Filipina thespian Jodi Sta. Maria | Photos

A loyal Kapamilya (ABS-CBN talent) since 1998, Filipina thespian Jodi Sta. Maria has been active in show business even after her pregnancy to son Panfilo Lacson III, gossips on her estranged marriage to Pampi (Panfilo Lacson Jr.), and her word war against Iwa Moto (who has been rumored to cause the breakup of their marriage).

In above photos, she sports a new look with a short haircut (also with Richard Yap, her co-star in "Be Careful with My Heart".

Jodi, born on June 16, 1982, is a member of the Star Magic Batch 7. As a young and newly discovered star, she was featured in teen TV series such as Gimik and Tabing Ilog.

But it was her role in the soap opera "Pangako sa Iyo" opposite Patrick Garcia that solidified her star status as she was cast in the hit primetime series "Darating ang Umaga" in 2003 to 2004.

In 2005, our featured Filipina thespian played the role of Veronica Saavedra in Kampanerang Kuba but was forced to leave the show due to her pregnancy. Her character was replaced by equally stunning Desiree del Valle.

Motherhood did not stop her career. She is a "Panatag Mom", a product endorser of a milk product. Jodi Sta. Maria now plays Maya Dela Rosa in ABS-CBN's noontime show "Be Careful with My Heart"  (with Richard Yap, in below photo).

As to her personal life, she has studied Medical Biology at the De la Salle University in Dasmarinas Cavite. Contrary to my previous post, I was informed of the wrong information by an Anonymous reader. She is NOT a niece (and has to relation) to TV5 legal counsel Attorney Mel Sta. Maria.

More photos of our featured celebrity (click on images to enlarge).

Source:  Wikipedia, her Facebook fan page

Filipina Pop Singer Angeline Quinto

Double platinum Filipina singer Angeline Quinto is a real pop superstar. Born in Sampaloc, Manila on November 26, 2011, she has sung several theme songs for television dramas and films.

In 2011, Angeline Quinto was the winner of ABS-CBN's Star Power: Search for the Next Female Pop superstar. Before the win, she has figured in singing competitions such as IBC 13's Star for a Night, MTB Teen Popstar, and Diz iz It.

Her album debut with Star Records, released with 14 tracks in 2011, is one of the top selling albums last year (2011). It was awarded double platinum by PARI. Her voice is a real testament to the talent of Filipina singers.

One of her Angeline Quinto’s songs is a remake of Jeremiah's "Kunin mo na ang Lahat sa Akin". Here are its lyrics and chords. The original key is in F#. I transposed it a half step lower, for easy playing. Hope I got the chords right.

          F          Dm
May gusto ka saking mahal
    Bb                 C
May balak kang agawin sya
          F          Dm         C
Itsura pa lang sakin lamang ka na
           Bb                  C      Bb/C
Ligawan mo sya siguradong magwawagi ka
      A                      Em-C
Nakikiusap ako sayo, nagmamakaawa
Bb
Kunin mo nang lahat sa akin
         Eb-C
Wag lang sya
            Bb                  C
Kunin mo na ang lahat sa akin
             Am
Wag lang ang aking mahal
                        Dm
(Wag lang, wag lang ang aking mahal)
                       Gm
Alam kong kaya mong paibigin sya
        Gm           C
Sakin maagaw mo sya
                      F              
Pakiusap ko sayo magmahal ka na lang ng iba
    C/F              F7
(Magmahal ka nalang ng iba)
            Bb                 C
Kunin mo na ang lahat sa akin
             Am
Wag lang ang aking mahal
                        Dm
(Wag lang, wag lang ang aking mahal)
   D         Gm
Ikamamatay ng puso ko
            C
(Ikamamatay ko)
                       F
Pag sa aki'y inagaw mo sya
F-Dm-Bb-C
          F      
May pakikilala ako sayo
         Dm            C/Dm
Kasing ganda ng mahal ko
Bb                     C -  Bb/C
Sya na lang ang ibigin mo
      A                      Dm-C
Nakikiusap ako sayo nagmamakaawa
Bb
Kunin mo nang lahat sa akin
         C             D
Wag lang sya...Wag lang sya
            B                 Eb
Kunin mo na ang lahat sa akin
    Eb-B        Bbm
Wag lang ang aking mahal
                        Eb
(Wag lang, wag lang ang aking mahal)
                       Gbm
Alam kong kaya mong paibigin sya
        Gbm           c#
Sakin maagaw mo sya
                    F#
Pakiusap ko sayo magmahal ka na lang ng iba
      Ebm                F#7
(Magmahal ka nalang ng iba)
            B                 Eb
Kunin mo na ang lahat sa akin
    Eb-B        Abm
Wag lang ang aking mahal
                        Eb
(Wag lang, wag lang ang aking mahal)
              Abm
Ikamamatay ng puso ko
            Db
(Ikamamatay ko)
                       F#    Db
Pag sa aki'y inagaw mo sya
              Abm       Eb
Ikamamatay ng puso ko
                       F#
Pag sa aki'y inagaw mo sya

This pretty Filipina pop singer is not spared from intrigues. A certain Veronica Tolentino claimed to be her biological mother. As a result, she and her father underwent a DNA test at an undisclosed hospital.

Source: Wikipedia, Manila bulletin (mb.com.ph), lyrics mode