Acting
Jodi Sta. Maria
Born June 16, 1982 · Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines (age 44)
Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria (born June 16, 1982), better known by her screen name Jodi Sta. Maria, is a Filipino actress. Dubbed as the country's 'Silent Superstar', she is notable for her versatility in comedy, horror, and drama across independent film, blockbusters and television.She has been nominated for a FAMAS Award and two Gawad Urian Awards. In 2014, she won the "Favorite Foreign Actre…
Known For
Midnight Girls · 2026Midnight Girls
2026
MovieDrama
Set in Nagoya, Japan, four Filipina entertainers form a sisterhood while facing the emotional cost of their jobs. Together, they must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice for their dreams in a foreign land.
Sisa · 2008Sisa
2008
MovieDramaHistory
Narcisa "Sisa" Dalangin is a young Filipina during the Spanish Occupation & is a childhood friend of Jose Rizal.
The Child · 2000The Child
★ 6.62000
MovieDrama
A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
Mystrio · 1998Mystrio
★ 7.01998
MovieDramaComedy
Three boys are confronted with what they perceive as a challenge to prove their masculinity in a story about sexual awakening. Paul is a show-off whose obnoxious ways mask deep insecurities. Cris is the klutz who tries to please everyone but ends up pleasing no one. And Caloy is the scholarly over-protected son more interested in surfing the net than meeting people. They are out to prove themselves real men but they almost always fall flat on their faces. During an out-of-town school seminar, the trio sees a good chance to finally visit a prostitution house with the three other villains in their lives trying also vainly to thwart their every move by picturing them as bad boys. So Paul, Cris and Caloy enter the red house but, instead of losing their innocence, they uncover the shocking reality that girls forced to work there are minors.
My Amnesia Girl · 2010My Amnesia Girl
★ 6.62010
MovieComedyRomance
When Apollo finds himself surrounded by friends who are beginning to settle down, he is faced with the possibility of finding his true love. It all boils down to one name: Irene. It must be fate then, when he once again sees Irene, his ex-girlfriend from three years ago with whom he had the best memories with. Apollo and Irene were a perfect couple until circumstances led them to fall apart.Now, Irene has no recollection of Apollo, having acquired amnesia shortly after their separation. Apollo sees this as the perfect opportunity to pursue Irene again, and be able to undo all the mistakes he made in the past, by offering Irene the best memories she could ever have.True love is difficult to resist, they learn. Just when they find themselves ready to commit to each other, the pains from the past catch up with them, challenging them to finally own up to the mistakes made and lies said, and eventually realize what it is to forgive and forget.
Chassis · 2010Chassis
★ 3.82010
MovieDrama
Single mother Nora lives with her daughter Sarah on a cardboard groundsheet and hammock tied to the undercarriage of a semitrailer in the parking lot of a Manila cargo terminal. Deep in debt and receiving little help from her husband, Nora has nothing to live for except for Sarah. Living in a community suffering from abject poverty, Nora sifts through trash and spends time with Vilma, a happily single shopkeeper, and Minda, whose truck-driver husband disappeared a month ago presumably to live with another woman. With no other viable options to support her daughter, Nora turns to prostitution.
Maling Akala · 2007Maling Akala
2007
MovieDrama
JP is on the run, accidentally killed his lover. On the bus he sits next to Teta, who labor right there. After Teta gives birth, she introduces JP as the father of her child to her family. Acting as husband and wife, their queer, dysfunctional tale begins.
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal · 1999Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
★ 6.21999
MovieDramaComedy
A Filipino coming-of-age film directed by Johnny Manahan.
Movies
Midnight Girls · 2026Midnight Girls
2026
MovieDrama
Set in Nagoya, Japan, four Filipina entertainers form a sisterhood while facing the emotional cost of their jobs. Together, they must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice for their dreams in a foreign land.
Sisa · 2008Sisa
2008
MovieDramaHistory
Narcisa "Sisa" Dalangin is a young Filipina during the Spanish Occupation & is a childhood friend of Jose Rizal.
The Child · 2000The Child
★ 6.62000
MovieDrama
A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
Mystrio · 1998Mystrio
★ 7.01998
MovieDramaComedy
Three boys are confronted with what they perceive as a challenge to prove their masculinity in a story about sexual awakening. Paul is a show-off whose obnoxious ways mask deep insecurities. Cris is the klutz who tries to please everyone but ends up pleasing no one. And Caloy is the scholarly over-protected son more interested in surfing the net than meeting people. They are out to prove themselves real men but they almost always fall flat on their faces. During an out-of-town school seminar, the trio sees a good chance to finally visit a prostitution house with the three other villains in their lives trying also vainly to thwart their every move by picturing them as bad boys. So Paul, Cris and Caloy enter the red house but, instead of losing their innocence, they uncover the shocking reality that girls forced to work there are minors.
My Amnesia Girl · 2010My Amnesia Girl
★ 6.62010
MovieComedyRomance
When Apollo finds himself surrounded by friends who are beginning to settle down, he is faced with the possibility of finding his true love. It all boils down to one name: Irene. It must be fate then, when he once again sees Irene, his ex-girlfriend from three years ago with whom he had the best memories with. Apollo and Irene were a perfect couple until circumstances led them to fall apart.Now, Irene has no recollection of Apollo, having acquired amnesia shortly after their separation. Apollo sees this as the perfect opportunity to pursue Irene again, and be able to undo all the mistakes he made in the past, by offering Irene the best memories she could ever have.True love is difficult to resist, they learn. Just when they find themselves ready to commit to each other, the pains from the past catch up with them, challenging them to finally own up to the mistakes made and lies said, and eventually realize what it is to forgive and forget.
Chassis · 2010Chassis
★ 3.82010
MovieDrama
Single mother Nora lives with her daughter Sarah on a cardboard groundsheet and hammock tied to the undercarriage of a semitrailer in the parking lot of a Manila cargo terminal. Deep in debt and receiving little help from her husband, Nora has nothing to live for except for Sarah. Living in a community suffering from abject poverty, Nora sifts through trash and spends time with Vilma, a happily single shopkeeper, and Minda, whose truck-driver husband disappeared a month ago presumably to live with another woman. With no other viable options to support her daughter, Nora turns to prostitution.
Maling Akala · 2007Maling Akala
2007
MovieDrama
JP is on the run, accidentally killed his lover. On the bus he sits next to Teta, who labor right there. After Teta gives birth, she introduces JP as the father of her child to her family. Acting as husband and wife, their queer, dysfunctional tale begins.
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal · 1999Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
★ 6.21999
MovieDramaComedy
A Filipino coming-of-age film directed by Johnny Manahan.
Untold · 2025Untold
★ 5.42025
MovieHorror
Vivian Vera is a multi-awarded journalist with a dark past. She sensationalized some of her breaking news for her ambition. Her distortion of the truth ruined lives, and these lives have begun to haunt Vivian – they want her to join them... or else they will kill everyone around her who helped her in the lie.
In My Father's Arms · 2017In My Father's Arms
2017
MovieDrama
A mother and daughter's relationship is strained by the tragic death of the head of the home. His death anniversary reunites them and exposes secrets inciting more tension between the two.
The Achy Breaky Hearts · 2016The Achy Breaky Hearts
★ 7.02016
MovieRomanceComedy
Chinggay, a jewelry shop manager, is one of the single women in their 30’s who feels the pressure to find love. She goes out on dates with men but none of them seem to make the cut. You may blame her high standards but the pain from her previous relationship could also be affecting her judgment on men. Now, her love life is suffering a drought for seven years. Everything changes when suddenly, two men are interested to be with her. Ryan bought an engagement ring from Chinggay only to be rejected by his girlfriend. Chinggay helps Ryan to get back with his girlfriend but they end up losing the ring and becoming good friends. On the other hand, Chinggay’s ex-boyfriend Frank is persistent to redeem himself and to prove that he deserves a second chance with Chinggay. Chinggay finds herself torn between two kinds of love.
Maria, Leonora, Teresa · 2014Maria, Leonora, Teresa
★ 6.02014
MovieThrillerDrama
After a tragic incident, a psychiatrist offered Faith, Julio, and Stella life-sized dolls to look after to help cope from the loss of their respective daughters: Maria, Leonora, and Teresa. But the toys appears to be controlled by sinister.
Cinco · 2010Cinco
★ 4.02010
MovieHorrorComedy
A creative horror movie made up of five unique short films tied together by a similar theme.
Jologs · 2002Jologs
★ 7.82002
MovieRomanceComedy
Jologs portrays the intersecting stories of various working-class people who are all tied to one coffee shop and are struggling to make ends meet in the Philippines.
Labyu with an Accent · 2022Labyu with an Accent
★ 4.52022
MovieComedyRomance
Trisha spent about 20 years living and working in the US, while Gabo has been working in different jobs to make ends meet in the Philippines. The two will cross paths when Trish returns to the country.
New Moon · 2001New Moon
★ 8.02001
MovieActionDrama
Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima, and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida. Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed by a stray bullet when vigilantes indiscriminately fire at their village. Ahmad goes back to where he came from Mindanao. Ibrahim’s death did not cause Ahmad to stop striving to live a peaceful life, much to the consternation of his brother, Musa. His brother takes an exactly opposite stand. Musa believes in waging a war against all the Kaafir (unbelievers) who may impede the Moro’s goal of independence. He even trains his young son, Rashid to a Muslim warrior’s life.
The Boy Foretold By the Stars · 2020The Boy Foretold By the Stars
★ 6.82020
MovieRomance
The Boy Foretold By The Stars is a romantic comedy movie about two senior high school boys who, through the help of a fortune-teller, find each other at an optional school retreat called Journey with the Lord.
Then and Now · 2003Then and Now
★ 4.02003
MovieComedyDrama
Joey comes home after nearly a decade of living in the States. With Joey back, the four friends find themselves complete again they reminisce on the good old times, marvel at the changes in each other’s lives. Indeed, a lot of things may have changed through the years, but some things remain constant.
All You Need Is Pag-ibig · 2015All You Need Is Pag-ibig
★ 6.12015
MovieRomanceFamily
The movie features varied forms of love: family love, sibling love, puppy love, unrequited love, ruined love, prospering love, in denial love, jaded love, and true love, among others. After all, what the world needs now is love.
Migrante · 2012Migrante
2012
MovieDrama
The film portrays the true stories of Filipinos, who, due to poverty in their country, are forced to go abroad to look for work, hoping they would find a better life.
Clarita · 2019Clarita
★ 6.12019
MovieHorror
After learning that a group of doctors were killed by super natural forces, father’s Salvador and Benedicto will have their faith tested when they are tasked to perform an exorcism on a possessed woman named Clarita. Meanwhile, a photojournalist investigates the truth about Clarita’s possession and helps the two priests perform the exorcism. In their journey to help Clarita, they will encounter demonic obstacles that will prevent them from performing the exorcism.
Dear Other Self · 2017Dear Other Self
★ 6.52017
MovieComedy
An employee ponders two different possibilities for her future when she visualizes between taking a promotion or leaving her job to travel the world.
Birhen Ng Manaoag · 2005Birhen Ng Manaoag
★ 8.02005
MovieDrama
Four people come together when they're touched by the Blessed Mother in this uplifting drama. Working on a documentary about the miracles of the Virgin Mary, filmmaker Ana meets disillusioned seminarian Paul. Along with terminally ill Linda and pregnant teen Marie, the two discover roses blooming at the feet of the statue of the Virgin of Manaoag reviving their spirits and renewing their faith.

Sep 16, 2026
EDJOP · 2026EDJOP
2026
Movie
EDJOP tells the story of student activist Edgar Jopson, who was killed in Davao during Martial Law in the Philippines.
TV Shows
Pangako Sa ’Yo · 2000Pangako Sa ’Yo
★ 7.02000
SeriesDrama
The story revolves around lovers Yna Macaspac and Angelo Buenavista. Unbeknownst to them, their love story started 20 years earlier between Amor de Jesús and Eduardo Buenavista. Unfortunately, Amor and Eduardo's love will be destroyed because of greed, ambition, and lies. Amor returns to the Philippines as Amor Powers and vows revenge on the Buenavista family which will hurt her biological daughter, Yna, in the process. Meanwhile, Madam Claudia, Angelo's mother, will do anything to destroy Yna and Angelo's relationship and make Yna's life a nightmare.
Be Careful With My Heart · 2012Be Careful With My Heart
★ 7.02012
SeriesComedyDrama
Be Careful With My Heart is a 2012 Philippine daytime television drama which premiered on ABS-CBN on July 9, 2012 airing before It's Showtime. It is also broadcast worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It is topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. It is one of the most successful teleserye of ABS-CBN.
It is the first television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN to be filmed and broadcast in high definition.
Lavender Fields · 2024Lavender Fields
★ 7.22024
SeriesDrama
The life of a simple flower farm girl is shattered when she falls for a charming accountant, who turns out to be a married gun cartel member. Targeted for his stolen money, she loses everything she holds dear and reinvents herself to seek justice.
Kumusta · 2026Kumusta
★ 9.02026
Series
Kumusta (also stylized as Kumusta?) is a Philippine reality television and cooking show set in Korea. The series is produced by TV5 together with Viu Philippines and a South Korean production team. It was originally broadcasted by TV5 and Viu Philippines. The program follows several Filipino celebrities, with a special guest South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook, as they manage a pop-up restaurant in South Korea.
The title of the show is derived from the Tagalog greeting "kumusta", which translates to "how are you?". The show centers on a cultural exchange between the Philippines and South Korea through culinary arts. The cast members temporarily operated a Filipino restaurant named "Kumusta Café" located in the Gangnam District of Seoul. During the production, the cast worked daily shifts ranging from 12 to 16 hours over a period of seven days. The menu featured traditional Filipino dishes such as inasal, kare-kare, sisig, and roasted pig known as lechon.
Tayong Dalawa · 2009Tayong Dalawa
2009
SeriesDrama
Tayong Dalawa is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC in 2009. It premiered on April 6, 2010 in Malaysia on Astro Prima followed by August 31, 2010 in Singapore on Channel 5. The story revolved around two brothers who share the same name, the same aspirations, and the same lady-of-interest. The title of the series was taken from one of Rey Valera’s classic songs, in a manner similar to most Filipino soap operas.
The Law of Revenge · 2020The Law of Revenge
2020
SeriesDrama
Witness the lives of two opposing women, which triggers the great controversy between their two opposing families as they are entangled in a web of lies, mysteries, secrets, intrigues, betrayals, conspiracies, and shocking revelations.
Unbreak My Heart · 2023Unbreak My Heart
2023
SeriesDrama
Romance blossoms between a young man and a woman who is searching for her estranged daughter in Europe. After their relationship failed, a twist of fate brings him and her daughter together.
The Broken Marriage Vow · 2022The Broken Marriage Vow
★ 5.92022
SeriesDrama
A seemingly perfect home gets shattered by broken trust and infidelity, bringing forth catastrophic effects into the lives of the couple, their son, and everyone else involved. This is a story about a woman scorned.
Rainbow Rumble · 2024Rainbow Rumble
2024
Series
A Philippine game show created by ABS-CBN Studios & 3NITHINK.
Palos · 2008Palos
2008
SeriesDrama
Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up.
The series is loosely based on the classic Filipino comics and film character of the same name Palos, which means Eel in Tagalog. In the original comics, Palos was a professional thief who possessed acrobatic skills, and who was adept in the fighting arts.
Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa · 2019Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa
2019
SeriesDramaCrime
Lies, murder, motherhood, and guilt bind six law graduates to a mother who lost her child to a kidnapping incident. Now embroiled in a messy cover-up of a crime, the group deals with the repercussions of the web of lies they started.
Pangako Sa 'Yo · 2015Pangako Sa 'Yo
★ 9.02015
SeriesDrama
Driven by the heartbreak from her ill-fated romance with Eduardo and the tragic loss of her loved ones, Amor seeks revenge against his family. Unbeknownst to Amor, her daughter is still alive and is in a similar love affair with Eduardo's son.
100 Days to Heaven · 2011100 Days to Heaven
2011
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
100 Days to Heaven is a Philippine drama comedy television show previously airing on ABS-CBN starring Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat. This is Coney Reyes' first lead role after having already portrayed supporting roles in teleseryes such as Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka, Ysabella and Rubi.
Darating ang Umaga · 2003Darating ang Umaga
★ 8.02003
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Darating ang Umaga is a Filipino drama made by ABS-CBN in 2003. It starred Vina Morales and Eula Valdez.
Walang Kapalit · 2007Walang Kapalit
★ 6.02007
SeriesDrama
Walang Kapalit was a Philippine television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. from April 23, 2007 to August 31, 2007 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. It is loosely based on Mike De Leon's 1985 drama Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit, an adaptation from an earlier komiks version of the same title by Nerissa Cabral.
Two Hearts · 2018Two Hearts
2018
SeriesDramaComedy
A story about two lookalikes, Ramona, Mona for short and Lisa. Lisa is a rich, strict and hardworking woman while Mona survives as a bet collector in cockfights. While Lisa is stylish and couth, Mona is tomboyish and rustic with a kind and loving heart for both her parents and friends. The two cross paths when Lisa's father, Juancho arranges a marriage for her with a rich business man, Martin Co, but Lisa is against it and goes into hiding under one of her workers, Leo Tabayoyong
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal · 2006Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
2006
Series
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal is the Philippine franchise of Deal or No Deal, premiered on June 5, 2006 on ABS-CBN.
Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara · 2008Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara
2008
SeriesDrama
Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara was an ABS-CBN primetime mini-series adapted from the movie, Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara, originally starring Susan Roces in 1974 and later by Lorna Tolentino in 1995. It was supposed to be aired weekly in a mini-series format on January 12, 2008, but it was later placed in ABS-CBN's primetime Bida.
This is the first installment of Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection.
My Single Lady · 2020My Single Lady
2020
SeriesComedyFamily
When a fire destroys their entire apartment, Chona, a single mom and her 7-year old son, Red, moves in with 3 drag queens. Hustling with her job as a freelance makeup artist and a full-time single mom, Chona tries to build a new home for Red. Her world flips upside down, when Chester, her ex-lover, returns home in search for his long-lost son while she's starting to get her life back.