"Everyone, meet little Jodi": Jodi Sta. Maria, emosyonal sa pagbabalik-tanaw
- Award-winning actress Jodi Sta. Maria took to Instagram to share vintage childhood photos
- In her post, the actress openly admitted she felt emotional looking back at her younger self
- Jodi described her younger self as a playful, stubborn, yet confident "little dreamer" in life
- The actress shared that she lent a piece of her own childhood spirit, courage, and determination to her latest character, "Jo"
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Jodi Sta. Maria just uploaded a throwback photo carousel featuring pictures of herself as a young girl.
The acclaimed actress was spotted dressed in classic vintage outfits and holding up school event banners, the photos capture her early, vibrant energy.
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In her caption, Jodi confessed how seeing these memories brought a rush of emotion to her now.
"Everyone, meet little Jodi đź–¤ Getting a little emotional looking at these photos and remembering this younger version of me... the makulit, matigas ang ulo, confident pag nasa entablado, pa-bibo little dreamer who always believed in herself kahit hindi siya sigurado kung paano and forged her own path, no matter what in the guise of 'susubukan ko lang,'" she wrote.
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Reflecting on how much her life has changed through the years, Jodi noted that despite her growth and lessons learned, her core character remains untouched.
"Ang dami nang nagbago. Madami din namang pareho parin. Ang dami kong natutunan, at ang alam ko ang dami kong matututunan pa," she expressed. "But when I look at these photos, I realize that a part of that little girl will always be with me. The same strength, stubbornness, curiosity, and courage that brought me here."
Jodi revealed that she tapped directly into these personal childhood traits to breathe life into her newest role.
"And that is the little piece of myself that I lent to Jo. I can't wait for you to meet her, to know her story, and hopefully, to find a little bit of yourselves in her too đź–¤," Jodi penned.
Closing her post, Jodi announced that her film #GanitoGanyanGanoon, directed by Cholo Laurel, is now available for global streaming on Netflix. She invited fans to support the release, expressing how much heart the entire team poured into the project.
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 celebrated her 44th birthday with a deeply personal and spiritual post on social media. Jodi revealed that her life today is the exact reality she used to only quietly whisper in her prayers years ago. The actress emphasized that every single hardship, lesson, and unexpected detour simply paved the path to her current peace.
Meanwhile, one of her good friends, Iwa Moto opened up about her deep friendship with the actress during a recent interview on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda." Iwa shared that becoming friends wasn't difficult because she was never the reason behind Jodi's past breakup with her ex, Pampi Lacson. She noted that their shared affection for Thirdy, Jodi's son, firmly united them as a modern family. Iwa revealed that Jodi has become one of her best friends and someone she regularly runs to for comfort.
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