Julia Montes is a Filipino actress of German descent who made her acting debut on television in 2001 in the drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga. The following years she made her first appearance in the soap opera in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003), Hiram (2004) and went on to appear in the television kids gag show Goin' Bulilit as a series regular until her departure in 2008. She also made several guest appearances on television in the 2000s such as Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008), I Love Betty La Fea (2008), Nasaan Ka Maruja? (2009), Katorse (2010), and The Substitute Bride (2010). Among Montes' releases of 2007 were the dramas Paano Kita Iibigin and Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! with supporting roles. In 2008, she made a brief appearance as Anna in Chito S. Roño's drama Caregiver. A year later, she had a cameo appearance in the supernatural horror T2 and another supporting role in the horror film, Dalaw (2010).
Portraying different roles in the drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya, Montes starred in ABS-CBN's reintroduction of the 1990s series Gimik 2010—before her breakthrough role as Clara del Valle in Emil Cruz, Jr.'s Mara Clara (2010–11).[1] Her performance garnered critical acclaim and established herself as a leading actress in television.[2] In 2011, she made her film debut with a leading role alongside Kathryn Bernardo in Way Back Home.[3] Also in 2011, she played teenager Samantha "Tammy" Magtoto in Growing Up and started to appear in the anthology fantasy Wansapanataym.[4] Montes played as Katerina Alcantara in the romantic drama Walang Hanggan (2012), in which she starred alongside Coco Martin. She garnered the Princess of Philippine Television Award from the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards for her role.[5] That same year, she portrayed the character of Ligaya Bustamante in the romantic-comedy The Reunion, her highest-grossing release, and appeared as an aswang in the horror adventure The Strangers. The following year, she re-teamed with Coco Martin on the romantic drama A Moment in Time for which she received her first FAMAS Awards for Best Actress nomination.[6]
In 2013 after a successful appearance in another Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, Montes starred opposite Enrique Gil and Enchong Dee as the long-lost daughter Sarah Beltran in the melodrama Muling Buksan Ang Puso.[7] She played as a childhood friend and wife to Samuel Hidlago in the period drama Ikaw Lamang (2014) for which she earned her first Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actress and PMPC Star Award-nominated role.[8][9] In 2015, Montes starred in the romantic horror Halik sa Hangin as the delusioned teenager Mia Generoso. She was praised for her performance and it earned her first Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance nomination.[10] She also appeared in Wansapanataym's "Yamishita's Treasures" alongside Coco Martin and in another Maalaala Mo Kaya episode. She then went on to play dual roles in Doble Kara (2015–17) as identical twin sisters Kara Dela Rosa and Sara Suarez, and appeared in the family drama Padre de Familia.[11] Montes was awarded for another Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actress and the PMPC Star Award for Best Drama Actress nomination for the former.[12][13]
Film
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Year | Title | Role | Studio | Ref(s) |
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2007 | Paano Kita Iibigin | Lance's young sister | Star Cinema | |
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Young Lily | Regal Entertainment | ||
2008 | Caregiver | Gemma | Star Cinema | |
2009 | T2 | Rita's daughter (Cameo) | ||
Dalaw | Mara | |||
2011 | Way Back Home | Jessica "Jessie" Lorraine S. Santiago | [3] | |
2012 | The Reunion | Ligaya Bustamante | [14] | |
The Strangers | Pat | [15][16] | ||
2013 | A Moment in Time | Jillian Linden | [17] | |
2015 | Halik sa Hangin | Mia Generoso | [18] | |
2016 | Padre de Familia | Pia Santiago | [19] | |
2023 | Pola | CCM Film Production | [20] | |
Topakk | Weng Diwata | [21] | ||
Five Breakups and a Romance | Justine Ramos | GMA Pictures Cornerstone Myriad |
[22] | |
2024 | Pula | Magda Faraon | CCM Film Productions Center Stage Productions | [23] |
TBA | Doctors to the Barrio † | Ellen Peralta | Filming | [24][25] |
Television
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Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2001 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Danica | [26] | |
2004 | Hiram | Young Stephanie Borromeo | [26] | |
2005 | Goin' Bulilit | Various roles | [27][26] | |
2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Young Jennifer | [28][29] | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Abby | Episode: "Card" | [30] | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ricardo's sister | Episode: "Leather Shoes" | [28] | |
I Love Betty La Fea | Young Daniella Valencia | [28] | ||
2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Babette | Episode: "Diary" | [28] |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jerome's sister | Episode: "Lubid" | [28] | |
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Maura | [26] | ||
New Pangarap Kong Jackpot | Janet | |||
2010 | Katorse | Nellie | [28][31] | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents | Young Wilda Abrantes | Episode: "The Substitute Bride" | [26] | |
Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 | Mara | [32] | ||
Mara Clara | Clara del Valle / Clara David | [28][33] | ||
Shoutout! | Herself | [34] | ||
2011 | Wansapanataym | Star | Episode: "Unli-Gift Box" | [28] |
Growing Up | Samantha "Tammy" Magtoto | [28][35] | ||
2012 | Walang Hanggan | Katerina Alcantara-Guidotti† | [36] | |
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Diana | Episode: "Krus" | [37] |
Muling Buksan ang Puso | Sarah Beltran-Dela Vega / Sarah B. Salazar-Dela Vega / Sarah B. Dela Vega | [38][28] | ||
2014 | Wansapanataym | Marian Jacinto | Episode: "The Christmas Visitor" | [39] |
Wansapanataym | Trina | Episode: "Three-In-One" | [28][40] | |
Ikaw Lamang | Monalisa "Mona" Roque-Hidalgo | [26][41] | ||
2015 | Wansapanataym | Tanya | Episode: "Yamashita's Treasures" | [42] |
Doble Kara | Kara Dela Rosa-Acosta / Sara H. Suarez / Sara Dela Rosa-Ligaya | [43][44][45] | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosa | Episode: "Picture" | [46] | |
2017 | Wansapanataym | Annika de Cuadra | Episode: "Annika Pintasera" | [47] |
2018 | Asintado | Juliana Ramirez / Juliana "Ana" Dimasalang-Del Mundo / Stella Dela Torre-Guerrero | [48][49] | |
2020 | 24/7 | Mia Agbayani | [50] | |
2021–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Maria Isabel Guillermo Hidalgo / Mara Silang / Mara Guillermo Hidalgo | [51][52] | |
2025 | Saving Grace † | [53] |
See also
editFootnotes
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- ^ "Star Magic artists soar high in 2014". Tempo Entertainment: The News in a Flash. January 19, 2014. Archived from the original on January 24, 2015.
- ^ a b Mendoza, Abby (August 19, 2011). "PEP REVIEW: An Endearing Way Back Home – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Montealegre, Lyn Luna (September 1, 2011). "Diego Loyzaga, Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla reveal their growing-up insecurities – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^ Benavidez, Kathleen (May 29, 2013). "Julia Montes on Princess of Philippine TV recognition: That's a big thing for me and dream come true. – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ FAMAS Award for Best Actress
- ^ Losorata, Yugel (June 9, 2013). "Julia thrilled over 'tailor-fit' role". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 5, 2014.
- ^ "13th Gawad Tanglaw winners for TV and Radio announced; Angel Locsin and Julia Montes tied for Best Actress – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 9, 2015. Archived from the original on January 11, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- ^ "Young Critics Circle names Da Dog Show best film of 2015". yccfilmdesk. April 3, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ "Coco Martin and Nora Aunor co-star in upcoming film Padre de Pamilya – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 12, 2014.
- ^ "14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2016 Winners List Bared, 'Honor Thy Father' Leads". adobotalkph.com. February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ Sampayan, Anj (October 8, 2016). "Heart, Jennylyn, Kim, Julia, Liza, Nadine, Dawn nominated for Best Drama Actress at Star Awards for TV". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ "Star Cinema treats movie and music fans with coming-of-age flick, "The Reunion"". Philippine Star. April 12, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 19, 2012). "Enchong Dee and Julia Montes believe working together in The Strangers made them closer". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ "The Strangers on Cinema One". Philippine Star. September 1, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Coco and Julia star in first movie 'A Moment in Time'". Philippine Star. January 30, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (July 21, 2015). "Julia Montes topbills thriller 'Halik sa Hangin'". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
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- ^ Cruz, Dana (July 15, 2021). "Coco Martin, Julia Montes to film Brillante Mendoza project in Mindoro". Inquirer.Net. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "LOOK: Julia Montes to star in action-thriller film 'Topakk'". Rappler. September 27, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Alden Richards, Julia Montes return to the big screen via 'Five Break-Ups and a Romance'". Manila Bulletin. April 19, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Brillante Mendoza, Coco Martin's Vigilante Saga 'Pula' Sets Netflix World Premiere With Fire and Ice Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.com. May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes, Phi Palmos, and Kean Cipriano shooting for Doctors to the Barrio Directed by Brillante Mendoza". instagram.com/cornerstoneofficial. Instagram. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ^ "The title role as Doc Ellen Peralta". instagram.com/bibobayona. Instagram. September 28, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Valle, Jocelyn (November 18, 2019). "Julia Montes: career highlights". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (July 29, 2019). "Julia Montes gives emotional tribute to Goin' Bulilit". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Bardinas, Mary Ann (February 22, 2020). "How Julia Montes has proven her versatility, brilliance as an actress through the years". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Coco Martin and Julia Montes First Project together in one serye is Ligaw Na Bulaklak 2008". Marcnitj84's Blog. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Plaza, Gerry (August 16, 2020). "REVIEW: 2008 drama gem MMK "Card" proves Bea, Julia's immense stature in industry". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Talabis, Louise Danielle (April 8, 2019). "Youngest mothers in Pinoy TV shows". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Gimik 2010 reunion". Philippine Star. April 25, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 30, 2010). "Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes topbill ABS-CBN's remake of Mara Clara". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Orosa, Carlo (November 30, 2010). "ABS-CBN's Shout Out aims to train the next generation of stars". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes deals with first heartbreak in Growing Up". Philippine Star. October 15, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (January 16, 2012). "PEP REVIEW: Coco Martin and Julia Montes form a lovely pair in Walang Hanggan". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes takes on the role of a teen prostitute in 'Maalaala Mo Kaya'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 7, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes continues to charm primetime viewers via "Muling Buksan ang Puso"". Philippine Star. August 22, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kapamilya stars Julia Montes and Ejay Falcon will team up for the first time this Saturday (November 16) as they topbill the first episode of "Wansapanataym Christmas Special."". LionhearTV. November 15, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes learns to love herself in "Wansapanataym"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. February 21, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia hones acting in Ikaw Lamang". Philippine Star. July 29, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Coco Martin and Julia Montes reunite in Wansapanataym". The Manila Times. March 21, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Dizon, Irish Christianne (August 14, 2015). "The two faces of Julia Montes". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes on her biggest and most challenging role – "Doble Kara"". LionhearTV. August 18, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes tells how she prepared for "Doble Kara" role". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 22, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia Montes in affair with married man on 'MMK'". Sun Star Cebu. July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Julia uses love to break spell in "Wansapanataym Presents: Annika Pintasera" finale". ABS-CBN Entertainment. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Baltan, Angela (January 8, 2018). "Julia Montes on preparing her role in 'Asintado' as Ana Dimasalang: "Nahirapan ako."". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy (January 21, 2018). "Julia Montes gets back in action via 'Asintado'". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "WATCH: Julia Montes makes an action-packed comeback on '24/7' series". ABS-CBN Entertainment. February 23, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "CocoJul Is Back! Julia Montes Joins The Cast Of "Ang Probinsyano"". Metro.Style. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Acierto, Drew. "Julia Montes makes a surprise comeback in 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' finale". PUSH. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (July 15, 2024). "Julia Montes is returning to primetime via 'Saving Grace'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024.
External links
edit- Julia Montes at IMDb