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Dani Barretto on finally meeting Judy Ann Santos: ‘Kinikilig pa rin ako’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Social media personality and businesswoman Dani Barretto shared how she was ecstatic to meet actress-turned-chef Judy Ann Santos. In an Instagram post, the celebrity content creator showed a glimpse of their interaction at one of the Chef’s Nights prepared by the actress in her restaurant in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ8p5cggZhw/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A107792.19999999972%2C%22ls%22%3A106932.3999999999%2C%22le%22%3A107045.1000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="901" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Judy Ann has been hosting several Chef’s Nights at her restaurant and this time, Dani was able to attend alongside her husband, Xavi Panlilio. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/21/leon-barretto-pens-birthday-message-for-sister-dani-you-re-such-a-role-model-to-us-in-many-ways-2248"><strong>READ: Leon Barretto pens birthday message for sister Dani: ‘You’re such a role model to us in many ways’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“Unforgettable night. 😭❤️ When I saw that @officialangrydobo was having another Chef’s Night, I told Xavi, ‘We have to go! Non-negotiable.’ And he came through,” she narrated.</p><p>The content creator shared the dishes that were served to them during the dinner to which she maintained was “worth every bite.” Apart from the dishes, Dani was able to get a photo and a hug from Judy Ann herself. </p><p>“I got to try dishes I’ve never tried or always refused to try before. 🙈 Ahhh it was worth every bite. It was such an experience for a picky eater like me. Na upgrade yung palate ko. Hahaha! Everything was so delicious,” she expressed.</p><p>Dani maintained that she’s been a huge fan of the award-winning actress and has been open about wanting to meet her, which she finally fulfilled. </p><p>“If you guys follow my vlogs, you know how much I’ve always wanted to meet her!</p><p>Ahhh I’m so happy, kinikilig pa rin ako. 🤭 Thank you ate for sharing your food &amp; experiences with us! We had the best time,” she continued.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/9/dani-barretto-celebrates-new-milestone-as-she-opens-new-headquarters-of-wellness-brand-1834"><strong>READ: Dani Barretto celebrates new milestone as she opens new headquarters of wellness brand</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Friends and fans of Dani shared in the comment section how happy they are for her as she finally met one of her idols. Other netizens noticed how Dani was in her fan girl mode in the video that she shared in her post.</p><p>“Grabe ung naging rosy cheek sa kilig..ramdam kita girl 😀 ..nakakastar struck tlga si Ms Juday ..my idol forever,” a fan wrote.</p><p>“KILIG,” her brother Leon Barretto added.</p><p>Meanwhile, Dani recently had a turning point in her career as a businesswoman as she happily revealed the new headquarters for her wellness brand. </p><p>“What was once just a note under &#x27;3-year goals&#x27; is now standing before me. 🥹 Thank You Lord for everything! and to everyone who believed in us from day one, thank you for being a part of this journey. We share this milestone with YOU,” she previously shared. </p>

<p>Dani Barretto was happy to finally meet one of her idols, Judy Ann Santos. </p>