Kapamilya actress Jodi Sta. Maria was hailed Best Actress in a Leading Role at the recently concluded Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022.
She won for her role as Dr. Jill Ilustre, a betrayed and vengeful wife in the ABS-CBN adaptation of the BBC series Doctor Foster, locally titled The Broken Marriage Vow.
Jodi bested four of Asia's finest actresses—India's Sakshi Tanwar, Singapore’s Rebecca Lim, Taiwan’s Cheryl Yang, and South Korea’s Kim Hye-soo—by a small winning margin of .07.
The awards night was held Thursday, December 8, in Singapore.
The Broken Marriage Vow producer Dreamscape Entertainment congratulated the actress for her latest achievement when they posted Jodi's acceptance speech on their Instagram page.
As shown in the video, Jodi, who personally received the trophy, was in shock after she was announced as the winner.
She was hugged by fellow actress Dimples Romana, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Viral Scandal.
Jodi said in her speech, “This was so unexpected.
“Thank you to the Asian Academy, ABS-CBN, Dreamscape, BBC for allowing us to do the Philippine adaptation of Doctor Foster.
“Our directors, my co-actors, the production team. I would always say that it takes a village to be able to produce a wonderful series.
“I’m just at a loss for words. But again, thank you. This is the highlight of my year.”
She added, “Thank you, thank you, God. I will give back all the glory and praise. Thank you.”
Here is the complete list of winners in Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022:
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Jung Hae-in – D.P.
Korea
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Wu Kang-Ren – Light The Night
Taiwan
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Jodi Sta. Maria – The Broken Marriage Vow
Philippines
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Liou Yiin-Shang – Still Me
Taiwan
Best Cinematography
Shreya Dube – Thar
India
Best Comedy Performance
Mark Lee – It’s All Your Fault!
Singapore
Best Comedy Program
Kid Sister
New Zealand
Best Direction (Fiction)
Basil Joseph – Minnal Murali
India
Best Drama Series
Twenty Five Twenty One
Korea
Best Entertainment Host
Johnson Lee – Family Feud
Hong Kong SAR
Best Feature Film
Asakusa Kid
Japan
Best General Entertainment, Game or Quiz Program
My Boyfriend Is Better
Korea
Best Music or Dance Program
Eurovision – Australia Decides – Gold Coast 2022
Australia
Best Non Scripted Entertainment
Eurovision – Australia Decides – Gold Coast 2022
Australia
Best Screenplay
Noh Hee-Kyung – Our Blues
Korea
Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam (Ode to Femme Fatales)
India
Best Theme Song/Title Theme
“Who Am I” by Bright, Win, Dew, Nani For F4 Thailand:
Boys Over Flowers
Thailand
Best Visual/Special FX in TV / Feature Films
Elvis
Australia
Best Adaptation of an Existing Format
Star Vs Food Malaysia
Malaysia
Best Animated Programme or Series (2D or 3D)
Bubble
Japan
Best Branded Programme or Series
Changi Airport: Battling The Pandemic
Singapore
Best Children’s Programme (One-Off/Series)
Hello, My Name Is Dong-Ping
Taiwan
Best Current Affairs Programme or Series
Ganga River From The Skies
India
Best Direction (Non-Fiction)
Ziqing/Eve – Inside Maximum Security – Road To Freedom
Singapore
Best Documentary Programme (One-Off)
Osher Gu?nsberg: A Matter Of Life And Death
Australia
Best Documentary Series
Open Secrets – The Untouchable Chaebols Of South Korea
Singapore
Best Editing
Melanie Foo Campbell – Supermodelme: Revolution S6
Singapore
Best Factual Presenter
Esha Paul – Inside The Opioid Crisis Gripping This Himalayan State
India
Best Infotainment Programme
My Daughter Joined A Cult
India
Best Lifestyle Programme
Say Yes To The Dress India
India
Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme
Iriomote – The Fabric Of Life
Japan
Best News Programme
Newsday
Singapore
Best News or Current Affairs Presenter/Anchor
Lin Xueling – In Conversation, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Singapore
Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT
Yumi’s Cells (S1 & S2)
Korea
Best Preschool Programme
Bluey – Rain, Fairytale
Australia
Best Promo or Trailer
Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia: Together As One
Indonesia
Best Short Form Content
Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia: Stories That Bring Us Together
Malaysia
Best Single News Story/Report
Unfinished Symphony
Australia
Best Sound
“This Land Is Mine”
Singapore
Best Voice Artist
Yukiko Fujimura – Nameraka
Japan