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Julia Montes spills life lessons and fun facts in the 'Category Questions' Challenge

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Julia Montes has been deep in the trenches of intense, drama-heavy scenes for &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/savinggrace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saving Grace: The Untold Story</a>.&quot; That’s why Kapamilya Chat decided to help her shake off the huge emotions and just have fun via the &#x27;Category Questions&#x27; Challenge. Here, Julia picks random questions from different categories and answers them on the spot.Kicking things off with a &#x27;Would You Rather&#x27; question, Julia was asked to choose between never reading a book or never watching a movie. As someone who isn’t much of a book reader—mostly because she feels like she doesn’t have the time—she might have to skip books for now. But she hopes to develop the habit in the future.From the &#x27;Experiences&#x27; category, Julia was asked about the best advice she’s ever received, to which she replied, &quot;Pat yourself on the back.” She reflected on how people can be too harsh on themselves as they constantly strive for perfection or pleasing others. “Minsan nakakalimutan natin na tayo muna dapat ang nag-a-appreciate sa sarili natin at sa nagawa natin,” she explained—a reminder we all probably need to hear.When asked what name she would pick if she could change hers, Julia immediately thought of Elizabeth because  she was amazed by Queen Elizabeth during a past trip to London. She believes a name adds character, and for her, Elizabeth gives off a strong presence.As for a superpower she’d love to have, she picked the ability to freeze time, so she could cherish more moments with her family, especially her grandmother.When asked about a famous person she has recently met, Julia mentioned that, as an actress, she has encountered many. But she chose to highlight her growing friendship with Sharon Cuneta, saying that working alongside the Megastar in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/savinggrace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saving Grace: The Untold Story</a>&quot; was something she never imagined happening, as she used to only watch her movies.For the last question, Julia was dared to reveal a belief she once held in her career but no longer does. She recalled being told early on that she would not make it in the industry. A part of her used to believe it. But over the years, she has gained more confidence and no longer sees it the same way. “Hindi ko naman sinasabing may narating na, pero siguro, ‘yung akala nilang hindi makakalusot, nakalusot din naman,” she smiled, hoping her journey could inspire dreamers who’ve been told the same thing. Catch Julia in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/savinggrace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saving Grace: The Untold Story</a>&quot; starting March 3 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and A2Z. The series also stars Sam Milby, Jennica Garcia, Christian Bables, Janice de Belen, and Sharon Cuneta, with Zia Grace.

Julia Montes gets candid in the 'Category Questions' Challenge of Kapamilya Chat.

Julia Montes gets candid in the 'Category Questions' Challenge of Kapamilya Chat.