Jodi impressed by Gloria and vice versa
ACTRESS Jodi Sta. Maria and director Derick Cabrido first worked together in 2018 when they did the horror-drama, “Clarita,” based on the alleged possession of a real-life lady back in the 1950s.
“Clarita’ was a challenging and difficult project,” disclosed Jodi. “After that, I told myself, iiwan ko na ang horror. But here I am again five years later. When I heard the story of ‘Untold’ being pitched, I was interested right away, although I didn’t say yes right away.
Untold” is a new horror film from Regal Entertainment.
“My relationship with direk Derick is based on trust. I super trust him as my director. He’s very collaborative, always open to suggestions and new insights coming from me or his other actors.
“I love his honesty. When he wants to do something in one scene, he will not think twice to do it in a particular way, this way or that way. That’s why I super trust him.”
In “Untold,”, former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz plays the supportive mother of Vivian (Jodi) who owns a carinderia and lives in an old, nice house, but she’s very protective and supportive of her daughter, very typical and much like what she is in real life.
Gloria first worked with Jodi in the first season of “Star Circle Quest” (2004), where she served as a jury (with Boy Abunda and director Lauren Dyogi), with Jodi as host along with Luis Manzano.
“Jodi is very easy to work with,” Gloria said. “She is a very good actress, very nice to every one. She always works hard.
Meanwhile, Jodi cherished knowing Gloria the first time she met the beauty queen, whom she fondly calls “Miss U.”
“Sino ba naman ang hindi masa-star struck sa isang Miss Universe,” Jodi said of Gloria. “What I like about Miss U, wala siyang B-S sa mga sasabihin niya. She doesn’t sugar-coat anything.”
Meanwhile as an actress, Jodi uses her experiences in the past to her present-day acting assignments and that undoubtedly helps her.
Jodi values the insights she received from the world where her character, Vivian, moves around. She also took insights from her journalist-friends before she started filming “Untold.”
“Everything was helpful to me,” Jodi said. “That added layer to my character. I was able to use that while I was doing ‘Untold’.”
Producer Keith Monteverde is pleased with the media support given to “Untold,” slated to be shown starting April 30.
