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Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria (born June 16, 1982), better known by her screen name Jodi Sta. Maria, is a Filipino actress. Dubbed as the country's 'Silent Superstar', she is notable for her versatility in comedy, horror, and drama across independent film, blockbusters and television.She has been nominated for a FAMAS Award and two Gawad Urian Awards. In 2014, she won the "Favorite Foreign Actress" trophy at the Vietnam Green Star Awards. In 2016, she was nominated for "Best Performance by an Actress" at the 44th International Emmy Awards for her role as Amor Powers in Pangako sa'yo In 2022, Sta. Maria won Best Drama Actress at the Golden Laurel Batangas Province Media Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.