JODI Sta. Maria added another feather to her cap on Thursday, Dec. 8, as she was hailed best actress in the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
The 40-year-old actress won for her role as a betrayed and vengeful wife in the ABS-CBN adaptation of the British series “Doctor Foster,” locally titled “The Broken Marriage Vow.”
Sta. Maria personally received the trophy for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the ceremony held in Singapore.
The top acting prize from the Asian Academy Creative Awards is the latest regional recognition for the Kapamilya series.
Sta. Maria was at a loss of words when she accepted her trophy.
“This was so unexpected,” she said while her voice started to crack.
She went on to thank ABS-CBN and BBC for enabling them to adapt the hit series “Doctor Foster” in the Philippines.
Sta. Maria tried to say more but admitted she could not find the words to express her gratitude for the recognition.
“I am loss for words. But again, thank you. This is the highlight of my year. Thank you, thank you. God, I give you back all the glory and praise,” she concluded.
Sta. Maria represented the Philippines in the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards as one of the 16 national winners named in September.
“The Broken Marriage Vow” was hailed national winner across six categories, including Best Adaptation of an Existing Format, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Sta. Maria, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Zaijian Jaranilla.
The primetime series also won Best Theme Song or Title Theme for “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” by Morissette, Best Editing for Rommel Malimban, and Best Promo or Trailer. ABS-CBN News)
