Judy Ann Santos Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Restaurant

Judy Anne Lumagui Santos, professionally known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday, is a Filipino actress, producer, and restaurateur celebrated for her iconic roles in Philippine cinema and television, earning her the title “Young Superstar” in her teens and later “Queen of Philippine Soap Operas.”

Rising to fame as the child star of Kaming Mga Ulila (1986), she solidified her stardom with lead roles in teleseryes like Esperanza (1997) and films such as Mara Clara (1996) and Ploning (2008), which she also produced, earning a Luna Award for Best Actress.

Santos’s versatility across drama, comedy, and action, combined with her business ventures like Angrydobo restaurant, has made her a beloved figure in Filipino entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Judy Anne Lumagui Santos
• Stage Name: Judy Ann Santos
• Born: 11 May 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Actress, Producer, Restaurateur
• Height: 1.65m
• Parents: Carolina Lumagui, Manuel Dayrit Santos
• Siblings: Jeffrey Santos, Jacqueline Santos
• Spouse: Ryan Agoncillo (m. 2009)
• Children: Johanna Louis Agoncillo, Juan Luis Agoncillo, Juana Luisa Agoncillo
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Judy Anne Lumagui Santos was born on May 11, 1978, in Manila, Philippines, to Carolina Lumagui, a banker, and Manuel Dayrit Santos, who separated when she was young, leaving her mother to raise her and siblings Jeffrey and Jacqueline.

Growing up in a modest household in Antipolo, Rizal, Santos showed early talent in performing arts, auditioning at age eight after encouragement from her mother.

She attended Assumption Antipolo for early education and later enrolled at the Center for Culinary Arts in Manila, though her acting career took precedence, limiting formal higher education.

Santos is of Filipino ethnicity, and her religious beliefs are Roman Catholic.

Career

Judy Ann Santos began her career at eight with a role in the 1986 drama Kaming Mga Ulila, quickly becoming a child star through Ula, Ang Batang Gubat (1988) on RPN 9.

Her early work included supporting roles in films like Silang Mga Sisiw sa Lansangan (1988), but her breakthrough came as a teenager with the lead in Mara Clara (1992–1993, 1996 film), a teleserye that captivated audiences with its intense family drama, cementing her as a household name.

She followed with Esperanza (1997–1999), a ratings juggernaut that showcased her emotional depth and earned her Best Actress nominations at the FAMAS Awards.

Santos’s film career flourished in the 2000s with roles in Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko (1999), a box-office hit opposite Fernando Poe Jr., and Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006), which won her Best Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival alongside Ryan Agoncillo.

Her role as the titular character in Ploning (2008), which she co-produced, earned international acclaim and a Luna Award, marking her shift to prestige projects.

She balanced mainstream success with indie films like Mindanao (2019), tackling maternal sacrifice, and teleseryes such as Ysabella (2007), blending culinary themes with romance.

Judy Ann Santos remains a powerhouse, starring in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (2016–2017) and producing via her company, Judy Ann Drama Studio.

Her recent ventures include Paano ang Puso Ko? (2023) and hosting Judy Ann’s Kitchen on YouTube, blending her culinary passion with storytelling.

Her influence extends through mentorship, advocacy for child actors’ welfare, and her Angrydobo restaurant, inspiring resilience and authenticity in Philippine entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @officialjuday
• Facebook Handle: Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo
• Twitter Handle: @officialjuday

Personal Life

Judy Ann Santos married actor and host Ryan Agoncillo on April 28, 2009, after a seven-year courtship that began on the set of Krystala (2004).

They have three children: Johanna Louis (adopted, born 2004), Juan Luis (born 2010), and Juana Luisa (born 2015).

Filmography

• Kaming Mga Ulila (1986)
• Mara Clara (1992–1993, 1996)
• Esperanza (1997–1999)
• Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko (1999)
• Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006)
• Ploning (2008)
• Ysabella (2007)
• Mindanao (2019)
• FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (2016–2017)

Net Worth

Judy Ann Santos has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

Her wealth primarily stems from decades of starring roles in blockbuster films like Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko and teleseryes such as Mara Clara, earning high per-episode fees and residuals.

Producing credits for Ploning, revenue from Angrydobo restaurant, and endorsements with brands like Nestlé bolster her financial portfolio as a multifaceted entertainment icon.