66-403: Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as It Might Be You (2003) and Endless Love (2010). She gained prominence in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara and has since established herself as one of the most popular and successful actors of the 21st century in
132-743: A 43.4% national ratings based on Kantar Media , making it the highest-rating teleserye episode to date aired on ABS-CBN that year. Montes' portrayal as the main antiheroine of the series received generally positive reviews and landed her lead roles in films and television series in her future projects. In 2011, Montes made her film debut in the family drama Way Back Home , which opened in August 2011 to positive reviews, as Jessica "Jessie" Lorraine S. Santiago, alongside Mara Clara co-star Kathryn Bernardo. Montes garnered largely positive reviews by critics, with Abby Mendoza of Philippine Entertainment Portal writing, "One should applaud Julia Montes for deviating from
198-510: A Romance (2023). Montes was born Mara Hautea Schnittka on March 19, 1995, in Pandacan , Manila , Philippines , to a Filipino mother, Gemma Hautea, and German father, Martin Schnittka. Schnittka left them when Montes was still a baby, and only her deaf mother raised her with the help of her grandmother, Flory Hautea. She has two younger brothers, Patrick and Paolo. She describes education as one of
264-591: A boutique hotel, Isla Amara, in El Nido, Palawan, alongside actor Piolo Pascual and other partners. It Might Be You (TV series) It Might Be You is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN . Directed by Don M. Cuaresma and Gilbert G. Perez , it stars John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo . It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from December 8, 2003 to December 3, 2004, replacing Meteor Fever in Manila and
330-529: A child actress and appeared in several television commercials. After her transfer in ABS-CBN , she initially played young versions of characters in several television series such as Hiram (2004), Ligaw Na Bulaklak (2008), I Love Betty La Fea (2008) and eventually became part of the gag show, Goin' Bulilit (2005-08). She spent the next few years playing supporting roles in various anthology shows and finally gained widespread recognition as Clara del Valle in
396-514: A commercial model before appearing in various television shows. She began her acting career with minor roles when she was cast in a number of GMA shows such as Sana ay Ikaw na Nga in 2001 as the daughter of actors Robin Da Rosa and Angelu de Leon , and in some episodes of the now defunct drama anthology Magpakailanman . Montes went on to play guest roles on ABS-CBN 's television shows such as Hiram (2004) and Maalaala Mo Kaya before landing
462-493: A few more top-rating soap operas, most notable being Ikaw Lamang (2014) for which she won a Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actress , Doble Kara (2015–17) for which she won her second Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actress, Asintado (2018) and 24/7 (2020). In films, she made her debut in the family drama Way Back Home (2011). It was followed by the romantic drama A Moment in Time (2013), as Jillian Linden, for which she
528-623: A film based on the Emily Brontë classic novel, Wuthering Heights . Walang Hanggan features the undying love that revolves around characters from three different generations – the love triangle among Virginia, Margaret, and Joseph; the ill-fated lovers Marco and Emily; and young sweethearts Daniel and Katerina. The series includes Martin as Daniel Guidotti, Richard Gomez as Marco Montenegro, Dawn Zulueta as Emily Guidotti, Susan Roces as Virginia "Henya" Cruz, Helen Gamboa as Doña Margaret Montenegro, and Montes, as Katerina Alcantara. This also marks
594-402: A lot of family time in the process until she was cast in a milk brand, chocolate snack and fast food chain endorsements. However, she said she never competed with anyone and was just in the entertainment industry out of needs. Describing her ambitions as a child, Montes has said, "Since I was a child, I only had three dreams: to become a soldier, a chef and a flight attendant." Montes started as
660-491: A man who, unknown to her, is already married. The episode registered a national TV rating of 37.2%, making it one of the most watched episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya that year. After accomplishing several film and television projects involving Halik sa Hangin , Wansapanataym , and in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya , Montes headlined Doble Kara in 2015 (co-starring Carmina Villarroel , Mylene Dizon , Ariel Rivera , Allen Dizon and Sam Milby ). The series revolves around
726-473: A marketing degree at Enderun Colleges , she had to pause her studies because of scheduling conflicts with her television series Got to Believe . As of 2021, she expressed her desire to earn a college degree in marketing or communication arts. Bernardo began acting in 2003, appearing as the young Cielo on ABS-CBN's It Might Be You . In 2006, she had her first main role in the TV series Super Inggo , playing Maya,
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#1732884730792792-418: A mental case, and Mia has to convince everybody that she's telling the truth." Montes' performance earned her a Young Critics Circle nomination for Best Performance . Later in 2015, Dreamscape publicity head Eric John Salut confirmed on February 12, 2015 via Twitter that Montes will be reunited once again with Walang Hanggan leading man Coco Martin in an upcoming TV project. Martin and Montes reunited in
858-412: A new chapter of Wansapanataym 's summer special called "Yamishita's Treasures", marking the second collaboration of the two as a loveteam in television since their hit TV series Walang Hanggan . After watching the premiere of Halik sa Hangin , Martin stated in an interview that he personally requested for Montes as his leading lady for his new project because he was proud and impressed particularly by
924-542: A nomination for Best Drama Supporting Actress in the series at the PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 . In January 2015 at the 13th Gawad Tanglaw (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw) for television, Montes, tied with veteran actress Angel Locsin , won a Best Actress award for her role in Ikaw Lamang . During the same year, Montes completed work on Adolfo Alix Jr. 's family drama Padre de Familia , which
990-486: A permanent spot in the kiddie gag show Goin' Bulilit in 2005. She also appeared in other television series in 2008 including Ligaw na Bulaklak and I Love Betty La Fea . These parts led her to being cast as a series regular in Goin' Bulilit in which she played various roles in different comedic situations until her departure that year. Also that year, Montes, as Abby, starred in a Maalaala Mo Kaya episode titled "Card",
1056-417: A range of material from horror to drama and has played roles in both high-profile, mainstream productions, and low-budget independent films. Directors Emmanuel Palo and Trina Dayrit, who directed her in different Dreamscape Entertainment releases such as Walang Hanggan , A Moment in Time , Ikaw Lamang , and Doble Kara , have praised her versatility and maturity. Actor Sam Milby described Montes as "one of
1122-418: A review from Philippine Entertainment Portal , author Jocelyn Valle stated that "Julia, the actress, shows great commitment and earnestness in playing the character of Mia. She makes the viewer feel Mia's emotional stages of entering into the territory of romantic love — apprehension, excitement, caution, bliss — until reality bites. She shines the brightest in the pivotal scene where Mia is suspected to becoming
1188-647: A rich girl who does not value the people around her. The series scored an average national TV rating of 31.7% and landed on 4th spot for the Top 10 programs in May 2017. In 2018, Montes stars in the political drama Asintado alongside Lorna Tolentino , Paulo Avelino , Shaina Magdayao , Agot Isidro , Cherry Pie Picache , and Aljur Abrenica . She plays Ana Dimasalang, a paramedic who became Gael Ojeda's personal nurse after saving him from an accident and fell in love with him; she becomes involved in an assassination plot arranged by
1254-489: A story of a girl who is longing for the love of her parents while under the care of a nursemaid. The following year, she appeared in Katorse with a guest role in the series' finale episode playing a shy girl Nellie. She was then cast as the teenage Mara, a character with her same name, in the youth-oriented show Gimik 2010 . In 2010, Montes' breakthrough role came when she portrayed the role of Clara del Valle / Clara David in
1320-533: Is a Filipino actress. Known for playing strong female characters and romantic leads in a range of genres across film and television, she has received various accolades , including a FAMAS Award , two Gawad Tanglaw Awards , a PMPC Star Awards for Movies and a Box Office Entertainment Award . Yes! magazine named her one of the most influential celebrities in Philippine entertainment. Montes made her screen debut on GMA Network 's Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2001) as
1386-576: Is clearly way ahead of her contemporaries." Later in 2013, she appeared in a Maalaala Mo Kaya episode titled "Krus", a story about a girl named Diana who was sold to a prostitution den by her own foster mother at a young age of 15. The episode drew a nationwide audience share of 34.2%, making it the No. 1 most watched program on March 9, according to data from Kantar Media . That same year, Montes co-starred with Enchong Dee and Enrique Gil in another television series Muling Buksan ang Puso which centers on
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#17328847307921452-454: Is not all roses and moonlight, especially when they discover harrowing realities about their families and a dark past. Throughout their complex lives, Lawrence and Cielo hold fast to their love. Julia Montes Mara Hautea Schnittka ( / ˈ m ɑːr ə h aʊ ˈ t eɪ ə ˈ ʃ n ɪ t k ə / MAR -ə how- TAY -ə SHNIT -kə ; born March 19, 1995), known professionally as Julia Montes ( Tagalog: [ˈdʒulja mɔnˈtɛs] ),
1518-445: Is particularly known for her grounded and family-oriented personality. Early in her career, Montes established a reputation for being her family's breadwinner, amidst the absence of her biological father. She managed to buy her own house at age 17 and was able to put up a salon for her grandmother, who had to sacrifice her salon business to pull their efforts together to support Montes at the start of her career. In 2016 and 2017, Montes
1584-416: Is passionate about her craft". In 2012, The Philippine Star called her acting "beyond her age". In a 2016 interview with Star Style , Montes elaborated: I like that I have the chance to be in someone else's shoes. Once I portray someone else's life, I get to understand who that person is. It gives me a much bigger and better perspective on everyone's lives around me. As a role model to young people, she
1650-586: The 44th Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSFI). Martin, on the other hand, acquired the title "Prince of Philippine Television". For their rapport in Walang Hanggan , Montes and Martin also placed 2nd as the most popular loveteams at the 4th FMTM Awards. Montes then starred in other two 2012 films, as Ligaya in The Reunion , and as Pat in The Strangers . With nationwide revenues of over ₱68.1 million for
1716-571: The "100 Most Beautiful Stars", topping the list with Kathryn Bernardo in 2013. From 2012 to 2016, she was included in FHM 's 100 sexiest women, and won Star Magic Ball 's "Sweetheart of the Night", and "Female Star of the Night" awards in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Montes has received one FAMAS Award for Best Actress nomination, two PMPC Star Award nominations, and one Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance nomination. From these, she has won
1782-509: The 1992 drama Mara Clara , where she played Mara David. The series was a smashing hit and solidified her reputation as an actress on the rise. Following Mara Clara, Bernardo starred in the teen show Growing Up , where she played Ella, a 15-year-old girl living with her single mother. Bernardo's film career started in 2004 with Gagamboy , but she gained prominence in 2011 with the movie Way Back Home , which she starred alongside Mara Clara co-star Julia Montes . That same year, she joined
1848-566: The 2016 ceremony of the 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards, as well as a PMPC Star Award nomination in the Best Dramatic Actress category for her role. In February 2016, Star Style magazine noted in a 2016 feature that Montes seemed dedicated to developing herself as a serious actress rather than a film star. Montes starred alongside JC Santos in Wansapanataym 's "Annika Pintasera" on April 2, 2017 where she played as Annika de Cuadra,
1914-732: The Asia-Pacific region on social media. She is best known for her roles in popular television series including Mara Clara (2010–2011), Princess and I (2012–2013), Got to Believe (2013–2014), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015–2016), La Luna Sangre (2017–2018), and 2 Good 2 Be True (2022). Her notable films include She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Crazy Beautiful You (2015), Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016), Can't Help Falling in Love (2017), The Hows of Us (2018), Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) and its 2024 sequel Hello, Love, Again ,
1980-532: The No. 1 trending spot on Twitter nightly, Julia is taking the road less traveled, choosing herself as partner-in-crime instead of a good-looking boy." Her Doble Kara co-star John Lapus has praised her effortless acting that makes her performance classic. She started her acting studies in Star Magic . ABS-CBN vice president Johnny Manahan has favorably compared her craft to that of Claudine Barretto and considers her "incandescent on screen and as an actress who
2046-466: The Philippines. Bernardo was the highest-grossing Filipino movie actress of the 2010s, with her movies earning over ₱3.5 billion at the box office. She has been recognized by People Asia as the "Box Office Queen of her generation," being the only Filipino actress with two films that grossed over ₱800 million each. Additionally, she was listed by Forbes Asia as one of the most influential celebrities in
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2112-574: The Year for the latter in 2020. In 2022, Bernardo reunited with Padilla in the television series 2 Good 2 Be True , marking their final project together before their eventual break-up in 2023. She was hailed as the Outstanding Asian Star at the 18th Seoul International Drama Awards . In 2023, Bernardo starred in A Very Good Girl which is her first solo film in several years, alongside acclaimed actress Dolly de Leon . Her performance earned her
2178-565: The action-thriller movie Topakk . The film was first screened at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France and premiered on the 76th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. In October 2023, Montes starred with Alden Richards in the romantic drama film Five Breakups and a Romance . Her portrayal was met with praises from the critics, with Villanueva of Manila Standard noting that both leads gave "compelling performances" which helped elevate
2244-407: The cast of the horror film Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 , receiving positive reviews for her performance. After the success of Mara Clara , Bernardo further rose to prominence in the top-rating primetime series Princess and I . Starring alongside Growing Up co-star Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil , Bernardo played the titular role of Mikay/Princess Areeyah. The series was notable for being
2310-424: The classic snotty, mean girl character who makes life miserable for the downtrodden Mara. It is Julia's strength to gain the sympathy of the audience while playing the angsty girl who harbors much pain. She has the ability to make her audience understand the pain her character is going through, and more importantly make them see where it is coming from. Julia was astounding." That same year, she worked with Bernado for
2376-551: The del Mundos and Ojedas upon witnessing their plan. Following the conclusion of Asintado , Montes took a break from the showbusiness and spent time with her father, Martin Schnittka, in Germany. She made her television comeback in the weekly action-drama series 24/7 in February 2020. According to Kantar Media , the pilot episode of the series received over 27% TV ratings, becoming the most watched weekend show. After four episodes,
2442-655: The film. The film has earned ₱30 million at the local box-office during its first week. In June 2015, Montes completed a culinary course at the Center for Culinary Arts, Manila along with her fellow actress Yam Concepcion . She is a practicing Catholic . In December 2017, Montes was reunited with her birth father, Martin Schnittka, at Bellini's, Cubao , Quezon City . She revealed via Instagram about her encounter with her father and expressed gratitude towards her German cousin Michelle Lloyd and CocoJul Bukayo fans for paving
2508-568: The first FAMAS Best Actress award of her career. She also regained the title of Box Office Queen for the second time at the 2024 Box Office Entertainment Awards . She also won the national winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role in the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards . Bernardo reunited with Richards after five years in the film Hello, Love, Again , the sequel of their 2019 hit movie Hello, Love, Goodbye . In 2018, Bernardo confirmed her long-term relationship with actor Daniel Padilla , which began on May 25, 2012. On November 30, 2023,
2574-470: The first Philippine show filmed in Bhutan , earning acclaim for its grand production. Later that year, Bernardo and Padilla joined the ensemble cast of the romantic-comedy film 24/7 in Love and in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Sisterakas alongside Vice Ganda . Dubbed as KathNiel , their first starring film as a tandem was in the coming-of-age romantic comedy film Must Be... Love , which
2640-505: The first on-screen team-up of Martin and Montes, and the reunion project of eternal loveteam Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta. Writing for Philippine Entertainment Portal , Mark Angelo Ching considered Montes' decision to jump to a mature role after playing a teenager in Mara Clara seemingly to be a "gamble" at first, but all doubts are dispelled once she is seen holding her own against Martin, and believed that her "natural naïveté" works against
2706-497: The former, the film remains her highest-grossing release. In 2013, Montes starred in the romantic drama A Moment in Time alongside Martin, as a follow-up success of their preeminent team-up in Walang Hanggan . The film grossed over ₱64,543,391 nationwide, and Montes received her first nomination for the FAMAS Award for Best Actress . Jennifer Dugena of Philippine Entertainment Portal praised her performance, writing: "Julia plays
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2772-525: The highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, a record it hold for more than four years (2019-2024), grossing over ₱880 million worldwide and breaking box office records both in the Philippines and abroad. Bernardo received back-to-back Phenomenal Box Office Star awards for The Hows of Us with Padilla and for Hello, Love, Goodbye with Richards, at the Box Office Entertainment Awards in 2019 and 2020 . She also won Film Actress of
2838-902: The latter three being among the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time . Bernardo was born on March 26, 1996in Cabanatuan , Nueva Ecija , Philippines . She is the youngest of four siblings and was raised by her parents, Luzviminda and Teodore Bernardo. Initially, Bernardo was raised as a member of Iglesia ni Cristo . However, it is believed that she converted to the Born Again Christian faith around 2016. Before her acting debut in 2003, Bernardo attended Flowerlane Montessori Children's House in Cabanatuan and later OB Montessori Center in Quezon City. Due to her busy schedule, she joined Angelicum College's homeschooling program in 2011. While pursuing
2904-440: The lives and story of twins Kara and Sara, who got separated during their childhood due to Kara's urgent need of cure for leukemia. Montes assumed the roles of identical twin sisters Kara and Sara, who share the same appearance but exhibit completely different personas. Doble Kara is produced by Dreamscape Entertainment Television , and premiered on August 24, 2015. Montes received a Best Actress Award for two consecutive years at
2970-500: The love interest of the main character. She then appeared in various ABS-CBN shows, including Krystala and Vietnam Rose , before joining the kiddie show Goin' Bulilit . As a child actress, Bernardo played the roles of young Victoria in ABS-CBN's Magkaribal and young Jenny in GMA's Endless Love , both of which premiered on June 28, 2010. Her breakthrough role came in the remake of
3036-426: The mature outlook of the actor's character. The series and Montes' performance both earned widespread acclaim from critics as it maintained the top spot and dominated the viewers' ratings for most of its run, being the only Philippine drama of 2012 to exceed the 40% margin in ratings. The finale episode of the show garnered a 45.4% viewership rating nationwide. Walang Hanggan emerged as the most watched show during
3102-462: The most important actresses of this time", praising her prowess in playing mature roles at a young age. Montes says that she finds it fitting for people to give her mature roles since she "acts and looks a lot more mature" than her age and most girls of her age. The journalist Irish Christianne Dizon of The Philippine Star has identified this as her "trademark" in many of her best projects, adding, "In this age where rabid love team fans compete for
3168-507: The pair announced the end of their relationship. In April 2024, she celebrated a house blessing and housewarming party for her new home in Antipolo, which features modern architecture and various artistic elements. In 2017, Bernardo launched her nail salon business, KathNails by KCMB, which has eight branches across the Philippines. In 2022, she opened another nail salon, The Glow Up Lounge, which has five branches nationwide. She co-founded
3234-442: The part with exquisitely combined innocence and maturity. She is perfect as a young woman coming-of-age to the truths and facts of life. Her vulnerability and strength shines through as she submits herself to the emotional machinations inflicted by Martin's character Patrick. Her emotions are solid, intense and very affecting. Her acting chops slices away any doubts about her ability to portray young or adult characters. Talent-wise, she
3300-526: The remake of Mara Clara (2010–11). It was followed by the teen drama series, Growing Up (2011). Montes rose to stardom after being paired with Coco Martin in the series Walang Hanggan (2012), as Katerina Alcantara, for which she was hailed as the Princess of Philippine Television at the 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards . She has since established herself as one of her generation’s most successful actresses in Philippine television, starring in
3366-399: The remake of Emil Cruz, Jr.'s longest-running classic soap opera Mara Clara , a drama about teenage sibling rivalry, alongside her co-star and off-screen best friend Kathryn Bernardo . Montes changed her screen name from "Mara Montes" to "Julia Montes" to avoid confusion and complications, since the titular character Mara will be played by Bernardo. The finale episode of the series earned
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#17328847307923432-427: The second half of 2012, ruling the list with a whopping national TV rating of 38.4% based on Kantar Media. Due to the series' phenomenal success, Walang Hanggan was aired internationally in foreign countries along with Ina, Kapatid, Anak , and Be Careful With My Heart . The series earned Montes the title of "Phenomenal Primetime Princess;" eventually she was named as the "Princess of Philippine Television" during
3498-430: The second highest-grossing film of that year. Bernardo was awarded her first Box Office Queen title for Barcelona: A Love Untold at the 2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards . Their partnership continued in 2017 with Can't Help Falling in Love . All of these films achieved significant box office success. On television, they starred together in the 2015 remake of Pangako Sa 'Yo . They continued their partnership on
3564-488: The series was discontinued following the global shutdown due to COVID-19 pandemic . In September 2020, she enrolled in an online class at the Southville International School and Colleges . The following year, she joined the casts of the long-running series Ang Probinsyano as Mara. In September 2022, Cornerstone Entertainment announced that Montes will be starring with Arjo Atayde and Sid Lucero in
3630-579: The small screen in the fantasy series La Luna Sangre in 2017. In 2018, Bernardo made history as the first Filipina actress to reach the ₱800 million mark in the box office with her film The Hows of Us alongside Padilla. For her performance, she won her first Best Actress award at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies and later at the 2019 Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards for Movies (EDDYs). The following year, she achieved this box office milestone once again with Hello, Love, Goodbye , this time alongside GMA actor Alden Richards . This film became
3696-613: The themes of forgiveness and second chances. Montes portrayed the role of Sarah Beltran, a role which she said in an interview was "tailor-fit" for her real age. The series ranked 10th in Top 15 programs from January to December 2013. Montes' profile continued to grow in 2014 when she appeared as Mona Roque-Hidalgo, the lifelong loyal friend and secret admirer of Samuel, in the period drama series Ikaw Lamang where she reunited with Martin as Samuel Hidalgo / Gabriel Hidalgo. It also starred Kim Chiu as Isabelle Miravelez-Hidalgo / Andrea Hidalgo and Jake Cuenca as Franco Hidalgo. She received
3762-489: The third time in the youth-oriented show entitled Growing Up , in which she portrayed the role of Samantha "Tammy" Magtoto, the daughter of an OFW who entrusted his care to Mikaella Dimalanta (played by Bernardo). In 2012, greater success came to Montes when she starred with Coco Martin in the romantic drama series Walang Hanggan . The critically acclaimed series is loosely based on the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita sa Langit ,
3828-520: The tools to have a good life and she hopes to continuously work not just for herself but for her family as well. Montes has other relatives in Germany. In 2011, she finished high school with good grades at the Blessed Hope Christian School. At the age of 5, Montes began attending auditions and modeling agencies. She recalls the struggles she and her grandmother went through: commuting to castings, hurrying from school to shoots and missing
3894-402: The way to meet him. Montes has been in a romantic relationship with Coco Martin since 2011. The couple kept their relationship private until Martin publicly confirmed it in May 2023. Montes has been described in the media as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, and frequently referred to as "Royal Princess of Drama", and "Daytime Drama Queen". She is noted for playing in
3960-455: The year. By December, Bernardo and Padilla received stars on the Eastwood Walk of Fame in Quezon City, a recognition of their contributions to Philippine entertainment. Over the years, Bernardo and Padilla collaborated on several successful films and television series. They teamed up in the 2015 film Crazy Beautiful You , followed by the 2016 film Barcelona: A Love Untold , which became
4026-480: The young actress' outstanding performance in Halik sa Hangin . Montes starred as Tanya, a princess in a world of fairies, who meets Yami and helps him retrieve a treasure in her world. Wansapanataym 's "Yamishita's Treasures" ran for 12 weeks, from March 22 to June 14, 2015. Later that same year, Montes appeared in an Maalaala Mo Kaya episode titled "Picture", a story about a young woman named Rosa who fell in love with
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#17328847307924092-714: Was awarded for the Makabata Stars on the Anak TV Awards. ABS-CBN's Push.com says she is humble about her profession, saying she is "just a person with a job" to make ends meet, attracts little gossip or tabloid attention, and casual in her appearance. In 2015, she was included in Candy Magazine 's listing of the "7 Amazing Women Who Should Be Your Life Pegs" features. Several media publications have noted Montes' attractiveness. She appeared in Yes! magazine's annual listing of
4158-497: Was nominated for the FAMAS Award for Best Actress , and the romantic horror Halik sa Hangin (2015), as Mia Generoso, for which she earned a nomination for the Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance . Other notable appearances include the romantic comedy The Reunion (2012), the horror adventure The Strangers (2012), the independent drama Padre de Familia (2016) and romantic-drama Five Breakups and
4224-499: Was released in March 2013. In August of that year, they paired up in the television series Got to Believe , which sustained high ratings in its entire run. In December, they starred in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Pagpag . Their collaboration continued with the successful film adaptation of She's Dating the Gangster in July 2014, which was one of the highest-grossing films of
4290-575: Was released on February 20, 2016, with Martin and Nora Aunor . Filming took place in Malaysia . After her character's departure from Ikaw Lamang , Montes starred in the romantic horror Halik sa Hangin with Gerald Anderson and JC de Vera . The film, under the direction of Emmanuel Quindo Palo, marked Montes' third collaboration with Palo and was theatrically released on January 28, 2015. Montes continued to draw praises and recognition from film critics for her role as Mia Generoso in Halik sa Hangin . In
4356-406: Was replaced by Spirits . In the small town of Montegracia, politics are in disarray, but amidst the stifling competition for power, a special friendship blossoms between the mayor's son, Lawrence Trinidad and an impoverished orphan, Cielo San Carlos. Although they come from wildly different social backgrounds, their friendship grows into an unlikely romance; Lawrence and Cielo realize that love
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