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7 of Judy Ann Santos’s most iconic movie roles!

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<p>At the risk of stating the obvious, Judy Ann Santos is showbiz royalty, and rightfully so.   </p><p>Juday, as she is fondly called in the industry, has been dubbed as the “Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera” and, if you ask us, that is simply never going to change. Not only did Judy Ann make her mark on the small screen, she has also earned numerous accolades for her master performances in comedy, romance, and drama <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">films</a>. From her unforgettable “gigil” moments as a comedy star to her hard-hitting takes on vulnerable characters, Juday has carved out her place in every genre possible.  </p><p>In honor of Judy Ann’s unmatched artistry and work ethic, we present to you some of her most memorable roles on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">big screen</a>:  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Cecile in ‘Paano ang Puso Ko?’ (1997)  </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784851202891.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>Love triangles are not the easiest to navigate, especially when cousins are involved. When Judy Ann’s character, Cecile, gets caught between her childhood friend Ruben (Wowie de Guzman) and his cousin Jason (Rico Yan), the intense confusion and heartbreak she had to face comes across as realistic as ever.  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Ana in ‘Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay’ (1998)</strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784851377072.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>In this 1998 romance film helmed by Rory B. Quintos, we get to see another side to Judy Ann’s chemistry with the late Rico Yan. Judy Ann plays Ana, an advertising secretary who works as her family’s breadwinner, while Rico’s role is Alex, a businessman whose goal is to open up restaurants.  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Joey in ‘Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko’ (1999)  </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784851510123.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>As Judy Ann branched out of her romance roles, she showed her impressive comedic stylings in the 1999 box-office hit &quot;Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko” alongside Fernando Poe Jr., who was named &quot;Da King&quot; of action films!  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Joanna in ‘Till There Was You’ (2003)  </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784851616084.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>If you take a screen darling like Judy Ann and a certified heartthrob like Piolo and put them in one movie, expect that film to be packed with all the feels!   </p><p>What started as a random bus encounter between a young woman named Joanna (Juday) and a single father named Albert (Pascual), with his baby, Pippa, carried over to a life-changing plot twist years later.   </p><div> </div><div><strong>Abby in ‘Don&#x27;t Give Up on Us’ (2006)  </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784852021305.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Another Piolo-Juday-starrer that will renew your belief in the power of love is this 2006 romantic-comedy set in Baguio. Judy Ann takes on the character of Abby, an overbearing professional who meets Vince (Piolo), a musician with a much more laidback lifestyle.  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Angie in ‘Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo’ (2006) and ‘Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo’ (2007)  </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784882770246.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784852170697.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>For her performance as Angie in the 2006 box-office hit, Judy Ann won Best Actress awards left and right! What makes this movie even more special is that she starred alongside her real-life partner, Ryan Agoncillo, who played her character’s husband, Jed. </p><p>Angie and Jed may be complete opposites but watching their marriage — imperfect as it is— unfold on the big screen brings the utmost kilig! </p><div> </div><div><strong>Lianne in ‘Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes’ (2018)  </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784852291898.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Judy Ann definitely slayed in her role as Lianne Reyes, one of two wives who got cheated on by their husbands in this film. Joining forces with Angelica Panganiban, who plays the other Mrs. Reyes, Judy Ann gave off the ultimate “gigil” reactions to the unfaithfulness of their partners, Gary (Joross Gamboa) and Felix (JC de Vera).  </p><div> </div><p>Take a trip down memory lane and watch all of these wonderful Judy Ann-led films in this <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalQNACgOUSffTaVE2KVDNGCefA3DSXb6&amp;si=TXa5ABhCPXjw7-Sr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full movie YouTube playlist</a>.  </p><div><br/></div><p>Watch more exclusive videos and FREE FULL MOVIES of your favorite celebrities from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Cinema official YouTube channel</a>! </p><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/luk7YiWWdoc?si=2bHvec4yTmsenX8P" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TZ80zLFQCG0?si=gOLc6UKnmaaUiLKr" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/5/9/5-judy-ann-santos-movies-that-showcase-her-range-1917" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 Judy Ann Santos movies that showcase her range</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/3/6/3-moving-movie-moment-on-choosing-forgiveness-1730" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 moving movie moments on choosing forgiveness</a></div>