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Jodi Sta. Maria plans to study Biology as her pre-med course

Jocelyn Dimaculangan

Thursday, August 11, 2011 @ 05:17PM | 35 views

"I want to take up Medical Biology as my pre-med [pre-medical course]. Dati ko pang pangarap yun and sobrang excited akong i-announce at sobrang excited ako na makapasok ng school sa June," says Jodi Sta. Maria about her plan to work and study at the same time.

Photo By: Noel Orsal

Jodi Sta. Maria will be seen again on television for ABS-CBN's new primetime series, 100 Days to Heaven.

She is cast as Sophia, the daughter of Joel Torre's character. Sophia tries to help Anna Manalastas (portrayed by Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat) complete her mission before she runs out of time.

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Jodi says about her character, "First time kong magkaroon ng role na scam artist at nakakatawa.

"Kasi every now and then, nag-iiba ang itsura ko at kailangan kong gumawa ng 'kalokohan' para sa kapatid ko na may sakit. Kailangan ko kasing tustusan ang pagpagamot niya sa ospital.

"Since mahirap lang kami, yun lang ang nakikita kong way para kumita ng pera."

Does she find it distracting to bring along her son, Thirdy, to the set of her new show?

"No, sanay na ako," Jodie replied.

"Kasi noong ginagawa ko ang Walang Kapalit (2007), six months old pa lang siya nun. Kasama ko na talaga siya and he does his own thing.

"If I'm practicing my lines, he plays with the other kids and hindi naman siya nagiging pabigat.

"Nag-e-enjoy nga ako na alam kong nandito siya at kasama ko siya imbes na iiwan ko siya sa bahay.

"Hindi siya naiinip kasi nandiyan si Louise [Abuel, who plays Kevin in the show] and si Xyriel [Manabat] na kalaro niya.

Will she allow Thirdy to join showbiz in the future?

"Wala namang problema sa akin as long as matapos niya ang school niya," said Jodi.

What are their plans for Mother's Day?

"Actually, mayroon akong show on Mother's Day then, after nun, magde-date kami ni Thirdy, kaming dalawa lang.

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pepato

05/06/2011 | 01:00 AM

Yan ang tama mag-aral ka muna habang bata ka pa.

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hello2happy

05/05/2011 | 07:02 AM

I super like Jodi! Good luck.. God bless you and your family.

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lanalang08

05/05/2011 | 04:32 AM

good for you jodi na isipin ang makatapos nang pag-aaral. good luck sa iyo.

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ChristieMarie

05/05/2011 | 03:01 AM

BS Biology is great Jodi, it really doesn't matter which one you'd pick, it could be BS Nursing or BS MT. It is very nice knowing that few of Pinoy celebreties has ambitions- like finishing their college education. Go for it. And good luck!

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frdubaiwithlove

05/05/2011 | 02:18 AM

miss jodie I suggest Medical Technology i pre med mo!

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showbizdak

05/05/2011 | 01:47 AM

you're a very good and versatile actress so i think you found your calling na. kung maging doktor ang goal mo, you have to be a full-time student and it's intense studying.but finish mo your undergrad and take it from there.

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winged_angel

05/04/2011 | 11:37 PM

naku, medicine takes 10 years at the very least because of the internship. Full time school pa yun. Malabo, unless you stop showbiz. Med schools have cut off age. But good luck with your endeavors. It never hurts to try.

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r2kin2

05/04/2011 | 09:20 PM

if she is serious about studying med science, she must invest time meaning its a fulltime commitment. i hope hindi lang eto pa impress.. sana gawin nya. iba parin ang may pinag aralan. pag d kana sikat at d na kumikita, at least meron kang sasandalan kung nakatapos ka.

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gareen

05/04/2011 | 08:07 PM

good luck jodi. i like u as an actress and as a good person who knows ho to keep family matters separated from showbiz.

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global2010

05/04/2011 | 06:42 PM

i've always liked Jodi. good luck sa kanya and sana maging masaya ang Mother's Day nya even though di kasama ang father ng anak nya. i still hope magkabalikan pa sila

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pilyangmaganda

05/04/2011 | 05:00 PM

Sayang at naghiwalay sila ni Pampi! Para atang waz time tong si Jodi eh gusto may show palagi kaya ayan tuloy

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dreamer

05/04/2011 | 03:50 PM

you have to act fast. some med schools have a cut off age. i think 40. goodluck! kakainspire mga ganitong artista. a fine actress na magaling sa craft niya but still aspires of finishing school and become a doctor. goodluck!

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ike

05/04/2011 | 03:49 PM

Good luck, Jodi! I always admire people who, despite hectic sked, still find time to get a degree.

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xoti888

05/04/2011 | 03:19 PM

I like her ever since. She's good as an artist and a private person. And I think she's being a good mother too.

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