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Judy Ann Santos

Judy Ann Santos

Actor, also producer · Born May 11, 1978 (48) · Philippines

Judy Anne Lumagui Santos is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbusters, as well as for her portrayals of oppressed and impoverished women. She has received various accolades, including a Cairo International Film Festival Award, a Gawad Urian, two Luna Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, and three FAMAS Awards.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 11, 1978 (48)
From
Philippines
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 87 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 32% in 30 days

What are Judy Ann Santos' films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 15th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 10th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
58%
Morality
17%
Survival
16%
Self
10%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 3 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 7 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 8 of 8 analyzed roles.

Hero
8 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
5
Tense
4
Joyful
4
Absurd
3
Warm
3
Other
9

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Judy Ann Santos' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Judy Ann Santos' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

87 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Call My Manager (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Call My Manager: Pilot Episodes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Angela

  • Ex Ex Lovers(2025)

    as Darlene

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Espantaho(2024)

    Executive Producer · as Monet

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Mindanao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Saima

  • Starla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 70 episodes · as Teresa

  • Signal Rock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Vicky (voice)

  • Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes(2018)

    as Lianne Reyes

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Kusina(2016)

    Executive Producer · as Juanita

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • T'yanak(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 50 episodes · as Anessa Panaligan-Diomedes / Angela Balaguer

  • Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Angelina / Ako

  • Mga Mumunting Lihim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • My House Husband - Ikaw Na! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mia

  • Hating Kapatid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Rica

  • Habang May Buhay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 73 episodes · as Jane C. Alcantara-Briones/ Mary Jane A. Briones

  • Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Opao / Darling

  • Mag-ingat ka sa Kulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mira/Maria

  • Ploning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Ploning

  • Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Angie

  • Seance(2007)

    as Aileen

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Ysabella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 150 episodes · as Ysabella "Ysay" Cuenca

  • Kasal, kasali, kasalo(2006)

    as Angie

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Umaaraw, Umuulan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mystery Girl

  • Sa Piling Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 128 episodes · as Jennifer Limbaga

  • Komiks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 76 episodes · Actor

  • Don't Give Up on Us(2006)

    as Abby

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Inya

  • Krystala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 138 episodes · as Krystala / Tala

  • Sabel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sabel

  • I Will Survive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mylene

  • Mano Po 2: My Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Grace

  • Basta't Kasama Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 338 episodes · as Princess Gonzales

  • Till There Was You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Joana Boborol

  • Jeannie, Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jeannie

  • Jologs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Coffee Shop Customer

  • Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Geraldine

  • Siblings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Lisa

  • Akala Mo... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Rizette

  • May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Emily

  • Walang Iwanan... Peksman! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Helen

  • Why Not Make It Real (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kate / Katong

  • Luv Text (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Melissa

  • Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 433 episodes · as Patricia Montecillo-Villamines

  • Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Karen

  • A Time for Us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Annie

  • Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Anna Liwanag

  • Esperanza: The Movie(1999)

    as Esperanza Estrera

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dito Sa Puso Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ligaya

  • Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Joey Rivera

  • Gimik: The Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Diane Villaruel

  • My Pledge of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Milet

  • Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Ana

  • I'm Sorry, My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Tinay

  • Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Milet

  • Babae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Nasaan ang Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ria

  • Sanggano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Angelica

  • Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Babangon Ang Huling Patak ng Dugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ako ba ang Nasa Puso Mo? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Paano ang Puso Ko? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Cecille

  • Wow... Multo!(1997)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mara Clara: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mara

  • Kung Alam Mo Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Gimik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 10 episodes · as Dianne Villaruel

  • Sana Naman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Bless

  • Father En Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Tina

  • Bawal Na Gamot 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Claudia

  • Silang Mga Sisiw sa Lansangan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Manila Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Neneng

  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Belen

  • Snake Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as young Madonna

  • Dyesebel(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Regal Shocker: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Wanted: Pamilya Banal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as young Lorena

  • Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Tammy

  • Impaktita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Young Cita

  • Sa Puso Ko Hahalik Ang Mundo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as young Claudia

  • Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Trisha

  • Nasaan ka, Inay? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Sana Mahalin Mo Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Young Catherine

  • Bernal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Nora Aunor

  • Miss Pinoy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • The Bagman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

Career shape

A full career of 87 titles, 84 of them dated from 1988 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Seance (2007)

$2.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Kasal, kasali, kasalo (2006)

Midcredits 71st

Most popular right now

Espantaho (2024)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting87 of 87: 85 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score28thProducing2 of 87: 0 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1980s8 · acting1990s29 · acting2000s31 · acting2010s12 · 12 acting · 1 crew2020s4 · 4 acting · 1 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Judy Ann Santos' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 28th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 11 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Esperanza: The Movie (1999)

99th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Don't Give Up on Us (2006)

Midcredits 73rd · 57% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Judy Ann Santos work with?

People who share at least 2 of Judy Ann Santos' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Charo Santos-Concio shares the most, 4.

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers