Jodi Sta. Maria reminds mistresses: ‘I hope you’ll see your worth na hindi itago’

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="ABS-CBN Entertainment" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/entertainment/01/14/jodi-sta-maria.jpg"/><figcaption>ABS-CBN Entertainment</figcaption></figure></div><p><br/>Veteran actress Jodi Sta. Maria has a powerful yet moving advice for women who caught themselves falling in love with someone who is already committed to another person.</p><p>Sta. Maria, who plays Dr. Jill Ilustre in the upcoming ABS-CBN series “The Broken Marriage Vow,” reminded real-life mistresses to see their worth celebrated publicly and not be considered as kept women. </p><p>“I do hope that you&#x27;ll see your worth. That you are worthy enough na hindi itago -- na hindi gawing kept woman. Pero ipangalandakan sa buong mundo at pakasalan,” Sta. Maria said in a virtual press conference Friday.</p><p>In the series., Dr. Jill catches her husband David Ilustre (Zanjoe Marudo), cheating on her with a younger woman, Lexy Lucero (Sue Ramirez). </p><p>While not justifying their actions, Sta. Maria refused to cast judgment over mistresses, pointing out their possible personal stories that led them to such complicated situations.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/13/22/why-zaijian-can-relate-to-his-character-in-broken-marriage-vow">Why Zaijian can relate to his character in &#x27;Broken Marriage Vow&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>Sta. Maria also advised women to reassess their choices if their partners betrayed them for another person.</p><p>“If alam mo na talagang nagkamali, pwede mong patawarin. Pero kung nakikita mo na hindi magbabago ang taong ito, toxic behavior na siya, pattern na, then I think you have to reassess your choices,” she explained. </p><p>Asked about her advice to Dr. Jill, Sta. Maria stressed that a failed marriage is not tantamount to ending a life. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/12/22/sue-tells-story-on-hitting-jodis-head-for-broken-marriage-vow">Sue Ramirez on hitting Jodi Sta. Maria in head on ‘Broken Marriage Vow’: ‘I was scared’</a></li></ul><p>“Sasabihin ko sa kanya na there&#x27;s hope for you. Just because nag-end &#x27;yung marriage mo, it doesn&#x27;t mean that your life will have to end too. I hope that you heal from whatever brokenness that the situation has brought you and your family,” the actress answered. </p><p>“The Broken Marriage Vow” will join Kapamilya Primetime Bida lineup starting January 24 at 8:40 p.m.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1883485" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1862962" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

Jodi Sta. Maria has a powerful advice for women who caught themselves falling in love with someone who is already committed to another person.

Jodi Sta. Maria reminds mistresses: ‘I hope you’ll see your worth na hindi itago’ | ABS-CBN

Halalan 2025

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Sports

More

Traffic

Horoscope

Showbiz

Jodi Sta. Maria reminds mistresses: ‘I hope you’ll see your worth na hindi itago’

Jodi Sta. Maria reminds mistresses: ‘I hope you’ll see your worth na hindi itago’

Karl Cedrick Basco,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 14, 2022 07:12 PM PHT

Read More:

Jodi Sta. Maria

The Broken Marriage Vow

Broken Marriage Vow

mistresses

Primetime Bida

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.