Judy Ann Santos Wants to Work With Sharon Cuneta and Sarah Geronimo in a Movie

Young Superstar Judy Ann Santos admitted she is not sure if her movie with Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo will still push through.



In the “Tanong All U Can” segment of “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Wednesday, Santos said she has not heard of any development about the planned movie. She stressed she would definitely be happy if it finally materializes.



“Wala pa akong balita diyan pero sana matuloy kasi talagang isa iyan sa mga pelikulang gugustuhin kong gawin,” she said.



Last February, Santos’ talent manager Alfie Lorenzo confirmed to the media that the three will work in a movie.



Meanwhile, Santos also disclosed she is open to doing another television series.



“Only God knows [kung kailan ako ulit gagawa ng teleserye]. Maraming puwedeng mangyari sa mundong ito,” she said.



Asked if she would be willing to work with actor Piolo Pascual again, the actress replied: “Working with him again, with a good project na talagang maganda at maayos, oo naman, bakit hindi?”



Santos is now busy promoting ABS-CBN's upcoming reality cooking show for kids, "Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition," which she will host.



She is also shooting her comeback movie with Agoncillo, entitled "Househusband."



Santos took a short break from showbiz after giving birth to her son, Lucio.



Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Who Will Be The First Junior Master Chef?

Bagong Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo ang mapapanood ng sambayanang Pilipino sa pinaka-aabangang kiddie cooking reality show na “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition.”



Sa unang pagkakataon sa kaniyang career, sasabak sa hosting ang tinaguriang Reyna ng Pinoy Soap Opera para manguna sa paghahanap sa pinakamahusay na batang kusinero sa Pilipinas.



Makakasama ni Judy Ann, o Juday sa kaniyang mga kaibigan at tagahanga, ang mga kapita-pitagang chef na sina Fernando “Ferns” Aracama, Rolando “Lau” Laudico, at JP “Jayps” Anglo sa pinakabagong reality franchise hatid ng grupong nagbigay sa inyo ng “Pinoy Big Brother,” “Pinoy Dream Academy,” at “Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.”



Sila ang gagabay sa mga batang chef at huhusga sa mga lutuing ilalaban nila para maging unang Pinoy Junior MasterChef, na mananalo ng culinary scholarship at P1 milyong piso.



Kuwento ni Juday, halos maluha siya nang unang mag-taping dahil siya mismo ay tagahanga ng mga naunang edisyon ng Junior MasterChef sa United Kingdom at Australia.



Bukod sa namangha siya sa ganda ng kanilang set, nakadama rin daw siya ng kaba dahil bagong larangan ang pinapasok niya.



“Kailangang karirin ko ang programa nang bonggang-bongga para naman hindi masayang ang tiwala na ibinigay sa akin ng ABS sa malaking proyektong ito. Hindi ko naman liga ang paghohost pero willing naman akong matuto,” aniya.



Pero kung si ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Laurenti Dyogi ang tatanungin, nahigitan pa ni Juday ang kanilang inaasahan dahil sa ipinakita niyang natural na galing sa pakikitungo sa mga bata at sa mga kasamang Chefs.



“Siya ang perpektong host para sa Junior MasterChef. Dito lumalabas ‘yung pagmamahal niya sa pagluluto at sa mga bata. Noong una may kaba siya pero habang tumatagal makikita mong nag-eenjoy siya at kung paano siya nagiging inspirasyon sa mga batang chef,” aniya.

Ayon pa kay Juday, ni hindi raw niyang kailangang umarte dahil tuwing kaharap niya ang mga bata ay damang-dama niya ang pagiging ina.



“Puso ang puhunan ng show na ito. Sobrang cute at smart ng mga bata, hindi mo maiwasang magkaroon ng connection sa kanila. Pero bilang host at nanay nila sa programa, ako ‘yung magbabalanse ng emotions nila. Ayaw naming makasakit ng damdamin pero kailangan maging totoo kami sa kanila kung masarap ‘yung gawa nila o hindi. Dapat may panalo kang words of encouragement,” kuwento niya.



Aniya’y naroon naman siya at sina Chef Ferns, Lau, at Jayps para tulungan ang mga batang mas gumaling pa sa pagluluto. Bukod sa pagiging mga premyadong chefs, may-ari rin ng kani-kaniyang restaurant ang tatlo kaya siguradong marami matutunan sa kanila ang mga bata.

Inaasahan ng ABS-CBN na magugustuhan ng manonood ang kakaibang timpla ng “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition,” gaya na lang ng pagtangkilik ng buong mundo sa iba pang edisyon ng MasterChef.



“Madalas ang reality shows natin ay naghahanap ng magaling na mang-aawit, mga performers. Dito naman makikita natin ang mga mahuhusay na batang nagluluto para sa kanilang pamilya. Kasama nila tayo sa pagbabago ng buhay nila at tutulungan natin silang abutin ang kanilang pangarap sa pagluluto,” ani Direk.



Abangan ang unang tikim sa reality show na magpapangiti, magpapaiyak, magpapatakam, at magpapabilib sa manonood, bata man o matanda, mahilig man magluto o kumain. Panoorin ang “Appetizer: The Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition Primer” sa Agosto 20. Sisimulan naman ang pagsasala sa Top 60 na batang bida sa kusina sa premier ng “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” sa Agosto 27 sa ABS-CBN. Maging updated sa programa, i-like ang http://www.facebook.com/jrmasterchef sa Facebook, o sundan ang @jrmasterchef_ph.

Judy Ann Santos Wants One TV Show at a Time

Young superstar Judy Ann Santos said there are already plans for her to do a television series.



"Oo may mga offers din naman ang ABS-CBN. Tinatantiya kasi ang time at taping schedule. Hangga't maaari isa-isa lang muna kasi mahirap kapag pinagsasabay-sabay," she said in an interview during a press conference for her upcoming reality cooking show, "Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition."



"Junior MasterChef" will premiere on August 20. Santos is also set to do a comeback movie with husband Ryan Agoncillo titled "Househusband."



"One step at a time, slowly but surely," she added.



With all the projects coming in, Santos said she is happy that her family, specifically her husband, is there to give their full support.



"Hindi naman. In fairness sa asawa, ko hindi naman [siya strict sa projects]. Kahit noon at hanggang ngayon, kung ano ang tinatanggap naming trabaho, wala namang problema. Time management lang dapat," she said.



"Sabi niya (Agoncillo) relax lang and go with the flow. Eventually, lalabas naman sa iyo ang dapat mong sabihin. Ngayon, nag-eenjoy na ako wala na ang tensyon. Yung mga bagay na kinatatakutan ko bago magsimula [yung show] eh nalagpasan ko na."

Judy Ann Santos Confirms Movie With Coco Martin

Actress Judy Ann Santos definitely has her hands full with her show business career as she already has a number of projects she is set to do.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Monday, Santos confirmed that she will do a movie with actor Coco Martin soon.

“Nabasa ko ang script, sinabi ko agad sa producer namin na ‘Please huwag mo ibibigay sa iba yang istoryang yan. Akin yan,’” she said.

According to Santos, it will be her first project in year 2012.

Santos will also do a movie with her husband, actor Ryan Agoncillo, this coming Metro Manila Film Festival in December.

Aside from this, Santos is set to have her TV comeback soon through the Filipino version of the “Junior Master Chef.”

“Nae-enjoy ko ang pagiging host. Ito pala ang part ng industriya na akala ko hindi ko kayang tawirin. It’s a path worth trying,” she said.

Meanwhile, the award-winning actress said she is happy to be able to balance her time between work and family.

“Masyadong komportable ang schedule sa akin. Maaga ako natatapos, may time pa ako sa mga bata. Napapatulog ko pa sila. Napapakain ko pa sila ng breakfast,” Santos said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Judy Ann Santos and John Lloyd Cruz on Sun Cellular Call and Text Unlimited

Hindi mapakali sina Judy Ann Santos at John Lloyd Cruz sa kaka-text at kakatawag sa mobile phone at hindi nila maitago ang katuwaan. Ang rason : bagong offer ng Sun Cellular – Sun P30 Call and Text Unlimited at Sun P200 Text Unlimited.

Ito ang gift nila lumaking 16 million subscribers - ang bagong option sa pagpili ng load na gagamitin 24/7 para hindi matigil ang komunikasyon sa pamilya’t kaibigan.

“It is essential that I keep in touch with the people I value most in my life,” sabi ng aktor. “Kaya salamat sa bagong P30 Call and Text Unlimited product, mas pinadali nito ang personal and work-related communication ko. It helps me stay connected with all my Sun contacts anytime. At meron pa akong 50 texts to other networks kaya I also get to be in the loop with friends and colleagues even if they are subscribed to other networks!”

I’m sure kasama sa mga tinatawagan niya ang dyowang si Shaina Magdayao.

Para naman kay Juday na pamilyado na, importante ang walang humpay na tawag at text niya sa anak at sa asawa. Amazed na amazed siya sa bagong inilabas ng Sun na produkto.

“This prepaid product is really unheard of,” todo-smile ni Juday. “Being connected to your loved ones is important at dito ako nagkakaroon ng peace of mind na alam kong they can be reached anytime you want.”

Ang tinutukoy ng aktres ay ang paborito niyang Sun P200 Text Unlimited. May 500 texts si Juday sa ibang networks bukod pa sa ever reliable na text unlimited sa Sun.

Sa mga gustong maka-avail ng parehong serbisyo, magmadali dahil hanggang Oct. 31 lang ito. I-text ang CTU30 o TU200 at I-send sa 247 para ma-convert ang regular load sa Sun P30 Call and Text Unlimited at Sun P200 Text Unlimited.

Judy Ann Santos Loses 27 Lbs, Sets TV Comeback

Actress Judy Ann Santos happily shared that she is now getting back in shape just in time for her television comeback.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Santos said she already lost 27 pounds since she gave birth to baby Lucio.

“Kailangan nandyan talaga ang will na magbawas ng timbang. Nasasanay na ako na mas maliit ang portion na pagkain ko, kung maraming akong nakain dahil sa taping, apple na lang paguwi,” she said.

In an interview last March, Santos said she considers losing weight after giving birth as a challenge.

"I just really want to feel good... You want to dress up the way you used to be. Kasi ngayon very limited and clothes na susuutin mo kasi marami kang itinatago. Since malaki pa ang tiyan ko akala nila buntis pa din ako. So medyo nakaka-hurt ng slight ‘yong 'buntis ka na naman.' Hindi po, sadyang may fats lang ako,” she said.

Santos will soon be seen on television as the host of "Junior Master Chef: Pinoy Edition."

The show will hit the TV screens in August.

Meanwhile, Santos said she is happy to show baby Lucio to everyone in their product endorsement.

An entertainment magazine recently named Santos as one of the top 20 celebrity endorsers of 2011.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Judy Ann Santos Reacts on Kathryn Bernardo's Doing Remakes of Her Teleseryes

Judy Ann Santos is taking a break from acting to do a reality show as she hosts Junior MasterChef: Pinoy Edition. After over twenty years as an actress, Judy Ann said that she is very much excited over her first time to do a reality show. “Ang pinakagusto ko talaga sa show na ito e masyadong totoo. Since mga bata ang kasama namin walang pine-play up na kung ano pa man. Kung ano man ‘yung mapanood ninyo sa TV, ‘yung ang real emotions ng mga bata.”

She had previously admitted that at first, she was very nervous about having to take on the hosting duties. But as the taping for JMC progressed, she learned that for as long as she remains sincere to her feelings, the words would easily follow. “Mahirap, minsan nakakautal. Pero na-experience ko na, ganun pala ‘yun, kapag galing sa puso ‘yung sasabihin mo, dire-direcho kang makakapagsalita. Minsan nagugulat ako kasi tuloy tuloy ‘yung pagsasalita ko. May sense naman pala ‘yung mga sinasabi ko, ha ha ha!”

In JMC, kids ages eight to twelve will compete in a series of cooking activities to see who has the making of a future top chef. Judy Ann, together with other renowned Pinoy chefs, will taste and critique whatever the kiddie cooks will serve. The Young Superstar confessed that giving critiques on the childrens’ work had been the most challenging task so far. “‘Yun ang pinakamahirap. Unang-una ayaw naman naming makasakit ng mga damdamin ng mga bata. They are still kids kaya lahat ng marinig nila, dadamdamin nila. But at the same time we have to be honest din, kung masarap ba talaga ‘yung ginawa nila, kung alin ang dapat i-improve. We have to be gentle sa bitaw ng comments. E limitado pa naman ‘yung mga alam kong words. So kailangan ko pang mag-research, ha ha ha!”

Being surrounded by the JMC kids, Judy would often feel nostalgic regarding her early days in showbiz as a child star. Her top-rating ‘90s teleserye Mara Clara was recently revived by ABS-CBN and made stars out of young actresses Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. Now there are talks that Kathryn is also being eyed by the Kapamilya network to star in the remake of another Judy Ann teleserye, Esperanza.

According to Judy Ann, she is very happy to see someone like Kathryn taking on her past projects. But the original Mara wished that the upcoming star would also be given projects that will allow her to establish her own name. “I think Kathryn Bernardo is doing very good. Nakakatuwa na may sumusunod sa mga ginagawa kong projects. Pero ang wish ko talaga for her is mabigyan siya ng proyektong kanya lang para makilala siya as Kathryn Bernardo talaga. Unfair rin naman kasi sa bata na hirap na hirap magtrabaho, pinaghihirapan niya makilala siya, tapos ipa-pattern lang siya sa mga teleseryeng nagawa ko na. Nakakahinayang naman ‘yung galing niya. Nakasama ko ‘yan sa Krystala.”

Despite this, Judy Ann still expressed her full trust in ABS-CBN, the same network that launched her to stardom, to know what’s best for Kathryn’s career. “I’m sure na may magandang plano ang ABS-CBN sa kanya. Baka umpisa pa lang ito para kay Kathryn. Siguro kapag hasang-hasa na talaga ‘yung galing niya e paliparin na talaga siya nang bonggang-bongga. Ang wish ko lang for her is, kung ano man ‘yung success na naibigay sa Mara Clara, Esperanza, at sa iba ko pang projects, ganun din ang maibigay kay Kathryn at kay Julia.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Laurenti Dyogi Thinks Judy Ann Santos is the Perfect Host for Junior Master Chef

ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Lauren Dyogi revealed that his team is geared to make 2011 a great year for reality shows. In an interview with Push.com.ph, Lauren talked about the three programs they have lined up for this year. “Ipinangako natin na 2011 will be a big year for reality shows. Sinimulan natin ‘yan with The Biggest Loser, itutuloy natin with Junior MasterChef, then we will have Pinoy Big Brother probably by the end of the year.”

As The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition nears its much-awaited finale, Junior MasterChef: Pinoy Edition is beginning production, having trimmed down the sixty kid contestants down to the twenty official kiddie cooks. “Ipinagsama-sama namin ang mga magagaling na batang kusinero mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas. Nagsimula kami sa Top 60. Ngayon napili na namin ang Top 20 and we’re now taping for the competition proper. Ang matitira sa kanila is ‘yung final four, then we will do a live finale to see who will be the winner. What I can say right now is I’m happy with the kids na nakapasok sa Top 20.”

JMC is an adaptation of a foreign franchise wherein children with passion for cooking are pitted against each other to see who will emerge as the best and has the potential to be a certified chef. In the recent weeks that the Pinoy JMC is in production, Lauren admitted that he was very impressed with the skills shown by the contestants. “Sobrang namamangha kami sa galing ng mga bata. Nagugulat kami kung paano sila nakakagawa ng iba’t ibang putahe. Imagine at eight to twelve years old ito na ang mga nagagawa nila, paano pa kapag nakapag-aral na talaga sila at naging certified chef na.”

He also revealed that the foreign owners of the JMC franchise were very much impressed with how ABS-CBN made its own version of the program. “Ayokong maging mayabang pero…ha ha ha! But they are very impressed. They love how us Filipinos and ABS-CBN produced the show. Tayo pa lang kasi ang pangatlong bansa na gumawa ng JMC, after Britain and Australia. The producers were happy that we are producing JMC first. Usually kasi they would do ‘yung MasterChef muna. Kaya lang kasi ako and the management felt na it’s best if we start the franchise with JMC.”

JMC: Pinoy Edition will be hosted by Judy Ann Santos who is a culinary graduate and a loving mother to two children. Judy Ann confessed that prior to production, she was very nervous about her very first hosting job. But according to Lauren, in the recent tapings, he saw how the actress seemed to be doing a great job and at the same time having a good time with the kid contestants.

“I’m very happy that we have Judy Ann on this show. She is the perfect host for Junior MasterChef. Sa pagte-taping namin lumabas talaga ‘yung pagkahilig niya sa pagluluto at pagmamahal niya sa mga bata. Makikita mong she’s very at home. Well, nung una sobra siyang tense kasi this is her first time to be a host. But she was able to pull it off, with flying colors pa. Ang pinakanakakatuwa is makikita mo talagang nage-enjoy siya. You will see kung paano siya maging inspirasyon sa mga bata para maging chefs in the future,” said Lauren.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Judy Ann Santos' Movie With Coco Martin Postponed for Next Year

Judy Ann Santos is busy again with a new TV project as she is currently taping for Junior MasterChef: Pinoy Edition wherein she will serve as host, her first time ever to take on such a responsibility. Last July 4, she graced the blessing of the JMC kitchen and the entire set together with ABS-CBN executives and the production team of the show.

In an interview that followed after the blessing, the Young Superstar talked about happy she is that as JMC host, she is not required to show emotions, unlike in the numerous teleseryes and movies she did in the past. “Ito yata ‘yung show na hindi ako pwedeng umiyak, ha ha ha! Hindi ko naman nami-miss ang pag-iyak, ha ha ha!”

She explained that as host she needs to show strength and give support to the kids during tense moments all throughout the competition. “Kailangan kasi bilang host at tumatayong nanay ng mga kiddie cooks e ako dapat ‘yung bumabalanse sa emosyon nila. Kailangan ia-up mo ‘yung spirits nila kapag naiiyak sila. Kapag nagpakita ka kasi ng emosyon, didire-diretso sila ng iyak. Kailangan meron ka agad na pangsalong words of encouragement. Kailangan may sabihin ka agad. No acting involved dito. Hindi ka pwedeng umarte.”

But what Judy Ann found very tough was how to keep her authority with the kids and at the same time be a caring second mother to them. “Kapag kaharap ko ‘yung mga bata masyado akong vulnerable. Lumalabas ‘yung pagiging nanay ko. We need to keep a little distance rin kasi sa mga kids para may konting pangingilag. Pero ang hirap maiwasan kasi sobrang adorable ng mga bata. Mga cute at smart lahat kaya hindi mo maiiwasang magkaroon ng connection sa kanila.”

While taping JMC, which is set to air on ABS-CBN very soon, the actress will also begin shooting a movie for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival co-starring her husband Ryan Agoncillo. “Pumasok sa MMFF for this year ‘yung My House Husband namin ni Ryan. Makakasama rin namin dun si Uge (Eugene Domingo) at si Direk Joey Reyes ang aming director. Excited kami ni Ryan na makatrabaho uli after a long time. Sana suportahan kami ng mga tao kasi pakiramdam ko magandang proyekto ito at magiging masaya kami lahat.”

She was also supposed to do a film with Coco Martin for coming MMFF, but due to the festival’s rules, the project will have to be postponed for next year. “Nanghihinayang ako. Pero may regulation yata talaga ang MMFF na ang lead star hindi pwedeng dalawa ang entry. Naniniwala ako na everything happens for a reason. Maaaring kaya hindi nakasali ‘yung movie dapat namin ni Coco is siguro mas mabuting maipalabas siya na hindi sa festival, para ang atensyon ng mga tao e dito lang sa pelikula namin at walang maraming kasabay.”

No reason for her to be worried though because the film will still push through by 2012. Judy Ann said the untitled movie will be a light romantic story. “Ngayon pa lang masasabi kong maganda ‘yung pelikulang gagawin namin ni Coco. Excited na akong simulan. Tuloy pa rin naman ‘yung proyekto. Hahanap lang ng mas mainam na panahon. Baka early next year or middle of next year namin simulan.”

The actress has not had the chance to meet or speak with Coco, but she admitted that she admires the actor for his numerous achievements, including being awarded as Aktor ng Dekada by the Gawad Urian. “Excited akong makatrabaho siya kasi napapanood ko siya at nakikita ko kung gaano siya ka-intense bilang aktor. Base sa lahat ng mga ginagampanan niyang characters sa mga teleserye niya, nakakabilib talaga siya kung gaano niya kamahal ‘yung trabaho. Good job, Coco. Keep it up!”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Judy Ann Santos Denies Switching Networks

After finding out that her upcoming movie project My House Husband has been shortlisted as part of this year’s Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) entries, Judy Ann Santos said she is happy to return to the big screen in a project that also pairs her up with real-life hubby Ryan Agoncillo. “We’re excited to be working with each other again after a very long time,” she shared in the July 5 telecast of TV Patrol. The multi-talented drama actress also put to rest the persistent rumors saying that she is planning to transfer to a different network within the year. “Meron pa akong existing contract sa ABS-CBN. Alam ko nag-renew ako last year,” she stressed in the popular evening news program.

Before giving birth to her son Lucho last year, Juday was last seen in the teleserye Habang May Buhay alongside Derek Ramsay and Gladys Reyes. Juday then took some time off from the limelight during her pregnancy in order to focus on her growing family. This year, the talented actress admitted that she is slowly easing back into showbiz with her various endorsements. Juday has also expressed gratitude for the numerous offers she has been receiving to do projects again. Juday has been very vocal about carefully considering her projects now that she has a family. But the actress admitted she is open to doing a yet untitled movie with multiple Best Actor awardee Coco Martin because she has always admired Coco’s talent.

With new reality show Junior Master Chef: Pinoy Edition all set to be shown soon, Juday has been busy preparing to host the Kapamilya network’s version of the popular international franchise. The actress has already admitted that she is lucky to be married to Ryan, who had already been into hosting even before he started acting in showbiz. Juday revealed her husband would give her tips on how to be an effective host. But before she finally gets back into the routine of daily tapings for Junior Master Chef: Pinoy edition, the 33-year-old actress is scheduled to fly to Australia for a one-week vacation with her family before the show’s scheduled telecast.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Judy Ann Santos to do a Teleserye in 2012

Judy Ann Santos, host of the upcoming “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition,” said she will be back to doing soap operas by the middle of next year.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Santos said making a teleserye is a heavy workload and, for now, she wants to focus on her new reality TV show.

Santos, an exclusive Kapamilya talent, has starred in various popular TV series on ABS-CBN including “Mara Clara,” “Esperanza,” “Krystala,” “Ysabella” and “George and Cecil.”

As for the big screen, Santos’ movie project this year has made it to the Metro Manila Film Festival. She will star alongside husband Ryan Agoncillo and comedienne Eugene Domingo.

She will also do a movie with Coco Martin next year.

Meanwhile, Santos praised Kathryn Bernardo for her acting skill. Bernardo played “Mara,” a role originally played by Santos, in the remake of the teleserye “Mara Clara.”

Bernardo will again portray a character played by Santos. The young actress is the lead star of the remake of “Esperanza.”

Santos hopes though that Bernardo will be given a project with an original script and not patterned after her.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Lauren Dyogi Describes Judy Ann Santos as Perfect Host for Junior Master Chef

Lauren Dyogi has another surprise for all fans of ABS-CBN reality shows. After the success of Pinoy Big Brother and The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition, Direk Lauren’s team is now cooking up a Philippine version of Junior MasterChef. The show will put children in a contest to see who has the best culinary skill.

In an interview with Push.com.ph during the general assembly of the top sixty young contestants, “Direk Lauren shared that he is very excited about having Judy Ann Santos as host of JMC Pinoy edition. “Nagtagpo ang landas namin ni Ms. Judy Ann dahil matagal na pala niyang gustong gumawa ng cooking show. Nagkataon na naghahanap kami ng host for JMC. Naisip agad namin si Judy Ann dahil nagawa na niya ‘yung teleserye na Ysabella, which was about cooking.”

He added that JMC is a perfect show for Judy Ann because this will combine two things that the young superstar love very much: cooking and kids. “Alam din natin na kumuha siya ng culinary course dahil hilig talaga niya ang pagluluto. Akmang akma ang JMC sa kanya dahil hilig niya ang pagluluto at ngayon ay isa na siya ina. Tuwang-tuwa siya kapag may bata.”

However, since this is her first time to do a hosting job, Judy Ann had confessed in a separate interview that she is very nervous about JMC. But for a seasoned reality show director like Lauren, he said this nervousness may serve a good purpose for Judy Ann. “Maganda ang may kaba kasi ibig sabihin mage-exert ka ng extra effort at diligence para paghusayan ang iyong trabaho,” he explained.

Direk Lauren also said he is confident that Judy Ann will do a good job as host of JMC. “She’s very professional. Kapag may tinanggap siyang project she will make sure na pagaaralan niya nang mabuti at ibibigay niya ‘yung best niya. We’re excited to be working with her on this show.”

Aside from Judy Ann, JMC: Pinoy Edition will also feature three top chefs in the country who will taste and judge whatever the kid contestants will serve on the table. Direk Lauren talked about how he and his team chose Chefs Fern Aracama, Rolando Laudico, and JP Anglo as their judges. “Mahirap din ang prosesong ‘yan. Nagpa-audition din kami ng ilang professional chefs. Si Chef JP nahanap namin sa Iloilo. Si Chef Fern inalok namin pero nung una sabi niya busy na siya pero good thing lumuwag bigla ‘yung schedule niya and he immediately told us na gusto niyang maging part ng show. We’re very happy with our three judges.”

In the end there will only be one winner of JMC who will take home one million pesos plus a scholarship to a top culinary school. Direk Lauren related the popular reasons of these kids for wanting to be part of the show. “Marami talaga ang hilig ang pagluluto. ‘Yung iba gustong hasain ang kanilang talento sa pagluluto at baka in the future ay maging magaling silang chef at makatulong sa pamilya. I’m sure they will exceed our expectation.”