Aside from being an esteemed, multi-faceted, and versatile actress, Judy Ann Santos is also admired for being a doting homemaker to her family with husband, Ryan Agoncillo, and a talented chef and great restaurateur.

And we’re able to see those three facets of her in the latest episode of The Filipino Channel’s online talk show “BRGY” hosted by Kapamilya showbiz correspondent MJ Felipe, in which she didn’t only give us a peek inside the restaurant that she co-owns and co-manages alongside Ryan and his brother and sister-in-law, but also enthusiastically shared some latest tidbits about her life in and out of showbiz.

MJ then mentioned a netizen’s comment on Juday about her being “a great example of a showbiz personality who has matured so gracefully” for not only being an illustrious actress but also a gracious mother and a chef, which left her initially speechless and thankful at the same time.

“Feeling ko kasi hindi naman ito mangyayari nang ako lang. Malaking factor dito ‘yong may malaking support ako from my husband, of course, especially here in ‘Angrydobo’,” she began, implying that he and his older brother, Dondi, who’s also one of their business partners, have provided her with the guidance and support that she needs in running their restaurant.

The Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera added, “I am well guided when it comes to my culinary journey because they gave so much trust. When it comes to my career in show business, I think it’s very important that you have a team who listens to you and is also very honest. Kumbaga, hindi sila natatakot na magsabi rin sa’yo na, ‘Ay, parang dapat gawin natin ‘to kasi ganito ganyan.’ And you as an artist, kailangan open ka rin sa gano’n. Hindi ka pwedeng kabig lang ng kabig na dapat masunod ‘yong gusto [mo], eh hindi nga tama.”

Apart from her husband, partners, mentors, and colleagues, Juday also gave credit to her cherished Mommy Carol, who has always inspired her to work hard ever since she started in the industry when she was still a child. Before it became her passion, acting was just a means of earning money for her to be able to convince her mom to come home from Canada, where she worked as an overseas Filipino worker, for her to be able to provide for the needs of their family and send her and her siblings to school.

Before the episode concluded, MJ put Juday’s fears to the test by having her play the “Mystery Box Challenge,” in which she had to guess each object placed inside the box by simply touching them. He also quizzed her about the things that she’s scared of, which she revealed are having to face live audiences, flying cockroaches, and ghosts. 

*Photos credit to Judy Ann Santos IG