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Judy Ann Santos reflects on being the youngest Hall of Famer in MMFF's Best Actress category

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Judy Ann Santos took to social media to express her gratitude for two meaningful books she recently received.</p><p>&quot;2 importanteng libro ang natanggap ko kahapon.. Ang isa, galing sa isa sa pinakamamahal kong national artist, sir Ricky Lee na may lagda niya,&quot; she shared on her Instagram page.</p><p>The actress recounted how Ricky and director Joel Lamangan trusted her to play her first mature role in the television series, <em>Sabel.</em></p><p>&quot;Si sir Ricky and direk Joel Lamangan ang unang nagtiwala sa akin na gumanap bilang Sabel, isang seryoso at mature na role ang pinagkatiwala nila sa akin kaya habang buhay kong tatanawin ang utang na loob na yun sa kanila,&quot; she remarked.</p><p>The second was a commemorative coffee table book from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), celebrating its 50th anniversary.</p><p>&quot;Pangalawang libro.. coffee table book mula sa MMFF at MMDA bilang marka sa 50th year Anniversary. Isang milestone ang naganap sa akin. Ang magawaran bilang youngest hall of famer sa pagka best actress sa mga pelikulang [<em>Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo</em>]<em>, Mindanao,</em> at <em>Espantaho</em>,&quot; she remarked.</p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOiPGtvkqS8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOiPGtvkqS8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A14352596.400000006%2C%22ls%22%3A955625.900000006%2C%22le%22%3A955629.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Judy Ann admitted that she is still on cloud nine with this recent milestone in her life and she vowed that she will continue her journey with humility.</p><p>&quot;Nakalutang pa rin ako hanggang ngayon sa kaligayahan pero mananatiling nakaapak ang mga paa ko sa lupa. Sa lahat ng mga directors, producers, writers at jury ng MMDA AT MMFF, maraming, maraming salamat po,&quot; she remarked.</p><p>Reflecting on her journey, Judy Ann remarked that dreams do come true with perseverance.</p><p>&quot;Hindi nyo alam kung gaano nyo tinupad ang mga pangarap ng isang batang nagpapatihulog sa bundok para lang gayahin si Julie Vega sa pelikula nyang<em> Mga Mata ni Anghelita. </em>Patunay ito na walang imposible, kahit napakalaki ng pangarap mo, basta alam mo ang gusto mo at wala kang tinatapakang mga tao at pantay ang tingin mo sa lahat, magugulat ka na lang isang araw narating mo na pala ang pangarap mo,&quot; she stated.</p>

<p>Reflecting on her journey as an actress, Judy Ann Santos says that dreams do come true with perseverance.</p>

Reflecting on her journey as an actress, Judy Ann Santos says that dreams do come true with perseverance.

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Judy Ann Santos reflects on being the youngest Hall of Famer in MMFF’s Best Actress category

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Published September 16, 2025 12:07 PM PHT

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Updated December 23, 2025 10:51 AM PHT

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