"Nabigyan kami ng tip": Jodi Sta. Maria, ibinahagi ang karanasan sa pagtrabaho sa Japanese 'omise'
- Jodi Sta. Maria revealed that the cast of 'Midnight Girls' worked at an actual Japanese omise for immersion
- She was joined by co-stars Sanya Lopez, Jane Oineza, and Loisa Andalio to experience the life of a hostess firsthand
- The actresses had to interact with real customers who had no idea they were famous stars researching for a movie
- Jodi shared that the experience helped them understand the emotions that come when working in such an environment
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Jodi Sta. Maria recently opened up about the intense preparation she and her co-stars underwent for their film, Midnight Girls. In a guest appearance on Dani Barretto's Bare It All podcast, Jodi shared how they took their roles to the next level by working as actual hostesses in a Japanese omise which stunned many.
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Directed by Irene Villamor, the film follows the lives of women working in the nightlife industry. To make their performances as authentic as possible, Jodi, Sanya Lopez, Jane Oineza, and Loisa Andalio went went through an "immersion" to fully understand what it was like to work in such an environment overseas.
"We really had to become like a babae sa omise na hindi nalalaman ng mga tao doon na kami ay nag-iimmersion. So we really had customers, we really had to perform, nabigyan kami ng mga tip," Jodi recalled, which stunned Dani during their sit-down interview on her podcast.
The veteran actress admitted that the immersion was far from easy and that there was fear as well.
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"Sabi ko, 'Shocks, ganito pala yung feeling? Yung nakakakaba, nakakatakot, yung pag may showup, pinagdarasal mo na sana wag kang mapili," Jodi said, with her honesty being praised.
She even created a persona named "Yuki" to help her get into character during the entire immersion.
"We needed to feel that kaba, that anxiety, yung feelings of first time mo na uncertainty—'Anong mangyayari dito?'" she explained.
Jodi also shared a funny moment from her first shift. While she was expecting a large tip after her hard work, she was surprised by what she actually received from a customer.
"Ang unang tip na binigay sa akin... brewed coffee! Sabi ko, kailangan ko ba ng kape? Ba’t kailangan ko magising? Nag-eexpect ako ng lapa, binigay sakin eh kape," she laughed.
Beyond the humor, Jodi emphasized that the experience was crucial for the cast. By placing themselves in the shoes of real-life omise workers, they were able to bring a deeper level of humanity to their roles.
Jodi Sta. Maria is a Filipino actress known for her versatility and longevity in the entertainment industry. She rose to fame for her role in the teen drama Tabing Ilog and later became one of the most respected actresses in the Philippines. Some of her most notable TV roles include Be Careful With My Heart, where she played Maya, and The Broken Marriage Vow, the Philippine adaptation of Doctor Foster. She continues to thrive in the industry, balancing her career, studies, and life as a devoted mother to her son, Thirdy, that has since been admired by many of her fans and followers.
As previously reported by KAMI, Jodi Sta. Maria has served as the keynote speaker for this year's PAPJA event. The actress reflected on her journey from a thesis-writing student to a speaker for PAPJA. Fellow celebrities like Iza Calzado, Janine Gutierrez, and Iwa Moto praised the actress online. Jodi then encouraged students to become instruments of empathy and understanding in a noisy world
Meanwhile, Jodi Sta. Maria shared a sentimental post reflecting on the past decade of her life. She looked back at a photo from 2016, noting she "didn't know what was coming" back then. The actress expressed deep gratitude for the moments she "chased" that truly mattered. She described the feeling of the last 10 years passing as if it were only "yesterday" which many people were able to relate to.
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