Jodi Sta. Maria

{{Short description|Filipino actress (born 1982)}} {{Philippine name|Africano|Sta. Maria}} {{Use Philippine English|date=May 2024}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Jodi Sta. Maria | image = Jodi Sta. Maria 06-19-16.jpg | alt =  | caption = Sta. Maria in 2016 | birth_name = Jodi Chrissie Africano Sta. Maria | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|6|16}} | birth_place = Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines | occupation = Actress | years_active = 1998–present | agent = {{plainlist| * Star Magic (1998–2018) * B617 (2018–present) }} | spouse = {{marriage|Panfilo P. Lacson, Jr.|March 27, 2005|June 9, 2024|end=annulled}} | children = 1 }} '''Jodi Chrissie Africano Sta. Maria''' (born June 16, 1982), better known by her screen name '''Jodi Sta. Maria''', is a Filipino actress. She is notable for her versatility in comedy, horror, and drama across independent film, blockbusters and television.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jodi Sta. Maria's memorable TV projects through the years |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2022/2/11/fresh-scoops/jodi-sta-marias-memorable-tv-projects-through-th-198503 |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Push |language=en |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517022437/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/2/11/fresh-scoops/jodi-sta-marias-memorable-tv-projects-through-th-198503 |url-status=live }}</ref> She has been nominated for a FAMAS Award and two Gawad Urian Awards. In 2014, she won the "Favorite Foreign Actress" trophy at the Vietnam Green Star Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jimenez |first=Joyce |title=Richard Yap, Jodi Sta. Maria win big at Vietnam Green Star Awards |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/12/23/1405863/richard-yap-jodi-sta-maria-win-big-vietnam-green-star-awards |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407181621/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/12/23/1405863/richard-yap-jodi-sta-maria-win-big-vietnam-green-star-awards |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2016, she was nominated for "Best Performance by an Actress" at the 44th International Emmy Awards for her role as Amor Powers in ''Pangako sa 'Yo''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jodi Sta. Maria fails to win at 2016 International Emmy Awards |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/25093/jodi-sta-maria-fails-to-win-at-2016-international-emmy-awards |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=PEP.ph |date=November 18, 2016 |language=en |archive-date=July 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720072505/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/25093/jodi-sta-maria-fails-to-win-at-2016-international-emmy-awards |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2022, Sta. Maria won ''Best Drama Actress'' at the Golden Laurel Batangas Province Media Awards and ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jodi Sta. Maria, Joshua Garcia among Batangas' Golden Laurel winners |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/20/22/jodi-joshua-among-batangas-golden-laurel-winners |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=July 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720005957/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/20/22/jodi-joshua-among-batangas-golden-laurel-winners |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":2" />

==Personal life== Jodi Chrissie Africano Sta. Maria is the youngest child in her family. She and her brother were raised by their single mother, Mercedita.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Cruz |first=Marinel |date=April 7, 2005 |title=Jodi: We never tried to hide our wedding |pages=A28 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Blg1AAAAIBAJ&dq=jodi+lacson+wedding&pg=PA29&article_id=2408,35002032 |access-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408041837/https://books.google.com/books?id=Blg1AAAAIBAJ&dq=jodi+lacson+wedding&pg=PA29&article_id=2408,35002032 |url-status=live }}</ref> She attended the Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy and was an honor student.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kween |first=Parazzi |date=2021-06-15 |title=Things You Didn't Know About Jodi Sta. Maria - Pinoy Parazzi |url=https://www.pinoyparazzi.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-jodi-sta-maria/ |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=Pinoy Parazzi |language=en-US |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404070846/https://www.pinoyparazzi.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-jodi-sta-maria/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In school, Sta. Maria was active in her school's extra-curricular activities, particularly the volleyball varsity team and the debating team.<ref name=":1" />

Sta. Maria was married to Panfilo "Pampi" Lacson Jr., the son of former Senator Panfilo Lacson, from whom she is now separated.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lazaro |first=Cass |date=Feb 7, 2022 |title=Jodi Sta. Maria Gets Real About Her Own 'Broken Marriage Vow' With Ex-Husband Pampi Lacson |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/jodi-sta-maria-broken-marriage-pampi-lacson-a4988-20220207 |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=COSMO.PH |language=en-ph |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404072345/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/jodi-sta-maria-broken-marriage-pampi-lacson-a4988-20220207 |url-status=live }}</ref> The two met during a taping of ''Tabing Ilog''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lo |first=Ricky |title=Love between opposites |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/03/23/51402/love-between-opposites |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404072346/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/03/23/51402/love-between-opposites |url-status=live }}</ref> and married on Easter Sunday 2005 in Las Vegas.<ref name=":0" /> The two separated in March 2011 and thereafter Sta. Maria filed a petition for the declaration of nullity of marriage with the Regional Trial Court on grounds of psychological incapacity. The court declared their marriage "null and void" in 2014 but that decision was junked by the Court of Appeals in 2016 and affirmed in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Court of Appeals junks Jodi Sta. Maria's motion for the court to reverse itself on annulment case |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/66102/court-of-appeals-junks-jodi-sta-marias-appeal-to-reconsider-annulment |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=PEP.ph |language=en |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404072345/https://www.pep.ph/news/66102/court-of-appeals-junks-jodi-sta-marias-appeal-to-reconsider-annulment |url-status=live }}</ref> Their marriage was annulled in 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2024/06/09/2361561/jodi-sta-marias-marriage-pampi-lacson-finally-annulled-after-13-years|title=Jodi Sta. Maria's marriage to Pampi Lacson finally annulled after 13 years|first=Kathleen A.|last=Llemit|date=June 9, 2024|accessdate=June 9, 2024|website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

Sta. Maria and Lacson have a son born in 2005 named Panfilo "Thirdy" Lacson III. In a 2016 interview, Sta. Maria revealed that she was greatly affected by her separation from Lacson, which resulted in alcoholism and drug use. She quit smoking, alcohol, and drugs after the intervention of actress Coney Reyes and became a Born again Christian. The success of her TV series ''Be Careful with My Heart'' in 2012 also helped her recover from her addictions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/04/16/jodi-admits-turning-to-drugs-alcohol-after-split-with-husband|title=Jodi admits turning to drugs, alcohol after split with husband|date=November 4, 2016|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=August 30, 2020|archive-date=January 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125204012/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/04/16/jodi-admits-turning-to-drugs-alcohol-after-split-with-husband|url-status=live}}</ref>

Sta. Maria attended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas and studied Medical Biology as her prerequisite to studying medicine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-27 |title=Jodi Sta. Maria on her Medical Career |url=http://ffemagazine.com/jodi-sta-maria-on-her-medical-career/ |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=FFE Magazine |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404071139/http://ffemagazine.com/jodi-sta-maria-on-her-medical-career/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She left college after a year due to the sudden success of her series ''Be Careful With My Heart'', which was extended from its intended run of 3 months to 2 and 1/2 years.<ref name="Medicine" /> She completed her degree in psychology at Southville International School and Colleges in 2020. She was a Dean's Lister during her final semester in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2019/1/30/fresh-scoops/jodi-sta-maria-finishes-college-semester-as-a-dea-201504|title=Jodi Sta. Maria finishes college semester as a Dean's Lister | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!|first=Paulea|last=Benoza|website=Push |access-date=August 30, 2020|archive-date=November 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123221637/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/1/30/fresh-scoops/jodi-sta-maria-finishes-college-semester-as-a-dea-201504|url-status=live}}</ref>

She became PAWS ambassador in March 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jodi Sta. Maria advocates for puspins as a new cat ambassador |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/26/jodi-sta-maria-advocates-for-puspins-as-a-new-cat-ambassador-0913 |website=ABSCBN |access-date=15 April 2025 |date=26 March 2025}}</ref>

==Career== A talent scout approached Sta. Maria and her friends to audition for commercials while at a fast-food chain. After numerous auditions and no offers, they gave up. The talent scout approached Sta. María once again and encouraged her to audition for Star Magic. At 15, she was the youngest in their batch.

After starring and appearing in teen-oriented shows and movies such as ''Gimik'', ''Flames'', and ''Jologs'', Sta. Maria landed a role in ''Tabing Ilog'' as the sassy tomboyish Georgina.<ref name="Tabing Ilog"/> The show was successful and ran for almost five years. She also became a host of ''Star Circle Quest'' alongside Luis Manzano.

She was cast in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) as Lia Buenavista, and starred in the 2015 remake as Amor Powers.<ref name="Amor and Claudia"/>

After playing teen roles, she played villainous characters in primetime shows such as ''Walang Kapalit'' and ''Kampanerang Kuba''. She transitioned to star in numerous independent films, which have been screened internationally. She has since received 3 Gawad Urian Award nominations. [[File:Floats_of_the_48th_Metro_Manila_Festival_Parade_of_Stars_14.jpg|150px|thumbnail|right|Sta. Maria (Labyu with an Accent) float]] In 2010, she starred in ''Noah'' alongside Piolo Pascual, who has called her a 'thinking actress'. In 2011, she played Sophia in the critically acclaimed ''100 Days to Heaven''. In 2012, Sta. Maria had a special participation as in the daytime drama series ''Mundo Man ay Magunaw'' until she top-billed the sleeper hit ''Be Careful with My Heart'' as Maya dela Rosa along with Richard Yap who played her love interest, Richard Lim. The show became a success, spawning albums, worldwide tours, and concerts.

Her portrayal as Amor Powers in the 2015 remake of Pangako Sa ‘Yo earned her an International Emmy Award for Best Actress nomination. Since then, she has starred in the daytime drama ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' and the primetime series, ''Sino ang May Sala?''

In 2020, she starred in the hit show ''Ang sa Iyo ay Akin''. Her portrayal of antagonist-protagonist Marissa Pineda won her numerous awards for her portrayal of antagonist-protagonist Marissa Pineda.

In 2022, she starred in the Philippine adaptation of ''Doctor Foster'', ''The Broken Marriage Vow''. The series was constantly trending on social media for her performance. She won the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Actress.

On September 8, 2022, ABS-CBN announced that Sta. Maria star in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry ''Labyu with an Accent''. She has vocalized that her manager told her she was going to do the movie only weeks before shooting - without her approval.

From 2024 to 2025, she portrayed the main protagonist role as Jasmin Flores / Lavender Fields in ''Lavender Fields''.

On January 7, 2025, Sta. Maria announced that she will be on hiatus on acting in order to pursue her master's degree in clinical psychology.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnan |first=Ganiel |date=January 7, 2025 |title=Jodi Sta. Maria announces acting hiatus, to pursue master's degree in clinical psychology |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/1/6/jodi-sta-maria-announces-acting-hiatus-to-pursue-master-s-degree-in-clinical-psychology-0741 |access-date=January 8, 2025 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=January 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108210803/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/1/6/jodi-sta-maria-announces-acting-hiatus-to-pursue-master-s-degree-in-clinical-psychology-0741 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2026, she starred in a variety show Kumusta with Janella Salvador, Francine Diaz, Arci Muñoz, Ji Chang-wook, and Michelin-recognized Filipino chef JP Anglo. <ref>{{cite news |title=From sisig to halo-halo, ‘Kumusta’ brings Filipino flavors to Seoul |url=https://www.rappler.com/people/actors/reality-cooking-show-kumusta-brings-filipino-flavors-seoul/|date=March 15, 2026|publisher=Rappler}}</ref>

==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" |Notes ! class="unsortable" | Source |- | 1999 | ''Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal'' | Patrick's girl | Cameo | |- | 2000 | '' Anak'' | Bernadette | | |- | rowspan="2" | 2001 | ''Sugatang Puso'' | Kyla | | |- | ''Bagong Buwan'' | Dolor | | |- | 2002 | ''Jologs'' | Faith | | |- | 2003 | ''Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda'' | Guia | | |- | 2006 | ''You Are The One'' | Charry Malasmas | | |- | 2007 | ''Maling Akala'' | Teta | | |- | 2008 | ''Sisa'' | Sisa | | |- | rowspan="5" | 2010 | ''Chassis'' | | | |- | ''Noy'' | Herself | Cameo | <ref name="Rated A"/> |- | ''Cinco'' | Elisa | Segment: "Second: Paa" | |- | ''Third World Happy'' | Aylinn | | |- | ''My Amnesia Girl'' | Flight Attendant | | |- | 2012 | ''Migrante'' | | | |- | 2013 | ''Aparisyon'' | Lourdes | | |- | 2014 | ''Maria Leonora Teresa'' | Stella De Castro | | |- | 2015 | ''All You Need Is Pag-Ibig'' | Mel | | |- | 2016 | ''The Achy Breaky Hearts'' | Chinggay Villanueva | | <ref name="Kilig Fest"/><ref name="Outpouring"/> |- | 2017 | ''Dear Other Self'' | Rebecca "Becky" Macadaeg | | |- |rowspan="3"| 2019 | ''Second Coming'' | Bea | | |- | ''Man and Wife'' | Luisa | | |- | ''Clarita'' | Clarita Villanueva | | |- | 2022 | ''Labyu with an Accent'' | Trisha | Main role | |- | 2025 | ''Untold'' | Vivian Vera | | <ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Escuadro |first=Kiko |date=September 21, 2024 |title=Jodi Sta. Maria to unleash inner demon in upcoming horror film 'Untold' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/21/jodi-sta-maria-to-unleash-inner-demon-in-upcoming-horror-film-untold-1953 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |access-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921125118/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/21/jodi-sta-maria-to-unleash-inner-demon-in-upcoming-horror-film-untold-1953 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2026 |''Midnight Girls'' |Maria Victoria "Vicky" Dela Cruz Ramos |rowspan="2"|Main role | |- |''Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon'' | | |- | ''Edjop'' | Joyette Jopson | | <ref>{{cite news|last=Acierto|first=Drew|title=Jodi Sta Maria wraps up filming of 'Edjop': 'This project was more than just a film'|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/11/jodi-sta-maria-wraps-up-filming-of-edjop-this-project-was-more-than-just-a-film-1111|access-date=June 3, 2025|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=February 11, 2025|archive-date=June 3, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250603023849/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/11/jodi-sta-maria-wraps-up-filming-of-edjop-this-project-was-more-than-just-a-film-1111|url-status=live}}</ref> |}

===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable"  |-  ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes  ! class="unsortable" | Source  |-  | 1998 | ''Wansapanataym: Slow Down, Angels Crossing'' | | | |- | rowspan="2" | 1999 | ''Gimik'' | Gretchen | Extended Role | |- | ''Tabing Ilog'' | Georgina ”George” Fuentabella | Main Role | <ref name="Tabing Ilog"/> |- | 2000 | ''Marinella'' | Young Guada | Special participation | |- | 2000–02 | ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' | Lia Buenavista | Support Role | <ref name="PSY Then and Now"/> |- | 2001 | ''Wansapanataym: Iskul Brats'' | Sosy Suzy | | |- | rowspan="2" | 2003 | ''Darating ang Umaga'' | Nicole del Fuego | Support Role | |- | ''Wansapanataym: Kotso Biskotso'' | | | {{citation needed|date=February 2022}} |- | rowspan="2" | 2005 | ''Kampanerang Kuba'' | Veronica Saavedra de Vera / Agatha | Support Role / Antagonist | |- | rowspan="2" | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Donna Lee | Episode: "Mariposang Dagat" | <ref name="Barko"/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2006 | Mila | Episode: "Piso" | <ref name="Piso"/> |- | ''Komiks Presents: Valentina'' | Valentina | Protagonist / Anti-Hero | |- | 2007 | ''Walang Kapalit'' | Cynthia Bermudez-Borromeo | Support Role / Antagonist | |- | rowspan="5" | 2008 | ''Ligaw na Bulaklak'' | Marilyn Alegro | Special Participation | |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Inday | Episode: "Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu" | <ref name="Bisikleta"/> |- | ''Palos'' | Carmela Canavarro | Support Role / Antagonist | |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Anna | Episode: "Bracelet" Credited as "Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson" | <ref name="Bracelet"/> |- | ''Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara'' | Ruth Martinez | Main Role / Antagonist | |- | rowspan="5" | 2009 | ''Midnight DJ'' | Dr. Clarissa | Episode: Scary Retoke | |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Marilyn | Episode: "Medal of Valor" | <ref name="Medal of Valor"/> |- | ''Tayong Dalawa'' | Angela Dominguez | Recurred Role | |- | ''Your Song: Gaano Kita Kamahal'' | Carmela | Support Role / Anti-Hero | |- | rowspan="2" | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Aimee | Episode: "Reseta" | <ref name="Reseta"/> |- | rowspan="3" | 2010 | Dolly | Episode: "Saranggola" | <ref name="Saranggola"/> |- | ''Tanging Yaman'' | Marina Dimaguiba | Support Role | |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Kris Aquino | Episode: "Makinilya" | <ref name="Makinilya"/> |- | 2010–11 | ''Noah'' | Ruth de Leon-Perez | Support Role / Protagonist | <ref name="Noah 2"/><ref name="Noah"/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2011 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Debbie | Episode: "Kwintas" | <ref name="Kwintas"/> |- | ''100 Days to Heaven'' | Sophia Delgado / Tricia Manalastas | Main Role / Protagonist | |- | 2012 | ''Mundo Man ay Magunaw'' | Young Olivia San Juan-La Peña | Special Participation / Protagonist | |- | 2012 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Mila | Episode: "Kamao" | <ref name="Kamao"/> |- | 2012–14 | ''Be Careful with My Heart'' | Maya dela Rosa-Lim | rowspan="2" | Main Role / Protagonist | <ref name="Vietnam Face of the Year Awards"/><ref name="Green Star Awards"/> |- | 2015–16 | ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' | Amor De Jesus-Powers/ Amor De Jesus-Buenavista | <ref name="Betty Mae"/><ref name="PSY Then and Now"/> |- | 2017 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' | Marie | Episode: "Gatas" | |- | 2018 | ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' | Elisabeth "Lisa" Laureano-Tabayoyong / Elisabeth "Lisa" Tan-Tabayoyong and Ramona "Mona" Bulalayao-Co / Ramona "Mona" Tan-Co | Main Role (Dual Role) | <ref name="Richard and Robin"/> |- | 2019 | ''Sino ang May Sala?'' | Filipina "Fina" Capuyan-Baniaga | Main Role / Protagonist | <ref name="SAMS"/> |- | 2020 | ''My Single Lady'' | Chona San Miguel | Main Role | |- | 2020–2021 | ''Ang sa Iyo ay Akin'' | Marissa Pineda | Main Role / Anti-hero | |- | 2022 | ''The Broken Marriage Vow'' | Dra. Jill Victorino | rowspan="3" | Main Role / Protagonist | |- | 2023 | ''Unbreak My Heart'' | Rosanna Marie "Rose" Jacinto-Zhang | |- | 2024–2025 | ''Lavender Fields'' | Lavender Fields / Jasmine Flores | |- | 2026 | ''Kumusta'' | Herself | |}

==Awards and nominations== {|class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Work ! Award ! Category ! Result ! Source  |- | rowspan=2 | 2004 | ''Star Circle Quest'' | rowspan=3 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host (with Luis Manzano) | {{won}} | |- | {{N/A}} | Face of the Night | {{won}} | |- | 2005 | ''Star Circle Quest'' | Best Talent Search Program Host (with Luis Manzano) | {{won}} | |- | rowspan=2 | 2007 | ''You Are the One'' | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | {{nom}} | |- | ''Walang Kapalit'' | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | {{nom}} | |- | rowspan=2 | 2008 | ''Maling Akala'' | Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) | {{nom}} | |- | rowspan=3 |''Sisa'' | Cinemanila International Film Festival | Digital Lokal-Best Actress | {{won}} | |- | rowspan=2 | 2009 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | {{nom}} | |- | Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) | {{nom}} | |- | 2010 | ''Third World Happy'' | Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | {{won}} | |- | rowspan=2|2011 | rowspan=2|''Chassis'' | 9th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actress |{{won}} | |- | 35th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress |{{nom}} | |- | 2012 | ''100 Days to Heaven'' | USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Daily Local Soap Opera | {{won}} | |- | rowspan=7 | 2013 | rowspan=3|''Migrante'' | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | {{nom}} | |- | Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | {{nom}} | |- | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | {{nom}} | |- | ''Aparisyon'' | 37th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | {{nom}} | |- | rowspan=8 | ''Be Careful With My Heart'' | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | {{nom}} | |- | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Loveteam on Television (with Richard Yap) | {{won}} | <ref name="44th Guillermo Mendoza Awards"/> |- | Anak Makabata Award | Iconic Seal | {{won}} | <ref name="Futures"/> |- | rowspan=5| 2014 | Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actress | {{won}} | |- | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Loveteam on Television (with Richard Yap) | {{won}} | |- | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | {{nom}} | |- | ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya TV Character | {{won}} | |- | Face of The Year Awards | Best Foreign Actress | {{won}} | <ref name="Vietnam Face of the Year Awards"/><ref name="Green Star Awards"/> |- | rowspan=4 | 2015 | ''All You Need Is Pag-Ibig'' | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | {{nom}} | <ref name="mmff2015"/> |- | rowspan=7 | ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' | TV series Craze Awards | Leading Lady of The Year | {{won}} | |- | GIC Innovation Awards for Television | Most Innovative Actress | {{won}} | <ref name="Amor Powers"/> |- | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | {{nom}} | <ref name="2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV"/> |- | rowspan=4 | 2016 | Anak Makabata Award | Iconic Seal | {{won}} | <ref name="2016 Anak TV Awards Winners"/> |- | 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actress (TV Series) | {{won}} | |- | 24th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best TV Actress in a Drama Program | {{won}} | |- | International Emmy Awards | International Emmy Award for Best Actress | {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite news|title=Jodi Sta. Maria nominated for an Emmy|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2016/09/27/jodi-sta-maria-emmy-best-actress.html|date=September 27, 2016|work=CNN Philippines|author=Regine Cabato|access-date=October 10, 2016|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108142733/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2016/09/27/jodi-sta-maria-emmy-best-actress.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | 2017 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baby for Sale'' | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actress | {{nom}} | |- | rowspan=2|2018 | ''Dear Other Self'' | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | {{nom}} | |- | ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | rowspan=2|Best Drama Actress | {{nom}} | |- | 2019 | ''Sino ang Maysala?'' | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-14 |title=LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Television 2019 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/240883-list-winners-pmpc-star-awards-television-2019/ |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113071232/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/240883-list-winners-pmpc-star-awards-television-2019/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2022 |''The Broken Marriage Vow'' |Asian Academy Creative Awards |Best Actress in a Leading Role |{{won}} |<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-08 |title=Jodi wins best actress at Asian Academy Creative Awards |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/08/22/jodi-wins-best-actress-at-asian-academy-creative-awards |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209001844/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/08/22/jodi-wins-best-actress-at-asian-academy-creative-awards |url-status=live }}</ref> |}

== References == {{Reflist|30em|refs= <ref name="Barko">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/barko-mariposang-dagat | title = Barko (Mariposang Dagat) | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = September 26, 2016 | archive-date = February 17, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170217083649/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/barko-mariposang-dagat | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="PSY Then and Now">{{cite news | url = http://www.pep.ph/photos/7221/pangako-sa-39yo-cast-members-then-and-now | title = Pangako Sa 'Yo Cast Members: Then and Now | author = Anarcon, James Patrick | work = Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = July 8, 2015 | accessdate = September 2, 2016 | archive-date = January 17, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180117153515/http://www.pep.ph/photos/7221/pangako-sa-39yo-cast-members-then-and-now | url-status = live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Medicine">{{cite news|work=ABS-CBN|title=Jodi. Sta Maria Wants to Pursue A Career in Medicine|url=http://philnews.ph/2014/09/18/jodi-sta-maria-wants-to-pursue-her-education-become-a-doctor/|accessdate=May 10, 2012|date=May 10, 2012|archive-date=September 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919011309/http://philnews.ph/2014/09/18/jodi-sta-maria-wants-to-pursue-her-education-become-a-doctor/|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Amor and Claudia">{{cite news|work=ABS-CBN|title=Jodi. Sta Maria Wants to Pursue A Career in Medicine|url=http://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/articles/60/amor-and-claudias-style-upgrades-are-your-modern-day-power-dressing-pegs-updated/|access-date=October 3, 2015|date=October 3, 2015|archive-date=October 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015033734/http://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/articles/60/amor-and-claudias-style-upgrades-are-your-modern-day-power-dressing-pegs-updated/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="Kwintas">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/kwintas-zandro | title = Kwintas | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = August 16, 2016 | archive-date = February 17, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170217083825/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/kwintas-zandro | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Tabing Ilog">{{cite news | url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20000809&id=YVM1AAAAIBAJ&pg=1202,18093566&hl=en | title = On Location: 'Tabing Ilog': Wet Behind the Ears—and not Wild Either | author = Doplito, Harold Jason L. | newspaper = Philippine Daily Inquirer | via = Google News | date = August 9, 2000 | accessdate = October 18, 2016 | archive-date = August 15, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210815134735/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20000809&id=YVM1AAAAIBAJ&pg=1202,18093566&hl=en | url-status = live }}</ref>

<ref name="44th Guillermo Mendoza Awards">[http://www.pep.ph/photos/3796/44th-guillermo-mendoza-box-office-entertainment-awards "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403190603/http://www.pep.ph/photos/3796/44th-guillermo-mendoza-box-office-entertainment-awards |date=April 3, 2019 }}. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved May 19, 2014.</ref>

<ref name="Futures">[http://entertainment.tempo.com.ph/2014/01/01/uncategorized/local/star-magic-artists-looks-forward-to-a-brighter-2014/ "Stars and their Brighter Futures"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302215838/http://entertainment.tempo.com.ph/2014/01/01/uncategorized/local/star-magic-artists-looks-forward-to-a-brighter-2014/ |date=March 2, 2016 }}. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved May 19, 2014.</ref>

<ref name="Vietnam Face of the Year Awards">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/photos/5382/jodi-sta-maria-and-richard-yap-hailed-best-foreign-actress-and-actor-in-vietnam "Jodi-Richard Starrer Win Big at Vietnam Face of the Year Awards"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302022849/http://www.pep.ph/guide/photos/5382/jodi-sta-maria-and-richard-yap-hailed-best-foreign-actress-and-actor-in-vietnam |date=March 2, 2016 }}. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved December 30, 2014.</ref>

<ref name=mmff2015>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Chuck|title=Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/28/1536999/list-winners-2015-metro-manila-film-festival-awards-night|work=The Philippine Star|accessdate=December 28, 2015|archive-date=January 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101190349/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/28/1536999/list-winners-2015-metro-manila-film-festival-awards-night|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Amor Powers">[http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/2015/11/08/achieve-otwol-named-most-innovative-tv-show Meanwhile, Jodi Sta. Maria was also recognized for her role as Amor Powers on "Pangako Sa 'Yo."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024101508/http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/2015/11/08/achieve-otwol-named-most-innovative-tv-show |date=October 24, 2019 }} ''Star Cinema''. Retrieved December 18, 2015.</ref>

<ref name="2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV">{{cite news|title=FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/114712-winners-pmpc-star-awards-television-2015/|work=Rappler|access-date=December 18, 2015|archive-date=December 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151206211129/http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/114712-winners-pmpc-star-awards-television-2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="2016 Anak TV Awards Winners">[http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2016/02/16/1553432/young-actress-paasa-na-nanghuhuthot-pa-sa-mga-manliligaw "2016 Anak TV Awards Winners"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224223351/http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2016/02/16/1553432/young-actress-paasa-na-nanghuhuthot-pa-sa-mga-manliligaw |date=February 24, 2016 }}. The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 18, 2016.</ref>

<ref name="Kilig Fest">{{cite news |url = http://abscbnpr.com/ultimate-kilig-fest-the-achy-breaky-hearts-opens-worldwide-via-tfcthemovies-this-july/ |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160818185012/http://abscbnpr.com/ultimate-kilig-fest-the-achy-breaky-hearts-opens-worldwide-via-tfcthemovies-this-july/ |url-status = usurped |archive-date = August 18, 2016 | title = Ultimate 'Kilig-fest' "The Achy Breaky Hearts" Opens Worldwide via TFC@themovies This July | publisher = ABS-CBN PR | date = June 9, 2016 | accessdate = July 10, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="Outpouring">{{cite news | url = http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/the-achy-breaky-hearts/latest-news/an--outpouring-of-love-for-jodi | title = An Outpouring of Love for Jodi | publisher = Star Cinema | date = June 17, 2016 | access-date = July 10, 2016 | archive-date = July 18, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160718215130/http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/the-achy-breaky-hearts/latest-news/an--outpouring-of-love-for-jodi | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Green Star Awards">{{cite news | url = https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/23/14/look-be-careful-wins-vietnams-green-star-awards | title = Look: 'Be Careful' wins in Vietnam's Green Star Awards | work = ABS-CBN News | date = December 23, 2014 | access-date = September 26, 2016 | archive-date = September 27, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160927140809/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/23/14/look-be-careful-wins-vietnams-green-star-awards | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Piso">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/piso-king | title = Piso | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = September 26, 2016 | archive-date = December 22, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161222224028/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/piso-king | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Noah">{{cite news | url = http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/09/10/piolo-pascual-zaijan-jaranilla-team-noah | title = Piolo Pascual, Zaijan Jaranilla team up on 'Noah' | work = ABS-CBN News | date = July 9, 2010 | access-date = September 23, 2016 | archive-date = September 27, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160927115603/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/09/10/piolo-pascual-zaijan-jaranilla-team-noah | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Noah 2">{{cite news | url = http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/591851/story-love-and-family | title = A Story of Love and Family | work = The Philippine Star | date = July 11, 2010 | accessdate = September 23, 2016 | archive-date = October 10, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161010234755/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/591851/story-love-and-family | url-status = live }}</ref>

<ref name="Kamao">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/kamao-underground-boxer | title = Kamao | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = August 30, 2016 | archive-date = September 27, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160927135542/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/kamao-underground-boxer | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Makinilya">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/makinilya-ninoy-cory-love-story | title = Makinilya | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = August 28, 2016 | archive-date = September 13, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160913162034/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/makinilya-ninoy-cory-love-story | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Medal of Valor">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/medal-for-valor1 | title = Medal of Valor | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = September 24, 2016 }}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

<ref name="Reseta">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/reseta-two-moms | title = Reseta | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = September 26, 2016 | archive-date = February 17, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170217084524/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/reseta-two-moms | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Bracelet">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/bracelet-cinderella | title = Bracelet | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = September 26, 2016 | archive-date = February 17, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170217090734/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/bracelet-cinderella | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Saranggola">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/saranggola-mala-alive | title = Saranggola | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = September 26, 2016 | archive-date = February 17, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170217084516/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/saranggola-mala-alive | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Bisikleta">{{cite web | url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/bisikleta-basilica-minore-del-sto-nio-de-cebu#teaser | title = Bisikleta (Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu) | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | accessdate = September 26, 2016 | archive-date = February 17, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170217083057/http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/bisikleta-basilica-minore-del-sto-nio-de-cebu#teaser | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Richard and Robin">{{cite news | url = http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26010/jodi-sta-maria-will-have-richard-yap-and-robin-padilla-as-leading-men-in-teleserye | title = Jodi Sta. Maria will have Richard Yap and Robin Padilla as leading men in teleserye | work = Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = May 3, 2017 | accessdate = May 31, 2017 | archive-date = June 9, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170609012812/http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26010/jodi-sta-maria-will-have-richard-yap-and-robin-padilla-as-leading-men-in-teleserye | url-status = live }}</ref>

<ref name="SAMS">{{cite news |last1=Anarcon |first1=James Patrick |title=Angel Locsin, Jodi Sta. Maria, Cristine Reyes to stage teleserye comeback in 2019 |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28871/angel-locsin-jodi-sta-maria-cristine-reyes-to-stage-teleserye-comeback-in-2019 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=November 28, 2018 |accessdate=April 9, 2019 |archive-date=October 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026011230/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28871/angel-locsin-jodi-sta-maria-cristine-reyes-to-stage-teleserye-comeback-in-2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Rated A">{{cite news | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/06/01/10/%E2%80%98noy%E2%80%99-rated-%E2%80%98a%E2%80%99-cinema-evaluation-board | title = 'Noy' rated 'A' by Cinema Evaluation Board | work = TV Patrol World | date = June 1, 2010 | accessdate = May 31, 2017 | archive-date = September 19, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120919102913/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/06/01/10/%E2%80%98noy%E2%80%99-rated-%E2%80%98a%E2%80%99-cinema-evaluation-board | url-status = live }}</ref> }}

==External links== {{wikiquote}} *{{IMDb name|id=1204305|name=Jodi Sta. Maria}} * {{commons category-inline|Jodi Santamaria}}

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