data of multi-national market research group Kantar Media, the Kapamilya series continued its winning streak in nationwide ratings against GMA-7's "My Husband's Lover" on August 2 (28.1% vs 14.4%), August 5 (26.1% vs 15%), August 6 (24.9% vs 14.1%), and August 7 (24.9% vs 14.4%). Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes, representing 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population. ABS-CBNnews.com is the news website of ABS-CBN Corp.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/09/13/judy-ann-santos-has-new-kapamilya-project

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Sharon proud of KC's acting on Juday's soap

MANILA -- Veteran actress Sharon Cuneta is proud of her daughter KC Concepcion's performance on the ABS-CBN hit series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" starring Judy Ann Santos. In her official Twitter account, Cuneta thanked all those who have praised Concepcion's acting in the primetime series. "Thank you all for appreciating @kc_concepcion 's acting in HKLM. Yes, I am so very proud of her work there. Super duper," Cuneta tweeted. "Meant every word. Great job. Love you," Cuneta told her daughter also via the microblogging site. In the series, Concepcion plays Alexis, who is madly in love with Eros (Sam Milby), who is married to Anessa (Santos). On Twitter, Concepcion thanked her mother for the love and support. "Love you to the moon & back mama," she tweeted.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/08/13/sharon-proud-kcs-acting-judays-soap

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Juday's soap nears finale

MANILA, Philippines -- Less than a month after its premiere, ABS-CBN's hit series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" starring Judy Ann Santos is already nearing its finale. According to the show's teaser, Santos' soap "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," which premiered last July 17, is set to end soon. "Sa mata ng isang ina wala ng mas mahalaga pa kung hindi ang kanyang anak. Huwag kang mawawala sa nalalapit na pagtatapos ng teleseryeng isusugal ang lahat," the teaser's voiceover said. "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" tells the story of Anessa (Santos), a battered wife who will do everything to protect her child. Santos, meanwhile, took to Twitter to thank those who have followed the soap, which also stars Sam Milby and KC Concepcion. "I and the whole family of (Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala) will always be thankful to all of you... subaybayan nyo po sana kami hanggang sa huli," Santos tweeted. Milby, for his part, told his Twitter followers to watch out for more exciting scenes. "I told you the episodes are getting more intense! Expect more exciting scenes next week. I appreciate your support to our show," Milby tweeted.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/05/13/judays-soap-nears-finale

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Judy Ann Santos admits she is playing one of the hardest roles of her acting career

 As one of the top Primetime Bida shows, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala's ratings have continually gone up as audiences tune in to watch the saga of Anessa, Eros, and Alexis. Judy Ann Santos who plays Anessa admitted she is playing one of the most challenging roles in all her years in show business. “Unang una, nung prinopose sa akin itong project na ito, hindi lang kasi siya basta action compared to kung superhero teleserye siya and Basta’t Kasama Kita na pulis ako doon. Eto kasi, pumasok lang yung action kasi kinailangan. Hindi siya talaga yung buod nung kuwento. Lumabas lang yung pagiging matapang nung character ko nung mawala lang yung anak niya sa kanya,” she explained. For her role, Juday learned the art of Israeli self-defense. “Krav Maga yung gagamitin naming martial arts dito to showcase din sa mga viewers lalo na sa mga kababaihan kung ano yung self-defense na puwede nila pasukin to protect themselves,” she said. Apart from her current role as a battered wife in Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, Juday recalled another challenging moment in her career when she was doing the fantaserye Krystala in 2004. “Actually ang pinakamahirap yung magsuot ka ng tights na 26 years old ka eh, sa Krystala. Hindi ako makapaniwala na napagawa ako ng ABS-CBN ng ganyan (laughs). Hindi ako makapaniwala na nakapag-tights ako at 26 years old. Napakakulay talaga. Wala akong pinagsisihan sa bawat serye na ginawa ko dito. Sobra akong nag-enjoy sa lahat ng kasama ko sa trabaho at napagdaanan ko kasi marami akong nakasama, marami akong natutunan and it really made me a better person, a better actor kasi marami akong napag-kumparahan na mga taong nakasama ko. At saka na-realize ko kung ano yung mga bagay na hindi ko dapat ginagawa sa mga kasama ko dahil ayoko ring ginagawa sa akin. Lahat yan natahi ng dahil sa napakakulay at napakabusog na mga trabaho na binigay nila sa akin. Wala talaga akong masasabi,” she shared. For her newest soap, Juday said hopes she can satisfy the audience's expectations of her. “Pero mahirap itong HKLM sa salitang hindi mo alam kasi kung ano ang i-e-expect ng tao sa ‘yo sa programang ito. Nag-e-expect ba sila ng mas malalim, nag-e-expect ba sila ng ibang klaseng acting. Yung mga ganung klaseng tanong. At saka kung kaya ko pa ba itong itawid. Sa bawat araw na nag-te-taping ako, nagsisimula ako ng dasal kasi talagang hindi ko alam kung paano ko siya itatawid na hindi ako nanganganay pero nung first taping days namin, sobra akong takot na takot, sobra akong kabadong kabado,” she revealed. Juday said she was not used to the feeling of having some difficulty doing a crying scene. “Nanganganay ako ako ng bonggang bongaa. Hanggang magkaroon ako ng breakdown scene na hindi ako makaiyak kasi masyado akong napapasaya. Yung hindi ako maiyak kasi hindi mo na alam kung saan ka pa huhugot ng lungkot na ganun. Inisip ko, ‘Bakit ako nahihirapan? Dati naman hindi ako nahihirapan. Ibig sabihin ba dati palagi akong malungkot?’ May ganun kasi dati isang pikit lang nakakaiyak ako, nakakapagpatulo ako ng luha. Ngayon hirap na hirap ako kasi parang hindi ko na kayang i-detach yung sarili ko sa personal at professional. Parang ngayon pa lang ulit ako nasasanay, ngayon pa lang ako nakakabalik with the help of directors, talagang ang tinding pagbabago yung kailangan ko gawin kasi meron akong kailangan patunayan,” she said.

Source: http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/9526/judy-ann-santos-admits-she-is-playing-one-of-the-hardest-roles-of-her-acting-career/

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Juday, Ryan Agoncillo vacationing in Japan

MANILA, Philippines -- Actress Judy Ann Santos is taking a short break from her hectic schedules with a visit to Japan with husband Ryan Agoncillo. In her official Instagram account, Santos shared her special moments with her husband. Aside from enjoying Japanese food, the couple was also seen also biking and riding a train. Photos taken from Judy Ann's Instagram account The couple's trip abroad comes amid persistent rumors about the state of their marriage, which Santos and Agoncillo just shrugged off. Before going to Japan, Santos also reiterated her appreciation to those who are supporting her hit show "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" with Sam Milby and KC Concepcion. Agoncillo had said he and Santos are not really bothered about speculations about their marriage. Being in showbiz for over two decades now, Santos said she has already learned the art of ignoring intrigues especially if they are not true. Santos said she and Agoncillo are just lucky to be surrounded with people who value their privacy.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/04/13/juday-ryan-agoncillo-vacationing-japan

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Sam says 'violent' scenes with Juday hard to do

MANILA – Actor Sam Milby admitted he had a hard time doing the “violent” scenes with actress Judy Ann Santos for their primetime series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.” In the teleserye, Milby plays Eros Diomedes, a rich young man who develops an aggressive temper from growing up surrounded by a domineering family. He falls in love with Anessa (Santos), a woman he meets while on a business trip in the province. Later on, however, as seen in the trailer for "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," Eros and Anessa's relationship turns sour, when he starts having an affair and begins physically abusing his partner. “Dito ang first time din na role na may ginawa akong bugbog sa babae. Lalo na nung mga first time na may eksena kami na ganun, parang nahihiya ako sa kanya kasi minsan pag andun ako sa eksena, mahirap para sa akin na idaya 'yung paghawak ko, 'yung malambot lang pero hindi. Malakas talaga 'yung paghawak ko,” he said. Milby said he admires Santos for being a true professional, letting him "hurt" her just to deliver the performance the viewers deserve. “Nahiya ako sa kanya pero sobrang bait siya sa akin and she allowed me and it was okay with her. Tinutulungan niya ako. She’s perfected the craft of acting so working with her has been inspiring. It’s been a learning process para sa akin and a huge privilege,” he said. Far from his romantic leading man roles, Milby said he is challenging himself to play the bad guy in the series by not allowing himself to be left behind when acting opposite Santos. “Sana hindi ma-overshadow din. Kasi when you’re with someone na ganun kagaling, someone can get overshadowed sa acting niya. So 'yun 'yung mga takot ko. Pero sobrang happy ako ngayon kasi so far 'yung mga feedback na naririnig ko maganda naman galing kay Juday, at sa production at sa mga nanunuod,” he said. According to data from multi-national market research group Kantar Media, the pilot episode of “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” marked Santos’ return to primetime television by seizing the No. 1 spot in the series' time slot. "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" led its competing shows in nationwide ratings on June 17 garnering 27.1% in national TV ratings, while its closest competing program, "Mundo Mo'y Akin," registered 15.1%.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/26/13/sam-says-violent-scenes-juday-hard-do

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KC credits Juday for kontrabida turn

MANILA, Philippines -- Actress KC Concepcion is thankful to actress Judy Ann Santos for pushing her in her bida-kontrabida role in ABS-CBN's hit series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" with Sam Milby. Actress KC Concepcion "Ang best advice na ibinigay niya sa akin ay i-try ko itong bida-kontrabida na ito. Parang siya 'yung nagbigay sa akin ng extra push na 'maniwala ka sa akin, gawin mo ito,'" Concepcion said in an interview on "Bandila" on Tuesday night. In the primetime series, Concepcion plays the role of Alexis, who has an affair with Eros (Milby), the abusive husband of Anessa (Santos). "She believe in me, more than I believe myself. That's something I have to thank her for. Kasi sa totoo lang grabe ang response na nakikita ko o naririnig ko sa mga tao. Ito 'yung time na kapag naglalakad ako sa mall o kahit dito sa studio ang tawag sa akin ay Alexis and it's only been wala pang two weeks. Ang ganda ng feeling but at the same time gusto ko silang, 'oy si KC ako hindi ako si Alexis.' But there's a lot of Alexis in everybody, I always say there's Alexis in everyone," she said. Concepcion said viewers can expect more exciting scenes in the upcoming episodes of the soap. "Naku po, sa lahat ng nagmamahal na at naasar na kay Alexis, there's more. We can't wait to give you more dito sa 'Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,'" she said. "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" airs weeknights after "Juan dela Cruz."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/26/13/kc-credits-juday-kontrabida-turn

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Judy Ann: I had to hurt KC

Young superstar overwhelmed by raves for new series MANILA -- KC Concepcion was admittedly hurt and even "saw stars" when Judy Ann Santos slapped her for a scene in the prime time series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala." Santos, who is known to be close friends with Concepcion, said "it was a scene that had to be done," when asked for her reaction to the younger actress' earlier statement that she had felt the slap's impact on her jaw. "May mga bagay na kailangan mo i-set aside para magampanan mo nang maayos 'yung istorya at 'yung character mo, and 'yun iyon," Santos told reporters on Tuesday night. The 35-year-old actress further explained that the heightened "tension" in the scene was the result of events involving her and Conepcion's characters. In the Primetime Bida series, which debuted Monday, Santos portrays the strong-willed and hard-working Anessa, a young woman from a poor family who falls for Eros (Sam Milby), a rich businessman. Concepcion, on the other hand, takes on her first "kontrabida" role as Alexis, a woman "blinded" by her love for Eros, and whose obssession for the man drives her to make Anessa's life a living hell. "Kung babasahin mo kasi 'yung mga eksenang pinagdaanan," Santos said, "Bago 'yung part na kailangan ko siyang sampalin ulit, masyado nang matindi 'yung sitwasyon." "So 'yung mismong eksena, nakakadala. And at the same time, kailangan mong pag-aralan 'yung takbo, 'yung growth ng storya naming dalawa," she said. Although the physical confrontation between Anessa and Alexis has yet to air, it was seen as one of the highlights of the full trailer for "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" released leading up to its premiere. Abused Anessa Santos, for her part, has her own share of being hurt physically in scenes involving her and Milby, whose character, over time, develops an abusive behavior toward his wife from his pent-up aggression. Asked whether her husband, Ryan Agoncillo, has expressed concern over "violent" scenes involving her character, Santos said the actor-host fully understands the nature of her work. Sam Milby as Eros in 'Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.' -- Photo: Handout "Wala naman. He knows naman na it's work, at bilang artista, may mga pagkakataong hindi mo talaga maiiwasan na masasaktan ka, may nadadala sa eksena, o sadyang may mga aksidente lang," she said. She added: "Parte iyon ng trabaho ng isang artista na hindi mo dapat bigyan ng iba pang ibig sabihin, kasi napaka-unprofessional mo naman kung kaunting kanti lang sayo, nagre-react ka na." In the first episodes of "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," Santos' and Milby's characters are seen caught in a whirlwind romance, leading them to exchange vows despite the disapproval of their respective families. With a time slot after the Coco Martin-starrer "Juan dela Cruz," the drama series' pilot episode on Monday drew strong nationwide viewership, easily beating its competing program. Thankful Asked for her reaction to the positive reception to her comeback series, Santos said, "Wala nang mapaglugaran 'yung pagpapasalamat ko sa mga taong sumubaybay. Thank you. Wala na akong ibang masabi kundi thank you." The cast of 'Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala': (Top row, from left) Susan Africa, Tirso Cruz III, Coney Reyes, Matet de Leon, (second row, from left) Mylene Dizon, John Estrada, Judy Ann Santos, Sam Milby, KC Concepcion, (bottom row, from left) Joseph Marco, Empress Schuck and Bryan Termulo. Photo: Handout Admittedly, however, Santos said she still feels pressure to sustain her audience and do justice to her portrayal. "Hindi naman mawawala 'yung pressure, hindi mawawala 'yung kaba, which I guess is good," she said. "Kasi ibig sabihin natatakot pa rin naman ako kung ano pang proyekto ang ibibigay sa akin. Nandoon pa rin yung takot na, 'May manonood pa ba? Iyong tensyon na, 'Kaya po bang gampanan ito?" She added: "At the same time, nandoon 'yung tiwala mo sa mga tao na nandiyan lang sila. Hindi mo sila nararamdaman, pero alam mo na kapag lumabas ka, babalik sila." Santos' role as Anessa is billed as her drama series comeback after a three-year break. Now dubbed the "Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera," the actress is also considered a veteran after having starred in a dozen TV series over the past 25 years. Directed by Jerry Sineneng, Tots Sanchez-Mariscal, and Malu Sevilla, "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" also stars John Estrada, Tirso Cruz III, Coney Reyes, Susan Africa, Mylene Dizon, Matet de Leon, Empress, Bryan Termulo, and Joseph Marco.

source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/19/13/judy-ann-i-had-hurt-kc

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Judai personally chose cast of upcoming series

MANILA – Drama actress Judy Ann Santos said she is proud to have made the right choices in picking the cast of her upcoming series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.” Marking her comeback in the world of “teleseryes,” Santos said she is very proud of Sam Milby, who will portray a role far from what the viewers usually see him play. “Kasi nung binasa ko 'yung script, ang una talagang aktor na pumasok sa isip ko, si Sam. Kasi ang ganda ng mukha at nakikitaan ko pa siya ng mas malalim pang acting sa mga past na mga trabaho na niya,” she said. Santos said she was able to convince Milby to accept this project, saying that this series will be his “vehicle" to take on more mature characters. Aside from Santos and Milby, “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” will also feature KC Concepcion and a special guest appearance of veteran actress Amalia Fuentes. “Abangan po ninyo. Isang napakaimportanteng karakter ang gagampanan ni Ms. Amalia Fuentes, and with KC Concepcion, isa siyang revelation dito. Pareho sila ni Sam. I’m proud to say na hindi ako nagkamali sa mga choices ko sa series na ito dahil talagang revelation lahat ng tao dito,” she said. For over two decades that she has been a Kapamilya, Santos said she feels flattered that the ABS-CBN network continuously entrusts good projects to her. “Very thankful din naman ako talaga sa ABS-CBN dahil sa lahat lahat ng magagandang proyektong ibinigay nila sa akin, ipinagkatiwala pa din nilang ibigay sa akin itong ‘Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.’ Ang tensyon ko abot langit,” she said. The actress admitted she agreed to do this series, which will tackle the theme of empowering women. “Very heavy drama ito. May martial arts kasi isho-showcase naming dito ang self-defense ng isang babae laban sa isang asawa na binubugbog siya -- woman empowerment. May advocacy din na pampagising sa mga tao at mga kababaihan na kailangan tayong lumaban sa mga pagkakataong kailangan tayong lumaban,” she said. "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" tells the story of Anessa (Santos), a battered wife who will do everything to be free from her husband and to protect her child. The series will air its pilot episode on June 17 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/30/13/judai-personally-chose-cast-upcoming-series

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Piolo welcomes Judy Ann reunion

MANILA, Philippines -- Piolo Pascual is happy to welcome back former "love team" Judy Ann Santos as the "Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera." The 35-year-old actress is set to topbill her 10th soap opera in 25 years with the drama series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," which is set to premiere on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block on June 17. The upcoming TV series, which also stars Sam Milby and KC Concepcion, is seen as Santos' drama comeback after headlining "Habang May Buhay" in 2010. "I'm happy she's going to have a soap again," Pascual told reporters on Tuesday, shortly before he left for the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival. "Ang tagal nating hinintay 'yan. Queen of Soap Opera 'yan e, kaya magandang mapanood ulit si Judai sa primetime," the actor said. Reunion? Pascual, whose on-screen tandem with Santos is considered as one of local showbiz's most successful, last worked with the actress in 2006 in the film "Don't Give Up On Us" and the TV series "Sa Piling Mo." In the same year, Pascual and Santos' then-boyfriend Ryan Agoncillo figured in a controversial tiff, leading to the falling out between Pascual and his "love team" partner of several years. A year later, both camps reportedly settled their differences. Santos, however, has expressed hesitation to be paired again with Pascual in a project. "Hindi ako makasabi ng oo, hindi ako makasabi ng hindi," Santos said in November last year, referring to reprising her tandem with Pascual. "Hindi ko rin talaga alam kung ano na yung magiging plano. Anything can happen... but not this year, not in two years," she said. Asked on Tuesday if he is still willing to work again with Santos, Pascual said, "I've always been open, alam naman ni Judai 'yon. Walang problema." Ongoing series Currently, the 36-year-old actor is paired on the small screen with actress Angelica Panganiban in the TV series "Apoy sa Dagat." "Maganda, pabigat nang pabigat [ang 'Apoy sa Dagat'], kasi we're more than midway through [the series now], kaya pabigat nang pabigat ang mga eksena," Pascual said. He admitted that taping for the series has become increasingly tiring, "pero at the same time nakakataba ng puso pag nalalaman mong naaapprecaite ng mga tao 'yung [ginagawa] mo." Pascual added: "We're thankful and we're grateful sa mga nakakapanood ng 'Apoy sa Dagat.'"

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/23/13/piolo-welcomes-judy-ann-reunion

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Judai, Ryan mark 4th year amid split rumors

MANILA, Philippines -- Actress Judy Ann Santos on Wednesday again brushed off persistent rumors that she and husband Ryan Agoncillo have already separated. "Nakakaawa na sila kung sino man ang gumagawa ng istorya na yan, sa totoo nakakaawa. Bored ba kayo? Kasi nakaka-boring na 'yan. Parang paulit-ulit na lang. Kailangan bang gumawa kami ng event na pag-uusapan para malayo kami sa hiwalayan na tsismis?"Santos told reporters on Wednesday during the pictorial of her upcoming series, "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," which promotes women empowerment. "Nakakatawa na lang din. Mayroon ba kaming pinakitang eksena ni Ryan na para mag-conclude na naghiwalay kami or nag-undergo kami ng marriage counselling? Pero siyempre sa kabilang banda ay gusto mong isipin na baka concerned lang sila so nasa positive na lang ako," she said. "Ayaw kong magpaka-nega dahil napakaraming swerteng pumapasok. Ang dami kong trabaho this year, the whole ABS-CBN is here. So kung magpapaka-nega pa ako para namang napaka-bitter pa ako sa nangyayari sa akin. Masyado akong masaya ngayon. Masyado akong proud, overwhelmed with happiness. Ayaw kong masira ang concenration ko ngayon. I'm just really very happy," she stressed. Santos also denied reports that they have secretly filed for an annulment. "Ano ba yan? Hindi ba ang mahal magpa-annul ngayon? Bakit magpapa-annul? Kung magpapa-annul kami hindi na namin ipapaalam para hindi kami magbayad. Mayroon bang secret annulment, hindi ba wala? Napakaraming tsismosa dito sa Pilipinas maisi-secret mo ba ang annulment," an irked Santos said. Santos and Agoncillo recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. The showbiz couple tied the knot on April 28, 2009 at San Juan Nepomuceno Church in San Juan, Batangas. Asked how they marked their anniversary, she said they had breakfast in Tagaytay and heard Mass. "Nagpa-bless kaming dalawa at umuwi na kami kasi nandoon sila mommy sa bahay at mga anak namin, hinihintay kami. Nag-dinner kami, simple lang walang masyadong ganap kasi fourth wedding anniversary naman," she said. Santos credited their strong relationship on the fact that they are friends to begin with. "I guess it's important sa couple ay nandoon ang friendship niyo, kung paano kayo nagsimula as couple. May adjustment na nagaganap, kung ano ang gusto ng isa o ano ang gusto ng isa. Pinaka-importante na may pinagtatawanan kayo, very open kayo sa isa't isa," she said. The actress admitted that like other couples, they also had their share of misunderstandings but they make sure to resolve these privately. "May mga moments at may issues din kami ni Ry. Hindi naman ito bed of roses pagka-kasal namin, may pinagdadaanan din kami, hindi lang halata. Pero kung ano ang isyu na 'yon sa amin na lang 'yon, sa bahay lang 'yon. Kung ano ang isyu na 'yon ay natatapos sa bahay at hindi namin ina-allow na lumabas pa kasi it's between me and him. Pero kung ano ang pinagdadaanan namin, it's make us stronger and better. So wala 'yon, deadma," she said. "Para sa amin ni Ry kung ang natutunan namin sa four years eh talagang dumarating ang pagsubok. Ang sa amin lang dapat may natutunan sa pinagdaaanan para kung ano ang nangyari ay hindi na ma-discuss o maulit kasi nanggaling ka na diyan eh," she added. Defends Ryan In the interview, Santos also defended Agoncillo on accusations that he is a womanizer. "Nakakatawa na nga lang. 'Susmaryosep, napaka-gwapo mo, Ryan. Ang gwapo-gwapo mo, ang tangkad, tangkad mo,' sabi ko talaga sa kanya. Natatawa na lang talaga kami. Nahihiya at naawa ako sa mga babaeng kaibigan ni Ryan," she said. "I mean hindi ba pwedeng makipagkaibigan ang lalaking may asawa sa isang babae? Hindi ba pwedeng huwag nating lagyan ng kulay kasi magkaibigan lang naman? Baka layuan ng mga kaibigang babae si Ryan, klaruhin natin," the actress added. Santos stressed that Agoncillo is an honest and loyal husband. "Yung trust and loyalty ni Ry ay 150% 'yan. Napaka-honest ni Ry, hindi siya yung tipong magtatago sa iyo. Kung ano ang ayaw, kung ano ang gusto niya sasabihin niya sa iyo," she said.

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Juday, balik-teleserye na matapos ang tatlong taon

Matapos ang halos 3 taon, balik-drama ang "Reyna ng Soap Opera" na si Judy Ann Santos. Pagkakataon na rin ni Juday para sagutin ang isyung hiwalay na sila ng mister na si Ryan Agoncillo! Nagpa-Patrol si Marie Lozano. TV Patrol, Mayo 22, 2013, Miyerkules

Source:http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/05/22/13/juday-makes-teleserye-comeback

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Judy Ann laughs off annulment rumors

MANILA, Philippines - After it was reported that Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago are no longer living under the same roof, another celebrity couple is being rumored to have separated as well. In the past week, speculations that Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo already ended their marriage surfaced and spread in showbiz circles -- an issue that the actress just laughed off. In an interview with "The Buzz" that aired on Sunday, Santos said she and Agoncillo are totally clueless as to where the rumors are coming from. "Ako pa nga 'yung nagsabi [kay Ryan] na 'Huy, annulled na raw tayo?' Natawa na lang kami. Ni hindi namin siya pinag-uusapan kasi wala namang pinagmulan," she said. Santos and Agoncillo tied the knot in May 2009. They are now blessed with two kids, Yohan and Lucio.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/28/13/judy-ann-laughs-annulment-rumors

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Mga Mumunting Lihim (Those Little Secrets) A Film By Jose Javier Reyes

How well do you know your best friends? Do you share the belief that your friends know you so much more than your own family members?

Do you share all your secrets with your best friend? Do you tell your best friend everything that that you think and feel about the people around you?

What do you say about your other friends when they are not with you? Do you share your opinions and judgments about what your friends do to other people?

MGA MUMUNTING LIHIM (Those Little Secrets) is precisely about those seemingly trivial and insignificant events and issues that constitute the totality of friendship. It is about the life shared through the years of four women and how, in one moment, they finally realize that they truly do not know one another despite the experiences that they have shared and cherished and even defined as friendship.

MARIEL (Judy Ann Santos) and CARLA (Iza Calzado) have been best friends since high school. They have shared the years and common interests: they are both creative individuals interested in writing. But the unfolding of years have opted two extremely different courses of the women: MARIEL chose to give up her career as a magazine writer to be a wife and mother -- while CARLA shunned marriage to become a successful advertising executive.

Into their lives came two other women: there was SANDRA (Agot Isidro) who married a man old enough to be her father so that she can afford the lifestyle that she wanted -- and OLIVE (Janice de Belen) who was happy with her domestic bliss and married to an OFW in Dubai.

The women bonded and treasured their camarederie until fate struck its blow and the bevy had to confront their mortality.

Worse than that, when one of the women exposed the truth about the real feelings and thoughts of the friends about each other, what they perceived as the security of each other's friendship turned out to be the true test of their dignity and honesty.

It is those little secrets that, when added together, constitute the most painful and irreparable damage from seemingly unimportant lies.

MGA MUMUNTING LIHIM also features Roeder Camanag, Lui Manansala, Madeline Nicolas, Gino De la Pena and Kim Komatsu.

Gala premiere of the movie is on July 25, 2012 at 9 PM at the CCP Main Theater as part of the Director's Showcase of Cinemalaya 2012.

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Judy Ann Santos, KC Conception and Sam Milby to Topbill "Against All Odds"

"Against All Odds" is one of the upcoming soap opera's on Abs-cbn starring Judy Ann Santos, KC Conception and Sam Milby. Judy Ann is set to make her grand return on primetime television together with the other cast John Estrada, Mylene Dizon, Jessie Mendiola, Joseph Marco, Bryan Termulo, Mr. Tirso Cruz III and Ms. Coney Reyes. The said soap is under the direction of Malu Sevilla.

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